{"id":30279,"date":"2026-07-21T16:04:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T10:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=30279"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:04:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T10:34:33","slug":"how-to-score-80-marks-in-ugc-net-paper-1-strategy-by-aditi-sharma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/how-to-score-80-marks-in-ugc-net-paper-1-strategy-by-aditi-sharma","title":{"rendered":"How to Score 80+\/100 Marks in UGC NET Paper 1? Get December 2026 Strategy by Aditi Sharma Mam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scoring <\/span><b>80+ marks in UGC NET Paper 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is one of the biggest goals for aspirants preparing for the UGC NET December 2026 examination. While many candidates focus primarily on Paper 2, <\/span><b>Aditi Sharma Mam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> emphasizes that Paper 1 has become equally important in today&#8217;s competitive environment. In her latest preparation session, she introduced a structured strategy covering target score planning, unit-wise preparation, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/previous-year-paper\/MQ\/MTE3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Previous Year Questions (PYQs)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Reading Comprehension (RC), Data Interpretation (DI), and resource selection. She also answered three of the most common questions asked by UGC NET aspirants regarding Paper 1 preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Paper 1 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before starting your preparation, it is important to understand the structure and marking scheme of <\/span><b>UGC NET Paper 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The paper is designed to assess a candidate&#8217;s teaching and research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension skills, communication, ICT knowledge, and awareness of higher education and environmental issues. Unlike Paper 2, which is subject-specific, Paper 1 is common for all candidates appearing in the UGC NET examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"How to Score 80+\/100 Marks in UGC NET Paper 1? UGC NET Dec 2026 Paper 1 Complete Details | Aditi Mam\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nfeB_l06pPs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As highlighted by <\/span><b>Aditi Sharma Mam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, understanding the exam pattern helps aspirants create a realistic preparation strategy and set achievable score targets. Since there is <\/span><b>no negative marking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, candidates should aim to attempt all questions with accuracy while balancing speed and conceptual clarity. The table below provides a quick overview of the UGC NET Paper 1 examination pattern and key details<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/MTc1NTUxMjU5NHw1Mzg=?utm_source=website_seo1&amp;utm_medium=blog1&amp;utm_campaign=study_planner1&amp;utm_id=seo_3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp\" alt=\"Study Planner\" width=\"985\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1024x256.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-768x192.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1536x384.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-2048x512.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/ugc-net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Enroll UGC NET Online Coaching<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Particular<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UGC NET December 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paper<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paper 1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Total Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Total Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Marks per Question<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Negative Marking<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Target Score<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">80+ Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mentor<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aditi Sharma Mam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Three Important Questions Every UGC NET Aspirant Has<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the beginning of the session, Aditi Sharma Mam addresses three common questions that every UGC NET candidate asks before starting Paper 1 preparation:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-Live-PYQ-Test-Series.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-Live-PYQ-Test-Series.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can Paper 1 be prepared completely through YouTube and free resources?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Where should candidates practice Previous Year Questions?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Can Paper 1 be left for the last month while focusing mainly on Paper 2?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to her, once these three questions are answered correctly, aspirants can prepare Paper 1 with much greater clarity and confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/ugc-net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Best UGC NET Online Coaching in India<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Calculate Your Target Score Before You Start Studying<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the biggest mistakes candidates make is starting preparation without deciding their target score.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aditi Sharma Mam recommends a simple formula:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check the previous <\/span><b>three years&#8217; cut-offs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Calculate their average (mean).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Add <\/span><b>10 extra marks (5 questions)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to that average.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This becomes your personal target score.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She also advises candidates not to prepare according to their reserved category cut-off. Instead, aspirants targeting <\/span><b>JRF<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> should consider the <\/span><b>General (UR) category cut-off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as their benchmark because exam difficulty and cut-offs can change significantly every year.\\<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-Test-Series.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-Test-Series.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Paper 1 Can No Longer Be Ignored<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sharing her own preparation journey, Aditi Sharma Mam explained that when she qualified JRF, she relied heavily on her Computer Science (Paper 2) preparation because several Paper 1 sections, such as ICT, Logical Reasoning, Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, and Data Interpretation, were already her strengths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, she clearly states that today&#8217;s competition has changed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates can no longer depend only on Paper 2 because the <\/span><b>100 marks of Paper 1 often determine whether an aspirant qualifies for JRF or not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She recommends dividing preparation time approximately as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>60% time for Paper 2<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>40% time for Paper 1<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This balance ensures that both papers receive adequate attention throughout the preparation period rather than postponing Paper 1 until the final month.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Understand the Structure of UGC NET Paper 1<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paper 1 consists of <\/span><b>10 units<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> carrying a total of <\/span><b>50 questions (100 marks).<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aditi Sharma Mam points out that candidates should not assume every unit contributes exactly five questions because the weightage varies from one examination to another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instead of focusing on fixed question distribution, aspirants should prepare all units while prioritizing the most scoring areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" width=\"795\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 795px) 100vw, 795px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Follow the 7+3 Unit Strategy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the major strategies shared during the session is the <\/span><b>7+3 preparation model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to this approach:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Build complete confidence in <\/span><b>7 units<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prepare the remaining <\/span><b>3 units<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> sufficiently instead of ignoring them completely.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She believes that if candidates master seven units and maintain reasonable preparation in the remaining three, scoring <\/span><b>80+ marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> becomes much more achievable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Reading Comprehension and Data Interpretation Should Be Practised Daily<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aditi Sharma Mam identifies <\/span><b>Reading Comprehension (RC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>Data Interpretation (DI)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as the two most important daily practice areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since both sections together account for nearly <\/span><b>10 questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, aspirants aiming for 80+ marks should begin solving:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One RC passage every day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One DI set every day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She advises candidates not to skip these topics even if they come from humanities backgrounds or have weak mathematical skills. Instead, they should improve gradually through regular practice rather than avoiding these sections altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Strengthen Mathematical Basics Before Solving DI<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many aspirants struggle with Data Interpretation because their mathematical foundation is weak.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to Aditi Sharma Mam, candidates should first build concepts such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Average<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Percentage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ratio and Proportion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Percentage Conversion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Basic Calculations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once these fundamentals become clear, solving DI questions becomes much easier. She emphasizes understanding concepts rather than memorizing shortcuts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Choose Your First Unit Based on Paper 2<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For candidates studying independently, Aditi Sharma Mam suggests beginning with the unit that overlaps with their Paper 2 subject.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper 2 Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Suggested Paper 1 Unit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Computer Science<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ICT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Commerce<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Research Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sociology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Communication<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">People, Development and Environment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teaching Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starting with familiar topics helps build confidence and creates momentum for the remaining units.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Analyse Previous Year Questions Instead of Memorising Them<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rather than solving Previous Year Questions only for practice, Aditi Sharma Mam recommends analysing them carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to her, aspirants should identify:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Question patterns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frequently repeated topics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Latest examination trends<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Types of questions asked<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unit-wise weightage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She explains that understanding the pattern behind questions is more valuable than memorising answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Three-Step Approach for Previous Year Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aditi Sharma Mam recommends following this sequence while preparing any unit:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Identify the Pattern<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Observe what type of questions appear frequently, such as Assertion-Reason, Match the Following, Statement-Based Questions, Fill in the Blanks, or Multiple Correct Options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Identify Important Topics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Based on Previous Year Questions, shortlist the topics that are repeatedly tested in the examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Learn Basics Before Advanced Concepts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Only after understanding the basic concepts should candidates move toward advanced-level preparation and application-based questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to her, most candidates directly jump into question practice without first building conceptual understanding, which affects their accuracy in the examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Important Topics to Prioritise<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During the session, Aditi Sharma Mam highlighted several high-priority topics from different units.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Research Aptitude<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Types of Research<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sampling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hypothesis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Statistics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Measurement Scales<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Validity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reliability<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Logical Reasoning<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Statement-Based Questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Assertion and Reason<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Match the Following<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conclusions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Logical Analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Teaching Aptitude<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teaching Methods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learning Process<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Evaluation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Classroom Communication<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>ICT<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Computer Basics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Internet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Networking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Digital Technologies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Communication<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Communication Models<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mass Media<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Barriers to Communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Types of Communication<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She explains that these topics have repeatedly appeared over the past several years and should be prioritised during preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-300x100.webp\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" width=\"786\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can You Prepare Paper 1 Only Through YouTube?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to Aditi Sharma Mam, <\/span><b>yes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Paper 1 can be prepared through YouTube if the aspirant remains disciplined.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, she also explains that structured courses provide additional advantages such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Regular study schedule<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Better discipline<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Doubt-solving support<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Continuous guidance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Organised revision<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">She emphasizes that success ultimately depends on consistency rather than the platform being used for preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Daily Strategy for Scoring 80+ Marks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aditi Sharma Mam concludes the session with a simple preparation roadmap:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Study Paper 1 for at least <\/span><b>2 hours daily<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Continue Paper 2 preparation alongside it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Solve one RC passage every day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Solve one DI set every day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start with the Paper 1 unit related to your Paper 2 subject.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Analyse Previous Year Questions multiple times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Understand concepts before attempting advanced questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Focus on consistency throughout the preparation journey instead of last-minute study.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scoring <\/span><b>80+ marks in UGC NET Paper 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> requires a structured approach rather than random preparation. Aditi Sharma Mam&#8217;s strategy focuses on setting a realistic target score, balancing Paper 1 and Paper 2 preparation, mastering seven core units, practising Reading Comprehension and Data Interpretation daily, and analysing Previous Year Questions to understand exam trends. Following these strategies consistently can significantly improve a candidate&#8217;s performance in the UGC NET December 2026 examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Score 80+\/100 Marks in UGC NET Paper 1? Get December 2026 Strategy by Aditi Sharma Mam FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-30282 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-30282{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-30282 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-30282{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-30282.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-30282.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-30282.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-30282.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-30282.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1784629735\"><div id=\"sp-ea-30282\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-30282\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-302820\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse302820\" aria-controls=\"collapse302820\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Is it possible to score 80+ marks in UGC NET Paper 1?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse302820\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30282\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-302820\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, scoring <\/span><b>80+ marks in UGC NET Paper 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is achievable with a well-planned strategy. According to Aditi Sharma Mam, candidates should focus on conceptual clarity, daily practice of Reading Comprehension (RC) and Data Interpretation (DI), consistent revision, and thorough analysis of Previous Year Questions (PYQs).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-302821\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse302821\" aria-controls=\"collapse302821\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I prepare UGC NET Paper 1 only through YouTube?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse302821\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30282\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-302821\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, you can prepare UGC NET Paper 1 through YouTube if you maintain consistency and self-discipline. However, structured courses can provide additional benefits such as doubt-solving, regular assessments, study plans, and guided revision.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-302822\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse302822\" aria-controls=\"collapse302822\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How should I calculate my target score for UGC NET Paper 1?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse302822\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30282\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-302822\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aditi Sharma Mam recommends checking the previous three years' UGC NET cut-offs, calculating their average, and adding <\/span><b>10 extra marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to set a realistic target score. Aspirants aiming for JRF should use the <\/span><b>UR category cut-off<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as their benchmark.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-302823\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse302823\" aria-controls=\"collapse302823\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I leave Paper 1 for the last month and focus only on Paper 2?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse302823\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30282\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-302823\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No. According to Aditi Sharma Mam, Paper 1 should be prepared alongside Paper 2 throughout the preparation period. She suggests allocating approximately <\/span><b>40% of your study time to Paper 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>60% to Paper 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> instead of postponing Paper 1 until the final month.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-302824\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse302824\" aria-controls=\"collapse302824\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the 7+3 Unit Strategy in UGC NET Paper 1?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse302824\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30282\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-302824\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>7+3 Unit Strategy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> involves mastering <\/span><b>seven important units<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> while ensuring a basic understanding of the remaining <\/span><b>three units<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This balanced approach helps aspirants maximize their score without feeling overwhelmed.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-302825\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse302825\" aria-controls=\"collapse302825\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why are Reading Comprehension (RC) and Data Interpretation (DI) important?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse302825\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30282\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-302825\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">RC and DI together contribute around <\/span><b>10 questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in UGC NET Paper 1. 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