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Is validation of jrf count valid from when we appears in net exam or from issuing date of jrf award letter?

The JRF validation starts from the date of issue of JRF award letter and not from the date of appearing the JRF exam.

The JRF certificate validity is of two years from the the date of issue of JRF Award Letter. In case, of the candidates who have already joined M.Phil/Ph.D., the date of commencement of fellowship starts from the date of declaration of NET result or date of their joining in course.

The Candidates who qualify for the award of Junior Research Fellowship will be eligible to receive fellowship of UGC under various schemes, subject to their finding placement in universities/IITs/institutions.