We all know that the UGC NET is one of the most difficult entrance exams, which gives a qualifier an honorable certificate and fellowship. It is very important for the students to come up with the right strategy to clear the exams. The aspirants should not only do the hard work but they should also do smart work. Just working hard is not enough for the student.
For doing the smart work, the student must learn time management. He should know on which topics he needs to focus more and what are the topics that do not require thorough understanding. You need to follow a systematic approach to clear the exam.
According to the latest exam pattern, there are two exams that one needs to give. The first paper is common for every student and the second part of the exam is subject based.
How should one prepare for the paper I?
The candidates who appear in NET exams are evaluated on the basis of their teaching abilities, cognitive abilities and research capabilities. To prepare well for the first part of the exam, these are some of the pointers that students should follow:
To get a good score in the first part of the exam, it is important for the aspirants to check the full syllabus.
Now, check the last few years’ question papers and check which topics have more weightage in the exams. See what kind of questions are asked in the paper often and give priority the topics while preparing.
Now that you have formed the priority list of the topics. Start covering these topics one by one.
Keep a stopwatch with yourself and check how quickly you can solve a question. This way you will be able to increase your speed.
Use formulas and tricks while practicing as these tricks turn out to very useful in the exam and save a lot of time.
Start solving the questions that are given at the end of every unit.
To improve your speed in attempting questions, you must give mock tests. Other than that, you should solve past few years’ question papers.
Revise formulas and tricks everyday.
How should one prepare for paper 2?
The second part of the test is to determine how well a candidate can perform in the subject that he or she has opted for. This exam tests how much knowledge the candidate has about the particular subject.
The second part of the exam is extensive, so it is essential for the candidate to go through the entire syllabus.
If you cover up each of the small topics on time, then it will be easier for you to cover the hole syllabus all the time.
Some tips to prepare for the NET exams
1) Set priorities
Out of the two sections in the exam, one is a common exam and the other one is the paper of your choice. It is important for you to get a good score in the subjects that you choose. You should also not forget that you cannot appear for the second paper if you don’t clear the first paper. So, give priority to each of the subjects and create a timetable in which you can prepare well for both the exams.
2) Make notes
Making notes is not a special strategy for these exams. Creating notes is important for you as these notes will help you a lot at the time of revision. This is not a specific tip for this exam but for every other exam.
3) Work on your accuracy
Having a good speed is great. In fact, it is essential in entrance exams. But this speed is of no use when you cannot answer the questions accurately. It is important to be quick during the exam, so that you don’t miss any question that you know an answer to. But being accurate is equally important. Because if you have a good speed and your answer is wrong, then that will not help you to crack the exam.
Summary: So, these are some of the tips on how one should prepare for the UGC NET exams. There are two papers in the exam. First paper is mandatory for all the candidates. In the second exam, the candidates get to choose the subject of their choice. The students should do the smart work, work on accuracy, give answers speedily, set a priority order, give mock tests, make notes, learn shortcuts, formulas, and tricks.
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