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Is it needed to get 55% marks for each paper in post graduation to apply for UGC net exam?

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Is it needed to get 55% marks for each paper in post graduation to apply for UGC net exam?

No, it is not needed to get 55% marks for each paper in Post graduation for UGC NET exam.

The educational qualification required for NET exam is masters degree from a recognized university with above 55% marks. 5% relaxation is given for SC/ST category candidates. Final year student are also eligible for NET exam.

There is no age criteria for NET exam but for JRF posts, your age should be below 28 years.

Marks distribution for each papers of NET exam:-

Section 1 - 100 marks(60 questions are there)
Section 2 - 100 marks(50 questions are there)
Section 3 - 150 marks(75 questions are there)

For more details about NET exam click on the official link http://www.ugc.ac.in

Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks in Master’s Degree or equivalent examination from a recognized institution are eligible to apply for UGC NET exam . But, there is no need to get 55% of marks in each paper in post graduation to apply for UGC NET exam. So, if you have secured 55% of marks in your Master's degree, then you can apply for UGC NET exam.

There is no such stated rule that you need to clear your post graduation with above 55% marks in all subjects to be eligible for NET.

You are eligible if your aggregate marks in Post Graduation are above 55% for General and 50% for OBC(Non creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD candidates.

You can get 5% more relaxation in marks if you are a PhD holder and for such candidates 50% marks are enough in post graduation to be eligible.