Central Government SchemeVerified for 2026
UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
No Income Bar / Not specified
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
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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