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While preparing for UGC NET English, be clear with the fact that it has a very vast syllabus so you to give it enough time to prepare. First of all go through with your M.A. Coursework, it won't take much time, just afresh it in mind, just for having a general idea of topics like Major authors & their works and literary periods ( From Chaucer to contemporary)
Now pick up any standard History book from British literature, some options are David Daiches, Edward Albert, W H Hudson. Collect the maximum information about the important author/critic & their work. Practice previous year test papers & UGC NET http://bit.ly/2FSok2K Online Mock test for English. For Literary Criticism & theory you must refer Peter Berry, MAR Habib and history of literary criticism. Now comes the very thing- be thorough with M H Abrams Glossary of literary Terms. Ensure to study at least 4-5 entries on daily basis. Now cover the major writings from American literature, Indian English writing & Postcolonial literature. Study important concepts & theories of cultural studies. Must read about literary awards like booker prize, pultizer prize, noble prize & updations. Keep on studying & maintain consistency is really important to get success. Do not ignore paper 1 at any cost. Thanks a lot.

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It is a myth that people working for 9-10 hours per day cannot devote their time to the preparation of UGC NET. It is not only possible to prepare during your work phase but also possible to crack the exam ultimately. I am going to share a few tips that might help you to prepare while you work. First, you need to be consistent in your preparation. Time constraint is not a big problem if you are studying every day for the exam. Chart out a timetable where you can divide the topics of your concerned subject into time slots. Finish the topics on time and do not keep backlogs. The second thing is the smart selection of NTA UGC NET http://bit.ly/2FSok2K study material. Since you are already spending limited time for your preparation, you need to focus more qualitative reading than quantitative reading. Consider sticking to the one-course material. And that should be a paid course as you will get the updated videos here. A Pendrive course from Study IQ should suffice for your preparation. The video lectures are concise and easily comprehensible. The final thing is the revision. You should start your revision a few weeks before the scheduled date of the exam. At this crucial time, your focus should be completely on the exam. Spend more time recalling all the finished chapters. Do not pick up any new book or study material as it will create more confusion. Instead, choose mock test papers to practice for the exam. This will also boost your self-confidence. I hope these steps will help you prepare better in between your busy work schedule. Wish you good luck.