CSIR-UGC NET Eligibility
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CSIR-UGC NET Eligibility
CSIR-UGC NET Eligibility
Eligibility requirements depend on the examination category and the applicable Information Bulletin.
Master's Degree Route
General, Unreserved and General-EWS candidates are generally required to have at least 55% marks in a Master's degree or equivalent examination from a recognized university or institution. OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD and Third Gender candidates are subject to the applicable 50% threshold specified in the bulletin.
Four-Year Bachelor's Degree Route
Candidates with a four-year or eight-semester bachelor's degree may apply subject to the prescribed marks and other conditions. The eligibility consequences differ by qualifying category, including the stated restriction on appointment as Assistant Professor for candidates qualifying on the basis of a four-year bachelor's degree.
JRF Age Limit
The JRF upper age limit is prescribed in the applicable examination bulletin. There is no upper age limit for applying for Assistant Professor eligibility or Ph.D. admission.
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Last verified: 01 October 2026
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