Exam pattern
UGC NET Social Work consists of two papers. Paper 1 tests general teaching aptitude (50 questions). Paper 2 tests subject-specific knowledge in Social Work (100 questions). Total duration is 3 hours.
Syllabus overview
Key topics include: History of Social Work, Methods of Social Work (Case Work, Group Work, Community Organization), Social Welfare Administration, Social Work Research, Social Legislation, Social Policy, Human Development, and Contemporary Social Issues.
Recommended books
- Social Work — An Integrated Approach by Sanjay Bhattacharya
- Encyclopaedia of Social Work by R.L. Panigrahi
- Methods of Social Work by H.Y. Siddiqui
- Previous year question papers (NTA website)
Study plan
Start 3-4 months before the exam. Cover 2 topics per week. Practice previous year papers regularly. Focus on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization. Join study groups for discussion and motivation.
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