UGC NET 2018: Prep tips for Commerce by Ramesh Kumar
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2025 ( UGC NET )
Exam On - 31 Dec '25 - 7 Jan '26
Ramesh Kumar, UGC NET qualified for Assistant Professor
Ramesh Kumar has cracked UGC NET (July) 2018 Commerce paper for Assistant Professor by scoring a total of 190 out of 350 marks. His paper-wise scores include 60/100 in paper-I and 130/200 in paper-II.
A Commerce graduate from FGM Government College, Adampur and postgraduate from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, Ramesh always wanted to crack UGC NET and become an Assistant Professor. However, currently, the lad works as a teacher at a private institute. Other than teaching, his hobbies also include researching and making notes on different subjects. Apart from UGC NET, Ramesh has also cleared Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) exam.
When we asked Ramesh what preparation strategy he adopted to clear the exam, he replied, “I studied three to four hours regularly and made my own notes. I used to study a subject thoroughly and thereafter solve its MCQs (multiple choice questions). I then used to check my answers and in case of any doubts, I used to refer back to my books and notes. Likewise, after studying all subjects, I used to revise them one by one and solve as many previous year question papers as possible.”
Talking about the books that he studied for UGC NET preparation, Ramesh said that other than clearing concepts from his undergraduate and postgraduate Commerce books, he read the following books for papers I and II:
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| Paper |
Book |
Author |
| I |
CBSE UGC NET/ SET/ JRF Paper I |
KVS Madaan |
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II |
Marketing Management |
Philip Kotler |
| Marketing 4.0: Moving from Traditional to Digital |
Philip Kotler |
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| Human Resource Management |
VSP Rao |
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| Business Statistics |
SC Sharma & Veena Jain |
An extremely dedicated student, Ramesh thinks that none of the part of UGC NET is difficult. Talking about the same, he said, “A student just needs the right focus to clear the exam.” When we asked Ramesh how he dealt with his strengths and weaknesses while preparing for the exam, he shared that to develop his confidence he first completed studying all his favourite subjects.
On performing well during the exam, Ramesh suggested UGC NET December 2018 aspirants, “Focus on your strengths and find solutions for your weaknesses. Always maintain your self-confidence and attempt each question with a cool mind.” To manage time well, Ramesh suggested, “Try to do each question in single attempt.”
UGC NET (July) 2018 was conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on July 8. With an objective to wrap the examination early, the board declared NET results in a record time of about three weeks on July 31, 2018. The next UGC NET is scheduled to be conducted by National Testing Agency in December. The registrations for the December examination are likely to start from September 1, 2018.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
The NTA opens the UGC NET 2025 Application correction window from November 10 to 12, 2025 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The Registration process was closed on November 7.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
No. The authority has not released the UGC NET certificate for the December session 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026.
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Answered a month ago
The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.
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Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Click on the link available for the answer key. Use application number and password or the application number and date of birth to open the link. Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen). Click on Sign In and submit
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The UGC NET answer key challenge fee per question is INR 200. It is non refundable whether the challenge is accepted or rejected. It can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts.
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It is released by the National Testing Agency NTA a few days after the exam is conducted. The answer key helps candidates in calculating their probable scores and checking the accuracy of their responsesThe details provided on the UGC NET answer key are mentioned below: Exam, date, Exam shift, Exam
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Candiates can check below the steps to download the UGC NET question papers: Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Click on the answer key & question paper link. Login using the required details. Download the question paper PDF
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To give mock test is important. It helps them to find out strengths and weaknesses. regular practice also improves speed, gain confidence, reduce the exam pressure, helps to understand the exam pattern, improves speed, etc.
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Analysis is important for candidate in NTA NET exam. It helps in preparation, understand paper structure, difficulty level, topics asked or high weightage areas, expected cutoff. By analyzing mock tests and previous years papers students can prepare well.
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No. Candidate must possess a Master's degree with a minimum of 55% grade score average from a UGC recognised university to apply for the NTA UGC NET exam. Also, if she or he is in the final year of their Master's programme or hold a four year bachelor's degree in specific subjects.
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