I have done my MA in Hindi with 49.5% under SC category. Am I eligible for UGC NET and PhD?

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Lakshmi Narasimman Sharma | Guide-Level 12

7 years ago

Hello LAV, Sorry to say, you are not eligible for NET exam. The criteria for NET for SC category candidates is minimum 50% in Masters without rounding off. You have an option to do doctorate from any institutions, then make yourself eligible for NET exam. All the best for your future.

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Pushpendra Malav | Contributor-Level 7

7 years ago

Hi Lav, The minimum eligibility to appear for UGC NET exam is post-graduation degree with 55% marks for general category candidates. The ST/SC and other reserved category candidates are offered relaxation and required to have 50% marks in master's degree. As you do not complete the educational quali

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Shobhit Kumar | Guide-Level 11

7 years ago

No, you are not eligible. For UGC NET, 50% for reserved category and 55% for unreserved category is the minimum percentage criteria.

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