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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Ashish Sharma Education Consultant, Political Analyst, traveler. | Scholar-Level 17
5 years agoHi 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...more -
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...more -
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...more -
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...more
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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...more -
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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Refer to the link to know the exact eligibility criteria: http://cbsenet.nic.in/CMS/Public/View.aspx?page=80 -
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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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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