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a year agoContributor-Level 10
No, if you have mehendi on your hand, you may not be allowed to appear for the UGC NET exam as it can interfere with the biometric verification process, which usually requires clear fingerprints, and could lead to denial of entry to the exam hall.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The National Testing Agency will release the UGC NET 2026 provisional Answer Key for the June session on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to check it by visiting the official website. The NTA will also release the UGC NET June session result 2026 based on the revised answer key.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
The UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is a national-level exam in India conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the UGC. It determines eligibility for Assistant Professorship and awards the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
To change your UGC NET application subject from Home Science to Life Science, you need to access the "Application Correction Window" on the official NTA UGC NET website, login using your credentials, and modify the subject selection to "Life Science" within the designated timeframe; make sure to check if any additional fees are required for the change.
Key steps:
Visit the official website: Go to ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
Login to your account: Use your application number and password to log in.
Access the correction window: Look for the "Application Correction Window" link on the website.
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
Obtaining access to your UGC NET admit card requires a visit to the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Visitors can access the UGC NET admit card download link on the website then complete the login process by using application number and date of birth alongside a security key. The display of your admit card will appear after you complete the submission process. The process requires you to download the admit card from the official website as well as print it twice for later use. The admit card contains its holder's name and roll number together with date of birth and category status and father's name followed by examination particul
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
University Grants Commission (UGC) lets students who participate in their Master's degree final year examinations or have finished their Master's degree to sit for the NET exam. A candidate does not need to finish or enroll in PG course education to apply for admissions in the National Eligibility Test (NET). Candidates aiming to participate in the NET exam need to hold a minimum 55% score from their Master's degree or equivalent examinations. The NET exam application fee costs INR 1,100 for applicants from the General category.
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
Sample papers for the UGC NET Political Science examination are provided on the official website of UGC NET, which is ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Many educational institutions like, Shiksha have made available downloadable practice papers in PDF from 2009 to 2023. Solving these papers helps a candidate understand the structure of the examination, question types, and important subjects like Political Theory, Indian Politics, and International Relations. Paper 1 and Paper 2 is available in the UGC NET Political Science examination. Paper 2 contains 100 multiple-choice questions.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Yes, you can definitely try the UGC NET in Environmental Science if you hold a Master's degree in Botany. The UGC NET eligibility criteria also include that such applicants holding their Master's degrees in subjects allied to Environmental Science are acceptable too. Botany falls in that category as an allied subject. Thus, you can take up Environmental Science as your UGC NET subject.
Except this, ensure you meet all other eligibility criteria
1. Marks: 55% aggregate at Master's degree level; for reserved categories it is 50%.
2. Age
JRF
30 years, however, there will be relaxation in age for SC/ST and other backward cas
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a year agoBeginner-Level 5
The new syllabus for UGC NET 2025 is divided into two papers: Paper 1 carries topics like General Teaching and Research Aptitude which are: Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Communication, Mathematical Reasoning, and Data Interpretation. This carries a total of 50 MCQs carrying 100 marks. Paper 2 is subject-specific and contains 100 MCQs according to the chosen subject by the candidate. For every correct answer, the marks obtained are 2, and there is no negative marking. The test is held in English as well as in Hindi to accommodate the participants. It is through this syllabus that effective preparation as Assistant
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