UGC NET Eligibility 2021 revised by NTA, age limit increased for JRF; check details here

UGC NET Revised Eligibility 2021: Age Limit

The table below contains the revised eligibility in terms of the age limit for JRF and Assistant Professor posts.

Note: This revised age limit is applicable for the current examination only.

Also Read: UGC NET Exam Dates 2021

UGC NET Age Limit Relaxation 2021

The upper age limit is relaxed for the Reserved category candidates. Have a look:

Also Read: UGC NET Eligibility 2021: Age limit, Educational Qualification & Relaxation

Who are exempted from appearing in UGC NET 2021?

• Candidates having PhD Degree in accordance with the UGC Regulation Act 2009 are exempted from the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for Assistant Professor or equivalent position
• Candidates who have passed the UGC/CSIR JRF exam prior to 1989 are exempted from appearing in the NET exam
• Candidates, who have qualified for any State Eligibility Test (SET) such as MH SET, APSET and KSET exams that were held prior to June 1, 2002, are exempted from appearing in NET. Such candidates can apply for Assistant Professor anywhere in India
• In the case of SET exams held from June 1, 2002, onwards, the qualified candidates can apply for Assistant Professor only in the respective state universities/colleges.