Preparation Tips for NET Exam

I want to give NET Exam next year so please tell me that how can I prepare myself for NET exam? Give details about exam?

The National Eligibility Test is a national level exam conducted in India by University Grants Commission (UGC) for Post Graduate students to qualify for university level teaching jobs in India.

First I am giving you some details about NET Exam so that you will get knowledge about this exam.

The test is conducted following streams:
Humanities (including languages)
Social Sciences
Forensic Science
Environmental Sciences
Computer Science
Electronic Science

Age criteria:
For Junior Research Fellowship: Minimum 28 years
Assistant Professor: No upper age limit

Educational qualification:
Masters degree with at least 55 percent marks.

Name of the posts:
Junior Research Fellowship
Assistant Professor

Examination pattern:

Paper Marks Number of questions Time
Paper I 100 60, 50 have to be answered 1.15 hrs
Paper II 100 50 questions. All are compulsory 1.15 hrs
Paper III 150 75 questions. All are compulsory 2.30 hrs

Syllabus:
Paper I
Reasoning ability
Comprehension
Divergent thinking
General awareness

Paper - II
Based on the subject chosen by the candidate

Paper - III
Questions from the subject the candidate has chosen


Tips to prepare for UGC NET:
Preparing well in time
Prepare according to the syllabus
Prioritizing the subjects
Making personal notes
Refer to past questions
Time management
Concentrate on speed and quality
Be confident

Some reference books to be referred:
UGC University Grants Commission NET/SET for Lectureship Exam by Sajit Kumar, M.Gagan

UGC University Grants Commission NET/SET for Lectureship Exam by GKP

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