NTA UGC NET 2023 Exam Last Minute Tips: Check Preparation Strategy to Ace Paper-1 & Paper-2

Archana Shandilya

Updated: Jun 13, 2023 08:50 IST

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So let’s look at those important last-minute tips that will surely help you in cracking UGC NET 2023 Online Exam:

1. Understand the UGC NET 2023 Exam Pattern

UGC NET 2023 Exam will be conducted for 83 subjects at selected Examination Centers spread across the country for the post of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Assistant Professor only. The exam will be conducted online in the objective-type MCQ format. 

Know the difference between UGC NET and CSIR NET Exams

Let’s look at the latest Exam Pattern of the NTA UGC NET 2023 Exam in brief:

Note:

• In Paper-1, the questions will be generic in nature, intending to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness of the candidate.
• Paper-2will be based on the subject selected by the candidate.
• There will be no negative marking.

Download UGC NET 2023 Exam City Intimation Slip 

2. Revise the Important Topics

We have listed down the important topics for Paper-1 in the link given below which will help you in your last-minute preparation:

Download the Important Topics and Questions for UGC NET Paper-1

The Paper-2 of the UGC NET Exam will carry multiple choice questions specific to the subject chosen by the candidate. In Paper-2, there will be 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of 2 marks each. 

3. Attempt Mock Tests & Practice Previous Year Papers in Online Mode

UGC NET 2023 Exam will be conducted online mode by NTA. Candidates are advised to practice on the computer to buck up their speed of solving papers in online mode.

4. Time Management

You are required to allot proper time to the sections which are your strength areas. Try not to give more than one minute to any question while solving them. Instead of getting stuck with a particular question, move to other questions which seem easier to you. Candidates must keep track of time during the examination.

5. Always Read the Complete Question to Maintain the Accuracy

Candidates are required to avoid the mistake of reading incomplete questions and arriving at incorrect answers eventually. Read the questions carefully and check what is being asked to maintain the accuracy level in the UGC NET 2023 exam.

6. Maintain your Speed and Maximize Your Score

Remember that there will be subject-wise cut-off and no negative markings. So, your job is to simply maximize your score however you can. So, try to maintain your speed and accuracy while solving the paper during the examination.

7. Don’t Take Stress

Don’t stress yourself too much before the exam day. You must relax and stay calm before sitting in the examination hall. Giving exams with a relaxed mind will help you in delivering your best and achieving high scores.

Remember last-minute preparation does not involve deep studies but a quick preparation strategy. You need to brush up on all the important topics now as the UGC NET 2023 exam is approaching now.

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