WORKSHOP

on

Preparation
for

UGC-NET/K-SET
Dr.Vithal D.Potdar,
Principal,
Nagarjuna Degree College,
Ramagondanahalli,Yelahanka,
Bengaluru-560 064.
Cell:94484 60871
E-mail : vithal_potdar@hotmail.com

Introduction to UGC-NET/KSETis conducted twice in a

The UGC-NET examination

year- on last Sundays of June and December months

Please see www.ugc.ac.in and
http://cbsenet.nic.in/cbsenet/welcome.aspx for more
details
In February and August month Employment News
the notification for UGC-NET examination is given
The examination for Science stream is conducted by
UGC-CSIR
Candidates are expected to complete the formalities
online by checking the details on UGC website
The K-SET examination is conducted by a university
in Karnataka on rotation basis.

Methodology of
Examination

Like UPSC Exams, UGC-NET

Examination is conducted on an
Elimination Process by short listing the
candidates
In UPSC-2015 Prelims Exams, 4,65,000
students have appeared
In Degree exams, those who write
exams will pass. But, here with cut-off
percentage many candidates are
eliminated
Accuracy in the presentation matters a
lot in competitive examinations

 UGC-NET examination is conducted

for 84 subjects
In June, 2015 examination 2,37,000
candidates appeared for the test
Minimum marks to be obtained and
the percentage
For GM candidates:
Paper I : 40 marks (40%)
Paper II : 40 marks (40%)
Paper III : 75 marks (50%)

For OBC/PWD/SC/ST candidates:

Paper I : 35 marks (35%)
Paper II : 35 marks(35%)
Paper III : 60 marks (40%)
The cut-off percentage may vary
from
examination to examination
Fixing of Average Marks by the
authority on the basis of number of
applicants makes this examination
more competitive

 Only such candidates who obtain

minimum required marks in each
paper separately will be considered
for final preparation of result
The final qualifying criteria will be
decided by UGC before declaration of
the result

Syllabus for the Examination

For each subject, the syllabus is of
the PG standard.
Candidates are expected to
thoroughly know the important
concepts which are taught in the PG
classes
Preferably the syllabus of a Central
University is given in the
examination
A fair knowledge of Current Affairs is
expected for General Studies paper

 In Paper I, an Assessment of
Teaching/Research Aptitude of the
candidate is done
Test of Reasoning Ability,
Comprehension,
Divergent Thinking and General
Awareness is tested
Paper II and III deal with the Subject
of your choice. Here, a candidate is
expected to know exhaustively about
the subject of his choice. All questions
in these papers are compulsory which
cover the entire syllabus

Question Paper Pattern

First Session: Paper I -50x2=100 Marks (out of
60 questions) General Studies-1hr 15
minutes(objective)
First Session: Paper II-50x2=100 MarksQuestions on selected Subject-1hr 15 minutes
Second Session: Paper III-75x2=150 MarksQuestions on selected subject-2hrs 30 minutes
Candidates have to mark their responses on OMR
sheets
There is no negative marking
A candidate has to score 40% marks each in First
Session and 50% marks in Second Session for the
consideration of final preparation of result

Strategy for the preparation of the

Examination

Extensive study of the selected

subject by referring to PG level
syllabus of a Central University
Intensive study of the subject after
thoroughly understanding the major
concepts
Refer to previous Question papers to
understand the Question paper
Pattern and Trends in the
examination

 Each mark counts while selecting a

candidate for JRF/Lectureship
Be accurate relating to information in each
subject
Thorough understanding of the concepts is
very necessary. Eg, difference between
Development and Growth
Candidates are expected to know the
concepts relating to Research Methodology
of their respective subjects
Focus on Concepts, rather than theory in a
subject
Develop critical analytical skills
Read standard study material, especially

 Focus on latest developments in the areas of

your specialization
Candidates are expected to know the
concepts relating to Research methodology
of their respective subjects
Be familiar with subjects like Types of
Research, Review of Literature, Sampling,
Collection of Data, Tools for Data Collection,
Field Work, Data Analysis, Report Writing
etc.
Learn to write Write-ups relating to
important topics
Understanding of Concepts rather than a
mere Collection of Information

Topics to be Extensively Studied

Teaching Aptitude
Research Methodology
Reading Comprehension
Communication Skills
Reasoning(including Mathematical & Logical
Reasoning)
Data Interpretation
Information & Communication
Technology(ICT)
People and Environment
Higher Education System : Governance, Polity
and Administration

Resources to be used for the

Examination Preparation
Collection of the titles of books to be used for
Examination preparation
Reference Work
Updating of Information on a regular basis in
consultation with Journals
Collection of Statistical data in subjects like
Economics, Commerce through journals like
Yojana, Political & Economic Weekly etc.
Use of useful websites
E-books
Reference to Encyclopedia for accuracy in
information

Methodology
General Studies by referring to news papers
magazines like Competition Success Review,
Spardha Chaitra, Competition Refresher, GK
Today, Economic Times, Business Line,
Financial Express, Mint, Business Today,
Business India
Preparation relating to Subject by studying
standard Reference books
Preparation relating Teaching Aptitude, Research
Methodology by reading books like
Methodology of Research in Social
Sciences by Dr.O.R.Krishnaswamy (Himalaya
Publishing House, Bangalore) and a journal
University News published by AIU, New Delhi

Some Research -Oriented Topics

Is Literature a reflection of the society?

Is History a narration of mans activities?
Can Ethics be taught or be practiced?
Whether Management(Marketing) Principles can
be defined and redefined from time to time?(Brick
& Mortar Marketing to e-commerce)
Relevance and application of Corporate
Governance
RUSA in India
Indian Financial System(IFS) to International
Financial Regulating System(IFRS)
Whether business should be customer-centric or
not?
Should law govern us or should we follow it?

 Urbanization Vs Rural Development

Is Privatization a panacea for problems in
India?
Application of Technology in Rural
Development
Ecological Conservation and Industrialization
Quality in Higher Education
Challenges before Modern Indian Economy
Can History be re-created?
Application of Space Technology in
Modernization of India
Methods to achieve self-sufficiency in
Defence sector
Growth of Service Sector in India

Poverty alleviation programs in India

Do we need Subsidy Regime in India?
Bio-fuels, the future energy for India
Globalization of Indian Higher Education
system
Can we beat China?
Vision- 2020
Science and Development
Agricultural Reforms in India
Green Revolution
Organic Farming
Liberalization, Privatization and
Globalization
WTO and India

 Make in India, Made for India

Development of Knowledge Capital for
Indians
GST: Boon or Bane?
Indias Foreign Policy in the changed
global scenario
It is not brain-drain, but it is brain-gain
Permanent Membership for India in UN
Security Council
BRICS and the present World Economy
GATT and GATS
Global Warming and Environmental Issues

Bibliography
Krishnaswamy O.R., Methodology of
Research in Social Sciences, Himalaya
Publishing House, Bangalore
Ed.Board, UGC-NET/JRF/SET Teaching &
Research Aptitude, Upakar Prakashan, Agra
University News published by AIU
www.ugc.ac.in
Articles on Research in leading news
papers
Some Leading news Papers like TOI, The
Hindu, Deccan Herald, Indian Express

 Books on UGC- NET by Upkar

Publishers
Tata-McGraw Hill Publications for
General Studies and Aptitude Tests
Some websites relating to Higher
Education
Special articles in Economic Times
relating to Higher Education
Research Journals

Words of Wisdom
Aano bhadrah,krtavo yantu viswatah
-Rig Veda
Arise, awake, stop not till the goal is
reached- Swami Vivekananda