Career Guide: How to prepare for UGC NET in 3 months

English career Mar 15 2025 Author: Ishwi Singh Image Credits:Getty

Preparing for the UGC NET exam?

English With the strategic approach and dedicated effort, you can crack it in just three months. Image credits: twitter

Understand the syllabus

English Go through the official syllabus and understand previous year trends. Image credits: Getty

Create a study plan

English Month 1: Cover the entire syllabus of both papers. Month 2: Revise and practice previous year papers. Month 3: Focus on mock tests, revision, and time management. Image credits: Getty

Study material

English Follow NCERT books, UGC NET preparation books (like Trueman’s, Arihant, or KVS Madaan). Keep notes for quick revision. Image credits: Getty

For Paper 1

English Stay updated with current affairs, higher education policies, and ICT. Image credits: Getty

For Paper 2

English Study important concepts, theories, thinkers, and case studies related to your subject. Image credits: Getty

Solve PYQs

English Solve at least 5-10 years of past papers to understand the question pattern. Image credits: Getty

Stay consistent

English Study 5-6 hours daily, with a mix of theory, practice, and revision. Image credits: Getty

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