Find out how Unacademy Learners overcame the challenges in their path to achieve resounding success in CSIR-UGC NET 2021.

The CSIR-UGC NET is a pan Indian eligibility test conducted bi-annually every year by the National Testing Agency, on behalf of the University Grants Commission. It determines candidature to award Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professorship for subjects that fall under the purview of the Science and Technologies faculty.

More than 15 Lakh students appeared for the CSIR-UGC NET 2021, hoping to secure a career for themselves in the ever-evolving world of academia. Only around 7000 of these test-takers were successful in qualifying the exam. 90+ Unacademy Learners found pride of place within the prestigious Top 100 Ranks. Read on below to find out how these Learners focused their preparation and developed the mindset to crack it.

“It was my dream to get a Top Rank in CSIR-UGC NET. I had qualified previously as well but wanted to re-attempt the test to secure a better rank. Being a working professional, time management turned out to be quite a challenge. However, I was able to stay focused on my preparation, which helped me eventually get my desired rank. Practising with Unacademy’s extensive question bank, Mock Tests, and clearing all concepts with the help of Top Educators really helped me ace my prep.“ — Baisakhi Sarkhel, AIR 7 in Chemical Sciences

“I was studying for the last semester of M.Sc in Biotechnology from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University in Jammu, when I decided to prepare for the CSIR-UGC NET. Learning for the NET with Unacademy was a game changer for me. I was able to strengthen all basic concepts and clear any doubts I faced with ease, all on a single platform! If you are interested in research and wish to be a college lecturer, I’d advise you to prepare for the CSIR-UGC NET. Don’t overthink it, if you don’t get your desired rank in the first attempt, you can always try again. Challenges come and go; it is important to keep your motivation up and march ahead. When you look back, you realise that these challenges teach you the best lessons and make your experience of reward all the more sweeter!“ — Arti Rathore, AIR 3 in Life Sciences

“Dedicated practice is the key to cracking any Exam, and CSIR-UGC NET is no different. I realised I wanted to become a Subject Matter Expert for Math while I was pursuing my Masters degree in the subject. I had started preparing for the exam in November 2020 and had hoped that I would successfully clear it that year itself. However, the exam got postponed due to the pandemic situation, which worked out well as it gave me extra time to prepare. Taking Mock Tests on Unacademy really helped me build confidence and mentally prepared me to sit for the actual exam.“ -Narayan Sharma, AIR 15 in Mathematical Sciences

“I started preparing for CSIR-UGC NET in my second year in college as I knew I wanted to pursue a Ph.D. Qualifying for JRF only makes the process easier. It did get challenging at times to juggle my marital responsibilities with academics, but my husband and mother supported me every step of the way. I’d like to tell future aspirants of CSIR-UGC NET to be consistent with their preparation and carry out multiple revisions. Unacademy has a rich bank of PYQs which they can refer to, to aid their prep.” — Ramika Garg, AIR 1 in Life Sciences

“I had been initially preparing for the SSC Exams, but then decided to change direction and prepare for CSIR-UGC NET instead. It was indeed difficult at the beginning to realign my mindset and prepare for a new exam, but I gained confidence as I advanced through my prep. Learning for CSIR-UGC NET on Unacademy was a blessing, and I would especially like to recognise the friendliness of Educators on the platform, as well as, the cost efficiency provided to Learners when compared to offline coaching centres.” — Vishal Jakhar, AIR 9 in Physical Sciences

“I started preparing for CSIR-UGC NET to pursue a career in academia from mid 2019. I was always an average student through school and college yet books fascinated me and I was keen on learning. While I struggled with maintaining a positive outlook during my prep due to the uncertainties of the pandemic situation, I was helped along immensely by my Mentors on Unacademy. I joined the platform midway through my preparation in December 2020 and doing so gave my prep an unrivalled boost! The teaching methods followed by Unacademy Educators ensured that I understood all the subjects effortlessly and had no doubts. Thank you Unacademy, for helping me realise my aspirations.” — Nisha Kharka, AIR 1 in Life Sciences

While it is heartening to hear the success stories of our Learners, they are incomplete without recognising the Educators who supported them at every step of their preparation journey. Our Educators on Unacademy are superheroes in their own right, mentoring Learners and guiding them with the expert support only they can offer! Learn what their thoughts are, on the stupendous results of our Learners below.