This book, in its third edition, is designed and developed for students who aspire to build a career in academics and research field. It also prepares the candidates to qualify the National Eligibility Test (NET) and develop teaching and research Aptitude in real terms. Divided into ten units, this edition includes all important topics of teaching and research Aptitude and applications as per the latest syllabus (NET Paper I). A perfect blend of theory, practice questions, and discussions in the chapters are supported by updated facts, figures, diagrams and tables. This title specifically helps students to assess their Reasoning Ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and General Awareness. - over 2500+ Practice questions - Includes previous years’ papers with solutions from 2012–2018 - Topic-wise br>Chapter end questions for effective learning - presented in simple and crisp language with updated facts and data - supported by ample examples, diagrams and tables - Includes a complete list of Central research institutes in India table of Contents preface VII about nta IX about the author XI syllabus br>XIII strategy about nta-ugc NET exam br>XXI 1 teaching Aptitude 1.1 2 research Aptitude 2.1 3 Reading Comprehension 3.1 4 communication 4.1 5 Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude 5.1 6 Logical Reasoning 6.1 7 Data analysis and Interpretation 7.1 8 Information and Communication technology 8.1 9 people, development and Environment 9.1 10 higher education system: governance, Polity, and administration 10.1 UGC NET Paper 1 December 2012 br.1 UGC NET Paper 1 June 2013 br.8 UGC NET Paper 1 reconduct June 2013 (in September, 2013) br.13 UGC NET Paper 1 December 2013 br.19 UGC NET Paper 1 June 2014 br.25 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 December 2014 br.31 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 June 2015 br.36 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 December 2015 br.42 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 July 2016 br.48 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 January 2017 br.55 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 November 2017 br.62 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 July 2018 br.69 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 1 December 2018 br.78 CBSE-UGC NET Paper 2 December 2018 br.82.