Tips to Score high in UGC NET Exam Paper 1

Tips to Score high in UGC NET Exam Paper 1: This time CBSE is going to conduct UGC NET examination. The national level NET qualified candidates are appointed as Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship in Indian universities and colleges. NET consists of 3 papers (1 compulsory and 2 optional). Here are some useful tips to prepare for compulsory Paper.

This paper tests the Teaching/Research ability of the candidates. This test consists of 60 MCQ type question and 50 out of 60 have to be attempted. The maximum marks for the examination are 100 and each question carries 2 marks. The minimum marks to qualify are 40% for general candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PWD. The question paper is divided into 10 sections.

UGC NET Paper 1st Syllabus

Research Aptitude, Communication, Logical Reasoning, Information and communication technology, Higher Education system, Teaching Aptitude, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Data interpretation, People and environment

Tips to Score high in UGC NET Exam Paper 1

  1. You should follow a methodical pattern of study to get maximum benefit.
  2. Prepare a suitable time table and schedule your study accordingly.
  3. You need to understand the pattern thoroughly. It is important to answer 50 questions you know instead of answering more. If you attempt more than 50 only first 50 will be considered even if the questions after the first 50 have been answered correctly.
  4. Prepare basic concepts in mass communication for the communication topics.
  5. You need to prepare each topic because 5 questions will definitely come from each topic.
  6. You need to prepare the Teaching and Research section in depth because it is little touch as compared to other sections.
  7. You need to revise basic concepts of 10th
  8. Data interpretation is usually based on statistics, hence you need to study statistics from the 10th standard book.
  9. For the comprehension section, you should read new material (not very lengthy) and try to summarize it in some points to practice.
  10. People and environment also can be prepared from 10th standard book.
  11. You need to give sufficient time to information and communication technology & higher education system because these are material heavy.
  12. Study information and communication technology & higher education system from specified books for UGC NET.
  13. You can also refer to flashcards and charts to prepare for information and communication technology.
  14. For information and communication technology, you also need to prepare well for definitions, abbreviations, and terminology.
  15. You can study using flow charts for higher education system governance.
  16. You should practice previous years question papers as many you can do to get idea about the question pattern.

77 thoughts on “Tips to Score high in UGC NET Exam Paper 1”

  1. I am a B.com graduate and this year is my M com final year. I want to compete NET June 2016 . I m confused about subjects that there is showing my m com subjects(BADM, Like HRM/ INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIP/ MARKETING Management Codeis 55) and other code is commerce please tell me which subject I choose commerce or HRM/ INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIP / MARKETING MANAGEMENT

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  2. i have already completed my MBA in HR , year of 2012 can i eligible for COMING JUNE 2016 NET exam tell me

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  3. can anybody please tell me reference book list of cbse net paper code = 87 “computer science and application” 2nd and 3rd paper.
    please don’t copy and paste it from any other website
    they don’t work.
    they provide some reference book list but not more than 10 question comes from them.

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  4. I have completed my graduation last year.Now I am trying to clear the ugc net exam. Which books I have to read to score more marks and clear all the exams of ugc net?I have already read my graduation books.
    guide me.

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  5. dear Sir/Madam,

    i have done net exam 6-7 times but more time i have paper qualified but not reached till cut-off My subject is electronics science.please tell me and help me that how willbe clear this exam. now i want clear june 2016 exam.
    Please guide me

    thanks
    ansh

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    • I have also done MA in English literature
      You should check the list of subjects given in the website of UGC
      By the way from which university you have done MA

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  6. I am an M.Tech post graduate from JNTU, can I still apply for UGC NET or other Ph.d competitive exams? As I wish to do Ph.d from Osmania University (Hyderabad)..

    Any help will be appreciated, thanks in advance….

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    • Yes you can apply for UGC NET till 12th May 2016. And some univercites consider GATE score to provide admission in PhD programmes, therefor you can appear in upcoming GATE

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      • i HAVE PROSPEROUS MATERIAL OF ENGLISH LITERATURE. AFTER SPENDING AROUND 3 LACS IN DIFFERENT COACHING CENTRES i AM COMPILING EASY AND ELABORATED MATERIAL IN A PEN DRIVE. DONT GO FOR ANY OTHER BOOK AVAILABLE IN MARKET. THEY ARE USELESS. YOU REQUIRE TWO THINGS IMP. 1. GOOD MEMORY, 2. CLEAR CONCEPTS OF LITT. SONYA AND FRIENDS DONT WORRY, MR SHRIVASTAV IS ABOUT TO OFFER RIGHT HELP ONLY TO THE CANDIDATES INTERESTED IN LITT. BY THE WAY YOU CAN CONTACT MS. KALYANI VALHAT FROM KERALA. SHE IS THE ONLY STRONG HAND IN INDIA FOR NET. BYE 7623082234

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        • i really agree with ur words towards preparation of eng lit.
          but next is how do we prepare for it .
          i really need ur guidance trying from last 5 years .
          i too need material.rather it looks impossible with kids but wants to try once more.

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  7. Once again i can get new OBC (caste and income) certificate this year ? Or old year OBC certificate is eligible for apply the net exam? Please inform anyone…

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  8. Hello Mam,
    I am pursuing my pg diploma ,can i eligible for this or not my batch year is 2015-17
    I have cleared my 1st year my second year would be started from july 2016
    Would i eligible for appearing for NET

    REGARDS
    MEGHA VERMA

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  9. Sir now iam pursuing mcom but my batch is 2015-17.can i eligible for NET july term.our 1st yr exam was completed but 2nd yr joining held on july .

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  10. I QUALIFIED UGC NET DECEMBER 2015 EXAM.NEXT WHAT CAN I DO.HOW CAN I DO PH.D .WHICH UNIVERSITIES ARE GIVING CHANCE FOR UGC NET STUDENTS.I NEED LINK FOR JOBS BASED ON NET RESULT.

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    • I am a 2nd yr. Student in MBA Marketing Management from Annamalai University through distance mode. Am I eligible to appear for UGC NET exam ?

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  11. I want to appear for NET-2016 exam which will be held in december.
    When should i apply for the exam?
    Can you please guide me regarding the books i should refer for Mathematics paper?

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  12. I have done MCom and appeared in NET exam 3 times and qualified all the three papers but couldn’t reach the cut off list .Please give me some tips so that I will get my name in the merit list.

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  13. please is there anyone who can help me to how can I appear in the NET exam . I have completed mba in HR last year . if possible please contact over phone 9555039251

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  14. Can anyone guide me please I am eligible or not?
    I completed MBA in HR from Sikkim Manipal University – Distance Learning.
    Please guide.

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  15. Namaste Sir,
    I want to CLEAR my NET-2016 exam going to be held in December.

    Could you please guide me regarding the books l should refer for Commerce paper?
    And tips and tricks for the same please.

    My mail ID is : [email protected]

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  16. I want to clear net july 2017 vid commerce as my subject kindly guide me which books i shud go vid for clearing d exam

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  17. Gm mam i want to know that i have complete my study m.com frm p.u.chd and m.phil from tamilnadhu as distance education and LLB frm bikaner university all my study based upon corrwspondece study so if i cleared ugc net then i can settled in any college as a lecturer as based upon correspondence study and i have no any experience in teaching so please confirm me that am eligible for the lecture ship any college can appoint me as a lecturer if i passed in ugc net exam

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  18. Is it possible to clear net exam if i pass from distance education.( recozniged by ugc) ?
    My paper area is economics. ? My graduation % is too low. Will it harm me even if i pass net to get a lectureship job ? Please hlp me…

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