What is UGC NET JRF ? and its benefits. The University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a national-level exam conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) to determine eligibility for: Assistant Professorship in Indian universities and colleges Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for pursuing research in the chosen subject JRF is awarded to top-performing candidates of UGC NET who meet the cutoff for fellowship. It allows them to pursue Ph.D. or M.Phil. with a monthly stipen