Ugc net percentage not clear

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Tiya Srivastava (Querist)
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13 January 2023 As ugc hsa considered ca cs cma equivalent to pg but for 55℅ marks there is a confusion as it's hard to get 55℅ in these exams also it's not clear that while calculating 55℅ inter plus final will be counted or foundation plus inter plus final or only final exams marks will be taken into account please experts help me. Ugc is not replying not even our institutions are serous and aware about things

CA R SEETHARAMAN

CA R SEETHARAMAN (Expert)
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14 January 2023 Only final marks will be considered.

Tiya Srivastava

Tiya Srivastava (Querist)
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14 January 2023 Sir any written explanation is not available in this regard. And 55℅ marks criteria is also difficult as I have only 50 ℅ so m not eligible I guess

CA R SEETHARAMAN

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14 January 2023 No such percentage limit.
All CA, CMA and CS considered as PG.

See the link.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/2480829_CACSICWA-Public-Notice.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjgp7axq8b8AhWs1zgGHezvAtkQFnoECBYQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3MzHGIulhFd71waLYh-Q0z

Tiya Srivastava

Tiya Srivastava (Querist)
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14 January 2023 Yes it's considered as pg but again ugc says in pg one must have 55℅ and while filling form for ugc net it's asking for marks in ca cs cma and if marks is less then 55℅ the form is not being accepted

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

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02 August 2025 This is a common confusion regarding UGC NET eligibility criteria for CA, CS, and CMA candidates.

**Key points:**

1. **CA/CS/CMA are considered equivalent to PG degree** by UGC for NET eligibility.

2. However, **UGC NET requires a minimum of 55% marks in the PG qualification** to be eligible for the exam.

3. The confusion is whether the 55% applies to:

* Only the **final exam marks**, or
* The **aggregate of foundation + intermediate + final**.

4. According to most official clarifications and precedents:

* **Only the marks obtained in the final exam are considered** for the 55% criteria.
* Foundation and intermediate marks are not considered for the eligibility percentage calculation.

5. But, the **UGC portal/form may ask for aggregate marks**, which causes the form rejection if below 55%.

6. There is no official written explanation easily available on this, leading to uncertainty.

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### What you can do:

* Submit your **final exam marks** as your PG equivalent percentage.
* If the online system doesn't accept this, try contacting the UGC NET helpdesk or regional office for manual verification.
* Some aspirants get a **relaxation or clarification by submitting a certificate from the Institute (ICAI, ICSI, ICMAI)** confirming that final exam marks alone are the basis for PG equivalence.
* Keep a copy of the UGC public notice you linked handy for reference.

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