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UGC NET Age Limit for Assistant Professor
Edited By Namritha Bachwal | Updated on May 26, 2020 01:29 PM IST | #UGC NET
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.
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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:
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 Aspirant,
To prepare for CSIR UGC Net Examination you need to follow some steps:
1.Know the exam pattern
Total Marks 200
It consists 3 section-
Part A(Aptitude common for all).
Part B and C(Subject specific questions)
2.Choose your subject for this examination
As this examination consider in different subjects,so you need to choose one among these subjects.
https://csirhrdg.res.in/Home/Index/1/Default/2666/78 check about subjects from official website.
3.Collect the right study material.
4.Make a study plan and follow it.
All the best for your CSIR UGC NET preparation.
Sonakshi Kumari 22 June,2025
A six month preparation window is ideal for CSIR UGC NET, especially if you follow a structured plan. Below is a month wise breakdown of how you can prepare effectively, balancing core subjects, General Aptitude, revision, mock tests , and research paper reading .
In the first three months , focus on completing the full syllabus, spending most of your time on core subjects and 1 day a week on General Aptitude. Also, begin reading 1 to 2 research papers weekly.
In month 4 , start your first full revision, practice topic-wise questions, and begin attempting small mock tests.
In month 5 , do your second revision and shift to full-length mock tests (2 per week) while analyzing mistakes.
In month 6 , do a final quick revision, increase mock tests to 3 to 4 per week, and avoid starting new topics.
Overall, spend around 60 to 70% of your time on subject preparation , 15 to 20% on revision , and 10 to 15% on mock tests and paper solving , increasing test practice in the last two months.
Pradeepa P 30 June,2025
Hello Aspirant,
You can easily get the UGC NET question paper of political Science and Hindi very easy from its official website and also from trusted website.
You can download the question paper from the below link-
https://www.ugcnetonline.in/previous_question_papers.php
All the best for your UGC NET Examination.
Sonakshi Kumari 24 June,2025
Hello,
You can download the syllabus in hindi language from the National Testing Agency Portal (NTA). NTA has all the syllabus and previous year papers, arranged chronologically. Please go through its official portal and you can download the syllabus in your device.
Hope this helps. All the best!
Samriddha Pal 30 May,2025
Hello,
To download the question paper for Hindi UGC NET, please visit the official website of UGC. All the previous year papers can be found in that website. The previous year question paper tab is right beside the syllabus tab. You can also refer to some good books online to get the question papers.
Hope this helps. All the best!
Samriddha Pal 19 May,2025
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