Age Limit for UGC NET Examination

Age Limit for UGC NET Lectureship: 

There is no upper age limit for applying for lectureship eligibility.

Age Limit and other Limitations for Junior Research Fellowship: 

Candidates should not be more than 28 years as on 01.(Month of Examination).(Year of Examination)

Is there any relaxation in Age Limit for UGC NET Exam ?

 A relaxation upto 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/OBC (Non-creamy layer, as per the Central list of OBC available on website : www.ncbc.nic.in) categories and to women applicants.

Relaxation will also be provided to the candidates having research experience, limited to the period spent on research in the relevant/related subject of post-graduation degree, subject to a maximum of 5 years, on production of a certificate from appropriate authority.

Three years’ relaxation in age will be permissible to the candidates possessing L.L.M. Degree. Total age relaxation on the above ground(s) shall not exceed five years under any circumstances.