Scheme of UGC Examination

The examination is conducted in form of three papers:

Paper I: Research Methodology and Aptitude Test

Paper II: Objective Test: Optional Paper

Paper III: Subjective Test: Optional Paper

Paper I consists of 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) within the framework mentioned in the
syllabus for it. Each MCQ is of 2 marks, making this section equivalent to 100 marks. This
section is meant for passing and qualifying to assess the basic potentials of a candidate for the
examination.

After the student qualifies this section, Paper II and Paper III are assessed and a cumulative
merit is prepared on this basis. Paper II consists of the MCQ on subjects. There are in total 50
MCQ's each of 2 marks. The total is 100 marks for this section. Paper III consists of subjective
type questions of 200 marks which are further subdivided in the following format.
New format of Paper III Applicable June 2010

How to write answers in UGC/CSIR NET-JRF Examination?

Here are some of the tips and techniques to score well in UGC NET examination. Follow them at
the best. Good Luck.

1. Writing skills matter a lot in the NET Examination. Most of the candidates appearing for
the NET examination have a lot of knowledge, but lack writing skills. You should be able to
present all the information/knowledge in a coherent and logical manner, as expected by the
examiner. For example: Quoting with facts and substantiating your answer with related
concepts and emphasizing your point of view.

2. Preparations for NET examination should be done intensively.

3.After deciding the questions one should sort out the NET question papers according to the
syllabus topics. If one analyses these questions, after sometime the questions are repeated in
one form or the other.

4. Prepare a standard answer to the question papers of the previous years. This will also make
your task easy at the UGC examination.

5. Do Not miss the concepts. Questions asked are of the Masters level examination. Sometimes
the questions are conceptual in nature, aimed at testing the comprehension levels of the basic
concepts.

6. Get a list of standard textbooks from the successful candidates, or other sources and also
selective good notes. The right choice of reading material is important and crucial. You should
not read all types of books as told by others.

7. Always target for writing section even while preparing for objective questions. As there is
much in common for study and there is little time for preparation for the wriiten part II
examination.

8. While studying for the subjects, keep in mind that there is no scope for selective studies in
UGC. The whole syllabus must be covered thoroughly. Equal stress and weight should be given
all the sections of the syllabus.

9. Note that in the ultimate analysis both subjects carry exactly the same amount of maximum
marks.

10. For subjects like Mathematics and Statistics and Geography maps etc, practice is very
important. One should also practice other subjects and should not treat the same examination,
as an experience gathering exercise to get a chance for writing mains is a great thing, which
you may not get again.

11. Go through the unsolved papers of the previous papers and solve them to stimulate the
atmosphere of the examination.

12. Stick to the time frame. Speed is the very essence of this examination. Hence, time
management assumes crucial importance.

13. For developing the writing skills, keep writing model answers while preparing for the NET
examination. This helps get into the habit of writing under time pressure in the Mains
examination.

14. Never be over confident with your writing skills. It is too subjective and behavioral.

15. Develop and follow your own style of writing. Try not to be repetitive and maintain a flow in
the style of your writing.
16. Never try to imitate others in the style of writing.

17. Sequential and systematic style of answering comes after a lot of practice and analysis of
standard answers.

18. Try to stimulate the actual examination hours to judge the performance and to plug any
loopholes.

19. Try not to exceed the word limit, as far as possible. Sticking to the word limit that will save
time. Besides, the number of marks you achieve are not going to increase even if you exceed
the word limit. Its the quality that matters not the quantity.

20. Revision of subjects is very important. The reason is that you have been preparing for
months or years together. It is a human tendency to forget something after some time.

21. Do not bother yourselves if you are unable to revise everything before examination. Write it
legibly as it will simplify the evaluators task and he can read the answers easily.

22. Highlight the important points which are important.

23. Follow paragraph writing rather than essay form. A new point should start with a new
paragraph.

24. If the question needs answer in point format give it a bullet format.

25. Keep sufficient space between two lines.

26. Try to maintain uniformity in your writing throughout the paper.

27. Under time pressure, the script should not go from bad to worse in the later stages of the
answer sheets. This may irritate the evaluator.

28. Dont count words after every answer. If you have practiced well you should reflexively
know the approximate limit you made.

29. Give space and divide it by a dividing line between two questions.

30. Above all be patient and believe in God.



NET MANAGMEANT UGC-NET-JRF L.R. JAKHAR QTR NO-R-19-2A NEW NAVY NAGAR COLABA
MUMBAI 400005 jakharlr@gmail.com 09867211598

Criteria for Qualifying the UGC-NET held on June 27, 2010.
Category Minimun Qualifying marks
Paper-I Paper-II Paper-I + Paper-II Paper-III
GEN 40 (40%) 40 (40%) 100 (50%) 90 (45%)
OBC/PH/VH 35 (35%) 35 (35%) 90(45%) 80 (40%)
SC/ST 35 (35%) 35 (35%) 80(40%) 70 (35%)
Note:
1. The marks of only appeared candidates are displayed.
2. '999' indicates absence in the concerned paper.
3. '888'indicates that the Roll Number was not written properly in the OMR Sheet/Test
Booklet.
4. '777' indicate that Paper-I Test Booklet Code (W/X/Y/Z) was not mentioned and
therefore the paper could not be evaluated.
5. '666'indicates disqualification in the concerned paper for adopting unfair means.
6. Paper -III was evaluated only for those candidates who have secured the minimum
qualifying marks in Paper-I and Paper-II separately and taken together.