Gearing up for UGC NET 2020? Our UGC NET preparation tips can help you understand how to prepare for NET and how to crack UGC NET 2020.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET (University Grants Commission -National Eligibility Test) exam twice a year to select candidates to be appointed as Assistant Professors in various disciplines in colleges and universities across India. If those meritorious candidates who had opted for UGC NET cum JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) while applying are declared eligible for JRF, they can pursue research in their area of specialization availing of the UGC scholarship in colleges and universities in the country.
Like every year, lakhs of candidates will appear in the UGC NET 2020 exam to prove their mettle. But, even when the competition is so high, a well-planned strategy can help aspiring candidates crack the UGC NET exam on the very first attempt.
From devising an effective UGC NET preparation strategy to offering useful UGC NET preparation tips, this article can help a candidate crack the exam. So, if your child wants to become a professor, then, as a parent, you should help him realize his dream and encourage him to take up this exam. Here's what he'll need to know about the exam –
How to prepare for NET
Good preparation for UGC NET is a combination of a smart strategy and concerted efforts. Here’s how to prepare for NET.
When to start UGC NET preparation?
An aspirant should start preparing seriously at least one year before the exam. It is important to begin early considering that preparation involves doing a lot of things like getting to know the syllabus and pattern of the question paper, preparing a study schedule, making notes, taking mock tests, revising and so on.
What has included in UGC NET 2020 syllabus?
The NET syllabus 2020 for Paper 1 (Teaching and Research Aptitude) is common for all candidates, irrespective of their chosen discipline.
It includes the following ten units:
- Teaching Aptitude
- Research Aptitude
- Comprehension
- Communication
- Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
- Logical reasoning
- Data interpretation
- Information and Communication Technology
- People, Development and Environment
- Higher Education System
Currently, 102 disciplines are covered under Paper 2. The syllabus for Paper 2 generally includes topics and concepts studied at the masters and undergraduate levels. The complete syllabus can be downloaded from the UGC website.
