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I got 50 percent in my Post Graduation MA in English Literature. Can I face National Eligibility Test (NET) exam for coming session?

NET refers to National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and to be eligible for appearing in the same examination the minimum education required is a master's degree in subject opted for appearing in NET with at least 55% marks from a recognized university. Marks relaxation of 5% is allowed for SC/ST or PH category candidates.

So, having managed 50% marks in your MA in English literature, you are eligible for appearing in NET only if you belong to SC/ST or PH category.

For more details regarding NET, you can refer to the link www.nta.ac.in.

NET is National Eligibility Test. Entrance examination is conducted for recruitment as an assistant professor or for recruitment as JRF.

The eligibility to appear in the examination is that candidate must have scored minimum 55% in master degree. There is 5% relaxation in aggregate for reserved category.

So, if you belong to the general category then you are not eligible to appear for examination.