UGC NET 2024 Eligibility Criteria must be checked by the candidates before applying for the exam. UGC NET written exam is the first step that a candidate needs to take for becoming a lecturer or to conduct research work for renowned organization. Candidates those are interested in appearing for UGC NET exam should check the eligibility criteria before applying for application form. In this article we have mentioned the complete UGC NET eligibility criteria 2024.
UGC NET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
UGC has decided to use UGC NET scores for PhD admissions from the academic year 2024-25. Check other eligibility below.
NTA-National Testing Agency has released the eligibility criteria for UGC NET 2024. Through eligibility criteria candidates must aware of minimum educational qualification, number of attempts, age limit etc. required to apply for UGC NET.
Candidates are required to go through the entire eligibility criteria before filling the application form. Following below are the detail description regarding UGC NET 2024 eligibility criteria.
Academic Qualification:
Following are the minimum academic qualification required to appear for UGC NET exam.
- Candidate must secure at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in master degree or equivalent examination from UGC recognized universities/colleges in Humanities (including languages) and Social Science, Computer Science & Applications, Electronic Science etc.
- 50% marks required for candidates belonging to OBC non-creamy layer/SC/ST/ PWD category.
- Transgender candidates will also be eligible having qualifying criteria similar to SC / ST / PWD categories.
- Candidates pursuing master’s degree or have appeared for final exam and waiting for their result can also apply. Such candidates will be provisionally admitted and will be eligible for JRF. To be eligible for assistant professor they will have to qualify master’s degree with required percentage according to category. Candidates will have to complete their master degree within 2 years of declaration of UGC NET result.
- Candidates with PHD degree whose master’s exam was completed by 19th September 1992 will be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks.
- Candidates are advised to appear for NET exam for the subject they have completed their graduation. If subject is not available choose a subject similar to it.
- Candidates having post-graduate diploma/certificate awarded by Indian University/ Institute or foreign degree/diploma/certificate awarded by the foreign University/institute should in their own interest, ascertain the equivalence of their diploma/degree/certificate with Master s degree of recognized Indian universities from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
Age Limit:
Following are the minimum age limit required to apply for assistant professor & junior research fellowship
Assistant Professor:
- There will be no age limit set for applying for Assistant professor.
- Candidates are eligible for the post assistant professor if they successfully qualify NET/SLET/SET exam.
- Candidates with PHD degree in accordance with University Grants Commission will be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor in Universities/ Colleges/ Institutions.
- Candidates, those have cleared State Eligibility Test (SET) accredited by UGC for eligibility for Assistant Professor held prior to 1st June 2003, are exempted from appearing in NET.
Junior Research Fellowship:
- Candidate should not be more than 30 years of age as on 1.06.2024.
- There will be age relaxation of up to 5 years for candidates belonging to SC/ST, OBC- NCL, and PWD category and also to women candidates.
- Candidates with research experience limited to the period spent on research in the relevant/related subject of post-graduation degree, subject to a maximum of 5 years on production of a certificate from appropriate authority.
- Candidates having L.L.M degree will be eligible for 3 year age relaxation.
UGC NET 2024 Application Form
NTA has released the UGC NET 2024 Application form for UGC NET 2024 exam from 20th November 2024. Last date to fill the application form will be till 11th December 2024.
Candidates will have to upload document in prescribed format and size. The application fee for general candidates will be Rs. 1150/-, Rs. 600/- for OBC-NCL and Rs. 325/- or SC / ST / PWD / Transgender. Candidates before applying for the application form must check the eligibility criteria.
If you have any other queries regarding UGC NET 2024 Eligibility Criteria you can ask your queries in the comment below.
My daughter has completed M.Com.
Can she take up NET in Management?
Yes. She will be able to apply for UGC NET 2025 only if, she fulfil other eligibility norms also.
Hi i m 46 years old n MA in mass communication can i give the ugc net axamination.
There will be no age limit set for applying for Assistant professor. However for JRF, candidates should not be more than 30 years of age as on 1.06.2023.
What all documents shall I keep handy while applying?
You must have Identity card, mark sheets & images of scanned photograph & signature.
I am student of M.Sc,sem-2. Can I apply for Net in 2023
Yes, you are eligible but you must satisfy other eligibility norms.
NET AGE REQUIRED
For JRF, candidates must not be more than 30 years as on 1.12.2022 & 5 years age relaxation will be given for reserved candidates. There is no age limit to apply for Assistant Professor.
my category is st and i want to fill job in general category So will the NET certificate of ST category work?If not then how do I apply for NET so that I can be available for general seat?
You must contact the authorities regarding this.
Minimum percentage required for OBC non creamy linear candidate for mathematics examination.
50% marks is required for OBC NON-creamy layer.
I am 21 years can i appear in 2023 exam? is there any minimum age required
No, there is no minimum age criteria to apply for UGC NET exam. But you make sure that you have full filled other eligibility norms.
To write the exam on December 2023 do I have to apply now
No, UGC NET application portal is open for December 2022 cycle.
I will complete my master degree on 2023. Can I apply for net?
Yes, but you must also satisfy other eligibility norms.
can commerce post graduate person appear in management exam? also wanna know about management Post graduate person’s eligibility for commerce.
Sar Mera registration hoga payment bhi ho gaya but course select karne ke liye nahin aaya
You must contact the official authority regarding this.
I am 33 years now in SC Category,i am able to get JRF
Yes, but apply is over now.
I M CLEAR FINAL OF MASTERS IN HISTORY , HOW CAN I DO PHD.
CAN I APPLY FOR NET EXAM
Here is the direct link application form to apply for UGC NET 2022. You are advised to check its eligibility norms before applying for examination.
54.5 % can be applied [general category ][ews]
Candidate must secure at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in master degree.
50% marks required for candidates belonging to OBC non-creamy layer/SC/ST/ PWD category.
Sir, I am serving in Indian Air Force. Am I eligible for NET JRF…
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I have completed my MA in linguistics with 59 percentage. Am i eligible to write net in english.
Hi.. I’ve completed M.com, MBA and LL.b with more that 55%. Can i eligible for UGC NET.
Sir I am lecturer Punjabi in Haryana edu.i am 40 year old.can I apply for UGC NET.
Can RBA student apply under OBC category
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If my age is 34 then i able to get jrf in phd or not
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I got 51pct in ca final exam.Am I eligible for net exam as per latest guidelines
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Iv completed my B’Ed in English social science can, am I eligible.
Is final year student of masters give this exam???
i Completed my bums from bangalore in the year 0f 2019.
m i applicable to do as NET/SET/SLATE EXAMS FOR UGC AS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POST, IS THERE ANY OTHER OPTION TO DO LATE PAYMENT FEES AND APPLY FOR IT.
i want to kmow the eligibility criteria for appearing in UGC NET exam. whether there is age limit? when will exams happen? I have completed my MBA finance
I have scored 52.35% in mathematics MSc from OBC creamy layer. Can I eligible for write net exam?
I have scored 52.35% in mathematics MSc from OBC(non creamy layer). Can I eligible for net?
DEAR SIR I HAVE GIVEN MY EXAM MCOM FIRST AND FINAL BOTH IN FEB 2021 FROM IGNOU UNIVERSITY DID I AM ILLEGIBLE FOR NET EXAM IN THIS YEAR OR 9 MARCH 2021
I have done pg in community health nursing..am i eligible for ugc net exam..
I am a student of MHA 1st Semester, am i able to apply UGC NET form?