Management is listed under Subject Code 017. Candidates should verify the eligibility conditions in the official December 2026 information bulletin before submitting their application.
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Examination | UGC NET December 2026 |
Subject | Management |
Subject Code | 017 |
Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
General/EWS Master's qualification | Minimum 55% marks |
Eligible reserved categories | Minimum 50% marks in Master's degree |
Final-year candidates | Eligible provisionally, subject to prescribed conditions |
JRF age limit | Generally, not more than 30 years, subject to applicable relaxations |
Assistant Professor age limit | No upper age limit prescribed for appearing in UGC NET |
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Master's Degree or Equivalent Qualification
Candidates who have completed a postgraduate degree from a recognised university or institution are generally eligible to apply if they meet the minimum percentage requirement.
The minimum qualifying marks are:
| Category | Minimum Marks in Master's Degree |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 55% |
| General-EWS | 55% |
| OBC-NCL | 50% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 50% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 50% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 50% |
| Third Gender | 50% |
The applicable category and relaxation must be supported by valid documentation wherever required. Candidates should refer to the official information bulletin for the complete list of eligible categories and conditions.
Which Postgraduate Degrees Are Accepted?
Candidates with relevant postgraduate qualifications in Management or related disciplines may be eligible, subject to the applicable UGC-NET rules. Depending on the qualification and subject requirements, candidates may hold degrees such as:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Management Studies (MMS)
Master of Commerce (M.Com)
Other recognised postgraduate degrees in Management or related fields
Important: The name of the degree alone does not guarantee eligibility. Candidates should check whether their qualification is recognised and whether the subject they select is appropriate under the official rules.
Such candidates must complete their postgraduate qualification and secure the required minimum marks within the prescribed period to retain eligibility.
Candidates who do not satisfy the required educational qualification or minimum percentage within the applicable deadline may not be considered eligible for the relevant eligibility category.
Before applying, final-year candidates should check the official bulletin for the prescribed completion period and documentation requirements.
Under the applicable framework, candidates generally need at least 75% aggregate marks or an equivalent grade, with the prescribed relaxation for eligible categories.
This route has an important distinction:
Eligible candidates may qualify for JRF and admission to PhD programmes, subject to the applicable rules.
Qualification through the four-year bachelor's degree route does not by itself make a candidate eligible for appointment as an Assistant Professor.
Candidates using this route should verify the minimum marks, category-based relaxation and other conditions in the official December 2026 information bulletin.
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
The general upper age limit for JRF is 30 years, subject to the prescribed age calculation date and applicable relaxations.
Age relaxation may be available to eligible categories, including:
SC and ST candidates
OBC-NCL candidates
Persons with Disabilities
Third Gender candidates
Women candidates
Additional relaxations may apply in specified circumstances, such as qualifying research experience or other categories recognised under the rules. The extent of relaxation depends on the applicable provisions.
Candidates should check the December 2026 information bulletin for the exact age-calculation date and the conditions governing each relaxation.
Candidate Category | Master's Minimum Marks | JRF Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
General / Unreserved | 55% | As prescribed in the official rules |
General-EWS | 55% | As prescribed in the official rules |
OBC-NCL | 50% | Subject to applicable rules |
SC / ST | 50% | Subject to applicable rules |
PwD | 50% | Subject to applicable rules |
Third Gender | 50% | Subject to applicable rules |
Candidates claiming category-based benefits must select the correct category in their application and provide the required certificates in the prescribed format.
Confirm that your degree is recognised and that you meet the required minimum marks.
Check whether your category qualifies for the prescribed relaxation.
Final-year postgraduate students should review the provisional eligibility conditions.
Candidates using a four-year bachelor's degree must understand the distinction between JRF/PhD eligibility and Assistant Professor eligibility.
Verify the JRF age limit and applicable relaxation before submitting the form.
Select Management (017) only after checking the subject-selection rules.
Read the official December 2026 information bulletin for the complete eligibility conditions.