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Question 1

What is the eligibility criteria for UGC NET Geography?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Geography or a related subject (Geology, Environmental Science, Geophysics) with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/Transgender). Final-year postgraduate students can also apply. There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor; for JRF, the upper age limit is 30 years (relaxable by 5 years for reserved categories).

Question 2

How many attempts are allowed for UGC NET Geography?

Accepted Answer

There is no limit on the number of attempts for UGC NET Geography as long as you meet the age criteria for JRF (30 years, with relaxations). For Assistant Professor eligibility, there is no age cap whatsoever. You can appear in every cycle until you qualify.

Question 3

What is the difference between JRF and Assistant Professor qualification in UGC NET Geography?

Accepted Answer

Qualifying for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) makes you eligible for both Assistant Professor positions and a monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 (first two years) and ₹42,000 (subsequent three years) for PhD research, plus HRA and contingency grants. Qualifying only for Assistant Professor (higher cutoff than JRF) makes you eligible for lectureship/assistant professor roles in Indian universities/colleges but without the research fellowship. JRF cutoff is typically 15–20 marks higher than Assistant Professor cutoff.

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