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Sir, I have scored only 47.2 % in my graduation. But I got 58% in my post graduation. I have studied Commerce in graduation and post graduation. I am not sure that I can be eligible for UGC-NET. Can I give UGC-NET for Commerce?

Eligibility Criteria Required to appear in UGC NET (Commerce) Entrance Examination:

According to my knowledge it is clearly mentioned about the percentage required is only about marks secured in PG course and not in Graduation. Hence, based on this statement I can say that you are certainly eligible to appear in UGC NET (Commerce) Entrance Examination. Basically there is a certain educational qualification that is required in order to be eligible.

>> You must have completed Master's Degree or Post Graduation in concerned stream with minimum 55% marks from a recognized university. And the minimum score required for reserved category candidates is just 50% marks.

>> Candidates who are pursuing their final year of Post Graduation are also eligible to appear in the Entrance Examination. As you have secured 58% marks which are more than required in Post Graduation, I can say that you are eligible to appear.

Since, you have scored 58% of marks in your Post Graduation, you are very much eligible for UGC NET examination.
Candidates those who have completed their Masters degree in the relevant field from a recognized University with a minimum of 55% of marks in it are eligible to appear for the
UGC NET examination for Ph.D admission.

Yes, you will be eligible to appear in University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test with the percentage criteria that is mentioned above. Actually, the basic educational qualification required is as follows.

>> Candidates must have completed their Post Graduation or Master's Degree from a recognized university in concerned discipline from a recognized university.

>> You must have secured minimum 55% marks in Post Graduation in order to be eligible.

>> As you have scored more than 55% marks in Post Graduation, I am very sure that you are certainly eligible to apply for this UGC NET Examination.

Yes, of course, you are eligible to apply for the UGC-NET entrance exam. You have got 58% percentage of marks at Master degree so definitely, you are eligible for a UGC NET entrance exam. No need to worry about your bachelor degree score.

-> Master degree in Commerce or its equivalent qualification with at least 55% of marks from a recognized university is a required education to be eligible for UGC NET Commerce exam.

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

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