UGC NET Age Limit for Assistant Professor

UGC NET Age Limit for Assistant Professor

Edited By Namritha Bachwal | Updated on May 26, 2020 01:29 PM IST | #UGC NET
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UGC NET Age Limit - National Testing Agency (NTA) has determined the age limit of UGC NET for all aspiring candidates. The UGC NET age limit has been determined on the basis of the categories of the candidates. It is important for the candidates to meet the age criteria before appearing for the UGC NET exam. Candidates meeting the age limit will only be able to fill the UGC NET application form. Before filling the form, candidates must go through the UGC NET eligibility criteria to know about the age limit in detail. As per UGC NET age limit, candidates must not be more than 30 years of age for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). However, there is no upper age limit of UGC NET determined for Assistant Professors. The authorities have also given certain age relaxations in the upper age limit for UGC NET for the reserved category candidates. To know more about the UGC NET age limit, go through the article below.

UGC NET exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of the candidates as Assistant Professors and to award JRF. The test is held twice a year - June and December. However, this year the UGC NET 2020 exam has been delayed due to COVID-19 outbreak and the new dates will be announced soon. Candidates can fill the application form till May 31. As per UGC NET exam pattern, the test will be held for two papers - paper I and II of 100 and 200 marks respectively. The test will be held at various UGC NET exam centres across the country.

UGC NET 2020 Dates

The table below contains the UGC NET exam dates and various other important dates:

UGC NET Important Dates 2020

Events

UGC NET 2020 June Session


UGC NET 2020 December Session (Tentative)

UGC NET application form releases

March 16, 2020

September 9, 2020

Last date to fill the online application form

May 31, 2020 (Extended)

October 9, 2020

UGC NET exam dates 2020

June 15 to 20, 2020

December 2 to 6, 2020

Announcement of result

July 5, 2020

December 31, 2020

UGC NET Age Limit

The authorities have determined the age limit of UGC NET for the following

  • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

  • Assistant Professors

NTA UGC NET Age Limit For JRF

As per the age limit of UGC NET, a candidate must not be more than 30 years of age as on June 1, 2020. It is important for the candidates appearing for the JRF to have met the age criteria. Not meeting the UGC NET age limit might cancel the candidature at a later stage.

Age Limit of UGC NET For Assistant Professors

There is no upper age limit determined by the authorities for candidates appearing for Assistant Professors. Candidates of any age limit can appear for the test.

UGC NET Age Relaxation

The authorities have given certain age relationships in the upper age limit of the candidates belonging to the reserved categories. The reserved categories include Scheduled caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe )ST), Physically Weaker Division (PWD), and Transgenders. Along with them, the age relaxation will also be given to candidates pursuing L.L.M degree, Research candidates (only on producing the certificate issued by appropriate authority), and Ex-Armyman. The table below contains the UGC NET relaxed age limit.

Age Relaxation For UGC NET - Category wise

Category

Age relaxation

Candidates pursuing L.L.M degree

3 years

Ex-Armyman

5 years

SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Female/Transgender

5 years

Research candidates (only on producing the certificate issued by appropriate authority)

5 years

Whom to consider under PWD Categories?

  • Blindness and low vision

  • Deaf and hard of hearing

  • Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy

  • Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness

Read More about UGC NET:

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2020

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2020

UGC NET Exam Dates 2020

UGC NET Admit Card 2020

UGC NET Result 2020

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I apply for UGC NET if I am a graduate only?

No, you must have a master’s degree from the recognized university.

2. How many attempts are there for appearing in the UGC NET?

No such limit has been determined on the basis of the number of attempts made for the UGC NET. However, for JRF you can appear only till 30 years of age. No age limit for those appearing for Assistant Professors.

3. For how long is the UGC NET score for JRF valid?

The scores for JRF will be valid for three years from the date of the issuance of the eligibility certificate. 

4. Can I take the UGC NET exam in any subject?

No, candidates must take the UGC NET exam in the relevant stream of their masters.

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Hello Animesh,

If you filled out the UGC NET application under the EWS category but qualified for the Assistant Professor position by scoring above the general category cutoff, you will be considered under the General category for further processing.

The category under which you qualify is determined by the cutoff score and the rules set by the examination authority. Even though you applied under EWS, if your score is higher than the general category cutoff, you would fall under the general category. Therefore, your qualification status will be recognized as General, not EWS.

However, it is recommended to double-check with the official UGC NET authorities or refer to their official notification for precise details.

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If you filled the UGC NET exam as an EWS candidate but qualified as an Assistant Professor by scoring above the general category cutoff, you will still be considered as an EWS candidate even though your score is higher than the general category cutoff; your category is determined by the category you applied under, not just your final score.

You may come under UR category but you need to produce your EWS certificate during document verification wherever you apply for any Assistant Professor job or any kind of Fellowship from any University you have enrolled for your Ph. D course.

The merit list is prepared for reservation category seperately and your name appears on it only not in the list of general category candidates.

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