Can I apply for UGC-NET for a professor of economics after doing MA economics from IGNOU?

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Asked by Aashu Arora
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ravi mahawar
8 years ago
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 Clic

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R
8 years ago
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 variou

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Neha Garg
7 years ago
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

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Shujaat Ali
7 years ago
Yes, you can as long as you have 55% marks in your MA.

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shobhit kumar
8 years ago
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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Hello 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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