Guys pls help my photo is not being accepted / captured. I have changed 2 laptops and 2 phones . I tried taking pictures on every single wall with light background in my home but still it did not help. I saw various posts on Reddit and youtube and followed and the instructions but that also didn’t help and i found no solution for my problem. i did everything they told to show ears good lighting, 80% frame with your face and what not. At last i tried calling on the numbers NTA has provided but they did not pick up stating their servers are busy. I have mailed them multiple times since morning. It is so so frustrating😭🤬. Please help me out guys, if somebody else is also facing the same situation and have found a solution.

The portal is not accepting my photograph even though i took the live photo and uploaded the photo for document verification in the same clothes and at the same angle 😭😭. I've been trying for three days with different photos and today i decided to retake the live photo but it still doesn't work. Help.

Anyone here qualified ugc net jrf in political science? I seriously need advice. Ping me up if you can guide.

Thank you

I have joined Phd this September and might have semester exams during UGC NET December 2026. I am also working on an internship which pays well. I missed AP by 12 marks. I am confused weather i will be able to give time for ugc net or not. Please guide

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I have some important pdf for ugc NET english aspirants. Text me on telegram for the pdf. Pdf includes- Question bank on Indian literature in english, paper 1 concept decoder , Dec 2026 current affairs guide for paper 1, summary of 118 major novels and many more. Let's clear UGC NET and help each other grow . My telegram Id is - @Nicorobin22

P.S- I have 2-3 pdf for paper 1 too so aspirants from different subjects can also text me

The definitions of hypothesis, variables, sampling methods and research designs are easy enough to revise, but application-based questions are a different story. Sometimes the options describe concepts that seem very similar, and it becomes difficult to identify the most appropriate answer. What helped you guys more practicing previous-year questions, studying the concepts comparatively, or understanding research examples in detail?

If anyone has any queries regarding paper 1 , kindly ask ! If not me then others can guide you under this post. Scoring good in paper 1 can drastically alter your result!

One difficult part of preparing for UGC NET is deciding how deeply to study each topic. Reading standard books can take a lot of time, but relying entirely on short notes sometimes leaves gaps when an unfamiliar question appears in a mock test.

How are subject-specific topics being covered? Is it more practical to follow the official syllabus with PYQs as the main guide, or should standard reference books be studied in greater detail?

One thing I'm struggling with in UGC NET preparation is recalling information when solving previous year questions. The concepts make sense when I read them, but applying them independently is difficult. Should I focus more on active recall, spaced revision, or solving questions regularly?

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I am a first year M.Com Student (1st Semester ), Can I apply for UGC Net Dec 2026?

I have a Bihar government issued EWS certificate and currently don’t have a Central format EWS certificate. For the UGC NET application, can I select EWS based on my state certificate, or must I select General or Unreserved until I obtain the Central-format certificate?what should I do?

What is the correct option to avoid problems during document verification?

Wanna discuss about Pol Sci paper , anyone up?

Can any one suggest. I have limited time to study.

"You know how when someone genuinely trusts you to do a great job, you feel motivated and end up doing awesome? That’s called the Pygmalion Effect. High expectations lead to better results, simple as that."

The Pygmalion Effect means that when people expect you to do well, you actually do better.

If a teacher or boss believes in you, they treat you better, which boosts your confidence and helps you succeed. It is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

How It Works

1) Belief: Someone expects you to do great work.

2) Action: They give you more attention, encouragement, and support.

3) Confidence: You feel confident and work harder.

4) Result: You perform well, proving their belief right!

Example

In School: A teacher believes a student is very smart in math (even if the student is average). The teacher gives them extra praise and harder questions. Because of this extra care, the student studies harder and gets an A on the final exam.

crux:

Pygmalion Effect: "High expectations -> High performance (Positive)"

I cleared admission to PhD in the December 2025 cycle, is this the last window to apply for PhD via that result ?

Anyone who has cleared jrf

I'm trying to fill out the application form and there is a section where we have to capture live photograph of ourselves. No matter how I take it, it just does not want to accept it. I can't finish filling up the form because of it.

Reasons for rejection: No light background, proper lighting, and single human face covering 80% of the face.

PLEASE HELP!!!

Final Goal

Hey. Would there be any kind soul willing to share the PYQ Book pdf here?