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I have done BA public administration and my post graduation from MA English can I be eligible for net exam from English subject. pls let me know.

Yes. You are eligible to apply for NET as you have completed your post-graduation in M.A.(english).

Eligibility
- You must have passed master's course with atleast 55% from a recognized university.
- Age Limit for JRF is 28 years. No age limit for Lecturership.

Exam Pattern

Paper I
- There will be total 60 questions asked out of 50 to be answered.
- Total Marks : 100
- Time Duration : 75 Minutes

Paper II
- Total 50 compulsory questions will be asked based on subject selected by you.
- Total Marks : 100
- Time Duration : 75 Minutes

Paper III
- 75 Questions will be asked which are compulsory to be answered.
- Total Marks : 150
- Time Duration : 150 Minutes

NET 2016 Important Dates
- Registration Opens : 1st Week of March , 2016
- Ending of Registration : 3rd Week March, 2016
- NET Exam : June , 2016

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I have done BA public administration and my post graduation from MA English can I be eligible for net exam from English subject. pls let me know.

You have completed MA in English so you are eligible for UGC NET exam.

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.

NET stands for National Eligibility Test. UGC conducts this exam for Lectureship and Junior Research Fellowship in June and December. Candidates who have done master's degree from a recognized university with 55% or more can apply for exam.

In case of OBC and SC/ST candidates, there is 5% relaxation of marks. There is no upper age limit for lectureship, however for Fellowship it is 28 years.

English post graduates can apply for NET exam but they must have required percentage of marks in master's degree.

You can apply for National Eligibility Test if you meet criteria as below:

*Master's degree in any discipline from an UGC recognized university.

*Marks required in master's degree is 55%.

*For Junior Research Fellowship, age limit is 28 years. No age limit for Lectureship.

You are eligible for NET exam in English if you have 55% marks in post graduation in English.