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Hi Niyor,Yes, you are eligible. National Eligibility Test is conducted for candidates who are interested in Ph.D. or College lectureship. The National Eligibility Test is conducted for lectureship in central government colleges. If you want job in state government college that please appear for the SET exam of that state. NET is conducted twice a year in June and December by the University Grants Commission. The exam is quite difficult and would require hard work to clear. Only candidates who have post-graduation degree can apply for NET Exam. But the degree should be from a UGC recognized university. Eligibility
1. You should be Indian citizen to apply.
2. A post-graduation degree in any discipline.
3. At least 55 percent marks in post-graduation.
4. SC/ST candidates need 50 percent marks.
5. Final year candidates can also apply.
6. But final year students should be able to submit their degree within 2 years of passing NET.
7. There is no limit on number of attempts. Age Limit
1. The age limit is 28 years for Junior Research Fellowship.
2. It is relaxed by 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST.
3. There isn't any upper age limit for College Lectureship. Regards.