a presentation by

Prof. Aloke Kumar

on kind invitation from
Prof. Dr. Ravindranath Bhattacharya
Head of Sanskrit Department
My intelligence is bewildered by Your
equivocal instructions.
Therefore, please tell me decisively which
will be most beneficial for me.
NET
The National Eligibility Test (NET) is the
national level entrance examination in
India for postgraduate candidates who
wish to qualify for university level
teaching jobs in India and/or admission to
PhD research programmes.

The test is conducted for over 90

different disciplines.

It is administered by the University

Grants Commission, referred to as UGC
NET.
OBJECTIVE
The basic objective is to determine
eligibility for college & university level
lectureship and for award of Junior
Research Fellowship (JRF) for Indian
nationals in order to ensure minimum
standards for the entrants in the teaching
profession and research.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who have secured at least
55% marks in Masters Degree OR
equivalent examination from
universities/institutions recognised by
UGC in Humanities and Social
Science, Computer Science &
Applications, Electronic Science etc. are
eligible for this Test.

The Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled

Tribe (ST)/Persons with disability (PWD)
category candidates who have secured at
least 50% marks (without rounding off) in
Masters degree or equivalent examination
are eligible for this Test.
ELIGIBILITY Relaxation
Candidates who have appeared OR will be
appearing at the qualifying Masters degree
(final year) examination and whose result is still
awaited OR candidates whose qualifying
examinations have been delayed may also apply
for this Test.

However, such candidates will be admitted

provisionally and shall be considered eligible for
award of JRF/Assistant Professor eligibility only
after they have passed their Masters degree
examination or equivalent with at least 55%
marks.
PAPER-1 : General Paper On Teaching
And Research Aptitude
The main objective of this Paper-1 is to decide

The candidates interest and abilities in Teaching

and Research.

The ability to understand the

subject, reasoning, application of methodological
reasoning etc are to be decided by this paper.
PAPER-1 : General Paper On Teaching
And Research Aptitude
This paper includes:

Teaching aptitude
Research aptitude
Reading
Comprehension
Communication
Reasoning Logical
Data Interpretation
Information and communication Technology
People environment Higher education System:
Governance, Polity and Administration.
PREPARATION for Paper I

The syllabus is very vast. One has to acquire

thorough knowledge on every aspect.

The Candidate has to read the subjects in a

most disciplined manner.

Keeping note of current affairs, practicing to

read and understand the questions and finding
the answers promptly are to be adopted by
the candidate.

The Candidate to do Mock test Practices

regularly. Attempting multiple choice
questions and also reading the subject from
the basics is must.
PAPER 2 & 3
These are the papers that were chosen by the
candidate as per Master's or PG Degree.

So candidate must be having some basic as well

as advanced knowledge in them.

Finish one chapter per week besides practicing

model papers each day.

With mock tests you will be habituated to speed

reading, understanding the subject etc. As well as
recognizing the answers without wasting your
time.
PAPER 2 & 3

Furthermore you can learn your strong and weak

points.

As question paper will be more complicated and

in-depth, one has to prepare for this not
according to regular annual exams but to the
competitiveness of the exam.

Revise the subjects as much as possible.

Allocate proper time. Concentrate on those

subjects where you are scoring low.
MIND SET:
You need to focus more on your opted subject
papers as there will be two papers based on the
same.

The syllabus for each subject is huge and hence

you should start with important topics first
followed by the least important topics.

However, you should not ignore the preparation

of Paper I Teaching and Research Aptitude which
together with

Paper II will play a pivotal role in fetching

minimum required marks for evaluation .

Paper III. study starting with important topics

followed by knowing the basic of least important
ones.
TIME TABLE:
The best way to kick start your preparation for
examination is preparing a time table and then
sticking to it throughout the preparation tenure.

Meticulous study is the correct approach that

can help you resolve all your doubts and attain
lucid perception of various theories, concepts and
their applications related to the syllabus.
STUDY :
Make sure you are very systematic in your
approach as it will help you to finish your topic as
per the time table you had created.

You can start with selecting a topic and then

decide on the number of days and hours required
to complete it.

Since only one month is left, assuming you are

appearing this year, for the examination, it is
advisable that you do selective study starting with
important topics followed by knowing the basic of
least important ones.
MOCK TEST:
Manage your time well as it will help you
in solving answers in the time allotted in
the examination hall.

Hence solve as many practice papers and

previous year question papers as you can
keeping in mind the time limit.

Mock papers will help you determine

difficult areas that need revision and help
you increase speed in solving the paper.
REST :
Eating healthy and sleeping well along
with study is also one of the mantras for
keeping your mind fresh and improving
concentration power to grasp concepts.

Try to sleep at fixed time and for at least

7 to 8 hours a day during your
preparation. Thoroughly study the syllabus
and understand which sections are
suitable for long answer questions.
PREPARATION :
Prepare critical or evaluative answers for
each topic of the subject.

Set yourself a time limit and note how

fast you can complete a 200 word
question. Improve your speed as well as
thought process gradually by practice.

Work out excellent introductions and

conclusions to all possible questions. Work
out side headings that cover the most
important points of that question.

The examiner is usually impressed with

the introduction, side heading and the
conclusion of your answer.
TECHNIQUES
Auditory Learning Techniques

How can you learn by means of auditory

senses?

This sounds right to me.

It's coming through loud and clear.

Tune in to what you hear Clear as a bell.

My ears love this.

TECHNIQUES
Auditory Learning Techniques

Use sound, rhyme, and music in your learning.

Focus on using auditory approach for

association and visualization.

Use sound recordings to provide a background

and help you get into visualizations like that of
aircraft engine running normally, playing loudly
via a headset, to practice flight procedures.

When creating mnemonics, use rhythm or set

them to a jingle or part of a song.

Use the anchoring technique to recall various

states that music invokes.
TECHNIQUES
Group Learning Techniques

How can you learn in groups?

Let's work together on this.

Let's work it out: So, what are you

thinking, let's discuss.

Help me understand this.

Bring some people together to discuss.

Explore options.
TECHNIQUES
Group Learning Techniques

Study with a class and form groups Role-

playing works well with others, whether its
one on one or with a group of people.

Work on some associations and visualizations

with other people so that they understand the
principles of what you are doing.

Rather than reciting assertions to

oneself, share key assertions with others.
TECHNIQUES
Group Learning Techniques

Share your reviews, checklists and

performance with group.

Mind maps and systems diagrams are great

resource for group.

Group work to practice behaviours or

procedures helps to understand & deal with
variations.

Everyone can do learning styles

questionnaire and exchange viewpoints.
TECHNIQUES
Group Learning Techniques

Study with a class and form groups

Role-playing works well with others, whether

its one on one or with a group of people.

Work on some associations and visualizations

with other people so that they understand the
principles of what you are doing

Rather than reciting assertions to oneself,

share key assertions with others.
TECHNIQUES

Group Learning Techniques

Share your reviews, checklists and

performance with group

Mind maps and systems diagrams are great

resource for group

Group work to practice behaviors or

procedures helps to understand & deal with
variations.

Everyone can do learning styles

questionnaire and exchange viewpoints.
TECHNIQUES

Logic Learning Techniques

How can you learn logically?

That's logical. Follow the process.

There's no pattern to this. Let's make a list.

We can work it out: Prove it!

Understand the reasons behind your content

and skills and not rely on rote learning

Create and use lists by extracting key points

from study material
TECHNIQUES

Logic Learning Techniques

Association often works well when it is illogical

and irrational irrespective of how logical two
items are together.

Consider logical thoughts and behaviours while

writing Use systems thinking to help
understand the links between various parts of a
system.

Try changing existing behaviors or habits.

Overanalysis of certain parts of your learning

or training is possible.
TECHNIQUES

Physical Learning Techniques

How can you learn physically?

That feels correct to me.

I can't get a hold on this

Stay in touch.

Get in touch with That doesn't sit right

with me.

I have good feelings about this. I think

this is true
TECHNIQUES
Physical Learning Techniques

Use physical style, use

touch, action, movement and hands-on
work in your learning activities.

Focus on the sensations expected in each

scenario like visualize turn on a
boat, focuses on physical sensations.

For assertions and scripting, describe the

physical feelings of your actions.

Use physical objects as much as possible.

TECHNIQUES
Physical Learning Techniques

Consider writing and drawing diagrams as

physical activities.

Use yoga, breathing and relaxation to

focus your state while you learn and
perform.

Focus on staying calm, centered, relaxed

and aware.

Use role-playing, either singularly or with

someone else, to practice skills and
behaviours.

Find ways to act out or simulate what

you are learning.
TECHNIQUES
Verbal learning Techniques

Story telling

How can you learn verbally?

Tell me word for word

Word you're looking for is I hear you but

I'm not sure I agree.

Let me spell it out for you.

In other words Talk about it together

Talk about it later

TECHNIQUES
Word Based Technique

Make the most of the word-based

techniques like assertions and scripting.

Mnemonics are your friends for recalling

lists of information. Scripting or writing
them down is another technique.

Try techniques that involve speaking and

writing. Talk yourself through procedures
in the simulator, or use recordings of your
content for repetition.

Read aloud the content to be dramatic

and varied. Use role-playing to learn
verbal exchanges like negotiations or
calls.
TECHNIQUES
Visual learning Techniques

How can you learn visually?

Look at it differently.

See how this works for you.

Can't quite picture it.

Draw a diagram or map.

Get a different perspective.

Try to remember the face.

TECHNIQUES
VISUAL

Use colour, layout, and spatial

organization Use many visual words in
your assertions.

Examples include see, picture,

perspective, visual, and map.

Use mind maps. Use colour and pictures

in place of text, wherever possible.

Systems diagrams can help you visualize

the links between parts of a system, like
main engine parts or the principle of
sailing in equilibrium
TECHNIQUES
VISUAL

Replace words with pictures, and use

colour to highlight major and minor links.

The visual journey or story technique

helps you memorize content that isn't
easy to see.

T Peg words and events come easily &

your ability to visualize helps you peg
content quickly.

Change behaviors also works & it relies

on visualization.

Highlights of Learning strategy

Here is a summary of highlights on learning

strategy to help you succeed in various exams.

Repetitive learning Using mnemonics Avoiding

confusion Free play Perseverance Visual
learning methods Audio learning methods

Having logical approach rather than rote

learning

Associating things physicaly to help remember

Group learning and discussion Verbal learning

methods Teaching juniors or colleagues clears
your concepts

Having flashcards ready. Flash Cards are NOT

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