What is UGC-NET? What are the benefits of qualifying it?
Athena Coaching Academy What is UGC-NET? UGC NET Exam is a “National Eligibility Test” (NET) conducted by the National Educational Testing Bureau of University Grants Commission. This test is taken to establish the eligibility of the candidate of Indian nationality, for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) award and lectureship. UGC-NET exam is essentially required for pursuing higher order research in University departments/Institutes of National Importance/National Laboratories and Institutes of CSIR in various fields of Science & Technology. This exam has been designed to attain a level of minimum standards in the field of research and the profession of teaching and first step to take towards a career in the same. Indian citizens, who are residing in India are only eligible for UGC –NET . Candidates who have secured a M.Sc or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks for general category and 50% marks for SC/ST, Physically and Visually Handicapped candidates and Ph.D....