UGC NET Law Eligibility Criteria 2024 JRF Age Limit & Exam Pattern

UGC NET Law Eligibility Criteria To know the eligibility criteria is very important for each student who is going to prepare for the exam you are eligible or not for the exam it depends on educational qualification marks Obtained in your post-graduation category, Your Degree Accreditation, Course Stream, Your Age, Nationality and reservation policies, In This Article given complete detail about the eligibility criteria for UGC NET Law  you can check the complete detail of eligibility and also you can check Degree Required to Apply

UGC NET 2024 Law Eligibility Criteria for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and Assistant Professorship are different. Candidates must check the detailed eligibility criteria for the fellowship to which he/she is interested in applying. Recently, the upper age limit for JRF has been increased from 30 years to 31 years. Also, candidates applying must have obtained a least 55% marks in their Master’s DegreeTable of ContentsTable of Contents

UGC NET Law Eligibility Criteria 2024-

Before starting to fill out the UGC NET Law application form, candidates must check the eligibility criteria including the educational qualification, age limit, relaxation, and Category exemption. However, candidates must note the points regarding the proof of eligibility:

• Candidates do not have to send any certificates/ documents to the National Testing Agency in support of their eligibility. 
• NTA does not verify the details provided by the candidates in the application form and hence the Candidate Should Check his Subject eligibility Carefully.
• However, if NTA or UGC detects any ineligibility at any stage, the candidature will be canceled and legal action may be taken against the candidates.

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UGC NET Law Eligibility: Educational Qualification 2024

Candidates securing at least 55% marks in their Master’s Degree or equivalent Degree/ Diploma from recognized universities in Law or in Relevant Subject Like Ex – LLM (Intellectual Property Rights), LLM (Corporate & Securities Law), LLM (Labour Law), LLM (International Law, Constitutional Law, and Human Rights), etc.

कानून या प्रासंगिक विषय जैसे पूर्व – एलएलएम (बौद्धिक संपदा अधिकार), एलएलएम (कॉर्पोरेट और प्रतिभूति कानून), एलएलएम (श्रम कानून), एलएलएम में मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालयों से अपनी मास्टर डिग्री या समकक्ष डिग्री / डिप्लोमा में कम से कम 55% अंक हासिल करने वाले उम्मीदवार (अंतर्राष्ट्रीय कानून, संवैधानिक कानून और मानवाधिकार), आदि।

• The candidates belonging to the Non-Creamy Layer of Other Backward Classes (OBC-NC), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disability (PwD), and Transgender category have to score at least 50% marks. 
• Candidates who are pursuing their Master’s degree or are waiting for their results or whose qualifying examinations have been delayed can apply for the test. However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and will be considered for award of JRF or recruitment as Assistant Professor only when they will pass their Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (50% marks for reserved category).in addition, they are required to complete their Master’s degree within two years from the date of the UGC NET 2022 Result with the required percentage of marks, failing which they will be treated as disqualified. 
• Candidates with a Ph.D. degree whose Master’s level examination was completed before September 19, 1991 (irrespective of the date of declaration of result) will be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (i.e. from 55% to 50%) for appearing in UGC NET 2022.
• Transgender candidates will be provided with the same relaxation in exam fee, age, and qualifying criteria for NET (i.e. JRF and Assistant Professor) as are available to SC/ ST/ PwD categories. However, the required subject-wise cutoffs for the Transgender category will be the lowest among all the reserved categories including SC/ ST/ PwD/ OBC–NCL in the respective subject.
• Candidates are suggested to choose the same NET subject for Geography as their specialization in Post Graduation. However, if your Post-Graduation subject is not covered in the list of 81 NET subjects, you can appear in a related subject. 
• Candidates possessing Post Graduation Diploma/ Certificate awarded by Indian University/ Institute or Foreign Degree/ Diploma/ Certificate awarded by a Foreign University/ Institute should in their own interest, ascertain the equivalence of their Diploma/ Degree/ Certificate with Master’s Degree of recognized Indian universities from Association of Indian Universities (AIU)

• अन्य पिछड़ा वर्ग (ओबीसी-एनसी), अनुसूचित जाति (एससी), अनुसूचित जनजाति (एसटी), विकलांग व्यक्ति (पीडब्ल्यूडी), और ट्रांसजेंडर श्रेणी के गैर-मलाईदार परत से संबंधित उम्मीदवारों को कम से कम 50% अंक प्राप्त करने होंगे।
• उम्मीदवार जो अपनी मास्टर डिग्री कर रहे हैं या अपने परिणाम की प्रतीक्षा कर रहे हैं या जिनकी योग्यता परीक्षा में देरी हो रही है, वे परीक्षा के लिए आवेदन कर सकते हैं। हालांकि, ऐसे उम्मीदवारों को अनंतिम रूप से प्रवेश दिया जाएगा और उन्हें जेआरएफ के पुरस्कार या सहायक प्रोफेसर के रूप में भर्ती के लिए तभी विचार किया जाएगा जब वे कम से कम 55% अंकों (आरक्षित श्रेणी के लिए 50% अंक) के साथ मास्टर डिग्री पास करेंगे। इसके अलावा, उन्हें आवश्यक है यूजीसी नेट 2023 परिणाम की तारीख से दो साल के भीतर अपनी मास्टर डिग्री पूरी करने के लिए आवश्यक प्रतिशत अंकों के साथ, ऐसा नहीं करने पर उन्हें अयोग्य माना जाएगा।
• पीएचडी डिग्री वाले उम्मीदवार जिनकी मास्टर स्तर की परीक्षा 19 सितंबर, 1991 से पहले पूरी हो गई थी (परिणाम की घोषणा की तारीख के बावजूद) कुल अंकों में 5% की छूट (अर्थात 55% से 50% तक) के लिए पात्र होंगे। यूजीसी नेट 2024
• ट्रांसजेंडर उम्मीदवारों को परीक्षा शुल्क, आयु और नेट (यानी जेआरएफ और सहायक प्रोफेसर) के लिए योग्यता मानदंड में उतनी ही छूट प्रदान की जाएगी जितनी एससी / एसटी / पीडब्ल्यूडी श्रेणियों के लिए उपलब्ध है। हालांकि, संबंधित विषय में एससी/एसटी/पीडब्ल्यूडी/ओबीसी-एनसीएल सहित सभी आरक्षित श्रेणियों में ट्रांसजेंडर श्रेणी के लिए आवश्यक विषयवार कटऑफ सबसे कम होगी।
• उम्मीदवारों को सुझाव दिया जाता है कि वे भूगोल के लिए वही NET विषय चुनें जो स्नातकोत्तर में उनकी विशेषज्ञता है। हालाँकि, यदि आपका स्नातकोत्तर विषय 81 NET विषयों की सूची में शामिल नहीं है, तो आप संबंधित विषय में उपस्थित हो सकते हैं।
• भारतीय विश्वविद्यालय/संस्थान द्वारा प्रदान किया गया स्नातकोत्तर डिप्लोमा/प्रमाण पत्र या किसी विदेशी विश्वविद्यालय/संस्थान द्वारा प्रदत्त विदेशी डिग्री/डिप्लोमा/प्रमाण पत्र रखने वाले उम्मीदवारों को अपने स्वयं के हित में, मान्यता प्राप्त भारतीय विश्वविद्यालयों के मास्टर डिग्री के साथ अपने डिप्लोमा/डिग्री/प्रमाण पत्र की समकक्षता का पता लगाना चाहिए। एसोसिएशन ऑफ इंडियन यूनिवर्सिटीज (एआईयू) से

UGC NET Law Age Limit and Relaxation 2024

UGC NET 2024 Age Limit and Relaxation for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professorship are given below:

1. Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Candidates should not be more than 31 years as of October 01, 2023.

• Candidates belonging to OBC-NC, SC, ST, PwD categories, Transgenders, and Women applicants are provided with a relaxation of up to 5 years.
• Candidates with research experience will also be provided age relaxation equivalent to the years/ period spent on research in the respective subject or Post Graduation Degree.
• Relaxation for researchers can be for up to 5 years and will only be provided on the production of a certificate from the appropriate authority.
• Total age relaxation on the above grounds shall not exceed 5 years under any circumstances.

For Assistant Professor

There is no upper age limit to applying for Assistant Professor. Should Pass Post Graduation with Required Percentage

UGC NET Law Exemptions for Assistant Professor

UGC NET/SET is the minimum eligibility condition for the recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professorship in Indian Universities and Colleges. However, certain exemptions from NET/ SET/ SLET will be governed by UGC regulations and amendments notified in the Gazette of India from time to time.

• Candidates who have passed UGC/ CSIR/ JRF examination before 1989 are exempted from appearing in NET.
• Candidates who have cleared State Eligibility Test (SET) accredited by UGC for Assistant Professor held before June 01, 2002, are exempted from appearing in NET and are eligible to apply for Assistant Professor anywhere in India.
• However, candidates qualified in SET held after June 01, 2003, are eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor only in the universities and colleges situated in the respective states. 

UGC NET Law Exam Pattern 2024 –

Total Number of Questions in UGC NET

• UGC NET 2024 will have a total of 150 multiple-choice questions.
• Paper 1 will have 50 questions and Paper 2 will have 100 questions.
• There is No Restriction to moving to and fro among the Papers.
• All the questions are compulsory to attempt.
• you will get 2 marks for each correct response
• If a question is found to be incorrect/ambiguous during the critical challenge, only those candidates who have attempted the question and chosen one of the correct answers would be given credit. Only for dropped question(s), if any, marks will be given to all the candidates.

The table below shows the exam pattern of UGC NET Paper 1 and Paper 2:

UGC NET Marking Scheme 2024

• A uniform marking scheme is followed in the exam i.e. for both Paper 1 and 2, each correct answer will fetch you 2 marks.
• As per the revised exam pattern of the UGC NET exam, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
• Hence, instead of skipping a question, one can use their calculated guess and mark the answer. 

The updated marking scheme of UGC NET is given below:

Go through the exam pattern of the UGC NET Paper 1 & 2 syllabus  mentioned below:

UGC NET Law Career Scope after Qualified UGC NET/JRF-

After the Qualified UGC NET Exam You Will Have Many Opportunities to Grow your Career. The following few Examples are Given Below –

• Join As an Assistant Professor in College/University
• Joint Research Program P.hd
• Join Law Forum
• Join Law College As a Guest lecturer
• Job in PSUs such as IOCL, BHEL, HPCL, NTPC, etc.
• Join as a Legal Consultant
• Government Jobs
• Solicitor General or Public Prosecutor 
• Judicial Cadre Posts 
• Writer or Editor of Law Books
• Law Students trainer

job opportunities after Qualified UGC NET Law?

Creating a career after LLM results in numerous positions in society that are incredibly valued and enjoyed. These occupations assure not only financial stability, but also make certain that an employee is satisfied with his or her jobs.

• Assistant Professor

Great opportunities in the field of teaching you can join as an assistant professor in any state or private universities/colleges after completing P.hd You may promote associate professor

• Legal Advisor

Contract summarisation, agreement administration, criminal study, writing, court cases and evaluation of relevant projects are assisted by a court partner or law associate. If you have experience in the subject, you can excel as a consultant with incredibly profitable opportunities.

• Law Examiner

An assessor or a counterpart may also discuss and examine distinct varieties of legal documentation. Review of a legal document This involves prison documentation including remarks and supporting papers.

• Advocate

A lawyer is a valuable expert in India or abroad in the region of law. To perform his or her activities, she or he ought to understand the legal guidelines of the country well and fully.

• Notaries

Notaries also are regarded as “notaries.” The notary is a skilled and expert jurist, appointed by the Court and accepted by the State or central government. He is in charge of all of the procedural matters affecting governance.

• Oath Commissioner

The oath officer is occasionally known as the “oath commissioner” The work is a newly educated lawyer named in compliance with the guidelines of law by the High Court Registrar.

• Trustee

The trustee has a moral responsibility to maintain the land and other property for a specific reason.

• Civil Advocates

An attorney who helps with the settlement between individuals, claims, mortgages, guardianships, divorce, and negligence cases.

• Tax Advocates

They deal with all forms of government taxation, which include income tax, sales tax, excise duty, and a variety of concessions.

• Corporate Lawyers

They look after the legal work of corporations, set up and retain firms, enter into various government contracts, contracting and acquisition preparations, and make certain other rights and decrees.

• International Lawyers

They negotiate global relations and customs between countries and guide initiatives and negotiations for governments and private companies.

• Labour and Employment Lawyers

They Look after the pursuits and duties of employers and their organizations. Where and when they need assistance in opposing the administration over the working situations of employees.

UGC NET Law Cut-off 2023?

UGC NET Law is one of the Favorite subjects of the students Among the UGC NET Exam Subjects, In Every Six Months Term Around 15000 to 25000 Students appeared for UGC NET Law. this time [December 2023] 15475 students appeared for UGC NET Law and As per the last year’s cutoff This time Gone High you can check all the details below in Table.

Frequently Asked Question Law Eligibility Criteria(FAQ)

Q: What is the minimum UGC NET Law ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA/qualification for appearing in UGC NET 2024 Exam?

Answer: Candidates who are pursuing their master’s degree or equivalent courses or candidates who have appeared for their qualifying master’s degree (Final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying examination has been delayed can appear in the UGC NET Examination.

Q: What is the UGC NET Law AGE LIMIT for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Posts?

Answer: The below table will give a brief detail of the Age Limit for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Posts as per the latest official Notification:

Q: Is there any Upper AGE LIMIT RELAXATION for SC, ST and OBC Categories?

Answer: Yes, there is relaxation on Upper Age Limit for the below categories of the candidates:

Q: What are the minimum UGC NET Law EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS required for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Posts?

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Q: What is the AGE LIMIT for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Posts?

Answer: The below table will give a brief detail of the Age Limit for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Posts as per the latest official Notification:

Q: Is there any Upper AGE LIMIT RELAXATION for SC, ST and OBC Categories?

Answer: Yes, there is a relaxation on the Upper Age Limit for the below categories of the candidates:

Q: What are the minimum EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS required for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Posts?

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Q: For how many subjects is the UGC NET exam conducted?

A: UGC NET is conducted for a total of 84 subjects.

Q: Can I apply for multiple subjects while filling out the online application form for the UGC NET Exam?

Answer: A candidate can fill the application form in only one subject. You can choose out of subjects given in the Information Bulletin (ANNEXURE-III). However, filling in the Multiple Forms will cancel the application form.