Check out important last week UGC NET preparation tips 2020 essential to crack the exam.
The NTA UGC NET 2020 exam is just around the corner. With about a week left in the commencement of the exam, you must have already completed the UGC NET syllabus. So what should be the UGC NET preparation strategy in the last week? Are there any other things that you should focus on to ensure your success in UGC NET 2020 exam? Let us find out below.
Make a proper study plan
While you already might have a study plan that you must have followed for the past few months, it is important that you make a revised plan in the last week. The UGC NET study plan for the last week should divide your time majorly on three things:
- Revision of the already studied topics
- Solving of the previous year UGC NET question papers and mock tests
- Relaxing and resting
Revision is the key
It is extremely important to revise what you have already studied over and over again. However, it is not advisable to dive deep into the subjects again. You only need to revive what you have already studied in short. If you had prepared some notes during UGC NET preparation earlier, it is best to revise those now.
Do not pick a new topic for study
With only a few days left for the exam, it is not advisable to pick any new topic for study. Picking up new concepts in the last week can lead to confusion and panic. Therefore, it is important that you stick to only revising what you have already studied.
Practice previous year UGC NET question papers
Practice as many UGC NET question papers as possible. Practicing will help you get aware of the type and difficulty of questions that are usually asked in the exam. However, do not just stop at attempting the question paper. Analysing the question paper and thereafter marking your weak and strong areas for the exam is equally important to ensure success in the UGC NET exam.
Attempt UGC NET mock tests
Since the exam is conducted in online mode as a computer-based test (CBT), it is highly important to attempt UGC NET mock tests as it gives you the real look and feel of the exam, which in turn boosts confidence immensely.
Focus on time management
While attempting a UGC NET mock test or a previous year question paper, it is advisable to keep a timer and complete the exam in the allotted time only. While attempting the paper, do not waste time if you do not know the answer to any question. Move on to the next question and likewise solve all the questions that you are confident about first. On an average, you should try to solve one question in one minute. You should try to solve the question papers and mock tests with not only speed but also accuracy.
Do not take NTA UGC NET paper-I lightly
Taking the UGC NET paper-I lightly is one of the common mistakes that candidates make. However, since UGC NET paper-I carries 100 marks weightage, which is a lot when it comes to scoring in the exam; it is advisable to always keep your focus in preparing for the paper well. Check complete UGC NET exam pattern.
Eat healthy and take rest
Last but certainly not the least, eating healthy and taking rest is extremely important during the last few days of the exam. In order to avoid getting tensed and nervous for the exam, never skip your meals and take proper sleep of atleast seven to eight hours. Even during UGC NET revision, take proper breaks in between and keep yourself calm. In case you feel extreme anxiety, try meditation.
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Student Forum
Answered 2 days ago
The questions asked in the NTA UGC NET Paper 1 exam are generic and intend to assess the teaching or research aptitude of the candidate. Details are provided below:
UGC NET Paper 1 Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
Teaching Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
Research Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
Reading Comprehension | 5 | 10 |
Communication | 5 | 10 |
Reasoning (including Maths) | 5 | 10 |
Logical Reasoning | 5 | 10 |
Data Interpretation | 5 | 10 |
Information & Communication Technology (ICT) | 5 | 10 |
People & Environment | 5 | 10 |
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration | 5 | 10 |
Total | 50 | 100 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
The NTA UGC NET exam consists of two papers and candidates need to complete it in a duration of three hours. Candidates can check below the exam pattern for both papers.
UGC NET Paper | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
UGC NET Paper 1 | 50 | 100 |
UGC NET Paper 2 | 100 | 200 |
Total | 150 | 300 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
Candidates can chech below the methods to downlaod the UGC NET admit card:
- Go to the ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the hall ticket link for the exam
- Enter the details asked on the login page- application number, date of birth, and security pin
- Click on the submit button
- Download and save it
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
The UGC NET Paper 2 subject specific i.e, Economics, consists of 100 questions worth 2 marks each. The exam will be of 3-hour duration, so there will be no breaks between paper 1 and paper 2. Candidates should cover all significant units of the of the Economics syllabus as mentioned below:
- Micro Econ
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
The UGC NET Paper 2 is subject-specific and holds 200 marks for 100 questions. There is no negative marking for the exam. The syllabus for Political Science comprises 10 units and are mentioned below:
- Political Theory
- Political Thought
- Indian Political Thought
- Comparative Political Analysis
- Intern
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
The UGC NET 2025 English Syllabus is divided into ten unites as mentioned below:
- Drama
- Poetry
- Fiction and Short Story
- Non-Fiction Prose
- Language: Basic Concepts, theories and pedagogy, English in Use
- English in India: history, evolution, and future
- Cultural Studies
- Literary Criticism
- Literary Theo
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
The history syllabus of the UGC NET exam consists of several topics that is, Indian History, Pre-History, Ancient History, Medieval Indian History and Modern India including the National Movement and post independent phase. The history syllabus is divided in to ten units. The topics for the History
K
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
The NTA UGC NET exam will be held in an online mode which is a computer based test. The exam will be MCQ based of three hours duration. Paper 1 is common for every students where as Paper 2 will be subject specific.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
The NTA released the UGC NET 2025 exam schedule for the December session at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. On December 31 is the first exam in the first shift from 9 am to 12 pm. Subjects are listed below:
- Law
- Social Work
- Tourism Administration
- Prakrit
- Telugu
- Spanish
- Kashmiri
- Konkani
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The NTA released the UGC NET 2025 December session exam schedule subject-wise at ugcnet.nta.nic.in on December 17. The detailed schedule is provided here on this page as well.
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Contributor-Level 6
Exam On - 31 Dec '25 - 7 Jan '26

What is the UGC NET exam pattern for Paper 1?