Can I apply for UGC-NET for a professor of economics after doing MA economics from IGNOU?
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Yes, you can apply for the Economics in UGC NET Exam, if you have complete Masters in the Economics with around 55 % marks. The Eligibility for the reserved candidates is around 50% marks in the post-graduation.
Economics is a productive subject that provides very good career opportunities in various fields. If you have completed the Masters or graduation in the Economics Subject, you can make career in the lectureship, business analyst and Economy surveyor too. -
Yes, you can appear in UGC NET Exam in Economics after pursuing Masters in Economics. To appear in UGC NET the minimum 55% aggregate marks are required (5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates). To know more about the UGC NET Exam, you can visit here https://www.eduncle.com/cbse-ugc-net-exam Click to read the article. So, if you are fulfilling the eligibility criteria of UGC NET then apply for it and start preparing for the exam. -
Hello,
Yes, you are eligible to apply for UGC NET Exam. IGNOU is also a recognised university for UGC NET. As you said, your subject is Economics, therefore you are eligible to take your exam with Economics subject. Before applying, make sure that you have fulfilled the eligibility criteria or not. You can check the paper pattern from here: https://medium.com/@shonalig31/best-preparation-strategies-to-get-good-marks-in-ugc-net-exam-2019-63850dd300d5
You wanted to apply for Professor post, so there is no upper age limit for applying but you should have minimum 55% marks in your master's. -
Yes, you can as long as you have 55% marks in your MA. -
Yes, you are eligible for apply for it. But you have to remember that you must have the minimum qualifications for applying UGC NET. As minimum 55% for unreserved category and 50% for reserved category. -
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Group Captain Vinayak Deodhar La vie est faite pour vivre pas pour stresser | Scholar-Level 18
8 years agoHello Aashu,
After having completed your MA in economics, one of the possible employment avenues is teaching and for this one surely needs to pass NET exam. After having accomplished this, I would advise you to register for PhD.
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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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