The NET (National Eligibility Test) is conducted for Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for Lectureship in India.
Age Limit
i) Junior Research Fellowship: Not more than 28 years as on June 1, 2010. A relaxation of five years is provided to the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH/VH categories and to women applicants. Candidates having research experience are also eligible for the relaxation, limited to the period spent on research in the relevant/related subject of post-graduation degree, subject to a maximum of five years, on production of a certificate from appropriate authority. Candidates possessing an LLM degree also qualify for the relaxation. Total age relaxation on the above ground(s) shall not exceed five years under any circumstances.
ii) Lectureship: No upper age limit.
Age Limit
i) Junior Research Fellowship: Not more than 28 years as on June 1, 2010. A relaxation of five years is provided to the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH/VH categories and to women applicants. Candidates having research experience are also eligible for the relaxation, limited to the period spent on research in the relevant/related subject of post-graduation degree, subject to a maximum of five years, on production of a certificate from appropriate authority. Candidates possessing an LLM degree also qualify for the relaxation. Total age relaxation on the above ground(s) shall not exceed five years under any circumstances.
ii) Lectureship: No upper age limit.