Am I eligible to appear for NET exam? I have done my M.A. in sociology with 54.8%. .
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Hello,
UGC NET exam is conducted for 84 different subjects including sociology. To be eligible for NET exam, you should complete Masters degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks (5% relaxation available for other than general category). If you want more information about UGC NET sociology exam, like eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, career scope etc. Then check this - https://ravimahawar.dropmark.com/590648
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Hello Nitya,
The UGC NET is conducted for the aspirants completed the Masters in any subject and want to make career in lectureship and Research programme, but there are some eligibility criteria a given below -
A candidate must complete Masters with at least 55 % marks overall in the post-graduation (50 % marks for the reserved candidates) to appear in the UGC NET Exam -https://medium.com/@rs2056694/cbse-ugc-net-2018-age-limit-exam-pattern-and-other-changes-you-must-check-out-166ee4b828e0. A Candidate in the Final year of Post-graduation and waiting for results may also apply. There is no age limit to appear in the UGC NET Exam. The Uni...more -
The criteria for eligibilities for NET are mentioned at the link provided below:
https://www.shiksha.com/teaching-education/exams/ugc-net. You need 55 % marks in the post-graduation to appear in the National Eligibility test, whereas the candidates from the reserved category needs 50 % marks. -
Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks in their Master’s degree exams (in streams such as Humanities, Social Science, Electronic Science, Computer Science & Applications, etc.). From a UGC recognized college/ university fulfill UGC NET 2018 eligibility criteria. It may be noted minimum percentage required to meet UGC NET eligibility criteria for candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC/ PwD categories is 50% marks. Please check for a detailed eligibility to pursue the UGC NET exam from the criteria mentioned at the link provided below:
https://www.shiksha.com/teaching-education/exams/ugc-net.
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No. The authority has not released the UGC NET certificate for the December session 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026.
The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link available for the answer key
- Use application number and password or the application number and date of birth to open the link
- Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen)
- Click on Sign In and submit the Challenge Answer Key link
- Select the correct answer option ID for the question ID for which the challenge needs to be made
- Click on the 'Save Your Claims' button
- Upload the supporting documents in a single PDF file to support your claim
- Click on the 'Save Your Claims & Pay Fee' button
- Pay INR 200 per question in the online mode
The UGC NET answer key challenge fee per question is INR 200. It is non refundable whether the challenge is accepted or rejected. It can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts.
It is released by the National Testing Agency NTA a few days after the exam is conducted. The answer key helps candidates in calculating their probable scores and checking the accuracy of their responsesThe details provided on the UGC NET answer key are mentioned below:
- Exam date
- Exam shift
- Exam subject name and code
- Question ID
- Correct option ID
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