National Testing Agency (NTA) is all set to conduct University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) and the exam was conducted on 24th September 2020. Every year thousands of aspirants apply for the examination throughout the country.
Qualifying UGC NET, opens doors of opportunity for the candidate as mentioned here
Talking about UGC NET 2020 particularly, a large number of applications received for the upcoming June session of the examination until the window for UGC NET Application Procedure got closed in August 2020.
Aspirants put so much effort to prepare and take the examination. For people who are not very aware of why the examination hold so much importance, it is important to note that qualifying National Eligibility Test (NET) opens many doors of growth and opportunities. The importance and state of competition of the exam can be interpreted by the fact that every year approximately ten lakh candidate appear for the exam and only top six percent of candidates are able to make it to final selection round.
Here are some of the scope for applicants of UGC NET:
Assistant Professor:
A majority of qualified candidates opt for the position of assistant professor in colleges and Universities. In some of the institution having a valid UGC NET Score is mandatory to apply for the post.
Junior Research Fellowship:
There are candidates who wish to make a career in the field of research along with some paid fellowship. Qualifying UGC NET helps candidates to take advanced studies under qualified guides and may also lead to taking MPhil and Ph.D. The fellowship amount for initial 2 years is Rs. 25,000 per month.
Senior Research Fellowship:
After completing the initial tenure of two years as a junior research fellowship, candidate's work in the tenure will be assessed and if found satisfactory, there will be an extension of tenure for next three years. Along with the extension of tenure, the candidate will also get raise in the fellowship.
Jobs in PSU:
In the past few years, there is an evaluation in the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and the authorities have started considering UGC NET Result for recruiting candidates on various posts. For example, this year Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has announced that to apply for Executives at E1 level UGC NET 2019 scores will be considered and will be given preference.
Be a Guide or Support:
Considering the fact that thousands of candidates apply for the examination but is not aware of all the aspects of the examinations they miss out on a great opportunity. To assist such candidates, thousands of online and offline assistance options are available, which looks for qualified candidates to help aspirants with their knowledge and experience.
As now all of you know that having a valid score in the UGC NET can actually help you build a dream reputational career and ear well as well, it is also important to understand that the exam is tough and competition is very high, guided UGC NET Preparation will ensure a high score.
If you are having a Masters' degree with at least 55 percent marks in last qualifying examination and wish to make a career in teaching or research UGC NET is your chance to fulfill your dreams.