The entire process of UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) begins with the first round of General paper, in which students have to answer a minimum of 50 questions out of 60, for a total of 100 marks. To remain safe and be rest assured of progressing to the next round of UGC NET exam students must aim for 80 marks.
The score of 80 marks in General Paper I of UGC exam is neither easy nor simple.
Hence, to help UGC NET exam applicants, here is vividly describing each topic of General Paper I syllabus, that will help you to score good.
I. Teaching : Nature, Objectives, Characteristics and Basic Requirements:
In this portion, the aim is to find out a candidate’s teaching skills. You can start from basic tutoring strategies or class management, teaching aids and so on. The syllabus is vast where you have to cover the pros, cons and every element related to teaching. To do this, you can take aid of an in-profession teacher or professor who is presently associated in this field of job.
II. UGC NET Research Aptitude :
Research is a paper that stands common to many exams. However, usually students have to develop a new thesis paper. In case of UGC NET exam, students have to learn the steps, kinds, rules, ethics and jargons required to know to conduct a research. To learn the Research paper of UGC NET exam thoroughly, students have to conduct in advance online and offline research.
III. Reading Comprehension :
The format of UGC NET exam Reading Comprehension is very basic where you have to read a passage and answer thereafter. The challenge here is the length and complexity of the passage that will make your answer hunting tough. Also, solving the entire Reading Comprehension assignment in time is important in order to finish the rest of the paper and keep the pace of UGC NET General Paper I.
IV. UGC NET Communication :
For the Communication subject of UGC NET General Paper I, going with the basics will serve the need. Begin with the definition of communication, followed by natures, types, kinds, strategies for good communication and do keep a special emphasis on classroom communication. As you are writing this UGC NET exam to prove your teaching abilities, you should know that communication within academic institutes, colleges and school must be given importance.
V. Reasoning :
Do not mistaken the reasoning part with riddles and brain teasers. FOR UGC NET exam reasoning section you have two areas to focus – Number Series; Letter Series; Codes and Relationships, Classification. There are many books available for the Reasoning section that you can opt for to prepare well.
VI. Logical Reasoning :
The sixth paper of UGC NET exam General Paper I is Logical Reasoning where you have to learn the following:
Understanding the Structure of Argument.
Evaluating and distinguishing Deductive and Inductive Reasoning.
Verbal Analogies; Word Analogy – Applied Analogy.
Verbal Classification.
Reasoning Logical Diagrams; Simple Diagrammatic Relationship, Muliti – Diagrammatic Relationship.
Venn Diagram; Analytical Reasoning.
The syllabus of Logical Reasoning section of UGC NET Exam is long and thus, you need to be strategic in learning this.
VII. Data Interpretation :
Begin the Data Interpretation of UGC NET exam with types of data (Quantitative and Qualitative Data). Hereafter you can move to Sources, Acquisition and Interpretation of Data along with Graphical Representation and Mapping of Data.
VIII. Information and Communication Technology ( ICT ) :
The ICT paper of UGC NET exam aims to test the technical knowledge of an applicant where knowing the basics serves the purpose. But if you want a good score its recommended to make an in-depth preparation where you learn the jargons, their definitions, uses, advantages and disadvantages. Note, with the introduction of internet in UGC NET syllabus, most questions are developed from this aspect.
IX. People and Environment :
In your learning about People and Environment Interaction do keep an emphasis on
Pollution. The subject may sound easy to learn but has close knit too many elements to cover. So, go slow when you are covering the people and environment chapter of UGC NET Exam.
X. Higher Education System : Governance, Polity and Administration :
When you have applied for or aspiring to be in teaching profession, then this part of UGC NET syllabus makes maximum sense. You will learn about the rules and policies of high education system, which is new and outstanding in the entire UGC NET syllabus.
