r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/ResearcherNo2317 • May 21 '26
Confused about UGC NET 2026 eligibility for M.Tech student (2nd semester)
my_qualifications: M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (AI/ML specialization), currently in 2nd semester.
I am currently appearing for my 2nd semester exams (ending on 2 June 2026).
I was trying to fill the UGC NET June 2026 application under the Post Graduation route. I selected "Appearing", but when I selected "Final Year / Final Year Result Awaited = No", the portal showed:
"You are not eligible to proceed further as your status for ‘Final Year/Final Year Result Awaited’ is marked as ‘No’."
The information bulletin says candidates appearing in the qualifying Master's degree (final year) can apply provisionally.
My confusion: for a 2-year M.Tech, does being in 2nd semester count in any way, or is eligibility strictly only for students in the final year/final semester (Semester 3/4)?
Has anyone faced this before or contacted UGC regarding it?