Ravindra Kumar shares his success story of clearing UGC NET Geography for JRF & Assistant Professor

Ravindra Kumar Kanav, UGC NET 2017 Qualified

A postgraduate in MA Geography from Parishkar College of Global Excellence, Jaipur (affiliated to University of Rajasthan), Ravindra Kumar Kanav qualified UGC NET 2017 Geography paper for JRF and Assistant Professor. He scored a total of 222/350 marks – 50/100 marks in Paper I, 70/100 marks in Paper II, and 102/150 marks in Paper III.

Belonging to a well-educated family, clearing UGC NET was Ravindra’s goal. However, in future, he wants to crack the state-level civil services exam and serve the society.

While studying is his passion in life, Ravindra also likes travelling and photography. Given below are the highlights of a candid interview with Ravindra in which he shares what prep strategy he adopted for the exam, which books he read, and a lot more.

Yes, I was confident about my UGC NET result. I expected that I will qualify for JRF as well as Assistant Professor.

First of all, I committed myself towards cracking the exam anyhow. I set my time table for preparation of all the papers and prepared my own notes during studies. Also, I never allowed any negative thinking hamper my preparation. During my preparation, I was not in contact with my friends and family. I achieved my target of qualifying for JRF and Assistant Professor by studying ten hours a day regularly for two and a half months.

Yes, I joined a coaching institute to clear my concepts. However, my self-study during preparation time is the real reason of my success.

I prepared notes for each chapter and did their revision after regular intervals (mostly after I completed two to three chapters). Before one week of the exam I studied my notes only.

For Paper I of the exam, I did not refer any book. However, to prepare for other two papers (Paper II and III), I studied the following books:

• Physical Geography – Savindra Singh

• Evolution of Geographical Thoughts – Majid Husain

• Geography of India – RC Tiwari

• Geography Practical - JP Sharma

• Chronicle Geography - Sanjay Singh

My positive thinking was my strength. I was always positive that I can crack the exam. Whenever any negative thinking came to my mind, I took guidance from people who have achieved success in their respective fields in the near past. 

Complete studying the syllabus for the exam in a prescribed time. Also, do not forget to study previous years’ UGC NET papers deeply.

Do not be panic and be confident. At first, attempt those questions which you know the best. It will increase your confidence in the exam. However, do not be over-confident and do not spend too much time on any question.

In my opinion, Paper I was the most difficult part of the exam.

Do not be stressed and remain focused and confident. 

My immediate future plan is to clear NET in General category. After that, in order to secure my future I will start applying for jobs to become an Assistant Professor. My final aim, however, is to crack the state-level civil services exam and serve the society.