A JRF(Junior Research Fellow) receives a monthly stipend of ₹37,000 for the first two years, increasing to ₹42,000 as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) for three years.
An Assistant Professor in a government institution starts with a basic pay of ₹57,700 per month, with a total gross salary ranging from ₹80,000 to ₹1,00,000 per month.
Passing the UGC NET exam does not guarantee a salary unless candidates obtain a position as an Assistant Professor at a college or qualify for a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) to pursue research at a university or research institution.
In private colleges, the starting salary for NET-qualified candidates typically begins at ₹30,000 and increases with expertise. The wages for a NET-qualified Assistant Professor varies depending on the institution and location.