I have done M.Sc through distance, am I eligible to apply for NET?

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Aanchal Aggarwal
7 years ago
Hello, Yes, you are eligible for NET after M.Sc Distance. All the best. If you find this helpful do give an upvote.

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ravi mahawar
8 years ago
UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is an entrance exam through which candidates are awarded for lectureship and for junior research fellowship. For appearing in UGC NET Exam, candidate should have to complete their post-graduation or should be appearing in final year of

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Thank you Mr. Ravi.

Neha Garg
6 years ago
Hi, Yes, you are eligible to take your NET Exam. Your master's degree is only needed for applying in UGC NET Exam. Other than your post graduation degree, you also have to fulfill other eligibility criteria like : - You must have scored at least 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST, OBC- NCL, PwD) i

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R
7 years ago
Yes, you are definitely eligible to apply for the National Eligibility test after completing the Masters from distance programme.

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shobhit kumar
7 years ago
If you have done M.Sc and fulfill the percentage criteria, you are eligible for the same.

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Mahi Pal Jakhar
7 years ago
According to my views and experience, for applying in that you have to fulfill the minimum criteria of that and the minimum criteria for the net is post-graduation, whether it is through regular or distance. So, you can surely fill the form of NET.

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Shalini Sharma
8 years ago
Hello Pallavi, Yes, you are eligible for the UGC NET Exam. National Eligibility Test is a national level exam meant for scrutinizing the expert of the knowledge required for holding the position of Lecturers/professors/ associates/ research fellows at India's reputed universities. You can get the co

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Thank you so much.

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3 years ago
Yes, you are eligible, no matter where you have done your M.Sc. , the only thing is required that you must hold a post-graduation degree.

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Vinay kr Pandey
3 years ago
Dear aspirant, Yes, a candidate who has M.Sc. A degree from distance education is applicable to apply for the UGC NET exam. The aspirant needs to follow all basic requirements of the exam. Candidates should have minimum of 55% aggregate marks (for General) or 50% aggregate marks (for OBC/SC/ST/PwD)

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4 years ago
Yes distance courses from recognised university are accepted Candidates securing at least 55% marks in their Master's Degree or equivalent from a recognised university in Humanities (including languages), Social Science, Computer Science and Applications, Electronic Science, etc. Are eligible to ap

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