UGC NET Eligibility
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UGC NET Eligibility
UGC NET Eligibility Criteria
| Requirement | General rule |
|---|---|
| Qualifying degree | Master's degree or equivalent from a recognized university/institution, subject to the applicable UGC-NET rules. |
| General / Unreserved / General-EWS | At least 55% marks in the qualifying Master's degree or equivalent, without rounding off. |
| OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender | At least 50% marks, subject to the applicable eligibility provisions. |
| Final-year / result-awaited candidates | May apply provisionally under the conditions and completion deadlines specified in the Information Bulletin. |
| Subject | Candidates are advised to select the NET subject corresponding to their postgraduate subject; related-subject provisions apply where the postgraduate subject is not available in the NET subject list. |
Eligibility for appearing in UGC NET should be distinguished from eligibility for appointment or admission after qualifying. Universities and institutions apply their own applicable recruitment and Ph.D. admission rules.
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Last verified: 01 October 2026
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