How should I focus on UGC NET General Paper preparation?
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UGC NET Paper 1 is totally raw and practical subject, so the candidate needs to be very patient and practice a lot. Follow the latest syllabus only. Prioritize in accordance to the marking weightage and difficulty of the topics. Go for the easier topics with high weightage first to prepare well for UGC NET Paper 1. Solve online mock test papers to work on speed and accuracy. Solve previous year question papers to get to know what type of questions are asked, how difficult they might be, how a simple question is made tricky evolving multiple concepts. -
UGC NET General Paper 1, also known as Aptitude paper, is common for all the candidates appearing for any specific subject. I am providing you with a brief on how to focus on Paper 1 preparation.
The difficulty level of this paper varies from Medium to high medium, so most of the students prefer to prepare for paper 1 first. The two main sections of this paper are:
1. Teaching Aptitude
2. Research Aptitude
Focusing on these two sections first can lead to better results. UGC NET Teaching Aptitude Tips & Tricks:Candidates who wish to be a lecturer must be aware of the facts like the nature of teaching, aim, characteristics and teaching aids...more
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No. The authority has not released the UGC NET certificate for the December session 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026.
The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link available for the answer key
- Use application number and password or the application number and date of birth to open the link
- Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen)
- Click on Sign In and submit the Challenge Answer Key link
- Select the correct answer option ID for the question ID for which the challenge needs to be made
- Click on the 'Save Your Claims' button
- Upload the supporting documents in a single PDF file to support your claim
- Click on the 'Save Your Claims & Pay Fee' button
- Pay INR 200 per question in the online mode
The UGC NET answer key challenge fee per question is INR 200. It is non refundable whether the challenge is accepted or rejected. It can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts.
It is released by the National Testing Agency NTA a few days after the exam is conducted. The answer key helps candidates in calculating their probable scores and checking the accuracy of their responsesThe details provided on the UGC NET answer key are mentioned below:
- Exam date
- Exam shift
- Exam subject name and code
- Question ID
- Correct option ID
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