Which other exams you can prepare with UGC NET: GSET, TNSET KSET MHSET with UGC NET

Difference between UGC NET & SET:

• NTA conducts UGC NET exams to select qualified professors and candidates for junior research scholarships. This is a national qualifying exam and only deserving candidates are selected. UGC NET is aimed at all applicants in the fields of science, art, humanities and business.
• The State Eligibility Test (SET) is organized at the state level for all applicants who wish to become assistant professors. Candidates can also pass the SET exam to obtain junior research scholarships.
• Following are states for which SET Exam is organised –

Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, West Bengal, All North East States, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Goa.

Which other exams you can prepare with UGC NET?

It is general fact that if you prepare for a tougher exam the easier will not be a task for you. In same case, Candidates preparing for UGC NET can prepare for SET exams also. The reason being the similar syllabus and easier level of examination. There are a few SET exams you can Prepare along with UGC NET. They are as follows:

1. GSET
2. TNSET
3. KSET
4. MHSET
5. RJSET
6. APSET
7. TS SET 
8. JKSET

How can you prepare for GSET, TNSET, KSET, MHSET with UGC NET Exam?

If you are already preparing for or have prepared for UGC NET, then SET preparations would not be much of a task for you. There are several reasons as to why and how you can prepare for the two exams simultaneously with fewer efforts. Read the full article to find out.

• The Syllabus:

Many SET conducting agencies specify that the whole syllabus will be the same as the UGC NET syllabus. Others don't directly state that but looking at their syllabus you will find it is all the same. It means you don't have to prepare for two different syllabi. You can prepare for the UGC NET and automatically you will be getting ready for your SET examination too. 

• Exam Pattern:

The exam pattern for GSET, TNSET, KSET, MHSET etc. is the same as the UGC NET. They have paper 1 which is the general paper and compulsory for all, and paper 2 which is subject-specific. This makes it easy for a candidate who is preparing for both UGC NET and SET because they don't have to change their study plan according to two different exam patterns. One can easily prepare for both of the exams in one go by focusing on just one strategy meant for the same exam pattern. 

• Difficulty Level:

As UGC NET is a national level exam, it has a difficulty level of the same standard when it comes to the question paper. When you prepare for a national level exam, you are making sure to reach a certain level of your preparations that will easily get you through a state-level examination. You will understand the nature of the questions from a national level exam view which will prove to be very beneficial to qualify the other SET exams like GSET, TNSET, KSET, MHSET etc. The question paper is relatively easier in SET than UGC NET so it will be a plus point for you. You can easily aim at the easier one if you are already prepared for the more difficult level. 

• The Efforts: 

By preparing NET and SET simultaneously you can save a lot of your time and effort on your account. Utilise your time for extra revision after the completion of the course. You don't have to follow two different strategies or study plans. Just follow one and stick to it. You can crack SETs easily by following the UGC NET strategies. 

How BYJU'S Exam Prep will benefit you?

• Preparing for UGC NET means cracking SETs alongside

With BYJU'S Exam Prep you will get everything you need for cracking your exams. If you are preparing for UGC NET with BYJU'S Exam Prep you get a firm study plan to complete your course on time, revision sessions, mock tests, elaborate study notes, regular live sessions for both paper 1 and paper 2. So here you have everything from step one of creating a plan to the last step of revision.

• Mock Tests 

Mock tests are the key to mastering your exam pattern and the pattern of questions asked. The more you practise, the more you learn. You can understand the weightage of the topic or the repeated questions, relevant and important topics by practising the tests. It is crucial for any exam but is very important when it comes to UGC NET. Here at BYJU'S Exam Prep, you don't need to take two-three different test series. You take the UGC NET test series and with that, you can firmly prepare for all the state eligibility exams. 

• Previous Year Question Papers

Practising previous year papers are a vital part of preparing for an exam. It helps you understand the level of the examination, prepares you for the type of questions which is to be asked in the examination and most certainly help you find the patterns of the topic and questions in the paper. By preparing Previous year questions of UGC NET, you are not only getting prepared for NET questions but by the end of it, you will have encountered enough questions to prepared for the SET examinations too. You don't need to look into different directions as the SET often repeats UGC NET  questions in its examination. You can crack the state eligibility test easily if you are already prepared for a national level test. 

Tips to prepare for UGC NET and SET together:

Ensure proper time management to complete your syllabus

The syllabus for the UGC NET and SET exams is very extensive, making it difficult to cover without proper discipline. In this case, as with any other well-known entrance exam, it is essential to develop an adequate curriculum. Investing in a lot of time, say 10-12 continuous hours of research on any given day, and there are intermittent gaps, is not the correct method. Considering that the exam is only four months old, you will need to adjust your daily life to ensure that you focus on studying regularly. The focus should be on ensuring the quality of mastery of the concepts, not the number of questions answered. Make sure you have a daily plan with a certain amount of time for each topic/work.

Target to sharpen your weaker sections

Obviously, don't expect everyone to excel in all subjects and subjects. Therefore, as a candidate, it is important to think about and find out which parts are weak, and where you want to give another opportunity to improve your understanding. Once you solve this problem, you need to make extra efforts to improve performance in these areas.

Improve your logical skills to crack Reasoning questions

The reasoning questions in Paper 1 (Teaching Ability and Research Ability) may seem confusing and time-consuming during the exam, but establishing the correct method can help you master this art. It is important to clarify your concepts and practice them thoroughly on the different types of problems that may arise. If you try to solve them like a brain game or a puzzle, you will easily figure out the basics and be able to solve them quickly.

Set weekly and monthly goals

If you study a lot every day and your study time is not constant, you should not panic. So, stop panicking and start programming. Have a good study schedule. It should be appropriate, consistent, and have appropriate rest periods to increase your productivity. Sit back and think about what you need to prepare for the SET exam and plan accordingly. When it comes to Kerala SET, you will need a very structured schedule.
divides everything into two parts. For paper 1 and paper 2, divide the entire syllabus into small parts. Set weekly and monthly goals. Try to persevere.

Evaluate yourself 

Now, when you have a daily plan, the next step is to stick to it. Try to stick to your schedule. Now, you must evaluate yourself after completing each small task. View weekly goals and evaluate progress. If you can’t accomplish your goal, don’t worry, it’s okay. You can do it next week. Just remember the evaluation error, why the task cannot be completed. Find out what that particular point is and then process it. Soon you will be back to normal. So pay close attention to your performance. Take one step at a time, don’t worry, otherwise, you will get nothing.

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