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Recommended Books to prepare for UGC NET Exam Paper 2
Recommended Books to prepare for UGC NET Exam Paper 2
Introduction
With the UGC NET Examination round the corner, aspirants are looking for some topmost books to prepare for Paper II. And in this blog post we will discuss 10 best books which can help you achieve your dream of being a teacher.
Codes
Subject Names
00 UGC NET Paper 1 (General Aptitude)
01 Economics
02 Political Science
03 Philosophy
04 Psychology
05 Sociology
06 History
07 Anthropology
08 Commerce
09 Education
10 Social Work
11 Defense and Strategic Studies
12 Home Science
14 Public Administration
15 Population Studies
16 Hindustani Music (Vocal/Instrumental)
17 Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing/ Marketing Mgt./Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt./ Personnel Mgt./Financial Mgt./Co-operative Management)
18 Maithili
19 Bengali
20 Hindi
and so on till 82 subjects.
When you sit for the UGC NET exam, you have to face some of the tough questions. To prepare for these questions, there are many books available in the market. However, we have compiled a list of some of the best books that will help you prepare for Paper 2.
English:
The book is titled ‘English: A Compendium of Common Mistakes’ by Susan Greenfield. The book consists of around 500 pages and sells for Rs. 299/- in India. The author has been teaching English for more than 2 decades at various levels and this book attempts to provide the readers with a comprehensive guide on the mistakes that students make while writing in English, along with possible corrections for those mistakes.
The book begins with an introduction which explains what the book is about and gives some tips on how to use it effectively as a learning tool or reference material (for example, one should not just read through every chapter but rather start from Chapter 5 where errors are classified according to their type).
In terms of language and style, the language used is simple enough so as not to intimidate students who are still learning English; however, there are many instances where words such as “it” or “thing” are used instead of specific nouns which might confuse new learners who aren't yet familiarized with such constructions (e.g., "the thing" vs "the ball").
Computer Science:
Computer Science:
C programming
Data structures
Operating System
Computer Networks
Computer Graphics and Algorithms (optional)
Economics:
Economics:
Markets and Prices:
The first chapter of this section deals with the concepts of demand, supply, market equilibrium and price determination in a free market. The second chapter is on ‘Inflation’ which explains why inflation occurs and how it can be measured. Other topics covered in this section include labour markets, unemployment and macroeconomic indicators like GDP growth rate etc.
Economy Growth: This area deals with economic growth theory, economic development and related issues such as poverty alleviation, inequality etc.
Political Science:
The political science paper will test your knowledge of the concepts, theories and principles of Political Science. It also tests your understanding of contemporary issues in the field. The topics covered include:
Constitutional Law: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles
Public Administration: Citizens' Rights, Accountability, Social Justice and Welfare, Efficient Service Delivery etc.,
Nationalism & Secularism in India : Impact On Politics & Society; Religion & Politics; Concept Of Secularism In India; Hindu Nationalism & Indian Muslims; Communalism And Its Impact On Democracy; Terrorism And Its Impact On Political System Of India etc.,
Comparative Government -Comparison Between Democratic Systems And Authoritarian Governments (China And Singapore); Comparison Between Presidential System And Parliamentary System Of Government In USA & UK ; Comparison Between Veto Powers Of President And Prime Minister Under Parliamentary System ; Comparative Studies In International Relations (Balance Of Power Between USA/UK Or Russia) e-commerce law issue regarding privacy laws and online trading platforms
Law:
Law is a branch of social science that deals with the theory and practical application of law. Law is the set of rules that govern the conduct of individuals and groups (including courts) in a society.
To practice law in any jurisdiction requires a law degree from an accredited institution, such as [
This will help aspirants to prepare the NET Exam.
The UGC NET Exam is an entrance test for getting a job in the field of teaching in colleges and universities. It is conducted by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India. The UGC stands for University Grants Commission and it was established to promote higher education in India. This exam is conducted every year by this commission, who are responsible for managing educational institutions all over India.
The test consists of a paper named Paper-II that includes questions on Philosophy/Anthropology/Sociology/Social Work/Business Management/Communication & Journalism/Library Science as well as Environmental Studies or Economics or Public Administration or Population Studies or Geography or Home Science with special reference to Rural Development, Gender Studies etc., English Literature including Folklore and Linguistics (Hindi), Agriculture including Agricultural Engineering with special reference to Agricultural Extension Education, Dairy Farming & Fisheries Management; Animal Husbandry including Veterinary Sciences; Forestry & Wildlife Management; Sericulture & Textile Technology including Weaving Technology Textiles etc., Rural Development Project Planning & Implementation with special reference to Panchayati Raj System & Planning Urban Development Projects Urban Land Ceiling Act 1961 etc., Psychology Social Work Rehabilitation Practices In Specific Groups (Women Children Adolescents Elderly People Handicapped Persons Inter Religion Communal Harmony And Gender Sensitivity Awareness Programme), Financial Accounting Principles Of Auditing Taxation Law
Conclusion
The above-mentioned books will help aspirants to prepare for UGC NET Exam Paper 2.
As you can see, the main takeaway of this article is that APTITUDE is an important component of preparation for UGC NET Paper 2. It is meant to give you a brief overview of what to expect in terms of question pattern and difficulty level in Paper 2.
The best way to prepare for these questions would be by reading relevant textbooks/articles/blogs (i.e., resources related to your field) as well as taking mock tests under exam conditions at least once or twice every week before appearing for UGC NET exam paper 2.
We hope you have found this article useful. We have listed some of the best books to help you prepare for UGC NET Paper 2 exam. These books are not only useful but also easy to understand. You can buy these books from any book store or online websites like Amazon and Flipkart.
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