How can I apply for the UGC NET exam, especially when there isn't a specific subject list for rural development?

I have completed my MA in Rural Development.

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    Esha | Contributor-Level 9

    a year ago

    To apply for UGC net you have to follow the below mentioned steps:

    1.Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet UGC NET eligibility criteria.

    2.Online Application: Apply on the official NTA UGC NET website, choosing a related subject like Sociology or Economics.

    3.Exam Preparation: Study topics from your MA, focusing on rural sociology, economics, and development studies.

    4.Admit Card and Exam: Download admit card, appear for the exam on the specified date and center.

    5.Result and Further Steps: Await results. If you qualify, apply for Junior Research Fellowship or Assistant Professor positions in universities and colleges

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    Soumen Bar | Contributor-Level 8

    a year ago
    The UGC NET exam is not conducted in rural development. However, you can apply for the NET exam in a similar subject, such as sociology. 
     
    To be eligible to take the NET exam, you must: 
     
    • Have a Master's degree or equivalent in the relevant subject
    • Have a minimum of 55% marks (50% for reserved categories)
    • Have completed post-graduation or be enrolled for the master's
    The UGC NET exam is organized by the National Testing Agency to select aspirants for lectureship and for Junior Research Fellowship. 
     
    You can appear in the UGC NET Exam for the subject of sociology as there is no such subject like rural develo
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    Gagan B | Contributor-Level 9

    a year ago

    If you have completed your MA in Rural Development and wish to apply for the UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) examination, you can do so by following these steps:

    1. Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet UGC NET eligibility criteria.

    2. Online Application: Apply on the official NTA UGC NET website, choosing a related subject like Sociology or Economics.

    3. Exam Preparation: Study topics from your MA, focusing on rural sociology, economics, and development studies.

    4. Admit Card and Exam: Download admit card, appear for the exam on the specified date and center.

    5. Results and Further Steps: Await results. If you qualify, apply for Junior Research Fellowsh

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    Nitika | Contributor-Level 10

    a year ago

    You can choose any subject of your choice as it is stipulated at the NTA UGC bulletin that a candidate having a Masters or equivalent degree with 55% marks can appear for UGC NET Examination in any StreamYou can appear in the Subject Code - 01 which covers Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning/ Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics/Development Economics. You can appear in UGC NET exam for Sociology . Since Sociology and Rural Development are related.

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