NET 2017 Exam Description

NET - National Eligibility Test is one of the most important and well known entrance examinations. National Eligibility Test (NET) is a national level exam conducted by University Grants Commission. NET, is the first step for any aspirant who desires (his/her) career in the education industry as Lecturer or professor.

Examination Pattern

• Paper I will start from 09:30 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. This paper will have questions based on general nature, aimed to evaluate the research or teaching aptitude, comprehension, reasoning ability and divergent thinking in the candidates.
• There will be the addition of two marks on giving correct answer.
• Paper II will start from 11:15 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. There will be the addition of two marks on giving correct answer.
• Paper III will start from 02:00 P.M. to 04:30 P.M.
• The question of paper II and III will come from the entire syllabus including the electives.
• The candidates will have to dot down their answers in the Optical Mark Reader(OMR) sheet.

NOTE : Each correct answer will carry 2 marks and there is no negative marking.

Exam Syllabus

1. UGC NET Teaching Aptitude :
   • Teaching : Nature, Objectives, Characteristics and Basic Requirements.
   • Learner's Characteristics.
   • Factors affecting Teaching.
   • Methods of Teaching.
   • Teaching aids.
   • Evaluation Systems.
2. UGC NET Research Aptitude :
   • Research : Meaning, Characteristics and Types
   • Steps of Research.
   • Methods of Research.
   • Research Ethics.
   • Paper, Articles, Workshop, Seminar, Conference and Symposium.
   • Thesis Writing : Its characteristics and format.
3. Reading Comprehension :
   • A passage to be set with questions to be answered.
4. UGC NET Communication :
   • Communication : Nature, Characteristics, Types, Barriers and Effective Classroom Communication.
5. Reasoning ( including Mathematical ) :
   • Number Series; Letter Series; Codes.
   • Relationships; Classification.
6. Logical Reasoning :
   • Understanding the Structure of Argument.
   • Evaluating and distinguishing Deductive and Inductive Reasoning.
   • Verbal Analogies; Word Analogy – Applied Analogy.
   • Verbal Classification.
   • Reasoning Logical Diagrams; Simple Diagrammatic Relationship, Multi – Diagrammatic Relationship.
   • Venn Diagram; Analytical Reasoning.
7. Data Interpretation :
   • Sources, Acquisition and Interpretation of Data.
   • Quantitative and Qualitative Data.
   • Graphical Representation and Mapping of Data.
8. Information and Communication Technology ( ICT ) :
   • ICT : Meaning, Advantages, Disadvantages and Uses.
   • General Abbreviation and Terminology.
   • Basics of Internet and E – mailing.
9. People and Environment :
   • People and Environment Interaction.
   • Sources of Pollution.
   • Pollutants and their impact on Human Life, Exploitation of Natural and Energy Resources.
   • Natural hazards and mitigation.
10. Higher Education System : Governance, Polity and Administration :
    • Structure of the Institutions for Higher Learning and Research in India; Formal and Distance Education; Professional / Technical and General Education; Value Education; Governance, Polity and Administration; Concept, Institutions and their Interactions.

For Details Information: http://www.ugc.ac.in/net/syllabuspdf/00.pdf