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a presentation by Prof. Aloke Kumar on kind invitation from Prof. Dr. Ravindranath BhattacharyaHead of Sanskrit Department

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My intelligence is bewildered by Your equivocal instructions. Therefore, please tell me decisively which will be most beneficial for me.

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NET

The National Eligibility Test (NET) is the national level entrance examination in India for postgraduate candidates who wish to qualify for university level teaching jobs in India and/or admission to PhD research programmes.

The test is conducted for over 90 different disciplines.

It is administered by the University Grants Commission, referred to as UGC NET.

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OBJECTIVE

The basic objective is to determine eligibility for college & university level lectureship and for award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for Indian nationals in order to ensure minimum standards for the entrants in the teaching profession and research.

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ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks in Master’s Degree OR equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognised by UGC in Humanities and Social Science, Computer Science & Applications, Electronic Science etc. are eligible for this Test.

The Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Persons with disability (PWD) category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent examination are eligible for this Test.

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ELIGIBILITY Relaxation

Candidates who have appeared OR will be appearing at the qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited OR candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this Test.

However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and shall be considered eligible for award of JRF/Assistant Professor eligibility only after they have passed their Master’s degree examination or equivalent with at least 55% marks.

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PAPER-1 : General Paper On Teaching And Research Aptitude

The main objective of this Paper-1 is to decide

The candidates interest and abilities in Teaching and Research.

The ability to understand the subject, reasoning, application of methodological reasoning etc are to be decided by this paper.

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PAPER-1 : General Paper On Teaching And Research Aptitude

This paper includes:

Teaching aptitude Research aptitude Reading Comprehension Communication Reasoning LogicalData InterpretationInformation and communication TechnologyPeople environment Higher education System: Governance, Polity and Administration.

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PREPARATION for Paper I

The syllabus is very vast. One has to acquire thorough knowledge on every aspect.

The Candidate has to read the subjects in a most disciplined manner.

Keeping note of current affairs, practicing to read and understand the questions and finding the answers promptly are to be adopted by the candidate.

The Candidate to do Mock test Practices regularly. Attempting multiple choice questions and also reading the subject from the basics is must.

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PAPER 2 & 3

These are the papers that were chosen by the candidate as per Master's or PG Degree.

So candidate must be having some basic as well as advanced knowledge in them.

Finish one chapter per week besides practicing model papers each day.

With mock tests you will be habituated to speed reading, understanding the subject etc. As well as recognizing the answers without wasting your time.

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PAPER 2 & 3

Furthermore you can learn your strong and weak points.

As question paper will be more complicated and in-depth, one has to prepare for this not according to regular annual exams but to the competitiveness of the exam.

Revise the subjects as much as possible.

Allocate proper time. Concentrate on those subjects where you are scoring low.

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MIND SET:

You need to focus more on your opted subject papers as there will be two papers based on the same.

The syllabus for each subject is huge and hence you should start with important topics first followed by the least important topics.

However, you should not ignore the preparation of Paper I Teaching and Research Aptitude which together with

Paper II will play a pivotal role in fetching minimum required marks for evaluation .

Paper III. study starting with important topics followed by knowing the basic of least important ones.

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TIME TABLE:

The best way to kick start your preparation for examination is preparing a time table and then sticking to it throughout the preparation tenure.

Meticulous study is the correct approach that can help you resolve all your doubts and attain lucid perception of various theories, concepts and their applications related to the syllabus.

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STUDY :

Make sure you are very systematic in your approach as it will help you to finish your topic as per the time table you had created.

You can start with selecting a topic and then decide on the number of days and hours required to complete it.

Since only one month is left, assuming you are appearing this year, for the examination, it is advisable that you do selective study starting with important topics followed by knowing the basic of least important ones.

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MOCK TEST:

Manage your time well as it will help you in solving answers in the time allotted in the examination hall.

Hence solve as many practice papers and previous year question papers as you can keeping in mind the time limit.

Mock papers will help you determine difficult areas that need revision and help you increase speed in solving the paper.

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REST :

Eating healthy and sleeping well along with study is also one of the mantras for keeping your mind fresh and improving concentration power to grasp concepts.

Try to sleep at fixed time and for at least 7 to 8 hours a day during your preparation. Thoroughly study the syllabus and understand which sections are suitable for long answer questions.

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PREPARATION :

Prepare critical or evaluative answers for each topic of the subject.

Set yourself a time limit and note how fast you can complete a 200 word question. Improve your speed as well as thought process gradually by practice.

Work out excellent introductions and conclusions to all possible questions. Work out side headings that cover the most important points of that question.

The examiner is usually impressed with the introduction, side heading and the conclusion of your answer.

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TECHNIQUES

Auditory Learning Techniques

How can you learn by means of auditory senses?

This sounds right to me.

It's coming through loud and clear.

Tune in to what you hear Clear as a bell.

My ears love this.

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Auditory Learning Techniques

Use sound, rhyme, and music in your learning.

Focus on using auditory approach for association and visualization.

Use sound recordings to provide a background and help you get into visualizations like that of aircraft engine running normally, playing loudly via a headset, to practice flight procedures.

When creating mnemonics, use rhythm or set them to a jingle or part of a song.

Use the anchoring technique to recall various states that music invokes.

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TECHNIQUES

Group Learning Techniques

How can you learn in groups?

Let's work together on this.

Let's work it out: So, what are you thinking, let's discuss.

Help me understand this.

Bring some people together to discuss.

Explore options.

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TECHNIQUES

Group Learning Techniques

Study with a class and form groups Role-playing works well with others, whether its one on one or with a group of people.

Work on some associations and visualizations with other people so that they understand the principles of what you are doing.

Rather than reciting assertions to oneself, share key assertions with others.

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TECHNIQUES

Group Learning Techniques

Share your reviews, checklists and performance with group.

Mind maps and systems diagrams are great resource for group.

Group work to practice behaviours or procedures helps to understand & deal with variations.

Everyone can do learning styles questionnaire and exchange viewpoints.

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TECHNIQUES

Group Learning Techniques

Study with a class and form groups

Role-playing works well with others, whether its one on one or with a group of people.

Work on some associations and visualizations with other people so that they understand the principles of what you are doing

Rather than reciting assertions to oneself, share key assertions with others.

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TECHNIQUES

Group Learning Techniques

Share your reviews, checklists and performance with group

Mind maps and systems diagrams are great resource for group

Group work to practice behaviors or procedures helps to understand & deal with variations.

Everyone can do learning styles questionnaire and exchange viewpoints.

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TECHNIQUES

Logic Learning Techniques

How can you learn logically?

That's logical. Follow the process.

There's no pattern to this. Let's make a list.

We can work it out: Prove it!

Understand the reasons behind your content and skills and not rely on rote learning

Create and use lists by extracting key points from study material

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TECHNIQUES

Logic Learning Techniques

Association often works well when it is illogical and irrational irrespective of how logical two items are together.

Consider logical thoughts and behaviours while writing Use ‘systems thinking’ to help understand the links between various parts of a system.

Try changing existing behaviors or habits.

Overanalysis of certain parts of your learning or training is possible.

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Physical Learning Techniques

How can you learn physically?

That feels correct to me.

I can't get a hold on this

Stay in touch.

Get in touch with That doesn't sit right with me.

I have good feelings about this. I think this is true

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TECHNIQUES

Physical Learning Techniques

Use physical style, use touch, action, movement and hands-on work in your learning activities.

Focus on the sensations expected in each scenario like visualize turn on a boat, focuses on physical sensations.

For assertions and scripting, describe the physical feelings of your actions.

Use physical objects as much as possible.

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Physical Learning Techniques

Consider writing and drawing diagrams as physical activities.

Use yoga, breathing and relaxation to focus your state while you learn and perform.

Focus on staying calm, centered, relaxed and aware.

Use role-playing, either singularly or with someone else, to practice skills and behaviours.

Find ways to act out or simulate what you are learning.

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Verbal learning Techniques

Story telling

How can you learn verbally?

Tell me word for word

Word you're looking for is I hear you but I'm not sure I agree.

Let me spell it out for you.

In other words Talk about it together

Talk about it later

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Word Based Technique

Make the most of the word-based techniques like assertions and scripting.

Mnemonics are your friends for recalling lists of information. Scripting or writing them down is another technique.

Try techniques that involve speaking and writing. Talk yourself through procedures in the simulator, or use recordings of your content for repetition.

Read aloud the content to be dramatic and varied. Use role-playing to learn verbal exchanges like negotiations or calls.

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Visual learning Techniques

How can you learn visually?

Look at it differently.

See how this works for you.

Can't quite picture it.

Draw a diagram or map.

Get a different perspective.

Try to remember the face.

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TECHNIQUES

VISUAL

Use colour, layout, and spatial organization Use many ‘visual words’ in your assertions.

Examples include see, picture, perspective, visual, and map.

Use mind maps. Use colour and pictures in place of text, wherever possible.

Systems diagrams can help you visualize the links between parts of a system, like main engine parts or the principle of sailing in equilibrium

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TECHNIQUES

VISUAL

Replace words with pictures, and use colour to highlight major and minor links.

The visual journey or story technique helps you memorize content that isn't easy to ‘see.’

T Peg words and events come easily & your ability to visualize helps you peg content quickly.

Change behaviors also works & it relies on visualization.

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Highlights of Learning strategy

Here is a summary of highlights on learning strategy to help you succeed in various exams.

Repetitive learning Using mnemonics Avoiding confusion Free play Perseverance Visual learning methods Audio learning methods

Having logical approach rather than rote learning

Associating things physicaly to help remember

Group learning and discussion Verbal learning methods Teaching juniors or colleagues clears your concepts

Having flashcards ready. Flash Cards are NOT Cheat Code

THANK YOU

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