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what is the max age for NET exam..
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what is the max age for NET exam..
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As per the University Grant Commission, there is no age limit to take the National Eligibility Test for Lectureship.

The age limit is only applicable for candidates applying for Junior research Fellowship through the National Eligibility Test and is as follows:

For candidates belonging to General Category - 28 years
For candidates belonging to Sc/St and OBC category - 33 years

To be considered eligible for National Eligibility Test for Lectureship along with Junior Research Fellowship or only for Lectureship, candidate must have scored a minimum of 55% marks in the masters degree examination, which is relaxed upto 5% for candidates belonging to Sc/St category.

NET is the national eligibility test.
There is no upper age relaxation to do NET for lecturership.

*Age limit:

There is no upper age limit for candidates appearing only for eligibility for lectureship

If you are Applicant for Junior Research Fellowship should not be more than 28 years of age as on the first day of the month in which the NET Examination is to be held. For example, in case of NET to be held on 20.06.2004, a candidate born on 01.06.1976 or later is eligible because his/her age on 01.06.2004 is exactly 28 years or below; but any candidate born on or before 31.05.1976 shall be considered overage.

Age relaxation for JRF: Age relaxation up to 5 years is available to SC/ST/OBC/ Physically Handicapped (PH) / Visually Handicapped (VH) / Women candidates. Relaxation, up to a maximum of 5 years, supported by a certificate from appropriate authority, is applicable to the candidates for the period spent on research/training in the related/relevant subject of post graduation. Candidates possessing LLM. Degrees are also permitted for relaxation in age up to a maximum of three (3) years. Total age relaxation on above grounds shall not exceed five (5) years under any circumstances.

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UNIVERSITY GRANT COMMISSION(UGC) conducts NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST(NET) two times a year for selection of Lectureship and award to JRF (Junior Research Fellowship).

As per UGC norms there is no restriction to upper age for application to NET but there is age restriction of 28 years for those applying for JRF with upper age relaxation for reserved candidate..

Apart from this the candidate having Post Graduation Degree in any stream from a recognised University with 55% marks is eligible to apply for NET.

For more information you may log on to http://www.ugc.ac.in

UNIVERSITY GRANT COMMISSION(UGC) conducts NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST(NET) two times a year for selection of Lectureship and award to JRF (Junior Research Fellowship).

As per UGC norms there is no restriction to upper age for application to NET but there is age restriction of 28 years for those applying for JRF with upper age relaxation for reserved candidate..

Apart from this the candidate having Post Graduation Degree in any stream from a recognised University with 55% marks is eligible to apply for NET.

For more information you may log on to http://www.ugc.ac.in

Originally Posted by Unregistered

what is the max age for NET exam..
plz send me details on my e mail id

The maximum age for NET exam is 28yrs as on 1st june for general category candidates and 33yrs for reserved groups for Juniour Research Fellowship.

There is however no upper age limit for lectureship.


Moreover,you must have passed your masters degree graduation exam with more than 55% for general and 50% for reserved candidates.

Thank you!!!!:-)

National Eligibility Test is the national level exam conducted for Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship. It is conducted by the University Grants Commission and therefore it is necessary that you must have completed post graduation from a UGC recognized college to be eligible for this exam.

The eligibility criteria remains the same for JRF and college lectureship however the age limit is different for both. Below are the complete eligibility details of the National Eligibility Test.

♦>> Eligibility :~

1. Nationality: UGC accepts applications from Indian citizens only.

2. Education: You must have completed post graduation.

3. Marks: Secure at least 55 percent marks in post graduation.

4. Marks: Unless 50 percent or more scored in PG, SC/ST can not appear.

5. Your degree should be completed from UGC recognized college.

6. You can even appear during final year.

7. If you decides to appear during final year of PG and clears the exam then it will be mandatory to submit degree within 2 years or face disqualification.

8. Your subject for NET will depend on PG degree.

9. There is no limit on attempts per candidate.

10. Age Limit: The JRF candidate can not be more than 28 years.

11. Age Limit: But due to relaxation OBC can appear till 31 years.

12. Age Limit: While SC and ST can appear till 33 years.

13. Age Limit: The lower age limit is 19 for Lectureship. However there is no upper age limit.

♦>> Examination Pattern :-

•) You will be facing 3 papers :-

>> Paper-1 shall test you on aptitude and will have 60 questions from which you need to attempt any 50 in 75 minutes..

>> Paper-2 will have 50 questions to be done in a time span of 75 minutes..

>> Paper-3 will consist of 75 questions to be done in 120 minutes..

•) Paper-1 and Paper-2 will be held continuously whereas you will get a 1 hour break before Paper-3.

> You may also visit http://ugcnetonline.in to know more about the UGC NET Exam.