UGC NET 2018: Prep tips for Forensic Science by Snigdha Moitra

Snigdha Moitra, UGC NET qualfied

Snigdha Moitra has cracked UGC NET 2018 Forensic Science paper for Assistant Professor by scoring a total of 170/ 300 marks (56.67%). Marks that she has scored in both the papers are 52/100 in paper-I and 118/200 in paper-II.

A graduate in BSc Physics, Chemistry and Forensic Science from SHUATS, Allahabad and postgraduate in MSc Forensic Science from Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Snigdha always wanted to make her career in the field of teaching. Her father is a TGT Physics teacher since 30 years and mother is vice-principal in a school. Currently, Snigdha runs her own coaching institute for Chemistry and Biology subjects for classes 9th to 12th. Simultaneously, she is also pursuing her BEd from Bundelkhand University.

An extremely career-oriented girl, Snigdha is also a trained classical dancer and state-level debater.

In a candid interview with Shiksha, Snigdha shares how she cleared UGC NET (July) 2018 after two failed attempts. She shares what prep strategy she adopted, which books she read, what study plan she followed and more. Go through the complete interview below:

Since it was my third attempt of UGC NET I was not expecting much. But that confidence in me always made me believe that I could definitely qualify for Assistant Professor and with my hard work and blessings of my gurus, parents and god, I did it. Qualifying for Assistant Professor has boosted my confidence to start fresh preparation for JRF.

I believe that self-study is the best study and my belief has led me achieve most fruitful results. I am not a morning person. Still for UGC NET preparation I was always punctual and used to wake up at 6:00 AM. I studied for 10 hours daily and made sure to utilise this time properly with all my mind and soul. I made a time table for myself and set targets on daily basis.

No, I never believed in taking coaching for UGC NET preparation. I knew I could crack the exam without coaching. Also, my subject was rare so nobody gave coaching for it.

As already mentioned above, I followed a daily time table. I studied for five hours in the morning and five hours in the evening. Along with that I made sure to be punctual and regular with my studies.

Preparing for UGC NET needs lot of determination and hardwork. I suggest NET aspirants to study for at least 10 hours daily with no page of the book unturned.

I read the following books for UGC NET preparation of paper-I and II:

As already mentioned I always had trouble in waking up early in the morning. But I overcame my weakness by doing a lot of work during day time and then falling asleep early at night.

I have realised that the day one determines to achieve something, all negativities automatically go away.

Do not neglect paper-I. Candidates usually sit in the exam with no preparation for paper-I. But it is a completely wrong strategy as paper-I is really scoring. There is a fixed pattern in this paper. In fact, you also have a slight idea about the type of questions that come in this paper so devote equal time to it.

For me, the unpredictable questions that come in the exam are the most difficult part of clearing UGC NET. Even if you think you are 100% prepared, some questions can seem alien to you. So it is better not to leave any topic during preparation.

Candidates should not panic and be calm. They should remember that UGC NET is not the end but a start towards a successful career. So they should always maintain their presence of mind.

I will be giving CTET in near future.

Yes, but my ultimate goal is clearing JRF (Junior Research Fellowship).

Karat karat abyaas k jadmati hot sujaan. This means that hard work always pays.

I am going to start UGC NET coaching for underprivileged students and also for others. I also want to pursue PhD but not right now. I am a tortoise and believe that slow and steady wins the race.

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