Yes, candidates who have appeared for their post-graduation exams and are awaiting results are eligible for the UGC NET Exam. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has set certain criteria for the eligibility of candidates for the UGC NET Exam, and being in the final year of post-graduation is one of them.

Eligibility Criteria for UGC NET Exam:
To be eligible for the UGC NET Exam, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:

1. Education Qualification: The candidate must have a master's degree or equivalent from a recognized university. The minimum percentage required varies for different categories:
- General category: At least 55% marks in aggregate.
- OBC/SC/ST/PwD category: At least 50% marks in aggregate.
- Transgender category: At least 50% marks in aggregate.

2. Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for the UGC NET Exam. However, for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), the age limit is 30 years (relaxation of 5 years for OBC/SC/ST/PwD categories and for women candidates).

3. Relaxation: Relaxation in the education qualification is provided to candidates who have completed their master's degree by September 19, 1991, or before.

4. Subjects: The UGC NET Exam is conducted for various subjects such as Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Sciences, etc. Candidates can choose the subject of their post-graduation or a related subject for the exam.

Eligibility for Candidates Awaiting Results:
Candidates who are in the final year of their post-graduation and are awaiting results are eligible to apply for the UGC NET Exam. However, such candidates need to fulfill the following conditions:

1. The result of the candidate's post-graduation must be declared on or before the date of the UGC NET Exam application process.

2. The candidate must fulfill the required percentage criteria mentioned above in their post-graduation.

3. The candidate must produce the necessary documents (such as the final mark sheet) during the document verification process after qualifying the UGC NET Exam.

Conclusion:
Candidates who have appeared for their post-graduation exams and are awaiting results can apply for the UGC NET Exam, provided they fulfill the eligibility criteria mentioned by the University Grants Commission. It is important for such candidates to carefully read the official notification and follow the instructions given by the conducting authority.