NET

The usual stipend is 8,000 rupees per month under the UGC Non-NET Fellowship. Some universities may offer a bit more through their own internal fellowships, but it depends on the institution and available funding. Private or research-focused universities sometimes provide higher stipends, but that's not very common. So, unless you're funded through a project or internal scheme, INR 8,000/month is the standard.

Yes you can also apply the NET (National Eligibility Test) whatever the difficulty you are giving your 1 st year PG in June. They can apply under the UGC NET eligibility criteria even when they are in their final year of a Master degree or when they are awaiting results. But to get officially eligible to JRF/Assistant Professor on the basis of having passed the NET, you have to successfully take your Master degree with required percentage (55% in general and depending on the reservation which are 50%) within two years starting of the day the NET result is declared. Failure to abide, will translate to disqualification.

Yes. Candidates clear the CSIR UGC NET exam in three months. But to pass the exam proper strategy is required. They make study plans, do revisions, solve question papers, practice tests, etc. If a candidate study properly then nothing is impossible to crack. 

The CSIR NET exam consists of five subjects some of them are Maths, Physical Science, Chemical Science, etc. Part A in the exam is common for all candidates and Part B and C is subject-specific. Candidates need to select one subject and prepare well to clear the examination.

Now, shortlist universities, check their PhD admission notifications, and apply online. Most will call you for an interview.Your NET score usually waives the entrance exam.

The CSIR NET 2025 June session city slip released on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in. The CSIR NET 2025 exam is conducted on July 28, 2025. 

The NTA released the UGC NET 2025 December session application form along with the notification 2025 on October 7, 2025.  It is advised to the candidates to fill out the correct details with utmost care in the application form. Any request for change in the particulars after the closure of the correction period will not be considered by NTA under any circumstances. Corrections sent by the candidate through Post/ Fax/WhatsApp/Email/by hand will not be entertained by NTA.

Yes, you can. But must have some music learning certificates or a singing background.