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UGC NET eligibility criteria are set by NTA to select candidates who are applying for JRF and Assistant Professors. Every aspirant has to fulfill the criteria before filling the UGC NET application form. UGC NET eligibility criteria mainly include the age limit and educational qualification of the candidate. Let's. Discuss the eligibility criteria under UGC NET
UGC NET Educational Qualification
Educational Eligibility for Assistant Professor and JRF same. For General Category- You must score an aggregate of 55% percent marks in master's or similar degree from UGC Approved university or college. For OBC/ST/SC/PWD- You must score an aggregate of 50% percent marks in a master's or similar degree from UGC Approved university or college. If you are a Ph.D. degree holder and complete your Masters before 19th September 1991 will get a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks
Age Limit for UGC NET
Criteria of age limit are different under JRF and Assistant Professor. For JRF- Your age must be less than or equal to 31. For Assistant Professor- No age limit. Key Point to consider under UGC NET Eligibility Criteria-
If you are waiting for the final year result of your master in that case you have to ensure that your master will be complete within 2 years of the declaration of UGC NET Result. Then only can award with JRF or Assistant Professor. If you have done your Post Graduation/ Diploma from a university outside India, then you have to find out a similar degree or Diploma course and get a degree in the same from AIU Delhi. If the subject in which you have complete your Masters is not listed under UGC NET then you can apply for a relatable subject. Any discrepancy found in eligibility will allow NTA to cancel your candidature and you are liable for legal actions. Student Don't need to submit eligibility documents or certificates to NTA. They have to bring the required document at the time of admission and need to mention the category in the application form only.