UGC NET Preparation Books 2023

Reader’s Digest: Are you planning to appear for the CBSE UGC NET exam and wondering which books to refer to for your preparation? Look no further, because we have compiled a list of the best books that you can use to ace the exam. But before diving into the list, let's understand a little about the CBSE UGC NET exam.

CBSE UGC NET Exam Overview The CBSE UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is a national-level exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges.

The exam consists of two papers - Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is common for all candidates and tests their teaching and research aptitude. Paper II tests the candidate's subject-specific knowledge.

Now, let's look at the books that can help you prepare for the exam. Books for Paper I - Teaching and Research Aptitude Paper I of the CBSE UGC NET exam tests the candidate's teaching and research aptitude.

The following books can help you prepare for this paper: 

Name of the Book	Author	Publisher
Trueman's UGC NET/SET General Paper I	M. Gagan and Sajit Kumar	Danika Publishing Company
UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1 Teaching and Research Aptitude	Arihant Experts	Arihant Publications
CBSE UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper I Teaching and Research Aptitude	KVS Madaan	Pearson Education India
UGC NET/JRF General Paper-1 Teaching & Research Aptitude	Pratiyogita Darpan	Pratiyogita Darpan

Books for Paper II - Subject-Specific Knowledge Paper II of the CBSE UGC NET exam tests the candidate's subject-specific knowledge. The following table lists the books that can help you prepare for this paper: 

Name of the Book	Author	Publisher
Trueman's UGC NET/SET Commerce	Parveen Kataria, Anshu Kataria, and M. Shivani	Danika Publishing Company
UGC-NET/JRF/SET Commerce	R. Gupta	Ramesh Publishing House
UGC-NET/JRF/SET History (Paper II)	Nupur Sinha	Upkar Prakashan
UGC NET/JRF/SET Political Science	Abhinav Gairola	Arihant Publications
UGC NET/JRF/SET Sociology (Paper II)	R. Gupta	Ramesh Publishing House
Trueman's UGC NET/SET Management	M. Shivani, Anshu Kataria, and Parveen Kataria	Danika Publishing Company
UGC NET/JRF/SET Management	R. Gupta	Ramesh Publishing House
UGC NET/JRF/SET Psychology (Paper II)	Arihant Experts	Arihant Publications
UGC NET/JRF/SET Education	RPH Editorial Board	Ramesh Publishing House
UGC NET/JRF/SET English Literature (Paper II)	M. Shivani and Anshu Kataria	Danika Publishing Company
UGC-NET/JRF/SET Environmental Science	Anshu Kataria and Parveen Kataria	Danika Publishing Company
UGC NET/JRF/SET Hindi Literature	Editorial Board: Pratiyogita Darpan	Pratiyogita Darpan

Apart from these subject-specific books, candidates can also refer to the NCERT books for their respective subjects. These books are considered as the foundation of the subject and cover the basic concepts that are essential for the exam. In addition to the NCERT books, candidates can also refer to the following books: 

Name of the Book	Author	Publisher
UGC NET/JRF/SET Teaching and Research Aptitude (General Paper I)	M. S. Ansari and M. Khalid	Upkar Prakashan
UGC NET/JRF/SET Library and Information Science (Paper II)	Preeti Maheshwari	Arihant Publications
CBSE UGC-NET/SET/JRF - Paper II: Commerce (2019-20)	Shivani	Pearson Education India
UGC NET/JRF/SET Law (Paper II)	Alok Kumar and Usha Rani	Ramesh Publishing House
UGC NET/JRF/SET Anthropology (Paper II)	Akshat Jain	Arihant Publications
UGC NET/JRF/SET Social Work	Usha Rani and Alok Kumar	Ramesh Publishing House
UGC NET/JRF/SET Economics (Paper II)	Anshu Kataria and Parveen Kataria	Danika Publishing Company
UGC NET/JRF/SET Geography (Paper II)	Alok Kumar	Ramesh Publishing House

While preparing for the CBSE UGC NET exam, candidates should keep the following points in mind: 

1. Start your preparation early: The CBSE UGC NET exam is a tough and competitive exam. Candidates should start their preparation at least 6 months before the exam. 

1. Make a study plan: A study plan will help candidates stay on track and cover all the important topics before the exam. 

1. Solve previous year papers: Solving previous year papers will help candidates understand the exam pattern and types of questions asked in the exam. 

1. Refer to multiple books: Referring to multiple books will give candidates a comprehensive understanding of the subject and help them score better in the exam. 

1. Stay updated with current affairs: Candidates should stay updated with current affairs related to their subject and other important events happening around the world. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, the CBSE UGC NET exam is crucial for candidates who want to pursue a career in teaching or research. The above mentioned books can help candidates prepare for the exam and score well. However, candidates should also remember that consistent hard work and dedication are key to cracking the exam. Good luck!