Academic Eligiblity :

• A minimum of 55% (50% for SC/ST candidates) marks in a postgraduate degree or equivalent examination in Humanities (including Languages) and Social Sciences, Computer Applications, Electronic Sciences, etc.
• It is mandatory for candidates to appear in subjects of their postgraduate studies. If the particular subject is not included in the list then he / she may opt for a related subject.
• Candidates who have appeared or will be appearing for the qualifying Master's Degree examination and whose result is awaited (or) candidates whose examinations have been delayed may also apply for this test. However, such candidates are admitted provisionally and shall be considered eligible for the award of JRF / Lectureship eligibility only after they have passed the Master's Degree Examination (or) equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% in the case of SC/ST candidates). These candidates must submit their relevant PG Degree within 2 years of the declaration of the NET examination.