Can I appear for UGC NET exam?

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Ashish Sharma Education Consultant, Political Analyst, traveler. | Scholar-Level 17

4 years ago

Hi Dear, If You have just 55% aggregate marks in Post Graduation in a general Candidate category. Then You are eligible to appear for the exam. 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 knowledge, I can endorse one of the best private University of

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Rishvanjas Sharma | Guide-Level 12

4 years ago

Hi Dear, If You have just 55% aggregate marks in Post Graduation in a general Candidate category. Then You are eligible to appear for the exam. 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 knowledge, I can endorse one of the best private University of

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Preetika | Contributor-Level 10

4 years ago

For applying UGC exam, first of all you have to be eligible. The eligibility is 55% aggregate marks in Post Graduation in a general Candidate category and people with reserved category/Female candidates gets 5% relaxation in eligibility. You should note that, you should prepare with full zeal to REAP good results. As UGC is a competition which not only depends upon your efforts but also depends upon the efforts of other competitors and the level of exam. So, you should be ready with Plan B. If you plan to study high and do research try to identify a university who floats Ph.D. I know one best University I. e. LPU who floats Ph.D. with

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Sunita Singh | Guide-Level 15

2 years ago

For applying UGC exam, first of all you have to be eligible. The eligibility is 55% aggregate marks in Post Graduation in a general Candidate category and people with reserved category/Female candidates gets 5% relaxation in eligibility. You should note that, you should prepare with full zeal to REAP good results. As UGC is a competition which not only depends upon your efforts but also depends upon the efforts of other competitors and the level of exam. So, you should be ready with Plan B. If you plan to study high and do research try to identify a university who floats Ph.D. I know one best University I. e. LPU who floats Ph.D. with

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Shalini Sharma | Guide-Level 11

4 years ago

Hello Musa, Before applying for the exam, its better to know whether you are eligible or not for the exam. National Testing Agency has decided some guidelines for UGC NET aspirants to appear. Below you can check out UGC NET Eligibility Criteria -
Academic Qualification for UGC NET:
The percentage criteria is given below according to different categories:
1. For General Category Candidates 55% Aggregate Marks in Masters Degree from UGC Approved University
2. For OBC/SC/ST/PwD Category Candidates 50% Aggregate Marks
3. Ph.D. Degree Holders (Before 19th September 1991) 50% Aggregate Marks
4. Aspirants who are enrolled in post-graduation course

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Tashi | Guide-Level 15

4 years ago

Definitely, if you are meeting the eligibility norms I. e 55% aggregate marks in Post Graduation, then you can appear. The eligibility for females and reserved candidates are little relaxed I. e. 50% aggregate marks in Post Graduation is acceptable.

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Anant Raina | Guide-Level 12

7 years ago

Refer to the link to know the exact eligibility criteria: http://cbsenet.nic.in/CMS/Public/View.aspx?page=80

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ravi mahawar Student | Contributor-Level 10

5 years ago

Yes, you are eligible to appear in the UGC NET Exam. As per the required eligibility criteria, candidates must have pursued post-graduation. Before applying for the UGC NET Exam you must check the complete eligibility criteria. The exam is conducted twice in a year by the National Testing Agency, so you can apply for any of these two sessions as per your suitability. For each session, you will get at least 5 to 6 months for preparation. It is suggested to keep checking all the latest updates regarding the exam.

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