UGC SET/NET syllabus in details for Paper I

The University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Eligibility Test (SET) is a competitive examination in India for candidates who wish to qualify for the eligibility for Assistant Professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. Paper I is a common paper for all subjects and assesses the teaching/research aptitude of the candidates. Below is the syllabus for UGC NET/SET Paper I in detail:

1. Teaching Aptitude

Ø Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics, and basic requirements.

Ø Learner's characteristics.

Ø Factors affecting teaching.

Ø Methods of teaching.

Ø Teaching aids.

Ø Evaluation systems.

2. Research Aptitude:

Ø Research: Meaning, characteristics, and types.

Ø Steps of research.

Ø Methods of research.

Ø Research ethics.

Ø Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference, and symposium.

Ø Thesis writing: its characteristics and format.