Can I appear for UGC NET exam after completing Master's degree from IGNOU?
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Hello Pradeep, Yes, if you have completed the Masters Degree from the IGNOU then it is acceptable and you are eligible to appear for the exam. You just need 55% marks overall if you are a general Candidate. For Reserved Category Candidate and for female category you can appear in the UGC NET Exam with 50% marks
The UGC NET Exam is conducted every year whereas several no of candidates appear in the examination. Being an Education Consultant, I would suggest you to do preparation for the UGC NET exam and along with this exam you should take an entrance exam for Ph.D. directly instead of waiting to qualify the UGC NET. With the best of my...more -
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Ashish Sharma Education Consultant, Political Analyst, traveler. | Scholar-Level 17
5 years agoHello Pradeep,
Yes, if you have completed Masters Degree from the IGNOU then it is acceptable and you are eligible to appear for the exam. You just need 55% marks overall if you are a general Candidate. For Reserved Category Candidate and for female category you can appear in the UGC NET Exam with 50% marks.
The UGC NET Exam is conducted every year whereas several no of candidates appear in the examination. Being an Education Consultant, I would suggest you to do preparation for the UGC NET exam and along with this exam, you should take an entrance exam for Ph.D. directly instead of waiting to qualify the UGC NET. With the best of my kn...more -
Hello!
Well if you wish to go ahead for Ph.D. you can go ahead with Lovely professional university for your programme. LPU offers flexible coursework options-
1) Classes on weekends (Saturday & Sunday only)
2) 4 days course work every month (Preferably every second week: Thu-Sun)
3)15 days course work (November/December)
The eligibility is:
Masters degree with 55% aggregate marks in a relevant discipline or equivalent, subject to clearing LPU NEST and Interview. If you are UGC/NET qualified then you are exempted from LPU NEST but to avail the maximum scholarship it is advisable to appear in LPU NEST. So UGC/NET will be an option to you. So...more -
Hello,
Yes, you are eligible to appear for the exam, if you have completed the Masters Degree from the IGNOU. You need to complete Masters degree from the Subject you are interested in with around 55% marks overall if you are a general Candidate. For Reserved Category Candidate and for female category you can appear in the UGC NET Exam with 50% marks
The UGC NET Exam is conducted every year whereas several no of candidates appear in the examination. -
IGNO is recognized as a central UGC Approved University. So, if you have completed your Master's degree from this university, then you can apply for the UGC NET Exam.
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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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