UGC-NET (National Eligibility Test) - Eligibility for Assistant Professor
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA), for the University Grants Commission (UGC) |
|---|---|
| Exam type | Eligibility test for Assistant Professor recruitment (computer-based) |
| Field | Teaching |
| Who can apply | A master's degree or equivalent from a recognised institution in a listed subject, with at least 55% marks (50% for OBC non-creamy layer, SC, ST, PwD and third gender). Final-year students may apply and must pass within two years of the result. |
| Age / class | There is no upper age limit for the Assistant Professor eligibility category. An age limit applies only to the Junior Research Fellowship category. |
| Stages | One computer-based test with two objective sections: teaching and research aptitude, and the candidate's chosen subject. |
| What it leads to | Eligibility to be appointed as an Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges. The same test also serves JRF award and Ph.D. admission. |
| Recognition | Government |
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