UGC NET Paper 1 Top-Scoring Units to Prioritize

The countdown to the UGC NET June 2025 exam has officially begun!

While the notification tentatively mentioned June 21st as the starting date, recent updates confirm that the exam will be held from June 25th to 29th, 2025.

As the exam approaches, many aspirants tend to prioritize Paper 2, given its subject-specific weightage.

However, neglecting Paper 1 could be a costly mistake, especially when cut-offs for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and Assistant Professor positions are rising each year.

A well-strategized preparation for Paper 1 can significantly boost your overall score.

In this blog, Professor Academy shares key insights into the most scoring and high-probability units from Paper 1, ensuring you make the most of your last-minute preparation.

Top-Scoring Units to Focus on in UGC NET Paper 1

Unit 1: Teaching Aptitude

This unit is conceptually simple and easy to score. Focus on:

Levels of Teaching – Memory, Understanding, and Reflective
Learner Characteristics – Cognitive abilities, prior experience, interests, and interpersonal relationships
Factors Affecting Teaching – Classroom environment, student needs, and instructional aids
Evaluation Systems – Norm-referenced vs. Criterion-referenced tests, formative vs. summative assessments

Unit 2: Research Aptitude

Familiar to anyone with postgraduate research experience. Key areas include:

Types and Methods of Research – Qualitative, Quantitative, Descriptive, Experimental
Steps in Research – Problem definition, hypothesis, data collection, analysis
Reliability vs. Validity
Sampling Techniques – Probability and Non-Probability sampling
Ethics in Research – FFP (Fabrication, Falsification, Plagiarism)
UGC Guidelines on Plagiarism – Understand levels and penalties

Unit 4: Communication

Logical and comprehension-based. Cover:

7 Cs of Communication – Clear, Concise, Concrete, Correct, Coherent, Complete, Courteous
Non-Verbal Communication – Kinesics, Proxemics, Haptics, Paralanguage
Barriers to Communication – Semantic, Psychological, Physical, Emotional

Unit 6: Logical Reasoning

Highly analytical and scoring if practiced:

Square of Opposition
Syllogisms – Moods and Figures
Deductive & Inductive Reasoning
Formal and Informal Fallacies
Indian Logic – Pramanas, types of perception, inference

Unit 8: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Focus on:

Computer Basics – Types, generations, components (CPU, ALU, RAM, ROM)
Internet Fundamentals – LAN, WAN, firewalls, cyber threats
Memory Types – Primary vs. Secondary memory
Number Systems – Binary, Decimal, Octal, Hexadecimal
Digital Initiatives – SWAYAM, MOOCs, e-Pathshala, National Digital Library

Unit 9: People, Development, and Environment

Expect around five questions from this unit:

Environmental Issues – Pollution, climate change
Disaster Management
International Environmental Agreements
Environmental Protection Acts
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Unit 10: Higher Education System

Often skipped, but easy marks if you study key facts:

Ancient Indian Education – Nalanda, Vikramshila universities
Pre- and Post-Independence Commissions – Wood’s Dispatch, Radhakrishnan Commission
National Education Policies – NEP 1968, 1986, 2020
Digital Higher Education Initiatives – SWAYAM, NDL, Academic Depositories

What About Unit 3, 5 & 7?

Unit 3: Reading Comprehension

Simple but time-consuming. Read carefully and stay calm—answers lie within the passage itself.

Unit 5: Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude

Even if you’re not strong in math, focus on:

Percentages, Ratios, Profit & Loss, Averages
Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work

Unit 7: Data Interpretation

Once you grasp the basics (Percentages, Ratios, Averages), you can easily ace DI questions.

Final Words of Motivation

Your success in the UGC NET exam depends not just on hard work but smart, strategic preparation. Focus on high-yield topics, stay disciplined, and practice regularly.

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