A Presentation for UGC NET Preparation. Prepared for the Sanskrit Department , Uiversity of Calcutta. Presented on 26th.of November 2013.

1. a presentation by
Prof. Aloke Kumar
on kind invitation from
Prof. Dr. Ravindranath Bhattacharya
Head of Sanskrit Department

2. My intelligence is bewildered by Your
equivocal instructions.
Therefore, please tell me decisively which
will be most beneficial for me.

3. NET
The National Eligibility Test (NET) is the
national level entrance examination in
India for postgraduate candidates who
wish to qualify for university level
teaching jobs in India and/or admission to
PhD research programmes.
The test is conducted for over 90
different disciplines.
 It is administered by the University
Grants Commission, referred to as UGC
NET.

4. OBJECTIVE
The basic objective is to determine
eligibility for college & university level
lectureship and for award of Junior
Research Fellowship (JRF) for Indian
nationals in order to ensure minimum
standards for the entrants in the teaching
profession and research.

5. ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who have secured at least
55% marks in Master’s Degree OR
equivalent examination from
universities/institutions recognised by
UGC in Humanities and Social
Science, Computer Science &
Applications, Electronic Science etc. are
eligible for this Test.
The Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled
Tribe (ST)/Persons with disability (PWD)
category candidates who have secured at
least 50% marks (without rounding off) in
Master’s degree or equivalent examination
are eligible for this Test.

6. ELIGIBILITY Relaxation
Candidates who have appeared OR will be
appearing at the qualifying Master’s degree
(final year) examination and whose result is still
awaited OR candidates whose qualifying
examinations have been delayed may also apply
for this Test.
 However, such candidates will be admitted
provisionally and shall be considered eligible for
award of JRF/Assistant Professor eligibility only
after they have passed their Master’s degree
examination or equivalent with at least 55%
marks.

7. PAPER-1 : General Paper On Teaching
And Research Aptitude
The main objective of this Paper-1 is to decide
The candidates interest and abilities in Teaching
and Research.
The ability to understand the
subject, reasoning, application of methodological
reasoning etc are to be decided by this paper.

8. PAPER-1 : General Paper On Teaching
And Research Aptitude
This paper includes:
Teaching aptitude
Research aptitude
Reading
Comprehension
Communication
Reasoning Logical
Data Interpretation
Information and communication Technology
People environment Higher education System:
Governance, Polity and Administration.

9. PREPARATION for Paper I
The syllabus is very vast. One has to acquire
thorough knowledge on every aspect.
The Candidate has to read the subjects in a
most disciplined manner.
Keeping note of current affairs, practicing to
read and understand the questions and finding
the answers promptly are to be adopted by
the candidate.
The Candidate to do Mock test Practices
regularly. Attempting multiple choice
questions and also reading the subject from
the basics is must.

10. PAPER 2 & 3
These are the papers that were chosen by the
candidate as per Master's or PG Degree.
So candidate must be having some basic as well
as advanced knowledge in them.
Finish one chapter per week besides practicing
model papers each day.
With mock tests you will be habituated to speed
reading, understanding the subject etc. As well as
recognizing the answers without wasting your
time.

11. PAPER 2 & 3
Furthermore you can learn your strong and weak
points.
As question paper will be more complicated and
in-depth, one has to prepare for this not
according to regular annual exams but to the
competitiveness of the exam.
Revise the subjects as much as possible.
Allocate proper time. Concentrate on those
subjects where you are scoring low.

12. MIND SET:
You need to focus more on your opted subject
papers as there will be two papers based on the
same.
The syllabus for each subject is huge and hence
you should start with important topics first
followed by the least important topics.
However, you should not ignore the preparation
of Paper I Teaching and Research Aptitude which
together with
Paper II will play a pivotal role in fetching
minimum required marks for evaluation .
Paper III. study starting with important topics
followed by knowing the basic of least important
ones.

13. TIME TABLE:
The best way to kick start your preparation for
examination is preparing a time table and then
sticking to it throughout the preparation tenure.
 Meticulous study is the correct approach that
can help you resolve all your doubts and attain
lucid perception of various theories, concepts and
their applications related to the syllabus.

14. STUDY :
Make sure you are very systematic in your
approach as it will help you to finish your topic as
per the time table you had created.
You can start with selecting a topic and then
decide on the number of days and hours required
to complete it.
 Since only one month is left, assuming you are
appearing this year, for the examination, it is
advisable that you do selective study starting with
important topics followed by knowing the basic of
least important ones.

15. MOCK TEST:
Manage your time well as it will help you
in solving answers in the time allotted in
the examination hall.
Hence solve as many practice papers and
previous year question papers as you can
keeping in mind the time limit.
Mock papers will help you determine
difficult areas that need revision and help
you increase speed in solving the paper.

16. REST :
Eating healthy and sleeping well along
with study is also one of the mantras for
keeping your mind fresh and improving
concentration power to grasp concepts.
Try to sleep at fixed time and for at least
7 to 8 hours a day during your
preparation. Thoroughly study the syllabus
and understand which sections are
suitable for long answer questions.

17. PREPARATION :
Prepare critical or evaluative answers for
each topic of the subject.
Set yourself a time limit and note how
fast you can complete a 200 word
question. Improve your speed as well as
thought process gradually by practice.
Work out excellent introductions and
conclusions to all possible questions. Work
out side headings that cover the most
important points of that question.
The examiner is usually impressed with
the introduction, side heading and the
conclusion of your answer.

18. TECHNIQUES
Auditory Learning Techniques
How can you learn by means of auditory
senses?
This sounds right to me.
It's coming through loud and clear.
Tune in to what you hear Clear as a bell.
My ears love this.

19. TECHNIQUES
Auditory Learning Techniques
Use sound, rhyme, and music in your learning.
Focus on using auditory approach for
association and visualization.
Use sound recordings to provide a background
and help you get into visualizations like that of
aircraft engine running normally, playing loudly
via a headset, to practice flight procedures.
 When creating mnemonics, use rhythm or set
them to a jingle or part of a song.
Use the anchoring technique to recall various
states that music invokes.

20. TECHNIQUES
Group Learning Techniques
How can you learn in groups?
Let's work together on this.
Let's work it out: So, what are you
thinking, let's discuss.
Help me understand this.
Bring some people together to discuss.
Explore options.

21. TECHNIQUES
Group Learning Techniques
Study with a class and form groups Roleplaying works well with others, whether its
one on one or with a group of people.
Work on some associations and visualizations
with other people so that they understand the
principles of what you are doing.
Rather than reciting assertions to
oneself, share key assertions with others.

22. TECHNIQUES
Group Learning Techniques
Share your reviews, checklists and
performance with group.
Mind maps and systems diagrams are great
resource for group.
Group work to practice behaviours or
procedures helps to understand & deal with
variations.
Everyone can do learning styles
questionnaire and exchange viewpoints.

23. TECHNIQUES
Group Learning Techniques
Study with a class and form groups
Role-playing works well with others, whether
its one on one or with a group of people.
Work on some associations and visualizations
with other people so that they understand the
principles of what you are doing
Rather than reciting assertions to oneself,
share key assertions with others.

24. TECHNIQUES
Group Learning Techniques
Share your reviews, checklists and
performance with group
Mind maps and systems diagrams are great
resource for group
Group work to practice behaviors or
procedures helps to understand & deal with
variations.
Everyone can do learning styles
questionnaire and exchange viewpoints.

25. TECHNIQUES
Logic Learning Techniques
How can you learn logically?
That's logical. Follow the process.
There's no pattern to this. Let's make a list.
We can work it out: Prove it!
Understand the reasons behind your content
and skills and not rely on rote learning
Create and use lists by extracting key points
from study material

26. TECHNIQUES
Logic Learning Techniques
Association often works well when it is illogical
and irrational irrespective of how logical two
items are together.
Consider logical thoughts and behaviours while
writing Use ‘systems thinking’ to help
understand the links between various parts of a
system.
Try changing existing behaviors or habits.
Overanalysis of certain parts of your learning
or training is possible.

27. TECHNIQUES
Physical Learning Techniques
How can you learn physically?
That feels correct to me.
I can't get a hold on this
Stay in touch.
Get in touch with That doesn't sit right
with me.
I have good feelings about this. I think
this is true

28. TECHNIQUES
Physical Learning Techniques
Use physical style, use
touch, action, movement and hands-on
work in your learning activities.
Focus on the sensations expected in each
scenario like visualize turn on a
boat, focuses on physical sensations.
For assertions and scripting, describe the
physical feelings of your actions.
Use physical objects as much as possible.

29. TECHNIQUES
Physical Learning Techniques
Consider writing and drawing diagrams as
physical activities.
Use yoga, breathing and relaxation to
focus your state while you learn and
perform.
Focus on staying calm, centered, relaxed
and aware.
Use role-playing, either singularly or with
someone else, to practice skills and
behaviours.
Find ways to act out or simulate what
you are learning.

30. TECHNIQUES
Verbal learning Techniques
Story telling
How can you learn verbally?
Tell me word for word
Word you're looking for is I hear you but
I'm not sure I agree.
Let me spell it out for you.
In other words Talk about it together
Talk about it later

31. TECHNIQUES
Word Based Technique
Make the most of the word-based
techniques like assertions and scripting.
Mnemonics are your friends for recalling
lists of information. Scripting or writing
them down is another technique.
 Try techniques that involve speaking and
writing. Talk yourself through procedures
in the simulator, or use recordings of your
content for repetition.
Read aloud the content to be dramatic
and varied. Use role-playing to learn
verbal exchanges like negotiations or
calls.

32. TECHNIQUES
Visual learning Techniques
How can you learn visually?
Look at it differently.
See how this works for you.
Can't quite picture it.
Draw a diagram or map.
Get a different perspective.
Try to remember the face.

33. TECHNIQUES
VISUAL
Use colour, layout, and spatial
organization Use many ‘visual words’ in
your assertions.
Examples include see, picture,
perspective, visual, and map.
Use mind maps. Use colour and pictures
in place of text, wherever possible.
Systems diagrams can help you visualize
the links between parts of a system, like
main engine parts or the principle of
sailing in equilibrium

34. TECHNIQUES
VISUAL
Replace words with pictures, and use
colour to highlight major and minor links.
The visual journey or story technique
helps you memorize content that isn't
easy to ‘see.’
T Peg words and events come easily &
your ability to visualize helps you peg
content quickly.
Change behaviors also works & it relies
on visualization.

35. 
Highlights of Learning strategy
Here is a summary of highlights on learning
strategy to help you succeed in various exams.
Repetitive learning Using mnemonics Avoiding
confusion Free play Perseverance Visual
learning methods Audio learning methods
Having logical approach rather than rote
learning
Associating things physicaly to help remember
Group learning and discussion Verbal learning
methods Teaching juniors or colleagues clears
your concepts
Having flashcards ready. Flash Cards are NOT
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