Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- NET JRF Award Letter
- PG Marksheet
- PhD Registration
- HRA Certificate (if applicable)
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Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Q.What is the qualifying marks percentage?
Candidates must secure at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD) in their Master's degree.
Q.How do I check my JRF award status?
Qualified candidates can download their JRF Award Letter from the NTA UGC NET official website using their application number and DOB.
Q.Is there any age limit?
Yes, candidates must be under 30 years of age (relaxations of up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates).
Supporting Guides
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