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Hi sir, I have completed MCA from Utkal University. Am I eligible to appear for NET exam or not?

NET refers to National Eligibility Test and it is held by NTA twice every year on the behalf of UGC.

The basic education required for appearing in the NET is a Master's degree in the subject which has been opted as an optional paper (Paper II) for UGC NET with at least 55% marks in aggregate (or 50% marks in aggregate in case of reserved category candidates) from a recognised university.

So, having completed your MCA degree course from Utkal University, you are eligible to appear in the UGC NET examination with Computer Application as your Paper II (Optional Subject) provided you have managed minimum qualifying marks in the qualifying degree as per your category.

For complete details and updates regarding UGC NET, you can refer to the link www.ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

NET exam Eligibility

Minimum 55% marks are required in masters or in equivalent exam.

PhD degree holders whose masters level exam had been complied by 19th September 1991 shall be eligible for relaxation in 5% marks.

Candidates are advised to appear in subject of their post graduation only. The

candidates whose post graduation is not covered in the list of subject in item no 9 may appear in related subject.

Eligible candidates may apply online for exam by visiting the website and exam fees was rs 450 and one has to pay the fees through challan in SBI branch

Yes,you can appear in NET exam as you are a student of MCA from Utkal University.