When can I apply for NET exam? I am currently in the 1st-sem of M.Com and my 2nd-sem will begin in March or April.
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Hello, The UGC NET exam is conducted for the assistant professor and the junior research fellowship from the national institutes and universities.
The NET exam is conducted twice a year and the notification for UGC NET 2018 is already out. The application form could be out from 1 march for the exam. You must be prepared and keep checking the official website for the latest notifications.
The Eligibility for the NET exam is post graduation degree.
As you are currently in 1st semester you can not apply for the exam.
Age limit: There are no age limit for the assistant professor post. While candidates must be below 30 years for the JRF post.
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Hello,
For appearing in the NET Exam, it is necessary for a candidate to qualify his post-graduation with 55% of marks (50% for other categories). As you said you are in your 1st year of M.Com. So, do not worry because you can start your preparation from now. You can follow the below link:
https://medium.com/@shonalig31/best-preparation-strategies-to-get-good-marks-in-ugc-net-exam-2019-63850dd300d5
But, you can fill the form when you are in your final year of M.Com and your result is still awaited, but you will be eligible after having passed a Master’s Degree or Equivalent Degree. -
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Qualification:
Candidates should have a minimum of 55% in their PG or an equivalent from any recognized university. UGC NET offers an exemption to candidates from the Other Backward Classes (OBC)/ ST/SC categories for up to 50%. NTA permits students in the final year of the course to apply for the exam. However, candidates will be disqualified if they fail to secure the marks as indicated by the Board. In final year you can apply for NET exam. Thanks.
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No. The authority has not released the UGC NET certificate for the December session 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026.
The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link available for the answer key
- Use application number and password or the application number and date of birth to open the link
- Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen)
- Click on Sign In and submit the Challenge Answer Key link
- Select the correct answer option ID for the question ID for which the challenge needs to be made
- Click on the 'Save Your Claims' button
- Upload the supporting documents in a single PDF file to support your claim
- Click on the 'Save Your Claims & Pay Fee' button
- Pay INR 200 per question in the online mode
The UGC NET answer key challenge fee per question is INR 200. It is non refundable whether the challenge is accepted or rejected. It can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts.
It is released by the National Testing Agency NTA a few days after the exam is conducted. The answer key helps candidates in calculating their probable scores and checking the accuracy of their responsesThe details provided on the UGC NET answer key are mentioned below:
- Exam date
- Exam shift
- Exam subject name and code
- Question ID
- Correct option ID
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