Teaching & Education

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Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Masters Degree or equivalent examinations from universities/ institutions recognised by UGC are eligible for this Test. The Other Backward Classes (OBC) belonging to non-creamy layer/ SC/ ST/ PWD category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Masters degree or equivalent exam are eligible for this Test
Candidates who have appeared or will be appearing at the qualifying Masters degree (final year) exam and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying exams have been delayed may also apply for this test
However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and shall be considered eligible for Assistant Professor only after they have passed their Masters Degree Exam or; equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of OBC (Non- creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD (persons with disability) category candidates. Such candidates must complete their P. G degree exam within one year from the date of SET result with required percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified
The Ph.D. Degree holders whose Masters Level Exam had been completed by 19th September 1991 (irrespective of date of declaration of result) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (I. e. from 55% to 50%) for appearing in SET
Candidates are advised to appear in the subject of their post-graduation only. The candidates, whose post-graduation subject is not covered in the list of subjects, may appear in a related subject
Age Limit
There is no upper age limit for applying for eligibility for Assistant Professor.

English is a life skill and rich English speaking, vocabulary and writing skills make a person to excel in the long run, so it is imperative to prepare and learn English grammar, vocabulary, phrases and creativity to make yourself visible among the general crowd. I will put forward some really effective ways to develop English skills not only for Government sector exams preparation but also for all other purposes. It's a vital soft skill to have. First and foremost, start reading a good newspaper. The Hindu would be my BET and if you are interested in finance, awesome to get your eyes and mind on Financial Express or Business Line. It will improve your English grammar, vocabulary, creative skills and general awareness. Reading a newspaper will give you hints about how you can put forward your views and which are the phrases in use currently. Believe me 1020 % or more of your English preparation is done for Competitions. You will say I am kidding! Right? Wrong! We usually do not understand this fact because we do not normally read newspapers. Buy a good standard English book and always keep it at your disposal. I would suggest book by S. P Bakshi which is a complete guide for English asked in all competitive exams. It has sufficient practice questions. If not more, start practicing or reading the chapters for 30 minutes. Make some quick notes of rules mentioned. These general English rules will make you able to solve 7080 % questions based on them. Make notes and revise daily and practice questions based on rules. Generally questions of type Find Error come in this category. Buy a pocket dictionary. Oxford or Longman is good. Keep it with you while reading newspaper. You will be surprised to find out the improvement in your vocabulary skills in just a month. This will help you do Antonym, Synonym, reading comprehension, one word type questions either directly or indirectly. Now a bit unconventional, Make a chart of all English rules and paste it on a wall in your study room. You can revise them even while having your food. Similarly for Direct-Indirect narration, Active- Passive rules, difficult vocabulary, Phrasal verbs, Idioms etc.

Tips for preparing for UGC NET:
Take time
If you are planning to appear for the UGC NET examination, the idea is to spend time on your preparation. It is advised you spend quality time on your preparation and also regular amounts of time. You will be required to be regular on the time that you take out for preparation. Most experts will advice you somewhere between three to six months for preparing for the test. Familiarize yourself
Over the next some months you should be able to clearly know things for what they are as far as the syllabus for the test is concerned. You should channel your preparation on the topics in the syllabus and thus plan accordingly. If you start your preparation well ahead in time then there will not be any need to skip a topic. Prioritize
Out of the three sections in the paper, two will be on a topic of your choice while the other is a common paper which is to test you on aptitude and general awareness. While it is necessary for you to score well in the paper from your subjects, remember that if you do not clear the first paper you will not be able to clear the NET as well. So give priority to all three and spend and plan time in preparation accordingly. Notes
Although this is not the case with only this test, taking and making your own notes will take you a long way. Get into the practice of making your own notes; this will make a huge difference when you will revise.