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How we should prepare for the SET Exam and which period we must emphasize? Also tell me that which type of questions are asked in the exam?

SET stands for state eligibility test and is the entrance exam to award Junior research fellowship and lecturership.

Preparation tips:

first of all make yourself confident and be determined to crack the exam.

Make a timetable and follow it strictly.

If possible join a good coaching institute.

Make use of standard reference books which cover all topics of syllabus.

Start preparation topic by topic.

Make your own notes.

Practice mock test and previous year question papers

in last month give time to revision.


Here is a list of books which you can refer for your preparation:

UGC NET teaching and Research Aptitude by Mr Ansari or Gupta Publication

UGC net/JRF/ for lecturership by GK Publication

truemans UGC NET by and Shivani

UGC net teaching and Research Aptitude by Kautilya

UGC NET/JRF/SLET for lectureship by Sujit Kumar and M Gagan danica Publication.

According to me you should join a good coaching institute in your area if it is possible to you to afford.
In coaching institute you will get better study material and tips how to crack the exam.
Start preparing for your exam right from today by making time table.
Practice as much as previous year question papers you can.
Make your simple notes and keep revising them.
Make use of good reference books such as:

UGC NET/SET for lecturership by GK Publication
Trueman's UGC NETby M Shivani
R Gupta Publication
Research Aptitude by Lal Jain
Upkar Publication.

For the preparation of SET exam you should have to follow some tips which are given below:

Note making.
Highlight important points.
Flowcharts.
Prepare charts in your study room.
Prepare drawing or diagram.
Repeat your notes again and again.
Practice.

Here is the list of some Books which will help you for your preparation to S E T exam:

Trueman's UGC /NET/SET
UGC NET/JRF/ILET teaching Aptitude.
etc.

Can we prepare for set exam ourself ? what type of questions do we get in exam paper?