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Yes, candidates who do not possess NET or GATE qualifications are eligible to apply for the PhD programme at VBSPU. While having these qualifications can be advantageous in the admission process, they are not compulsory prerequisites. The university considers various criteria, including a master's degree with at least 55% marks, national-level fellowships, and relevant work experience, making the programme accessible to a broader range of applicants. As such, individuals without NET or GATE qualifications are encouraged to apply and explore the opportunities for pursuing a PhD at VBSPU for the programme. Successful performance in these assessments plays a significant role in the selection process.

Yes with your B.Sc. in Zoology and M.Sc. in Animal Behaviour you are eligible to appear for the UGC NET exam. The UGC NET exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC) for determining the eligibility of candidates for the role of Assistant Professor or for the award of Junior Research Fellowship in Indian universities and colleges.  To be eligible for the UGC NET exam you should have completed a master's degree (or its equivalent) with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) in the relevant subject. As you have an M.Sc. in Animal Behaviour you fulfill this criterion.In addition to the educational qualification there are other eligibility criteria such as age limit and nationality that you need to fulfill. You can check the official notification or website of UGC NET for more details regarding the eligibility criteria and application process.  

First and foremost, you need to understand that the vacancies are less in comparison to the number of candidates clearing UGC NET JRF every year. And more vacancies cannot be generated until or unless more institutions are constituted. Therefore, you will have to take it with a pinch of salt that clearing UGC NET JRF does not guarantee a job. It is not that you will sit idle after having a NET/JRF qualification or your hard work will go waste. Just understand that, when the Universities have a plethora of options to choose from then what is it that will make you stand out in the crowd? Nowadays only possessing a qualification does not REAP benefits, you need to possess some internal skills as well.