Which subject should I choose for applying to an assistant professor job? Can I apply for UGC NET exam?
I didn't find my related subject in the given list. I have done Masters in digital electronics and communication engineering.
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Hello, As per the UGC guidelines, the aspirants who wants to appear in the UGC NET Exam should apply for the subject in which they have pursued a master's degree. Candidates can also apply for the subject related to their master's programme. As you have completed the postgraduation in digital electronics and communication, you can apply for UGC NET Electronics Sciences. The National Testing Agency will conduct the UGC NET Exam for selecting the candidates for the post of Assistant Professor and for awarding Junior Research Fellowship. The exam is conducted twice a year (June and December), so you can apply any of these two sessions. Th...more -
You can choose subject according to your stream and your interest, and yes, of course, you can apply for UGC NET.
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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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