UGC NET Paper 1 Study Material (English)
Unit 1: Teaching Aptitude
* Teaching and learning process
* Learner characteristics
* Teaching aids and methods
* Evaluation systems
* ICT in teaching-learning
* Factors affecting teaching
* Teaching support systems
Unit 2: Research Aptitude
* Meaning and characteristics of research
* Types and methods of research
* Steps of research
* Thesis and article writing
* Application of ICT in research
* Research ethics and integrity
Unit 3: Comprehension
* Reading unseen passages
* Drawing inferences
* Answering related questions
* Understanding context and tone
Unit 4: Communication
* Nature and types of communication
* Verbal and non-verbal communication
* Classroom communication
* Barriers to communication
* Effective communication strategies
Unit 5: Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
* Number series
* Letter series
* Codes and relationships
* Arithmetic reasoning
* Venn diagrams
* Basic numerical ability
Unit 6: Logical Reasoning
* Understanding arguments
* Analogies
* Venn diagrams
* Indian logic (Nyaya school)
* Syllogism
* Logical deductions and assumptions
Unit 7: Data Interpretation
* Sources and types of data
* Tables, graphs, and charts (bar, pie, line)
* Interpretation and analysis
* Data sufficiency and percentages
Unit 8: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
* ICT basics and applications
* Internet, intranet, e-mail
* Digital initiatives in higher education
* ICT tools and uses in teaching
* Basics of hardware and software
Unit 9: People, Development and Environment
* Human and environmental interaction
* Natural and energy resources
* Pollution and climate change
* Sustainable development
* Environmental protection laws
* Disaster management
Unit 10: Higher Education System
* Evolution of higher education in India
* Teaching institutions and types
* Policies, governance, and administration
* Value education and inclusive education
* Professional, technical, and skill education