I am a B.Sc student. Can I appear for UGC NET?

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Shalini Sharma
6 years ago
Hello Twinkle, No, you can't. As per the NTA guidelines, candidates should have Master's degree to appear for the UGC NET exam with minimum 55% aggregate marks, if they belong to General category or minimum 50% aggregate marks, if they are from OBC/SC/ST/PwD category. Aspirants who are in the quali

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6 years ago
Hello UGC - NET is an exam for Post graduate students. M.Sc. Students are eligible for exam. At B.Sc. Level, you can start preparation of this exam.

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shobhit kumar
6 years ago
Sorry to say but you that you must be master degree holder with at least 55% to apply for it.

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Bishal Baishya
6 years ago
NET exam you can apply simply after completing your Masters which is a pre-requisite for that.

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Rakhi Agrawal
6 years ago
Hello Twinkle, For Science stream students, CSIR exam is conducted, which have the same value as UGC NET. CSIR NET Exam is conducted only for Science subject in 5 subjects and UGC NET exam is conducted for all the other stream other than Science in more than 80 subjects. As per your qualifications,

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Neha Garg
6 years ago
Hello, You can't appear for UGC NET exam now, as the post-graduation degree is compulsory for applying. At this time, you can start your preparation for this. You have enough time for preparation. This exam is only based on your dedication towards success in the Exam. All the best.

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6 years ago
NET or national eligiblity test is for those who have completed their Master's degree in any of discipline and have a minimum of 55% aggregate in their Masters. So, you cannot even apply for NET exam.

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