New Delhi, April 21: Students holding 4-year UG degrees now have direct access to appear for the National Eligibility Test (NET) and pursue a PhD, announced UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar on Sunday. To pursue a PhD, whether with or without a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), these students need to attain a minimum of 75 percent aggregate marks or an equivalent grade.
Previously, NET candidates were required to possess a master’s degree with a minimum of 55 percent marks.
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