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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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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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...more -
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:
Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet UGC NET eligibility criteria.
Online Application: Apply on the official NTA UGC NET website, choosing a related subject like Sociology or Economics.
Exam Preparation: Study topics from your MA, focusing on rural sociology, economics, and development studies.
Admit Card and Exam: Download admit card, appear for the exam on the specified date and center.
Results and Further Steps: Await results. If you qualify, apply for Junior Research Fellowsh
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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 Stream. You 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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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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