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Links to Topic Wise Unit fully Solved Papers of Paper 1 : 4-6 years of NET SET Paper 1 question papers are fully solved.The study material is supprted by fully solved question papers that have detailed explanations to not only the correct answer but to wrong answers too in a particular question. The purpose of the answers is that you learn from them to enhance your knowledge and memory. You can subscribe to question answers separately if you just want to refer to them only. This will will save the cost of subscribing to course material.

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The success rate of our academy has made us create this extensive set of 8 ebooks containing 10 topics of Paper 1 that can be studied online at a very cheap rate. You have to simply purchase a subscription for viewing it online the subscription starts from Rs 256 for 30 days. The training material consists of these topics of NET SET paper 1. You can view it on computer, mobile and tablet.

The salient points of the course are

1. Concise and the same time covers all topics
2. Result Oriented Study Material
3. Each module is separate hence you can pick and choose which you want to study rather than purchase complete set.
4. Prepared to cover probable future questions that may be asked
5. Contains exercise and solutions
6. Covers all questions in the past papers that have been asked till now
7. Matches what we teach in class
8. Created in form of short topics

Difference between other sites and us

1. Real study material - what we teach to our students is what you get.
2. Not prepared from guide books - We prepare our own material from textbooks, online research, answers to student queries and questions of Net-Set
3. Prepared by teachers - our material is prepared by our teachers from point of view of students
4. Material is in sync with exam and is current - material is synchronised as per exam unlike guide books and other material on web that are outdated and do not understand the syllabus from exam point of view.
5. 1064 pages of solid exam oriented material that guarantees your getting high grades in paper 1 ( see the details below)

About CBSE (UGC) NET - SET Exam

CBSE (UGC) NET and SET is a tough exam, it is not only a matter of passing but of scoring well a cut off for management is around 65% . Only 5 % of the 6 lakh students qualify for lectureship. Take a look at this For CBSE (UGC) NET - SET June 2013 exam, out of 7,38,955 candidates registered for this examination, 5, 74,448 appeared. A total of 27,402  (around 5% ) candidates have qualified for the eligibility of Lectureship. Out of these, 3,684 candidates have qualified for Junior Research Fellowship.  The syllabus for SET is exactly the same as CBSE NETand exam pattern is also the same.

Paper - I shall consist of 50 objective type compulsory questions each carrying 2 marks . The questions which will be of general nature, intended to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate.

Paper - II shall consist of 100 objective type compulsory questions ach carrying 2 marks which will be based on the subject selected by the candidate. The upper age limit for appearing in JRF has also been raised by two years, i.e. from the existing upper age limit of 28 years to 30 years (the relaxation as earlier will remain same). The candidates who desire to appear in the test may see the detailed notification available on the website http://cbsenet.nic.in from 01 st February , 201 8 . The candidates are required to apply online from 0 6 th March , 201 8 . The la st date for applying online is 0 5 th A pril , 201 8 and fee can be paid up to 06 th April , 201 8 .

Aadhar

Applicants who are in possession of Aadhaar, shall enter Aadhaar number, name, date of birth & gender in online application for UGC -
NET(November) 2017 for the purpose of his/her identity and authentication thereof.

Applicants not yet enrolled for Aadhaar, are hereby required to make application for Aadhaar enrolment in case he/she is entitled to obtain Aadhaar as per section 3
of Aadhaar Act. Such applicant may visit any Aadhaar enrolment center (list available at www.uidai.gov.in ) to get enrolled for Aadhaar.

Why so few students pass CBSE (UGC) NET - SET Exam? 
Lack of preparation and over confidence. Most students are confident that they can prepare paper 1 on their own. CBSE UGC NET  Paper 1 is the problem area,

1. only passing it assures that your paper 2 and 3 will be checked.
2. its marked are counted for ascertaining your aggregate percentage ( say if you score 80% in it then your aggregate percentage improves even if you do average in 2 and 3, paper 1 will pull you up).
3. most important is the 10 subjects are so varied (refer above) that no one can master all.

SET (State Eligibility Test) Exam

• SET exam is conducted by various states like SET Telengana, SET Kerala, SET Tamilnadu, SET Maharashtra, SET Rajasthan etc. This section refers to MH SET (Maharashtra) but the rules are similar for all states as the guidelines are set by UGC.
• State Eligibility Test (SET) for Assistant Professor Accredited by U.G.C. & Conducted by Savitribai Phule Pune University state Agency (Formerly University Of Pune)
• SET is a state level examination conducted by by a particular university in state: For example SET Maharashtra will be conducted by University of Pune.
• SET Exam for Maharasahtra is to be held on 16th April, 2017.
• SET passouts are eligible to apply in colleges as Assistant Professors but they cannot apply as JRF for which they have to give NET (National Eligibility Test) by CBSE.
• SET question papers are availalbe on http://setexam.unipune.ac.in/QuestionPaper.aspx
• Syllabus of all SET subjects can be downloaded from http://setexam.unipune.ac.in/SyllabusOfPapers.aspx
• Refer to the links above for the latest information

Give me more information about Maharashtra MH SET exam 2017?

The University Grants Commission (U.G.C.), while prescribing the revised pay scale for teachers in colleges and in universities, in accordance with the Fourth Pay Commission, has prescribed that the person being appointed as Assistant Professor shall qualify for the new scales provided he/she clears, the Eligibility Test, to be conducted by the U.G.C., in addition to the minimum qualifications already prescribed.

• The U.G.C., accordingly conducts, the National Educational Tests (N.E.T.), for many subjects.
• The U.G.C. and the C.S.I.R.(Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) conduct combined tests for science subjects.
• The NET or the combined Tests enables the candidate to receive the Junior Research Fellowship (J.R.F.) of the U.G.C./C.S.I.R. and/or makes him/her eligible for being appointed as Assistant Professor.

Is SET accredited by UGC?

In view of the fact that the number of candidates who are required to be qualified for being appointed as Assistant Professors, under the new pay scales, is fairly large, the U.G.C. has authorised the State Governments or the State Agencies on behalf of the State Governments to conduct the State Eligibility Test(SET) for Assistant Professor, provided, the SET is duly accredited by the U.G.C.

Give me more details about the post of Assistant Professor

A candidate who qualifies the SET would only be held eligible for being appointed as Assistant Professor in University/ affiliated college, provided he/she fulfills other academic qualifications prescribed for Assistant Professor post by the U.G.C. and is selected by the respective Selection Committee. Unlike the NET/UGC-CSIR Combined Test the candidates who qualifies the SET is only eligible for being selected as Assistant Professor and not for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). As per UGC guidelines, after June 2002, SET qualified candidates shall be eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor only in the Universities/Colleges belonging to the same state whose SET Examination they have cleared.

What is the Pattern of Examination?

SET pattern largely follows NET pattern.

Right now new pattern has not been declared but it is expected it will follow CBSE (UGC) NET - SET pattern. The Examination will consists of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III. The examination for all the three papers would be held on one day, in two separate sessions. a) The SET will be conducted in Objective Mode. The test will consist of three papers. All the three papers will consist of only objective type questions and will be held on the day of Examination in two separate sessions as under.

b) Paper-I shall be of general nature, intended to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate. Sixty (60) multiple choice questions of two marks each will be given, out of which the candidate would be required to answer any fifty (50). In the event of the candidate attempting more than fifty questions, the first fifty questions attempted by the candidate would be evaluated.

c) Paper-II shall consist of fifty (50) objective type compulsory questions based on the subject selected by the candidate. Each question will carry two marks.

d) Paper-III will consist of 75 objective type compulsory questions from the subject selected by the candidate. Each question will carry two marks. All questions of Paper- II and Paper-III will be compulsory, covering entire syllabus (INCLUDING ALL ELECTIVES, WITHOUT OPTIONS).

e) The Candidate will have to mark the responses for questions of Paper-I, Paper-II & Paper-III on the Optical Mark Reader (OMR) Sheet provided along with the Test Booklet. The candidate shall have to return the original OMR sheet of Paper-I and II together and Paper-III to the invigilator before leaving the examination hall/room. However, candidates are allowed to carry the Test Booklet of Paper-I, II and III along with duplicate copy (carbonless copy) of OMR sheet on conclusion of examination.

Where is the syllabus for SET exam?

The syllabus of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III for all subjects is available on website Syllabus for each can be downloaded from http://setexam.unipune.ac.in/SyllabusOfPapers.aspx

Is there any negative marking for SET 2017?

There will be no negative marking.

What is the Procedure for Declaration of Result?

This will comprise of following steps:

Step I: Minimum marks to be obtained in SET for considering a candidate for the eligibility for Assistant Professor: The candidates are required to obtain minimum marks separately in Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III as given below :

Step II: Amongst those candidates who have cleared step I, a merit list will be prepared subject-wise and category-wise using the aggregate marks of all the three papers secured by such candidates.

Step III: Top 15% candidates (for each subject and category), from the merit list mentioned under step II, will be declared SET qualified for eligibility for Assistant Professor.

What is the Eligibility Criteria?
a) The candidates must have Master's Degree recognized by U.G.C. Candidates having Post Graduate diploma/certificate awarded by Indian University/Institute or Foreign degree/diploma/certificate awarded by the Foreign University/Institute should in their own interest, ascertain the equivalence of their diploma/degree/certificate with Master's degree of recognized Indian Universities from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi (www.aiuweb.org)

b) The candidates other than  SC/ST/OBC/SBC/DT/NT category, who have secured at least 55% marks (without gracing or rounding off) in Master’s or equivalent examination, are eligible for this test. OBC/SBC/DT/NT [belonging to non-creamy layer] and SC/ST/PH/VH (PH-Physically Handicapped. VH-Visually Handicapped i.e. Blind) category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without gracing or rounding off) in Master’s or equivalent examination are eligible for this test.

c) Candidates who have appeared OR will be appearing at the qualifying (final) master’s degree examination and whose result is still awaited OR candidates whose examinations have been delayed may also apply for this Test. However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and shall be considered eligible to apply for the SET Examination. Such candidates who clear SET Examination will be issued the certificate after they have passed their Master’s Degree examination or equivalent examination with at least 55% marks (50% in case of SC/ST/PH/VH and OBC/SBC/DT/NT [belonging to non-creamy layer] category candidates) and submit their P.G. Mark sheet within two years from the date of declaration of result of the SET examination.

d) Candidates can appear for SET in the subject of their Post-Graduation only.

e) Candidates should note that their candidature is provisional. Their candidature will be deemed final upon verification of eligibility condition with reference to the documents enclosed with their application or as may be called for from time to time.

f) To apply for the SET there is no upper age limit.

g) OBC/SBC/DT(A)/NT(B)/NT(C)/NT(D) (Non Creamy Layer) candidates must enclose attested copy of the caste certificate and the latest valid non creamy layer certificate (For current financial year.) The certificate must be in candidate's own name only. Such candidates will be considered as GENERAL Category if they do not produce Caste Certificate and the latest non creamy layer certificate along with the application form & will not be considered for the benefit of relaxation in marks and fees.

h) The SET agency will not issue any mark sheet to qualified/non-qualified candidate. The SET agency will issue certificate to qualifying candidates only.

Which Subjects are covered in SET?

The SET would be conducted only in the following 32 subjects listed below. The candidates for SET are supposed to appear for only one subject from the list.

Syllabus for each can be downloaded from http://setexam.unipune.ac.in/SyllabusOfPapers.aspx

1. Marathi,
2. Hindi,
3. English,
4. Sanskrit,
5. Urdu,
6. History,
7. Economics,
8. Philosophy,
9. Psychology,
10. Sociology,
11. Political Science,
12. Defense & strategic Studies,
13. Home Science,
14. Library & Information Science,
15. Journalism and Mass Communication,
16. Social Work,
17. Public Administration,
18. Mathematical Sciences,
19. Environmental Sciences,
20. Physics,
21. Chemical Sciences,
22. Life Sciences,
23. Earth Atmospheric,
24. Ocean and Planetary Sciences,
25. Geography,
26. Computer Science & Application,
27. Electronic Science,
28. Forensic Science,
29. Commerce, Law,
30. Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing/ Marketing Mgt./Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt./ Personnel Mgt./Financial Mgt./Co-operative Management),
31. Education
32. Physical Education.

Candidates have to appear for SET in the subject of their Post-Graduation only. However, candidates whose post-graduation subject is not covered in the list of SET subjects, may appear in a related subject as per the guidelines of U.G.C.(NET).

Examination Centers

The SET Examination will be conducted at the following 15 centers only.

For more information refer to: http://setexam.unipune.ac.in

National Eligibility Test

• On behalf of UGC, the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) conducts National Eligibility Test (NET) for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Junior Research Fellowship & Eligibility for Assistant Professor Both in Indian Universities and Colleges.
• CBSE will conduct NET in 84 subjects at 90 selected NET Examination Cities spread across the country.  
• The candidates who qualify for the award of JRF(Junior Research Fellowship) are eligible to pursue research in the subject of their post-graduation or in a related subject and are also eligible for Assistant Professor.
• The award of JRF and Eligibility for Assistant Professor both OR Eligibility for Assistant Professor only will depend on the performance of the candidate in all three papers of NET. However, the candidates qualifying exclusively for Assistant Professor will not be considered for award of JRF.
  
• The role of CBSE is only upto the conduct of NET Examination and declaration of result.
• The e-certificates to qualified candidate are issued by UGC- NET Bureau. So the candidates declared qualified in NET are informed to contact Head, UGC NET Bureau, University of Delhi, South Campus, Benito Juarez Marg , New Delhi, Pin Code-110021, Phone No. (011-24116316, 24115416, 24115419) .
• Refer to the link http://cbsenet.nic.in/CMS/Public/View.aspx?page=79 for the latest information on NET as the information on this site may not be up-to-date. Telephone Number of CBSE NET: 7042399520 7042399521, 7042399525, 7042399526, 7042399529  

What are the conditions of Eligibility for NET:

i) Candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree OR equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognised by UGC in Humanities (including languages) and Social Science, Computer Science &Applications, Electronic Science etc. are eligible for the NET Test. The Other Backward Classes(OBC) belonging to non-creamy layer/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.

ii) 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 the NET test. However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and shall be considered eligible for award of Junior Research Fellowship/eligibility for Assistant professor only after they have passed their Master’s Degree examination OR equivalent with at least 55% marks(50% marks in case of OBC(Non- creamy layer)/SC/ST/PWD(persons with disability) category candidates. Such candidates must complete their P.G degree examination within two years from the date of NET result with required percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified.

iii) The Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examination had been completed by 19th September 1991(irrespective of date of declaration of result) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (i.e. from 55% to 50%) for appearing in NET.

iv) Candidates are advised to appear in the subject of their post graduation only. The candidates, whose post graduation subject is not covered in the list of subjects, may appear in NET in a related subject.

v) Candidates are neither required to send any certificates/documents in support of their eligibility nor printout of their Application Form (Confirmation Page) to CBSE. However the candidates, in their own interest, must satisfy themselves about their eligibility for the Test. In the event of any ineligibility being detected by the UGC/CBSE at any stage, their candidature will be cancelled and they shall be liable for legal action.

vi) Candidates having post-graduate diploma/certificate awarded by Indian University/ Institute or foreign degree/diploma/certificate awarded by the foreign University/institute should in their own interest, ascertain the equivalence of their diploma/degree/certificate with Master’s degree of recognized Indian universities from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. (www.aiuweb.org)

What is the Age Limit for NET: Refer Above

Exemption for NET (Eligibility for Assistant Professor)

i) NET/SLET/SET shall remain the minimum eligibility condition for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professors in Universities/Colleges/ Institutions. Provided however, that candidates, who are or have been awarded a Ph. D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of the Ph. D. Degree) Regulations, 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SELT/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/ Colleges/ Institutions.

ii) The candidates who have passed the UGC/CSIR JRF examination prior to 1989 are also exempted from appearing in NET.

iii) For SET Candidates: The candidates who have cleared the States Eligibility Test (SET) accredited by UGC for eligibility for Assistant Professor held prior to 1st JUNE 2002, are exempted from appearing in NET, being eligible to apply for Assistant Professor anywhere in India. For SET held from 1st JUNE 2002 onwards, the qualified candidates are eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor only in the universities/ colleges situated in the state from where they have cleared their SET.

Junior Research Fellowship(JRF) :

Candidates qualifying for the award of Junior Research fellowship will be eligible to receive fellowship of UGC under various schemes, subject to their finding placement in universities/IITs/institutions. The validity period of the offer is two years w.e.f. the date of issue of JRF Award Letter. However, in case the candidates who have already joined M. Phil./Ph.D., the date of commencement of fellowship shall be from the date of declaration of NET result or date of their joining, whichever is later.

Junior Research Fellowship age relaxation: Not more than 28 years as on 01.01.2017. A relaxation up to 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to OBC (Non- creamy layer, as per the Central list of OBC available on website: www.ncbc.nic.in ) SC/ST/PWD categories and to women applicants. Relaxation will also be provided to the candidates having research experience, limited to the period spent on research in the relevant/related subject of post-graduation degree, subject to a maximum of 5 years, on production of a certificate from appropriate authority. Three years relaxation in age will be permissible to the candidates possessing L.L.M. Degree. Total age relaxation on the above ground(s) shall not exceed five years under any circumstances.

How do I dind Subject & Syllabus of Test

All questions of Paper – II and Paper – III will be compulsory, covering entire syllabus (including all electives, without options).
Syllabi for all NET subjects can be downloaded from the UGC website http://www.ugc.ac.in/net/syllabus.aspx and are also available in the libraries of all Indian Universities.

Where do I find Old Question Papers of NET:

http://www.ugc.ac.in/net/oldqp.aspx (Dec 2004 - 2008 from UGC NETsite)

http://ugcnetonline.in/previous_question_papers.php (2009-2014 UGC Site)

http://cbsenet.nic.in/CMS/Public/View.aspx?page=79 (CBSE NET homepage right hand side)

The list of UGC NET Subjects