Last Minute Revision Tips for UGC NET 2024

The Last-Minute Revision Tips for UGC NET 2024 include reviewing the syllabus, sourcing the study materials, understanding the exam pattern, mock assessments, preparing a study plan, etc. The UGC NET 2024 exam is scheduled to be conducted from Aug 21 to Sep 4, 2024, by the National Testing Agency to select the eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Professor or Lecturer.  

The UGC NET last-minute revision tips will help the candidates avoid any confusion and appear confident enough to perform better on the exam. The UGC NET admit card is expected to be released in 3rd week of Aug 2024.

UGC NET Last Minute Revision Tips 2024 

The UGC NET exam is around the corner. The last-minute revision tips for UGC NET 2024 will help candidates perform well in their exams and score better. The following are the important last-minute revision tips that candidates can follow while preparing for the exam.

• Review the Syllabus: An in-depth review of the UGC NET syllabus 2024 is important to check for any chapter or topic left to be covered.
• Know the Exam Pattern: Candidates must go through the UGC NET exam pattern 2024 to plan their revision before the exam. 
• Stick to the Study Plan: Candidates must have a proper study plan with timetables covering all the important topics and practice mock assessments to manage their time and attain accuracy
• Practice with Previous Year Question Paper: Candidates must practice with the previous year's question paper to understand the frequency of the questions and to reflect on their weaker sections. 
• Conduct Mock Assessments: Candidates must at least take 2-3 mock assessments in a day or at least a week prior to the exam to enhance their confidence level and to improve their efficiency
• Revise Important Topics: Revising important topics every day will help candidates avoid last-minute stress and hassle. Also, candidates can take note of important formulas and keywords to revise on a regular basis.
• Time Management: This plays a crucial role in scoring better marks in the exam. Candidates should allocate time for reading and answering the questions to cover all the questions. 
• Focus on Health: The most important tip is to maintain physical and mental health while preparing for the UGC NET exam. Candidates must get adequate sleep to avoid any stress and health issues.

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UGC NET Important Topics & Pattern

UGC NET 2024 is divided into two papers. Paper I is general and compulsory while Paper II is subject-specific. Given below are the Important topics for the UGC NET Paper-I June session:

Unit	Important Topics
Teaching Aptitude	Teaching Concepts, Levels of Teaching, Learner Characteristics, Teaching Support Systems, Evaluation Systems,
Research Aptitude	Methods of Research, Steps of Research, Thesis and Article Writing, Research Ethics, Positivism, and Post-positivistic Approach to Research
Comprehension	Reading Editorials, Newspapers, Documentary, etc will enhance the knowledge and skills
Communication	Effective communication, Barriers to effective communication, Media and Society, Types and Characteristics of Communication
Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude	Types of reasoning, number series, letter series, codes and relationships, fractions, time and distance, ratio, proportion, and percentage, as well as profit and loss
Logical Reasoning	Mood and Figure, Formal and Informal fallacies, Uses of language, Analogies, Venn diagram
Data Interpretation	Sources, acquisition, and classification of Data, Quantitative and Qualitative Data, Bar-chart, Histograms, Pie-chart, Table-chart, and line charts) and mapping of Data
Information and Communication Technology	Basics of the Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio and Video-conferencing., and Digital initiatives in higher education
People, Development and Environment	Development and environment, Human and environment interaction, Environmental issues, Natural and energy resources, Natural hazards and disasters
Higher Education System	Institutions of Higher Learning and Education in Ancient India, Evolution of Higher Learning and Research in Post-Independence India

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The table below gives a comprehensive insight into the pattern of the UGC NET 2024 exam.

Parameters	Paper 1 Exam Pattern	Paper 2 Exam Pattern
Mode of Paper 1 Exam	Offline (OMR Based Test)	Offline (OMR Based Test)
Exam Duration	1 Hour (60 Minutes)	2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Number of Sections	10	1
Sectional Details	Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Reading Comprehension, Communication, DI, Logical Reasoning	Subject Specific
Paper 1 Section Time-Limit	No Sectional Time Limit	No Sectional Time Limit
Paper 1 Exam Medium	Hindi and English	Hindi and English
Paper 1 Total Marks	100	200
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions	Multiple Choice Questions
Total Number of Questions	50	100
Negative Marking	No Negative Marking	No Negative Marking

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Best Books for UGC NET Exam Preparation

Listed below are the popular UGC NET books that cover all the major topics and help the candidates score better marks along with their author details. 

Books	Author/ Publishers
UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1 Teaching & Research Aptitude	Arihant Experts
NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper 1- Teaching and Research Aptitude	KVS Madaan
UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1 Teaching & Research Aptitude General Paper-1	Upkar
Trueman’s UGC NET General Paper 1	Trueman publications

UGC NET 2024 Exam Day Instructions

The UGC NET 2024 June session is expected to be conducted by NTA on June 18, 2024, in offline mode. Listed below are some of the important exam day instructions for candidates appearing for UGC NET 2024:

• Candidates must carry their admit card and must present in the exam center at least one hour before the exam starts. Admit cards can be downloaded from the official website of UGC NET at ugcnet.nta.ac.in
• Candidates will be allowed to enter the exam hall at 8.30 am during the first shift and 2.30 pm during the second shift.
• Any identity proof such as an Aadhar card, passport, driving license, etc must be carried for verification.
• Candidates must read the question paper carefully before answering the questions to score better marks on the exam.

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