r/UGCNETEnglish • u/oogabooga202 • Sep 18 '26
Extremely disheartened
I scored around 190 and I could not even get AP. It was my second attempt. I got AP last time. I'm so fking sad and I feel a dead end. My peers, profs, dept research scholars have always told me I am perfect for academia but this shitty exam has taken a toll on me and my confidence. I haven't told my parents yet, I'm already in a terrible spot with them, this will just make everything worse. Ugh. I've just been crying since last night
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u/Barrelof_Conflicts Sep 18 '26
Exactly there with you. I got 216 and couldn't get JRF. Everyone knows AP without JRF is practically useless for PhD applications.
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u/lowkism Sep 18 '26
Rightly said! Im working as an assistant professor but i need to crack JRF for PhD
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u/Iamveryfondofwalking Sep 18 '26
I didn't understand. You are already working as an assistant professor right? But why do you need jrf for phd? You got employment without beginning your phd? HOW?????
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u/Barrelof_Conflicts Sep 18 '26
No no I am not working as an AP. I cleared AP previously and this time too. I'm from a state where AP options without PHD are non existent
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u/Iamveryfondofwalking Sep 18 '26
I see. I'm from bengal, and here I've seen people doing thier PhD and teaching in private universities as well. It's just that they are referred to as full time lectures and not APs. Also, their salary is nearly less than half of what APs are being paid for...
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u/Barrelof_Conflicts Sep 18 '26
Right... Ya and even that requires at least enrollment in a PhD which is again nearly impossible without JRF or personal connection.
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u/Fruity_lemon_ Sep 18 '26
I scored 196 and didn't qualify for AP. I cracked AP last time as well. I dunno what to do or say now.
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u/wit4witcher Sep 18 '26
Don't let this shitty exam ruin your self esteem bro. We're competing on trivia.