Can I appear for UGC NET exam?

I have done MA in psychology from IGNOU, but I am a BHMS graduate (5 and 1/2 years) from Health University, West Bengal. I didn't opt for UG in psychology.

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6 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 s

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Ashish Sharma
6 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 s

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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 REA

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Preetika
6 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 REA

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Shalini Sharma
6 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 cr

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Tashi
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6 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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ravi mahawar
6 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

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Anant Raina
9 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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