Can I apply for UGC NET?

Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Masters degree OR equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognized by UGC in Humanities (including languages) and Social Science, Computer Science & Applications, Electronic Science etc. are eligible for this test. The Other Backward Classes (OBC) belonging to non-creamy layer / Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Persons with disability (PWD) category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Masters degree or equivalent examination are eligible for this test. ii) Candidates who have appeared or will be appearing at the qualifying Masters degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this test. However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and shall be considered eligible for award of JRF/Assistant Professor eligibility only after they have passed their Masters degree examination or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of OBC (Non-creamy layer)/ SC/ ST/ PWD (Persons with disability) category candidates). Such candidates must complete their PG. Degree examination within two years from the date of NET result with required percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified. iii) The Ph.D degree holders whose Masters level examination had been completed by 19th September, 1991 (irrespective of date of declaration of result) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (i.e., from 55% to 50%) for appearing in NET. iv) Candidates are advised to appear in the subject of their post-graduation only. The candidates whose post-graduation subject is not covered in the list of subjects in item No. 9, may appear in a related subject. v) Candidates belonging to OBC (Non-creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD category are required to submit attested copy of the category Certificate along with online printout of their application forms (obtained while applying on-line). Other candidates are not required to submit any certificates/documents in support of their eligibility along with printout of their application form. Therefore, the candidates, in their own interest, must satisfy themselves about their eligibility for the test. In the event of any ineligibility being detected by the commission at any stage,

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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.

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Hi, One is eligible for UGC NET exam if he/she scores 55% in their Master's degree. So if your score in M.Com is 55% then you can apply for NET. All the best.

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