I want to write NET, taking economics as a major subject. Can I take the exam?

I completed UG in BA economics and PG MBA in HR through distance education.

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Asked by Aarthy G
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Shalini Sharma
6 years ago
Hello Arthy, As per the exam guidelines, candidates can apply for the exam with the subject which they had in post graduation or related to that subject. As you have done MBA in HR, so you can appear for UGC NET HRM or UGC NET Management but not for Economics. But make sure you fulfill all the bas

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pushpendra malav
8 years ago
Hello, Yes, you can apply for the UGC NET examination. The NET exam is conducted through CBSE on the behalf of UGC for the selection of candidates for junior research fellowship award and assistant professor in university or institutes. The minimum eligibility for the exam is post-graduation degree

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