Description
This book is a powerful resource for aspirants preparing for the NTA UGC-NET, JRF, and SET Paper 1 (Teaching and Research Aptitude) exams. It contains a curated collection of 51 previous year question papers, each accompanied by reliable answer keys, updated till 2025.
Designed to strengthen your preparation, this book helps you:
Understand the evolving exam pattern
Practice real exam-level questions
Assess your readiness and improve time management
Focus on key areas like Teaching Aptitude, Research, Reasoning, DI, ICT, and Higher Education
Whether you're a first-time test-taker or reattempting, this book serves as a strategic self-practice tool to boost your confidence and accuracy.
Neha Kalia is a Ph.D. research scholar in the Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, under the supervision of Prof. O.P. Sharma. She holds an M.Sc. in Psychology with a perfect CGPA (6/6) and has qualified UGC-NET three times, along with GATE in 2023. She has authored and co-authored nine research papers published in reputed journals, exploring themes such as well-being, stress, self-efficacy, and the intersection of Indian philosophy and modern psychology. She is a recipient of the Shri Satya Pal Malhotra Memorial Award (2024). Actively engaged in academic conferences and mental health initiatives, she is committed to advancing psychological research and education.
Dr. Chiya Jaiswal is a gold medalist in Psychology (Honours) with an M.A. in Psychology and a PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling. She has qualified UGC-NET JRF, SET, and GATE, and has been awarded with Ph.D. degree under the supervision of Prof. O.P. Sharma. She has published over fifteen research papers, authored four books, and contributed a chapter to an edited volume. Her research interests include positive psychology, mental health, well-being, and educational psychology. A passionate educator, she mentors UGC-NET aspirants, many of whom have qualified under her guidance. Through her YouTube channel, Study Psychology with Chiya, she provides free, accessible content, aiming to promote psychological literacy and support learners across India. Under her guidance, more than 15 students qualified UGC NET/ JRF exam.
Prof. O. P. Sharma is a senior academician and research supervisor with decades of teaching and administrative experience in psychology. His guidance has shaped several PhD dissertations and postgraduate theses. His interests include personality assessment, educational psychology, and community mental health. A distinguished scholar in behavior genetics and health psychology, he holds first-class degrees in M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, along with a D.Litt. With over 30 years of academic service, he has mentored 100+ Ph.D. scholars and 14 M.Phil. students, authored 31 books, published 164 research papers, and presented at 82 national and international conferences. He has also served in key administrative roles, including Proctor, Rector, and Coordinator. Recipient of the Young Scientist Award by the Indian Science Congress Association in 1995, Prof. Sharma remains a source of inspiration in the field of psychology.