Eligibility Criteria for UGC NET Exam: Requirements and Qualifications

Title: Eligibility Criteria for UGC NET Exam: Requirements and Qualifications

The eligibility criteria for the UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) exam are as follows:

1) Educational Qualification:

   - For Assistant Professor: Candidates must have a Master's degree or equivalent in the relevant subject with at least 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Transgender category candidates).

   - For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor: Candidates must have a Master's degree or equivalent in the relevant subject with at least 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Transgender category candidates). For candidates belonging to the EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) category, a 5% relaxation is provided.

2) Age Limit:

   - For JRF: The maximum age limit is 30 years as of the exam's cutoff date. A relaxation of up to 5 years is provided for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD/OBC-NCL categories, as well as for candidates with research experience.

   - For Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit for applying for the Assistant Professor post.

3) Nationality: Candidates must be Indian nationals. However, there are some provisions for candidates from Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibetan refugees who settled in India before January 1, 1962.

It is important to note that these eligibility criteria are based on the general guidelines, and specific eligibility requirements may vary for different subjects or disciplines. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification and guidelines provided by the conducting authority for the UGC NET exam to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying.