Announcement for June 2010 NET has come. Refer the following link: http://www.ugcnetonline.in/ The general perception about NET is that it is the second toughest examination next to civil services. Being the passport for entry in to the academia of higher education, the test need to be of that sort only. This year there are few changes in the pattern of the test. One of the welcome change is the facility to apply on-line. Choice (50 out of 60) questions in Part I ( Of course this is there from Dec 2009) Have a clear look at the pattern of Paper III. I thought of listing few tips about clearing the NET (or so I feel): Don't lend your ears to those who say "It is impossible to clear the NET in first attempt". In fact it would be easier in the first time becoz you would be currently studying the papers. There is no short-cut to this test (Unlike your so-called other tests conducted by corporates) Selection of Elective is the Key. Go for the ...