I have done M.Sc through distance, am I eligible to apply for NET?
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Hello Pallavi,
Yes, you can apply for the exam. But according to your qualification you can appear in CSIR NET subject not in UGC NET. Got confused between these two exams? Don't worry I will clear all your doubts. Keep reading the answer you will get to know the basic difference. There are some subjects which a M.Sc. Student can give in UGC NET. The most common and important difference between CSIR NET and UGC NET is that CSIR NET Exam is conducted only for the Science stream students and UGC NET Exam is conducted for all the other subjects but expect Science. UGC NET is conducted by National Testing Agency NTA and CSIR NET is conduct...more -
Hi,If you have passed M.Sc Distance from recognized university with minimum 55%, then you can apply for NET exam. Thanks. -
Yes, you are eligible provided you have done your degree from a recognised board. As long as you will be able to meet the eligibility criteria for the National Eligibility Test, there will be no issue.
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Hi friend,
The main eligibility criteria for NET is post-graduation. So, you are eligible for the exam. All the very best.
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Candidates can crack or clear the UGC NET exam in first attempt with regularity, dedication, hard work, proper study plan, etc. He or she should also solve previous year papers and give mock test.
The NTA will release the UGC NET 2026 notification for the June session on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. All the important dates related to the exam like application form start date and all will be mentioned in the notification. It is advised to the candidates to read the notification carefully before applying for the exam.
The NTA is expected to release the UGC NET notification in April 2026. It will be announced in the form of PDF at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The notification or information brochure consists the details about the exam including the registration form, exam duration, pattern, etc.
The authority will release the NTA UGC NET provisional answer key after the conclusion of an exam in a few days along with the question paper and response sheet. It will help the candidates to verify their responses, estimate the probable scores and evaluate their performance in the examination.
No. candidate can not submit the UGC NET application form offline. It was released on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The application form was released online on October 7. All the process of the online form including the registration, document upload, fee payment, confirmation, etc. must be completed online by visiting the official website.
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