Study Plan (2022)

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 Study Plan of CSIR-NET
General Aptitude (Part-A)

Get to Know Yourself –

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.

2. Self-Analysis – Fix Your Priority in order of their importance

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.

• Moderate Category: Moderate category includes topics that require a little

modification and practice.

• 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

General Science Chemistry Physics, Biology

Numerical Ability Number System, HCF and Simplification, Quadratic Equation,

LCM, Average, Sequence
and Series, Surds and
Indices, Logarithms
Simple Intertest,
Geometry, Mensuration,
Trigonometry
Data Interpretation & - Bar Graphs, Line Graphs,
Graphical Analysis
Logical Reasoning and Series Completion, Non-
Mental Ability Verbal Series, Coding-
Decoding, Distance and
Directions, Calendar, Clock
Percentage, Profit & Loss,
Compound Intertest, Ratio,
Proportion and Variation
Partnership, Mixture/Alligation
Time, Speed and Distance, Time
and Work, Probability
Permutations and Combinations
Tabulation, Pie Charts
Ranking & Arrangements
Puzzles

Marks Weightage of General Aptitude, Part A

Marks Weightage of Part "A" (General

Aptitude)

20

12

4 4

NUMERICAL ABILITY LOGICAL REASONING GENERAL SCIENCE DATA

& MENTAL ABILITY INTERPRETATION AND
ANALYSIS
 How to Start?

1. Start your preparation from Non-Practical Units (Non-Verbal Reasoning, General

Science) as they are less time consuming and scoring.

2. Units like Data Interpretation, Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude, Logical

Reasoning require Recurring Practice of Questions at least twice a week.

3. Give equal importance to Numerical Ability and Logical Reasoning units, as per the
analysis of Last 3 Exams since both units are most important.

Know About Units

1. General Biology –
• Average Question – 2 Questions of 4 Marks.
• Level of Difficulty – Moderate to Difficult Level.
• Type of Questions – Theory Based Questions.
• Most Important Subtopics –
o Physics – Mechanics (Law of Motion), Sound Pollution, Time Velocity &
Acceleration, Basic Physics, Circular Motion.
o Biology – Cell Hormones Based.

2. Numerical Ability- Most Important

• Average Question – 10 Questions of 20 Marks.
• Level of Difficulty – Moderate Level.
• Type of Questions – Calculation Based Questions
• Most Important Subtopics –
o Number and Simplification
o Geometry
 o Mensuration
o Time, Speed and Distance
o Profit & Loss
o Trigonometry
o Average
o Permutation & Combination
o Ratio
o Time & Work
o Alligation & Mixture
o Probability

3. Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis –

• Average Question – 2 Questions of 4 Marks.
• Level of Difficulty – Easy to Moderate Level.
• Type of Questions – Conceptual & Calculation Based.
• Most Important Subtopics –
o Bar Graph
o Line Graph
o Tabulation
o Arithmetic Series

4. Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability –

• Average Question – 6 Questions of 12 Marks.
• Level of Difficulty – Moderate to Difficult Level.
• Type of Questions – Theory Based, Statement Based, Direct Questions.
• Most Important Subtopics –
o Distance & Direction
o Calendar & Clock
o Venn Diagram
o Ranking and Arrangements
o Coding Decoding
o Statements & Conclusion
o Analytical Reasoning
 Strategy for Preparing All Units-

1. Go through your Basic Concepts of Mathematics (Ratio & Proportion, Average,

Percentage). Data Interpretation is generally Based on Statistics (Basic mathematics
Concepts from class 10th) so you must focus on statistics part which will help you to
perform well in Data Interpretation.

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 –

Test Analyze Revise

Knowing is one thing but practicing really cements your logic and
increases your speed and skills

• 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 –

Pedagogy Followed by Eduncle.com

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.

“Smart work always pays better than hard work”

 Study Flow –

S. No. Units Estimated Time

With Practice
1 General Science (Basic Physics, Chemistry & Biology) 5-6 Hrs.
2 Numerical Ability 18-20 Hrs.
3 Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis 5-6 Hrs.
4 Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability 7-8 Hrs.
Total Time 35 - 40 Hrs

Note – Now you can plan your daily schedule according to the hours given for a particular
unit and the time available for exam preparation.

“If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives.”

Then why wait, let us do it – All the best!