What is the age limit for UGC NET exam?

The age limit for the UGC NET exam varies depending on the category of the candidate. The National Testing Agency NTA which conducts the UGC NET exam, has set the following age limits for candidates: a) Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): The maximum age limit for JRF is 31 years as on 1st January of the year in which the exam is being conducted. However, there are certain relaxations in the age limit for reserved category candidates, as per the rules of the government of India. B) Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit for candidates applying for the post of Assistant Professor. It is important to note that the age limit for the UGC NET exam may be subject to change from time to time. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification released by the National Testing Agency to know the exact age limit and other eligibility criteria for the UGC NET exam.

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<p data-sourcepos="1:1-1:17">The age limit for the UGC NET exam depends on the specific position you are applying for:</p><p>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): There is an upper age limit of 30 years for JRF. This means you cannot be older than 30 years on the first day of the month in which the UGC NET exam concludes. For example, if the exam is held in June 2024, you cannot be older than 30 years old on June 1st, 2024.</p><p>Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit for the Assistant Professor position. This means you can apply regardless of your age.</p><p data-sourcepos="6:1-6:352">There are also age relaxations available for some categories, including SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Transgender candidates and women applicants. These relaxations typically provide an additional 5 years to the upper age limit. You can find the latest information on age relaxations in the official UGC NET notification released by the National Testing Agency (NTA).</p>

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<p>The UGC NET age criteria that candidates need to meet to be eligible for the exam are as follows:</p><p>UGC NET Assistant Professor Age Limit</p><p>There is no age limit to apply for the post of UGC NET Assistant Professor or Lecturership.</p><p>NTA NET JRF Age Limit 2024</p><p>Candidates applying for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) should not be more than 30 years of age as on the first day of the month in which the UGC NET 2024 exam concludes, that is, June. This age limit is applicable for the current examination only.</p><p>UGC NET JRF Age Limit Relaxation 2024</p><p>Relaxation of JRF age criteria is given to SC, ST, OBC, PwD, women, and other category candidates. The Age Relaxation (in years) for each category is mentioned below&nbsp;</p><p>SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Third Gender - 5</p><p>Females of all categories - 5</p><p>Candidates having research experience - Limited to the period spent on research (Maximum of 5 years)</p><p>Candidates holding LLM degree - 3</p><p>Candidates in the armed forces (subject to the length of service in the armed forces) - 5</p>

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