UGC NET

Hello UGC NET Aspirants!
The syllabus for English is vast so there is no shortcut. Be clear about the fact that it requires candidate to be continue in the process for a certain time. First be clear with your M.A. Coursework. This helps student knowing about the literary periods. (Chaucer to contemporary)
Refer a good book for Cultural Studies. Cover major writers from American literature, Indian English writing and Postcolonial literature. Keep yourself updated with important literary awards like the Booker Prize, Pulitzer Prize, Nobel Prize etc. Important for Literary Criticism and Theory
Beginning Theory by Peter Barry
History of Literary Criticism
Theory by MAR Habib
Be thorough with M H Abrams' Glossary of Literary Terms. Solve UGC NET Previous Year Papers and study for paper 1 too. Go for a standard book for history of British Literature. Read the book thoroughly and make notes about the author. I am sharing some books; you may pick any. Routledge History of English literature
Short Oxford History of English Literature. A Critical History of English Literature by David Daiches
History of English Literature by Edward Albert
An outline History of English Literature by WH Hudson
A systemic preparation makes things easier provided you have a good knowledge of concepts. Thanks.

Hello Soumen,
The UGC NET exam is held two times in a year in month of June and December. The UGC NET exam is organized for selection of candidates for junior research fellowship award and assistant professor posts in universities and institutes. It is always beneficial to plan your study and prepare with proper schedule. Go through the complete syllabus and exam pattern for the exam. Solving the previous year papers and mock test will also help you to know the paper pattern and type of questions asked in the exam. You may find the previous year papers and mock test at online websites. The NTA has also provided a facility to give the mock test in online exam pattern mode. You may register at NTA website for the UGC NET mock test. Hope it will help you. All the best!

Hello UGC Aspirants!
When it comes the difficulty, always remember it is a relative term, might be hard for you but easy for the one who cracked it. This exam requires regularity, so start early and be regular. Along with your subject do not take paper one for granted, it holds 100 marks. Revise the things on daily basis and be optimistic towards your preparation. The best mantra is using the fringes time, I mean let say commuting, do not waste this time. Everyone has 24 hours only. Keep your notes along and continue your UGC NET Preparation.
2-3 right things like right books, effective time management and right strategy will help you crack the exam in the very first attempt. Mostly UGC aspirants are working or too much occupied at their home. The best shot of the entire week, if you study daily for 2-3 hours, dedicate 6 hours a day on your weekends. Read over and over, if you practice your notes over and over, so will not tend to forget the things. Now comes previous year papers, practice the much you can. Previous year papers get you the idea of real difficulty level you are going to face.

Hello UGC Aspirants!
Coming to the problems that can be the reason while a UGC aspirant is not able to download the admit card.
1. )Slow internet- sometime due to network errors or slow internet, candidate is not able to download the admit card.
2. )Eligibility non fulfillment- in case of not fulfilling the eligibility there are chances that authority may not release the UGC NET Admit Card of the candidate.
3. )Incomplete application- Due to any reason such as blur photo or unsigned application, if your application is incomplete then Admit card will not be issued by NTA.
4. )Incorrect credentials- if you have forgot your login details then it might be problematic for you to access your account back, You will have to generate the login credentials again to access your account and admit card. Thanks.

Hello UGC NET Aspirants!
First of all note down the syllabus- must ensure that you are following the latest syllabus. Revise the things you read on daily basis. Refer the highly recommended sources by experts. Go for the conceptual clarity. Practice as many UGC NET question papers as you can. After gathering the resources only matters is the hard work, underline the important key notes. Use highlighter as well so that you can make best notes out of it. Solve UGC NET previous year papers, it lets you know the real level and feel of the exam, also solve it within the given time limit to have an estimate idea how many questions you are able to solve in a certain time.

Hello, As only a month is left for the exam, you should be solving as many UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers as possible. Focus more on the most important topics. Improve your weaker areas. Learn all the formulas and other important stuff. You should also take online mock tests to analyze your preparation level. This will also increase your speed and accuracy. Study at least 6-7 hours daily and give your last 30-45 minds to the revision daily. Studying for long hours lead to fatigue. So, you should take short breaks in between your preparation as this will help your brain to retain information. While preparing for the UGC NET Exam, you should also take care of your health. Eat a healthy & balanced diet and avoid junk foods. Best of Luck!