3 Month Study Plan for NTA UGC NET Exam 2021 [Proven Strategy]

By Raja Pandit|Updated : February 3rd, 2021

NTA UGC NET 2021 Notification is Out!

IMPORTANT DATES :

  • Online application for UGC NET 2021 for the UGC NET December 2020 will start from 2 Feb 2021 onwards.
  • Last date for filling application form is the 2nd of March 2021.
  • Exam will be held from the 2nd of May to the 17th of May.
  • Exact dates for UGC NET 2021 exam are 2,3,4,5,6,7, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 17 May 2021.

Below, we have provided 3 Month Study Plan for NTA UGC NET 2021.National Testing Agency conducts the exam of UGC NET to test the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professors as well as Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in India’s universities and colleges.

 NTA UGC NET EXAM 2021 is in the month of MAY 2021. This gives the candidates approximately 3-4 months time for their preparation. So, here is a 3-month study plan of UGC NET exam for all the aspirants who plan to write this exam. Candidates must check this UGC NET study plan thoroughly and try to follow it properly to boost their NET exam preparation. 

In the initial phase of preparation, the candidates should familiarize themselves with important tips to utilize their time efficiently and study resources which can be used. We have shared some important points to be kept in mind which if you follow, will certainly help you in cracking the UGC NET exam.

  • Know about the pattern and mode of examination thoroughly.
  • Go through the entire syllabus once.
  • Allocate proper time to each topic depending upon your capacity.
  • Figure out the best resources (Books) to refer.
  • Prepare short notes of all topic covering important concepts.
  • Revise after completing every topic.
  • Practice previous years question papers.
  • Attempt online mock tests and analyze carefully.

3-Month Study Plan for UGC NET 2021

A proper strategy and smart work are required to clear this exam. For that, you have to formulate a strategy that works for you and accordingly plan a timetable of 3 months for the NET exam. To help you with timetable part, we are sharing 3-month week-wise study plan for the upcoming NTA NET EXAM 2021 for both papers-Paper 1 & 2.

Note: Paper-1 is common for all the candidates. Paper-2 is subject specific. So, here, we have taken EDUCATION subject (code-09) as a sample for Paper-2.

Week

Topics to be covered ( including revision at the end of the week and practice questions )

 

Paper-1

Paper-2 (Education)

Week-1

(Day 1-Day 7)

  • Teaching Aptitude (2 days including Revision and practice questions)
  • Research Aptitude (2 days)

Unit 1: Educational Studies (3 days)

Week 2

(Day 8-Day 14)

  • Reading Comprehension (1-2 days)
  • Communication (2-3 days)

Unit 2: History, Politics and Economics of Education (3-4 days)

Week 3

(Day 15-Day 21)

  • Reasoning (Including Mathematical) (2-3 days)
  • Logical Reasoning (4 days)

Unit 3: Learner and Learning Process ( 2 days)

Week 4

(Day 22-Day 28)

  • Data Interpretation (2 days)
  • Data Interpretation (2 days)

Unit 4: Teacher Education  (2-3 days)

Week 5

(Day 29-Day 35)

  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)  (3-4 days)

Unit 5: Curriculum Studies ( 2-3 days)

Week 6

(Day 36-Day 42)

  • People and Environment (4-5 days)

Unit 6: Research in Education (2-3 days)

Week 7

(Day 43-Day 49)

  • Higher Education System Part - I: Governance, Polity, and Administration (2 days)

Unit 7: Pedagogy, Andragogy and Assessment (4-5 days)

Week 8

(Day 50-Day 56)

  • Higher Education System Part - II: Governance, Polity, and Administration (3 days)

Unit 8: Technology in/ for Education (4 days)

Week 9

(Day 57-Day 63)

  • Revision: Practice questions with mock tests on Paper 1 ( At least 2)
    schedule as per your actual exam time

Unit 9: Educational Management, Administration and Leadership (2-3 days)

Week 10

(Day 64-Day 70)

  • Revision: Practice questions based on individual topics
  • Revision: Practice questions with mock tests ( at least 1)

Unit 10: Inclusive Education ( 3 days)

Week 11

(Day 71-Day 77)

  • Revision through Shorts Notes

Revision: Practice questions with Mock tests

Week 12

(Day 72-Day 84)

  • Solve previous year papers and Mock Tests

June 2020, Dec 2019, June 2019, January 2017, June 2017

  • Solve previous year papers and analyze carefully
  • Revision through Shorts Notes

If you follow this study plan thoroughly, then you definitely be able to boost your NET preparation and improve your exam score. This is, however, a sample study plan; you can make your own study plan by based on your strengths and weaknesses.

So, start now to crack UGC NET Exam 2021 with a good score.

Preparation Tips for your NET EXAM

  • Check the full syllabus and examination pattern thoroughly
  • Start preparing for the exam with a time schedule
  • Practice with the previous year’s question papers and their solution
  • Keep revision of all topics from the topics on a daily basis
  • Check your progress with mock tests
  • Study carefully and do maintain your health.

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