Preparing for net set exams
The document provides information about eligibility and exam patterns for the State Eligibility Test (SET) and National Eligibility Test (NET) in India. SET is required only for assistant professor positions within Maharashtra and Goa, while NET is needed for college and university level teaching across other subjects. Both exams consist of multiple choice questions across 3 papers. The document offers tips for preparation, including knowing the syllabus, practicing past papers, making notes, group discussion, and proper time management during the exam. Paper 1 is considered the most important and covers a variety of theory and procedural sections. Preparation requires developing your own technique rather than following others and maintaining a positive mindset.
Preparing for net set exams
- 1. Dr. Shruti Joshi Assistant Professor Vivekanand College, Kolhapur 09/02/2018
- 2. Eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor SET NET State Eligibility Test Only Asst. Prof. Within Maharashtra and Goa Conducted for 71 subjects CSIR UGC NET CBSE UGC JRF NET PG with 55% PG with 55% Only for science stream (life sci., chemical sci. etc.) Arts, humanities, commerce, social sciences For scientific and industrial research Eligibility for college and university level Asst. Prof. + research fellowship
- 3. Pattern of exams SET NET 3 papers + 350 marks Paper I (general) 50 que/ 60 , 100 marks, 85 min Paper II (subject)- 50 que, 100 marks, 85 min. Paper III (subject)- 75 que, 150 marks, 2 hrs 30 min. Old New 3 papers + 350 marks 2 papers (general + subject specific) + 300 marks Paper I (general) =50 que/ 60 , 100 marks II=(subject)- 50 que, 100 marks III= (subject)- 75 que, 150 marks Paper I = 50 que. 100 marks Paper II = 100 que. 200 marks I=85 min II=85 min III=2 hrs 30 min (9.30-4.30) Time- I= 1hr II= 2hrs (9.30 1.00)
- 4. How to prepare? Know the complete syllabus Go through previous question papers Plan a practical time table Refer good reference books qualitative reading prepared detailed and short notes own, Not ready made notes Group discussion, teach someone
- 5. Contd. Help from experts, teachers Practise solving previous question papers Proper time for revision before exam Confidence Time management during exam
- 6. Paper I Most important Prepare first Find the pattern of questions asked Section-wise sorting Prepare your own database 10 sections* 5 questions each At least 6 sections must be prepared well to get 30 answers right
- 7. Paper I Theory sections Common sense Teaching aptitude, communication Course book based Research aptitude,Logical reasoning, ICT Current Affairs People & environment, Higher Education Procedure Sections Maths, Data Interpretation, Reading Comprehension .
- 8. Remember Instead following others, develop your own technique. Avoid those who misguide you. You dont need to be very intelligent to pass, just be smart. If you dont succeed, analyse your mistakes. Language shouldnt be a barrier, if your content knowledge is perfect. Knowledge comes with lot of reading,but read smartly and only authentic books.
- 9. Contd Dont be a book worm, live life too. Positive thinking+ smart planning +hard work + confidence = success