UGC NET Conducted twice annually by NTA, is a revered exam for those aspiring to be assistant professors or junior research fellows. NTA is currently accepting online applications for UGC NET June 2024 at https://ugcnet.ntaonline.in until 10th May 2024. To learn more about the application process and key details, continue reading.
UGC NET 2024
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has initiated the online registration process for the UGC NET June 2024 for the Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions on the official website www.ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Understanding the application process is crucial for those intending to take the UGC NET exam in 2024. The application process for UGC NET 2024 will solely be conducted online, and applications submitted through other methods will not be considered valid.
UGC NET 2024 Information official Website https://ugcnet.ntaonline.in.
The UGC NET Application Form for the UGC NET- June 2024 exam has been initiated on the official website https://ugcnet.ntaonline.in. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will administer the UGC NET 2024 exam on 16th June 2024 across 83 subjects catering to JRFs and Assistant Professors. Detailed scheduling information regarding the UGC NET 2024 Application Form has been provided by the NTA and is presented in the table below.
| UGC NET Notification 2024 Information |
| Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name |
UGC NET 2024 |
| Post Category |
UGC NET Notification 2024 |
| Posts |
Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Twice a year (June and December) |
| Mode of Exam |
OMR Based Mode |
| Number of Papers and Total Marks |
- Paper 1: 100 Marks
- Paper 2: 200 Marks
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| Exam Helpdesk No. |
0120-6895200 |
| Official Website |
https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/ |
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UGC NET Registration Dates 2024
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Dates
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UGC NET Application Form 2024 Starts
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20th April 2024
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Last Date to Apply Online
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10th May 2024
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Last date to Pay Fee
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12th May 2024
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Correction of Application Form
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13th to 15th May 2024
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UGC NET 2023 Exam Dates
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16th June 2024
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UGC NET Application Form 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the NET UGC 2024 examination. Candidates from the general or general AWS category must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university or institution with a minimum of 55% marks. Additional educational information is provided in the table below.
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Eligibility Criteria
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Details
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Educational Qualification
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Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree from a university recognized by the UGC.
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The candidates qualifying in the NET, based on a four-year undergraduate degree, will be eligible to apply online for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for admission to the Ph.D but not for Assistant Professor. They have to secured a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate in four-year undergraduate degree
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Relaxation for Reserved Categories
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Candidates belonging to reserved categories are granted a relaxation of 5% in qualification.
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SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
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Exemption for State Eligibility Test (SET)
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Candidates who have successfully cleared the State Eligibility Test (SET) before June 1, 2002, are exempted from appearing for the UGC NET exam.
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Age Limit
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Category
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UGC NET JRF 2024
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UGC NET Assistant Professor 2024
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Age Limit
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Not exceeding 30 years as of the first day of the month in which the UGC NET 2024 exam concludes
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No age limit
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Relaxation for Reserved Categories
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Reserved category candidates granted a relaxation of five years in the age criteria for UGC NET JRF
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Not applicable
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UGC NET Application Fee 2024
Given below is the complete UGC NET 2024 Application fee category-wise. Make sure you make payment as per your category. The application fee from any other mode will not be accepted.
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UGC NET Application Fee 2024
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Category
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Application Fee
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General/ Unreserved
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Rs. 1150/-
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General-EWS/OBC-NCL
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Rs. 600/-
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SC/ST/PwD & Third Gender
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Rs. 325/-
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Important Instruction for Photograph and Signature
- The scanned images of the latest photographs and signature should be in jpg/jpeg format.
- The size of the photograph and signature must be of the following dimensions.
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Parameter
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Size
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Dimension
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Photograph
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10 kb – 100 kb
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3.5 cm (width) * 4.5 cm (Height)
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Signature
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3 kb- 30 kb
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3.5 cm (length) * 1.5 cm (Height)
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How to Apply Online UGC NET Application Form 2024
- Visit the official website of UGC net at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Now on the homepage click on application form for UGC NET 2024 June examination
- Now click on new registration and sign in.
- Register yourself with an email address and phone number and strong password.
- After the registration fill the form using your basic personal details educational qualification details address mother and father details and other details
- Now upload your valid document in prescribed format like picture, signature and marksheets
- Now pay the fee and click on submit after the verification
- Download the confirmation page and take one print out of it to use in future.
Document Required to Fill the UGC NET Application Form 2024
Candidates are required to ensure that the following documents are prepared before applying online for the UGC NET Application Form.
- Mobile Number (to be verified through OTP)
- Email ID (to be verified through OTP)
- Scanned Photographs
- Scanned Signature
- Domicile certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Medical Certificate (in case of PWD candidates)
- Photo ID proof like Aadhar card, etc
UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024
The UGC NET 2024 exam will comprise two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 will have 50 questions, while Paper 2 will consist of 100 questions. Each correct answer will carry a certain weightage, and there will be no penalty for wrong answers. Paper 1 will be worth 100 marks, while Paper 2 will be worth 200 marks. Candidates will have one hour for Paper 1 and two hours for Paper 2.
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Aspects
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Paper 1
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Paper 2
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Number of Questions
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50
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100
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Total Marks
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100
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200
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Marks per Question
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2
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2
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Duration
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1 hour
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2 hours
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Negative Marking
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No Negative Marking
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No Negative Marking
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UGC NET Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1 and Paper 2
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UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus 2024
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Unit Name
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Syllabus
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Unit-I (Teaching Aptitude)
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- Teaching: Concept, objectives, levels of teaching (memory, understanding, and reflective), characteristics, and basic requirements
- Learner’s characteristics: Characteristics of adolescent and adult learners (academic, social, emotional and cognitive), individual differences
- Factors affecting teaching related to Teacher, Learner, Support material, Instructional facilities, Learning environment, and Institution
- Methods of teaching in higher learning institutions: Teacher-centred vs learner-centered methods; offline vs online methods (Swayam, Swayamprabha, MOOCs, etc.).
- Teaching support system: Traditional, modern, and ICT based
- Evaluation systems: Elements and types of evaluation, evaluation in Choice Based Credit Systems in higher education, computer-based testing, innovations in evaluation systems
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Unit-II (Research Aptitude)
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- Research: Meaning, types, and characteristics, positivism and post-positivist approach to research
- Methods of research: Experimental, descriptive, historical, qualitative and quantitative methods
- Steps of research
- Thesis and article writing: Format and styles of referencing
- Application of ICT in research
- Research ethics
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Unit-III (Comprehension)
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Reading comprehension with questions
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Unit-IV (Communication)
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- Communication: Meaning, types, and characteristics of communication
- Effective communication: Verbal and non-verbal, inter-cultural and group communications, classroom communication
- Barriers to effective communication
- Mass-media and society
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Unit-V (Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude)
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Types of reasoning, mathematical aptitude, number and letter series, etc.
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Unit-VI (Logical Reasoning)
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Argument structure, deductive and inductive reasoning, analogies, Venn diagrams, Indian logic, etc.
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Unit-VII (Data Interpretation)
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Data sources, acquisition, classification, Interpretation, Governance, etc.
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Unit-VIII (Information and Communication Technology (ICT))
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Basics of ICT, internet, email, digital initiatives, and governance, etc.
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Unit-IX (People, Development and Environment)
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Development and environment interaction, environmental issues, resources, Environmental protection acts, international agreements, and efforts, etc.
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Unit-X (Higher Education System)
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History of higher education in India, learning programs, policies, and governance, etc.
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UGC NET Paper 2 Syllabus 2024
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UGC NET Subjects
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UGC NET Syllabus 2024
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Economics / Rural Economics / Cooperation / Demography / Development Planning/ Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics/ Development Eco./ Business Economics
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– Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and International Economics- Quantitative Methods for Economics- Development and Growth Economics- Indian Economy and Economic Development- Public Economics- Economics of Social Sector and Environment- Econometrics and Statistics
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Political Science
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– Political Theory and Thought- Comparative Politics and Political Analysis- Indian Government and Politics- Public Administration- International Relations- Political Institutions and Processes
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Philosophy
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– History and Problems of Philosophy- Ethics and Social Philosophy- Indian and Western Philosophical Traditions- Logic and Epistemology- Philosophy of Language and Mind- Metaphysics and Philosophy of Religion
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Psychology
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– Research Methods and Statistics- Cognitive Psychology, Learning and Memory- Social Psychology- Developmental Psychology- Clinical and Health Psychology- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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Sociology
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– Sociological Theory and Concepts- Research Methods and Analysis- Institutions, Culture and Social Change- Economy, Polity and Society- Population and Society- Social Stratification
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History
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– Ancient Indian History- Medieval Indian History- Modern Indian History- World History- Historiography and Historical Methods- Indian National Movement
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Anthropology
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– Biological Anthropology- Social and Cultural Anthropology- Archaeological Anthropology- Linguistic Anthropology- Research Methods and Techniques- Tribal and Indigenous Cultures
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Commerce
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– Business Environment and International Business- Financial and Management Accounting- Business Statistics and Research Methods- Business Management and Marketing- Human Resource Management- Banking and Financial Institutions
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Education
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– Philosophical, Sociological and Historical Foundations of Education- Psychology of Learning and Development- Research Methods and Data Analysis- Curriculum and Pedagogy- Educational Technology- Inclusive and Special Education
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Social Work
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– History and Philosophy of Social Work- Social Work Methods and Practice- Human Growth and Development- Community Organization and Development- Social Work Research- Welfare and Development Administration
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Defence and Strategic Studies
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– National Security- Military Psychology- Military History and Warfare- Indian Strategic Thought and International Relations- Security and Conflict Management- Current Security Issues and Challenges
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Home Science
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– Foods and Nutrition- Resource Management and Consumer Issues- Human Development and Family Studies- Textiles and Clothing- Home Science Extension Education- Housing and Interior Design
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Public Administration
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– Theories and Concepts of Public Administration- Administrative Thinkers- Public Policy and Governance- Indian Administration- Comparative Public Administration- Financial Administration and Governance
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Population Studies
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– Demographic Methods- Fertility, Mortality, and Migration- Population Health and Society- Population Policies and Programs- Population and Development- Population and Environment
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Music
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– Indian Music Theory and Concepts- Western Music Theory and Concepts- Music Composition and Performance- Music Education- Music Technology- History and Evolution of Music
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Preparation Strategy to Cover UGC NET Syllabus 2024
To prepare for any exam, candidates should form a proper preparation strategy before starting the preparation. Here we have provided detailed preparation status ji to cover all the topics and syllabus within the time frame for UGC net 2024.
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Step
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Description
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Understand the Syllabus
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Familiarize yourself with the detailed UGC NET Syllabus 2024 for your subject and paper combination. Understand the weightage given to each topic.
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Create a Study Plan
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Based on your understanding of the syllabus, create a study plan that covers all topics. Allocate sufficient time for each topic and paper. Consider the exam pattern and duration.
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Gather Study Materials
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Collect all necessary study materials, including textbooks, reference books, UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers, model papers, etc. Ensure access to online resources.
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Make Notes
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While studying, make detailed notes covering important points, formulas, definitions, etc. This aids in quick revision and during the exam.
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Revise Regularly
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Regularly revise notes, formulas, definitions, etc., preferably daily, to retain information better and refresh your memory before the exam.
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Join a Study Group
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Join a study group with other UGC NET aspirants to share notes, discuss topics, solve questions, etc. This helps stay motivated and focused during preparation.
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