I have completed my M.Tech in ECE. Am I eligible for UGC NET exam?

What subjects do I have to choose? can I choose other subjects also?

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pushpendra malav
8 years ago
Hello Brahmmala, The UGC NET exam is a national eligibility test which is conducted for the determination of the candidates for assistant professor and junior research fellowship. Yes, you are eligible for the UGC NET exam. The minimum eligibility criteria for the exam is a Master's degree. The el

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Yes, you can.

Shalini Sharma
6 years ago
Hello Brahmmala, As per the NTA guidelines candidates who have completed their Masters degree with minimum 55% aggregate marks (for General) or 50% aggregate marks (for OBC/SC/ST/PwD) or are in the qualifying year can apply for the UGC NET exam. UGC NET exam is conducted in 81 subjects. Candidates c

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Neha Garg
6 years ago
Yes, you are eligible to appear for the UGC NET Exam. As you said that you have completed your M.Tech in ECE, so you can choose any relevant subject. Along with this, you must fulfill other eligibility criteria like: 1) Required minimum 55% (for general category) in your Master's. 2) Your age must

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R
7 years ago
Yes, you are eligible and you can choose subject. But, have you prepared for it?

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