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I have done my Msc(IT).Further I wanna do phd,so can I do phd directly or I have to do MCA first?..

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I have done my Msc(IT).Further I wanna do phd,so can I do phd directly or I have to do MCA first?..

You have done M.Sc degree in IT so you are eligible for Ph.D course in Computer Science but you should qualify in GATE or UGC NET exam.

GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.

If you have Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Architecture/Design or its equivalent or masters degree in science department then you are eligible for GATE Exam.

There is no restriction on number of attempts allowed for GATE. There is no age criteria but your minimum age must be above 18 years.

NET stands for National Eligibility Test.

The educational qualification required for NET exam is masters degree from a recognized university with above 55% marks. 5% relaxation is given for SC/ST category candidates. Final year student are also eligible for NET exam.

There is no age criteria for NET exam but for JRF posts, your age should be below 28 years.