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ABOUT US ___________________________________________________________ 3
Welcome UGC NET Aspirants! ____________________________________________ 4
Track 2018 Exam _________________________________________________________________ 4
Latest on UGC NET EXAM 2018 ______________________________________________________ 5
UGC NET EXAM PREPARATION TIPS – MUST READ! ______________________________________ 6
UGC NET EXAM Syllabus ___________________________________________________________ 6
CBSE UGC NET Syllabus Paper 1, Tips, Tricks and Strategy _________________________________ 7
Paper Pattern__________________________________________________________________ 7
Unit 1: Teaching Aptitude ________________________________________________________ 7
Unit 2: Research Aptitude ________________________________________________________ 8
Unit 3: Reading Comprehension ___________________________________________________ 8
Unit 4: Communication __________________________________________________________ 9
Unit 5: Reasoning (Including Mathematical)__________________________________________ 9
Unit 6: Logical Reasoning_________________________________________________________ 9
Unit 7: Data Interpretation ______________________________________________________ 10
Unit 8: Information and Communicating Technology (ICT)______________________________ 10
Unit 9: People and Environment __________________________________________________ 11
Unit 10: Higher Education System: Governance Polity and Administration_________________ 11
STUDY MATERIALS ____________________________________________________ 12
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Latest on UGC NET EXAM 2018
✓ The UGC NET 2018 examination is scheduled to be held on Sunday, July 8 by CBSE.
✓ For the first time, major changes have been introduced regarding exam pattern and age limit
eligibility. Check out the following changes:
— Instead of 3 papers, there will be only 2 papers – paper 1 and paper 2.
— Paper 1: It will be of 100 marks and will contain 50 objective type compulsory
questions. Each question will carry 2 marks and will be of general nature and
will test the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. The duration of the
same will be one hour (9:30 am to 10:30 am).
— Paper 2: It will be of 100 marks and will contain 100 objective type compulsory
questions. Each question will carry 2 marks and will be based on the subject
opted by the candidate. The duration of the same will be two hours (11 am to 1
pm).
— Age limit increased: The age limit has been raised by 2 years. Earlier, the upper
age limit for appearing for JRF was 28 years, but now, it has been increased to
30 years.
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UGC NET EXAM Syllabus
As per latest media reports, University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to revise the syllabus
for National Eligibility Test (NET) for the first time in last ten years. For the same, UGC has set up 25
committees to revise the syllabus for different subjects. However, since UGC NET is conducted for 90
subjects, more committees are likely to be set up to cover all subjects.
Currently, all committees are in process of preparing the draft syllabus for different subjects. Once
prepared, draft syllabus will be sent for approval to the council. Once approved, decision will be
taken on when to implement the revised syllabus.
The decision of revising the NET syllabus has been taken by UGC in order to reflect changes in what is
being taught in different universities and colleges. The decision has also been taken to ensure that
the revised syllabus meets the current requirement of higher education.
Candidates can view UGC NET 2017 syllabus for reference. As soon as the syllabus for UGC NET 2018
is released, the same would be updated in the table below.
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CBSE UGC NET Syllabus Paper 1, Tips, Tricks and Strategy
Paper Pattern
General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude (Paper-I) shall be of general nature, intended to
assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning
ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate.
50(sixty) multiple choice questions of 2 marks each will be given, out of which the candidate would be
required to answer all 50 (fifty) You may see the difference here
Prior to NOV 2017 Exam- 60 Questions were asked out of which only 50 Is to be answered however from
now on wards there will be only 50 Questions & all will be compulsory.
Unit 1: Teaching Aptitude
Teaching:
✓ Nature, objectives, characteristics, and basic requirements
✓ Learner’s characteristics Factors affecting teaching
✓ Methods of teaching aids;
✓ Evaluation systems.
Tips:
✓ Follow Some Standard Notes
✓ Prepare your Own Chart Based Notes (Example)
✓ Keep Short Notes handy
✓ Characteristics of Teacher and Student is Important
✓ Practice as many as Question you can on Teaching aptitude. If you have time you can follow
some edution books from SET syllabus.
**Note – Teaching Aptitude is purely theoretical topic need to studied using short notes
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Unit 2: Research Aptitude
Research:
✓ Meaning, characteristics and types Steps of research
✓ Methods of research
✓ Research Ethics Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference and symposium
✓ Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.
Tips:
✓ Follow Some Notes or IGNOU Materials
✓ Study Various Research Example
✓ Remember Differences on research methods
✓ Nature of resource
✓ Method of Research and Types of Research
**Solve as many as question on Research Based topic
Study material:
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Unit 3: Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension:
A passage to be set with questions to be answered.
Tips:
**Comprehension Requires Practice You can practice some Reading Comprehension from Bank PO
Guides/SSC Exam. This Needs attention to details and practice

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Unit 4: Communication
Communication:
✓ Nature, characteristics, types, barriers and effective classroom communication.
Tips:
✓ **Follow Standard Books (See top 10 Books )
✓ The focus should be on basic communication frame works, Communication barriers
organizational communication and the different definition given by scholars.
Study materials:
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Unit 5: Reasoning (Including Mathematical)
Reasoning:
✓ Number series; letter series; codes; Relationships; classification
Tips:
✓ Follow Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal
Unit 6: Logical Reasoning
Logical Reasoning:
Understanding the structure of arguments; Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive
reasoning; Verbal analogies: Word analogy — Applied analogy; Verbal classification. Reasoning Logical
Diagrams: Simple diagrammatic relationship, multi-diagrammatic relationship; Venn diagram; Analytical
Reasoning.
Tips:
Follow Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal

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Unit 7: Data Interpretation
Data Interpretation:
✓ Sources, acquisition and interpretation of data
✓ Quantitative and qualitative data
✓ Graphical representation and mapping of data.
Tips:
• Follow Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal
• Study basic bar and PI Chart examples
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Unit 8: Information and Communicating Technology (ICT)
ICT :
✓ Meaning, advantages, disadvantages and uses;
✓ General abbreviations and terminology;
✓ Basics of internet and e-mailing
Tips:
✓ Prepare List of General abbreviations and terminology
✓ Study Basic of Computers from Standard 1oth books
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Unit 9: People and Environment
People and Environment:
• People and environment interaction
• Sources of pollution; Pollutants and their impact on human life, exploitation of natural and
energy resources;
• Natural hazards and mitigation
Tips:
• Study 1oth Class NCERT Book
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Unit 10: Higher Education System: Governance Polity and
Administration
Higher Education System: Governance Polity and Administration:
✓ Structure of the institutions for higher learning and research in India;
✓ Formal and distance education; professional/technical and general education value education:
✓ Governance, polity and administration Concept, institutions and their interactions.
References to Study
• http://www.ey.com/IN/en/Industries/India-sectors/Education/EY-Higher-education-in-India-
Vision-2030
• http://www.ibef.org/industry/education-sector-india.aspx
• Department of Higher Education
• http://mhrd.gov.in/
• http://ugcnetpaper1.com/important-key-facts-higher-education-system-india-ugc-net/
“you will always see supersized question from this section this requires basic knowledge of Civics and
Constitution key facts”. You should need to keep eye on Who is Who & follow govt related schemes.

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STUDY MATERIALS
Important Study Materials for PAPER 1 of NET EXAM
• Teaching Aptitude | DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEACHING TECHNIQUES
• Top 10 Important Government Bodies You Must Know About
• How to Solve Data Interpretation Questions in CBSE UGC JRF/NET
• Important Govt. Schemes by PMO of India | Study Notes for UGC NET
• Important Topics On Governance, Polity & Administration| Study Notes-1
• MCQ ON COMMUNICATION
• BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION | Study Material for UGC NET PAPER 1
• Key Study Material of Research Aptitude For UGC NET Exam-2
• Key Study Material of Research Aptitude For UGC NET Exam-1
• MCQ CBSE UGC-NET Special Edition – Teaching and Research Aptitude- Part 1
• Study Material for Higher Education System, Governance, Administration
• Important Study Material for Communication Part-2
• Important Study Material for Communication
• 200+ Common Abbreviations and Terminology in ICT for UGC NET
• Key Notes for UGC Paper 1 People and Environment
• Important Key Facts of Higher Education System in India for UGC NET
• Important Notes for CBSE UGC NET PAPER 1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY :Part 2
• Important Notes for CBSE UGC NET PAPER 1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY :Part 1
• Higher education in India, Higher Education System & Institutes of National Importance

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