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A UGC NET exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine whether a candidate is eligible for a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and/or the position of Assistant Professor in an Indian college or university. There are lakhs of candidates who attempt UGC NET every year, but only a few of them succeed. UGC NET exam date 2021 has been announced by NTA and the exam will be conducted on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 November 2021 &1, 3, 4, and 5 December 2021. With the help of a proper strategy and tips, it is easier to crack this exam. So, in this blog, we will provide you with the UGC NET 2021 Preparation Tips, which will help you analyze how you can attempt the exam and what things you should keep in mind while preparing for the UGC NET Exam 2021.

UGC NET Exam Pattern

Based on the official notification published by the authorities, here are the main aspects regarding the UGC NET test Paper 1 and Paper 2 exam format. Exam duration is 3 hrs.

Particulars	UGC NET Paper 1 Highlights	UGC NET Paper 2 Highlights
Exam mode	Online	Online
Type of paper	Common for all candidates	Subject-specific questions
Total questions	50	100
Type of questions	MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option	MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option
Total marks	100	200
Marking scheme	2 for the correct answer0 for incorrect answer	2 for the correct answer0 for incorrect answer
Language of paper	English and Hindi	English and Hindi

Check the detailed exam pattern here.

UGC NET 2021 preparation tips 2021

Here are some tips for your UGC NET 2021 preparation.

Go through the Exam Pattern and Syllabus thoroughly:

UGC NET exam will be conducted in two sessions i.e. Paper 1 & 2. Paper 1 will contain general aptitude questions and paper 2 will be of the concerned subject. You can use the UGC NET Syllabus and Exam Pattern to know what subjects you need to cover to prepare adequately for the UGC NET exam. Keeping track of the syllabus will also prevent you from missing any topic or subtopic while preparing for the UGC NET exam. The exam pattern gives you an idea of the number of papers, the total number of questions, the length of the test, and the marks assigned to each subject. Having a complete understanding of the UGC NET exam pattern will also help you to manage your time and prepare effectively.

UGC NET Mock Tests/Previous Year papers

Attempting Revision:

Every exam that you can think of, can be passed with the help of proper revision. There are two types of students who appear in any exam, one who revise more often, and the other one who reads too much but never revises. The chances of the first student passing the exam are much higher than the second student. So, revise everything that you read.

Time-Management:

Candidates have to learn to manage their time in the exam. Wasting too much time on a single question will be of no use. In order to increase your speed, you can go for mock test practice and solve as many questions as you can.

UGC NET preparation sources:

Sometimes opting for too many sources during your preparation can be detrimental to your success. Stick to standard books, revise more often- that’s how you can ace the UGC NET 2021 exam.

Here are the important books which you can use for your preparation:

UGC NET Book Name	Publication
UGC NET/JRF – General Paper – I Teaching and Research Aptitude	Arihant Publication
Trueman’s UGC NET/SET General Paper – I	Dainik Publishing Company
UGC NET/SET Paper – I	McGraw Hill Education
UGC NET/SET(JRF) – 14 years’ solved papers Teaching and Aptitude paper – I	GKP

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

When will the UGC NET 2021 exam be conducted?

UGC NET will be conducted on 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 November 2021 &1, 3, 4, and 5 December 2021.

How can I download the admit card of UGC NET 2021?

The admit card can be downloaded from the official website.

 Does reading the newspaper help in UGC NET preparation?

Yes, definitely. Paper-1 has a section based on current affairs. Reading the newspaper will be helpful to clear this section.