UGC NET Geography Eligibility Criteria 2024 – Educational Qualification, JRF Age Limit & Reservation Policy

UGC NET Geography Eligiblity criteria 2024 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 Geography  you can check the complete detail of eligibility and also you can check Degree Required to Apply

UGC NET 2024 Geography 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 Degree

UGC NET Geography Eligibility Criteria 2024-

Before starting to fill out the UGC NET Geography 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 cancelled and legal action may be taken against the candidates.

UGC NET Geography Eligibility: Educational Qualification 2024

Candidates securing at least 55% marks in their Master’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university in Geography Ex- MA Geography, MSc Geography, MA in Geoinformatics, MA Applied Geology or Diploma Equivalent to Post graduation Degree. The degree Should be from a recognized University by UGC.

• 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 result 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 2023 Result with the required percentage of marks, failing which they will be treated as disqualified. 
• Candidates with a PhD 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)

यूजीसी नेट भूगोल पात्रता: शैक्षिक योग्यता 2024

भूगोल -एमए भूगोल, एमएससी भूगोल, भू-सूचना विज्ञान में एमए, एमए एप्लाइड जियोलॉजी या पोस्ट ग्रेजुएशन डिग्री के समकक्ष डिप्लोमा में किसी मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय से मास्टर डिग्री या समकक्ष में कम से कम 55% अंक हासिल करने वाले उम्मीदवार। डिग्री यूजीसी द्वारा किसी मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय से होनी चाहिए

• 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 2022 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) में उपस्थित होने के लिए पात्र होंगे। यूजीसी नेट 2022
• 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 Geography 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, 2022.

• 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 to researchers can be of up to 5 years and will only be provided on production of a certificate from the appropriate authority.
• Total age relaxation on the above grounds shall not exceed 5 years under any circumstances.

Age Limit for Geography Assistant Professor

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

UGC NET Geography Exemptions for Assistant Professor

NET/ SET/ SLET is the minimum eligibility condition for the recruitment and appointment of the 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. 

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Who Can Apply for UGC NET Geography Subject ?

The Candidate should be Post Graduate from Relevant Subject of Geography From Any UGC Recognized University

The Following Master’s Degree Are

• MA in Geography
• MA in Environment Science
• MA in Climate Change
• MA in Oceanography
• MSc in Ecology
• MA in Ecology
• MSc Geography
• & Many More

UGC NET Geography Exam Pattern 2024 ?

• 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 move 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 Geography Cut-off June 2021 & December 2024 Exam

UGC NET Geography is one of the Favorite subjects of the students Among the UGC NET Exam Subjects, In Every Six Months Term Around 30000 to 35000 Students appeared for UGC NET Geography. this time [December 2020 & June 2021] 22348 students appeared for UGC NET Geography and As per the past year cutoff, This time Gone quite Near you can check all the details below in Table.

Frequently Asked Question For UGC NET Geography (FAQ) –

Question 1. What is the Weightage of Paper-1 Subject in UGC NET Geography Paper-2 ?

Ans – Total 150 Questions in Exam. Out of it 100 Questions from UGC NET Geography [100 Questions & 50 Questions from Paper-1, Each Question of  2 Marks total 300 Marks You Can attempt all 150 MCQ.

Question 2. How Many Questions Comes from Each Unit of UGC NET Geography Subject ?

Ans – From Each unit 7 to 10 Questions Asked in Exam of  UGC NET Geography  Each Unit is Equally Important

Question 3- What is the Cut-off of UGC NET Geography 2022 ?

Ans – the Following Cut-off of UGC NET UGC NET Geography

Question 4 -What are the Best Books for UGC NET Geography Subject ?

Ans The Following the Best Books for UGC NET Geography

Question 5– Can I get a job after qualifying for UGC NET Geography?

Ans- Yes, you will get many career opportunities in the government and private sectors both after qualifying for the UGC NET Geography Exam. You can check the job options from here.

Question -6 How can I revise the UGC NET Geography Syllabus?

Ans.) To revise the UGC NET  Geography  Syllabus, first, you should highlight and make short notes while preparing for the exam. It will be easy for you to save time and revise all the topics quickly. You should start the revision from basic concepts 

Question -7  Does Online Test Series Help to Crack UGC NET Geography Exam ?

Ans- Yes It’s Help you Lot, after clearing all Concepts you must Practice MCQ through the Online Test Series which Help you Understand your Level of Preparation & You can analyze your Strength & Weakness. Also Compare with other Students’ Scores.

 Question – 8 What is the UGC NET Geography minimum Educational Qualification?

A student has to complete his or her Post-Graduation in Geography or Any Relevant Subjects.

Question -9 What type of questions are asked in Geography ?

UGC NET Geography Paper includes questions that are Direct/Conceptual(42), Comprehensive(10), Match the following(10), Statements/Definitions Based(2), Assertion and Reasoning Based(6), Chronological Order(6), Multiple Correct Options Based(24).

Question -10 Is the UGC NET Geography Syllabus difficult?

Yes. The level of the UGC NET Geography  Syllabus is difficult. But with hard work & Right Guidance, you can be Qualified UGC NET Exam Take Free Mentorship Call us at -7310762592,7078549303

Question -11 What is the UGC NET Geography paper pattern?

UGC NET Geography paper will be a total of 150 questions (50 in Paper I and 100 in Paper-II). The total number of marks is 300 (100 for Paper I and 200 for Paper-II).