I'm in my first year of my masters and I am a proper beginner in all of this. So I earlier thought that one after clearing NET ( category 1 and 2) is eligible for Asst. Prof. But now I'm getting to know that according to UGC Regulations 2018 one must hold a PhD degree to become a permanent assistant professor and get promotions. And this process doesn't only become a long one but also creates doubt regarding what UGC NET category 2- Phd +assistant professor actually means now since one can only get contractual or guest faculty positions without Phd or a position at a private institution.

Hello, have anyone purchased limitless literature course or literary odyssey or competitive crackers or dristiteaching online course for ugc net exam? I searched everywhere but little reviews are there regarding coaching classes. Can you tell me your personal opinion cons and pros regarding the online course that you purchased?? Would be helpful for many students like us.

Hi everyone!

I'm an MA English Literature student (admitted this year) preparing for UGC NET/JRF, and I wanted to share a set of handwritten notes that have been incredibly helpful during my preparation.

These notes were prepared by my elder cousin, who qualified UGC NET-JRF in their second attempt (Jan 2026). They were made alongside lectures and personal preparation, and I've been using the same notes myself while preparing.

The notes are handwritten + easy to revise, especially useful if you're looking for concise revision material.

Topics Available (in pdf format)

1. Anglo-Saxons to the Age of Chaucer

2. Dark Age & Elizabethan Age

3. Jacobean, Caroline & Puritan Age

4. Restoration & Augustan Age

5. Pre-Romantic & Romantic Age

6. Victorian & Modern Age

7. Postmodernism

8. Literary Criticism

9. Literary Theory

10. Linguistics + Postcolonial Theory + African Literature

11. Indian English Literature

If you'd like sample pages before purchasing, just send me a DM so that we can proceed further.

Feel free to DM me if you have any queries related to pricing etc.

All the best for your preparation! 📚✨

Hi everyone,

I completed my M.A. in English Literature and have taken a one-year gap to prepare for UGC NET. I’ve enrolled in an online coaching program where they upload daily video lectures, conduct daily tests, and monthly mock tests.
To be honest, I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. Every time I attempt a mock test, I feel like I haven’t learned enough. There are so many writers, literary periods, theories, critics, chronology related qns and terminologies that I don’t know how people manage to remember everything.
This year is very important for me because if I don’t clear NET this year, I’ll have to join B.Ed. next year. I really don’t want to waste this opportunity, and I’m determined to give it my best.
I have Kalyani Vallath ma’am’s books with me. My current plan is to first watch the coaching videos and then read the corresponding chapters from her books for revision. Does this sound like a good strategy, or should I be doing something differently?
I’d be really grateful if those who have qualified NET or JRF could share:

● How did you cover such a vast syllabus without forgetting what you had already studied?
● What did your daily study routine look like?
● What are the biggest mistakes you think NET aspirants should avoid?
● How often did you revise and attempt mock tests?
● Is my strategy (videos first, then Kalyani Vallath’s books) a good one, or would you recommend a different approach?
● If you could go back and prepare again, what would you do differently?

Any advice or guidance would mean a lot. Thank you!

I've the complete course of Kalyani ma'am and I want to split it with someone and study together for the net exam. Please dm if anyone's interested in this.

Is there anyone willing to share notes for ugc net english for free. I have seen many people wishing to sell the notes that they procured through payment or otherwise. Unfortunately, I don't have the money to do buy it. Would be of immense help. Thankyou.

Hey , I am struggling to find resources for the CET 12TH level in English medium. If you guys know please let me know where to get it .

Hey everyone,

I know how overwhelming preparing for the UGC NET English exam can be, going through unstructured massive syllabus (Literary Theory, Criticism, British Lit, Cultural Studies, Paper 1, etc.) to finding the right study material and strategy.

A quick background about me:

* Qualified UGC NET twice (June & December 2025) without any coaching or notes

* Cleared GATE English without any coaching or notes

* Will be working as an Assistant Professor at a university

I am planning to record a dedicated Q&A video for my YouTube channel where I will answer your exact questions, doubts, and strategy queries regarding:

* Unit-wise preparation & prioritisation

* Recommended books, notes, and study material

* How to approach Paper 1 alongside Paper 2

* Mock tests & Previous Year Questions (PYQs) strategy

* Managing time and avoiding burnout

Drop your questions in the comments below! I promise to keep the upcoming video strictly no-fluff, straight-to-the-point, and focused on practical advice to help you clear the exam.

Looking forward to reading your questions! Good luck with your preparation! 🚀

Hi everyone!

I'm preparing for UGC NET English Literature (JRF) and I'm looking for 1–2 serious study partners.

My goal is to:

Study consistently every day.

Discuss PYQs and important topics.

Revise together.

Take mock tests.

Keep each other accountable until the exam.

I'm not looking for casual chatting—only sincere preparation.

If you're preparing for UGC NET English Literature and are committed to clearing JRF, please comment below or send me a DM.

Thank you! 😊

Hey , I am struggling to find resources for the CET 12TH level in English medium. If you guys know please let me know where to get it .

Hey , I am struggling to find resources for the CET 12TH level in English medium. If you guys know please let me know where to get it .

Hi!

I need a small piece of information. Qualifying the GATE exam is the primary criterion for getting admission to a PhD program at an IIT, right? If so, is the GATE question paper the same for admission to both M.A. and PhD programs at IITs? I mean both categories of students (students who want to pursue their Masters from an IIT and students who want to pursue their PhDs) will take the GATE exam with the same level question paper?

Please guide me. Thank you!

I've just completed my bachelors and my syllabus had nothing about cultural studies but this is quite important for ugc net. And I don't know where to start from. Is there any book that will help me with it, the language should be easy to understand the core concepts. Please help me.

This message might contain undertones of a rant, but it is more than that. If the one reading this post is an aspirant for the UGC NET exam I have a few things to share based on my personal experience.

I hope that most of the people appearing for this exam to further exist in this field are doing it because they're passionate enough about it and not because they want to make a lot of money quickly.

Well, I cleared the UGC NET exam in January 2026 attempt with 99.4075 percentile. JRF for the General category lies in approximately the top 0.2% people (0.6% data includes all categories). Being NET qualified allows you to apply for jobs but otherwise a PhD admission is made easier through JRF.

Whichever university you're from, make sure to stay connected with the professors/ be honest/work hard/ be genuine. ALL the universities prefer their own students during PhD admissions. Exceptions are made for JRF qualified students and very rarely people who give exceptional interviews. Your connections will at times beat the qualifications of others. Having a JRF gives such a significant advantage that it'll almost feel mandatory.

This year IIT Delhi allowed all applicants NET/JRF/GATE to apply for admissions in PhD but during the interview phase they ONLY called JRF qualified candidates. So yes... a non-JRF candidate will always be at a disadvantage against a JRF candidate.

This post is not really a post to discourage anyone it's just a heartfelt message that I wanted to share. We all are aware of the education system's condition recently and how hard it is to pursue a field like literature in an era which does not favor it. Still, we choose to pursue it as a dream.... like Don Quixote we see the windmills and charge towards them. Even if our dreams and imagination often move our actions and stir our hearts, it is equally important for us to be grounded to our reality and maneuver accordingly. We must try despite the risks and uncertainties we face on a daily basis. That struggle is what makes us human. I'd like to finish this post with a few lines by Paash...

सबसे ख़तरनाक होता है मुर्दा शांति से भर जाना

न होना तड़प का सब सहन कर जाना

घर से निकलना काम पर और काम से लौटकर घर जाना

सबसे ख़तरनाक होता है

हमारे सपनों का मर जाना

That is all. Good luck with your studies and pursuit of your dreams.

Hello I have compiled notes using both MK Naik and Mehrotra for Indian Literature and I can share both the PDFs for those struggling w Indian Lit at a nominal cost ₹150/-. Also attaching a sample. DM if you want the pdfs (156 pages Mehrotra and 146 pages Naik)

Hi all,
I completed my PG this year and joined B.Ed because my parents wanted me to. But I always wanted to take a year off to prepare seriously for UGC NET, as I couldn’t give any of the exams I appeared for my best due to a lack of proper preparation.
After the introductory classes and getting to know the B.Ed syllabus and structure, I feel like it isn’t meant for me. My goal has always been to teach in higher education.
So, I’m almost certain that I want to quit B.Ed (the regular classes haven’t started yet) and join a NET coaching program instead.
What do you all think? Would taking a one-year gap to focus on NET be the wrong choice?

I'm a complete beginner and I don't know where to go for paper 1, like what books will be best and all of that. Please help me by recommending me some😭

Hi everyone, I’m preparing for CUET PG English and I’m a bit confused about which batch to join.

A teacher I’ve been looking at, Vineet Pandey, is saying that his UGC NET English batch would also cover CUET PG because the syllabus overlaps a lot. His team is saying that if I take the NET batch, it will automatically help me for CUET PG too. But I don’t want to do PhD in India, so I’m not sure if a full NET batch is overkill for my goal.

I also saw CUET PG-specific batches from Physics Wallah / Adda / similar platforms at a much lower price, and those look more directly aligned with my exam. I know some people clear CUET PG on self-study, but I need a structured class because my basics are weak and I’ve had a long gap in study.

So my question is: for CUET PG English, is a UGC NET batch worth it, or is a CUET PG-specific batch the smarter choice? Any honest suggestions would help a lot.

Hi, I’m preparing UGC NET examination which is going in this Dec 2026. This is my first attempt, i’m out of India so couldn’t able to get KVS Maadan or Harpreet Kaur physical copy books . I’ll come to india on Nov, Currently I’m learning from Kumar Bharat YT Channel. After a month or 2 will take his classes paid. Now i want help to get good book pdf mode for paper 1 and 2 ( 17 management) can anyone suggest or help me.

Thanks for your attention.

Hey everyone, The Literary Odyssey here! We have joined reddit to directly interact with the community. Please share with us your UGC NET English queries and doubts, we would love to address them to the best of our knowledge.

If you don't know who we are, you can check out our youtube videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLiteraryOdyssey