UGC NET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Make sure you meet these two main eligibility criteria before applying for the UGC NET Exam.
Criteria 1: Age Limit
Here are the age limit criteria for UGC NET:
- The maximum age of the candidate should not be more than 30 years to be eligible for UGC NET JRF (Junior Research Fellowship).
- For the post of Assistant Professor, there is no age limit.
- 3 Years of Relaxation will be given for candidates having LLM Degree, and 5 years of relaxation will be given to candidates served in the armed forces
- Candidates coming from the reserved category, have a maximum relaxation of 5 years.
| Category | UGC NET Age Limit 2023 (JRF) | UGC NET Age Limit 2023 (Asst Professor) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 18-30 Years | No Limit |
| OBC | 18-33 Years | No Limit |
| SC/ST | 18-35 Years | No Limit |
| PwD | No Limit | No Limit |
| EWS | 18-30 Years | No Limit |
Criteria 2: Educational Qualifications
Here are the educational qualifications required for the UGC NET:
- Candidates have completed their post-graduation from a recognized college/university.
- The General / Unreserved / General-EWS candidates are required to have a Master’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks and the Non-Creamy Layer / Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Persons with Disability / Transgender category candidates are required 50% marks.
- Candidates who are pursuing their Master’s degree or equivalent course candidates who have appeared for their qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this test.
- Also, you can check the detailed eligibility criteria including information like relaxation schemes, etc. from the official website.
UGC NET 2023: Exam Date (Out), Application Form (Released), Eligibility
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It aims to provide job opportunities for the positions of “Assistant Professor” or “Junior Research Fellowship & Assistant Professor Programme”. Successful candidates are recruited for these roles in Indian Universities and Colleges.
The official notification for UGC NET December 2023 is expected to be released soon by NTA. For detailed information about the UGC NET December exam 2023, we recommend reading the complete article.
UGC NET 2023