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Am I eligible for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) after completing my M.Sc in Dietetics & Food Service Management (DFSM) from IGNOU? If yes, then when and how can I apply for JRF?

To apply for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) examinations, you are required to have completed your Master's degree in concerned discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate ( or 50% marks in aggregate in case of SC/ST and PH category candidates) from a recognized university.

So, having completed your M.Sc. degree from IGNOU, you are eligible to join JRF programs if your marks in M.Sc. degree is 55% ( or 50% in case of SC/ST and PH candidates ).

Further, to join as JRF, you need to qualify NTA NET held twice every year by NTA and for updates regarding the same examination, you can refer to the link www.ntanet.ac.in.

Minimum qualification to apply for JRF:-

Candidates must have MSc or equivalent degree / integrated BS -MS/ BS-4years/BE/BTech / B Pharma / MBBS with at least 55% marks for general and OBC candidates and 50% for SC/ST person with disability candidates.
Aspirants must also follow age criteria for jrf that is 30 years. Reserved categories get the 5 years age relaxation.
For assistant professor there is no age criteria.

Eligibility conditions for appearing for NET JRF exam are as follows: The applicants who have obtained master's degree or equivalent with 55% marks are eligible for NET JRF. The candidates belonging to reserved categories are eligible for 5% relaxation in the marks.

Eligibility criteria for JRF(Junior Research Fellowship):-

A) Master degree passed with 55% marks from any reputed university.

B) SC/ST and OBC students get marks relaxation of 5%; i.e., 50%.

C) Age limit is 30 years.

JRF stands for Junior Research Fellowship.

The educational qualifications required for the post of JRF are mentioned below:-

1. Candidates must have completed their master degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks fro any recognised university.

2. Marks Relaxation:- 50% marks for OBC/SC/ST candidates.

3. Nationality:- Indian.

4. Age limit:- 30 years.

5. Age Relaxation:- 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

Candidates must have MSc or equivalent degree / integrated BS -MS/ BS-4years/BE/BTech / B Pharma / MBBS with at least 55% marks for general and OBC candidates and 50% for SC/ST person with disability candidates.

Eligibility conditions for appearing for NET JRF exam are as follows: The applicants who have obtained master's degree or equivalent with 55% marks are eligible for NET JRF. The candidates belonging to reserved categories are eligible for 5% relaxation in the marks.

Academic Qualifications
Candidates must have a degree in B.Pharma or BE or B. Tech or MSc or MBBS or Integrated BS-MS or any other science degree with at least 55% marks.

5% marks relaxation is given to candidates who belong to reserved category.

Aspirants who are currently pursuing M.Sc and have completed graduation (10+2+3) are also eligible for this examination.

Candidates who have done B.Sc or if they are pursuing the Integrated MS-PhD program and have got minimum 55% marks then they are eligible to apply.

Candidates who have completed graduation from science or engineering background can also get the fellowship, provided they register for Ph.D. or Ph.D. integrated program within two years.