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Study Plan (2020) : CSIR-NET PART-A (General Aptitude)
Study Plan (2020) : CSIR-NET PART-A (General Aptitude)
Study Plan (2020) : CSIR-NET PART-A (General Aptitude)
1. First, analyze the complete syllabus and previous year question papers of CSIR UGC
NET General Aptitude, Part A. Make a list of your Strong, Moderate and Weak topics.
With this, you will get an idea where to focus more, while preparing.
For self-examination, you should divide your Subject Expertise into 3 categories
according to the syllabus such as Strong, Moderate and Weak Topics.
• Strong Category: Easy category covers topics in which you have knowledge about
the topic, and you are confident enough to solve the questions.
• Weak Category: Topics that fall into the difficult category which require preparation
from basic level and more practice, mostly your weak area.
This process will give you a proper analysis of your knowledge and will define your start
towards the preparation of General Aptitude, Part A.
3. Based on the Difficulty Quotient and time required to prepare, we have divided the topics
into “Easy” Category and the one which require “Regular Practice”
Units Easy Require Regular Practice
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How to Start?
3. Give equal importance to Numerical Ability and Logical Reasoning units, as per the
analysis of December 2019 Exam since both units are most important.
1. General Biology –
• Average Question – 3 Questions of 6 Marks.
• Level of Difficulty – Easy to Moderate Level.
• Type of Questions – Theory Based Questions.
• Most Important Subtopics –
o Physics – Time Velocity & Acceleration, Basic Physics, Circular Motion.
o Biology – Cell Hormones Based.
2. Numerical Ability-
• Average Question – 7 Questions of 14 Marks.
• Level of Difficulty – Moderate to Difficult Level.
• Type of Questions – Theory Based, Calculation Based,
• Most Important Subtopics –
o Accuracy and Precision
o Mensuration
o Time and Speed
o Probability
o Number System
o Ratio Proportion
o Permutation & Combination
5. Statistics -
• Average Question – 2 Questions of 4 Marks.
• Level of Difficulty – Moderate Level.
• Type of Questions – Chart Based Question.
• Most Important Subtopics - Mean, Mode, Median.
6. Geometry -
• Average Question – 1 Questions of 2 Marks.
• Level of Difficulty – Moderate to Difficult Level.
• Type of Questions – Numerical Question.
• Most Important Subtopics – Circle.
2. In Logical Reasoning, most of the questions are based on simple concepts for Directions,
Venn Diagram, Odd One Out, Blood Relations and Non-Verbal Reasoning, by them
you can score more in less time.
Some of the topics require regular practice like Seating Arrangements, Coding
Decoding and Series Completion so to solve them follow basic rules and tricks.
3. From Statistics, Questions will be based on group or individual data so go for the concepts
of Mean, Median and Mode while remembering options since many answers you can make
correct after checking options only.
Inside Story by Toppers
• Firstly, Start with Selection of topics you might want to do first (Theoretical Units or
Practical Units) or choose those topics that you think require lot of work & Practice like –
Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning etc.
• To get rid of monotony and exhaustion, you can choose two topics at the time. The Selection
of one theory and one practical topic is advisable. If you don’t want to hold off easy
subjects to later time you can choose one easy and one difficult subject.
• Never Memorize a formula blindly. Try to know the concept behind it. Sometimes they twist
the concept in a question so merely memorizing formula can lead to wrong answer.
• First, complete core units (most weighty unit) and then complete easiest units. After that
follow Success Mantra –
• Give as many mock tests as possible. Feel every test as your final exam and try to score as
much as possible. Learn from your mistakes that which kind of problems you are comfortable
in and which kind of problem takes more of your time.
Utilization of Study Material –
LEARN
• Theory Units with Solved
Examples
PRACTICE
• USP - Practice Questions
with Solutions on Each Unit
REVISE
• VSP – Revision Questions
on Combination of 3 Units
TEST
• MSP – Model Test Paper
with Solutions
ANALYSE
• PSPs – Previous Year Solved
Papers (online format)
1. When you start any topic, always start with the basics, divide the sub-topics over time
intervals and take a break of 10 mins between any subtopics to recall the portion you
studied. This will help you absorb better because it gives your brain time to absorb the
fundamentals and concepts.
2. When you complete any topic, practice the solved examples and make short notes, it
will help you in the last time preparation. Any Unit completion shall be followed by
practicing questions related to unit (i.e. USP). After USP, revise the topics again. Check
your accuracy as well as your speed.
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”
3. When you cover any volume (i.e. 3 units) then just revise the short notes and give
a quick practice to solved examples again, without looking at the solution. After that,
Volume Solved Paper shall be tried by allotting it a maximum time of 3 hours.
Assess your score and work on your mistakes & weak topics.
Note: Same method is recommended to follow in all units.
4. Once you are done with the whole syllabus, it’s time to assess our true level of
preparation by giving a shot at MSP (Model Solved papers). Revise the short notes and
start practicing Model Solved papers (3 hours for every paper). Check your answers and
calculate your marks to get an idea of your accuracy and speed.
5. Note down your mistakes and next day, revise topics related to mistakes, again try
to solve the questions you were unable to solve.
“Push Yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you.”
6. After solving all MSPs, Similar approach shall be followed in PSPs (Previous Year Test
Papers). Compare your marks with cutoff of that year.
Note: While solving PSP, note down the tricks which have been used to solve difficult
questions.
Note – Now you can plan your daily schedule according to the hours given for a particular
unit and the time available for exam preparation.
Treasure of Marks -
Level of Difficulty
Easy Level 10 20
Moderate Level 28 24
Difficult Level 12 6
Type of Questions (Detailed Analysis)
“If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives.”