NTA UGC NET Books 2023
Topics Covered: UGC NET Books 2023, Best Books for 2023 Paper 1 & Paper 2 (Commerce & Management) and Benefits of Our UGC NET Books
As the examination of UGC NET is conducted for recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor or grant Junior Reasearch Fellowship to selected candidates, the syllabus for UGC NET is designed to be vast keeping in mind the competition level for the exam.
However, the candidates must adopt a smart strategy to not read through all the information but cover the syllabus in a right manner to ace the exam. An effective way to do is to have a reliable list of UGC NET Books.
Therefore, if you are planning to prepare for UGC NET December 2023 examination, then selecting the right books would help you in completing the syllabus and gain an in- depth understanding of the subjects.
To assist you with that, in this section, I have compiled the list of UGC NET Books 2023 which we will discuss in detail. I have also talked about the best books for UGC Paper 1 and UGC Paper 2 subjects of Commerce & Management.
On that note, let us begin the section!
Table of Content – NTA UGC NET Books 2023
UGC NET Books 2023
While the process of selecting right books for UGC NET 2023 is essential in the preparation of the exam, however, at the same it can also be tiring procedure.
With the purpose of keeping themselves updated with the latest trends, the candidates often themselves confused in finding the reliable books among the many UGC NET books which are available on the market.
Therefore, through my experience which also involves acquired double JRF status, I will help you find the excellent UGC NET books for Paper 1 and 2 in the subsequent section.
Best Books for UGC NET 2023 Paper 1
Talking about UGC NET Paper 1, the candidates must choose a concise yet effective booklist that help in covering the syllabus and in thorough understanding of topics such as Teaching Aptitude, Comprehension, Communication, Logical Reasoning, Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude, Higher Education system.
To help you access the right booklist, I have compiled the list of best books for UGC NET Paper 1 2023.
Before you proceed, you can also check out the UGC NET JRF free study material we have provided. Now, let us jump straight to the booklist provided below in the table:
| Topics | Best book for UGC NET Paper 1 | Author/Publisher |
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| General Paper 1 | Trueman’s UGC NET/SET General Paper 1 - 2020 Edition | Trueman |
| Teaching & Research Aptitude | UGC NET/JRF/SET General Paper 1 - Teaching & Research Aptitude | Arihant Experts |
| NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper 1 - Teaching and Research Aptitude | KVS Madaan (Pearson Education) | |
| UGC-NET/JRF/SET - Teaching & Research Aptitude (General Paper 1) | Upkar Prakashan | |
| All subjects and Past year papers | NTA UGC NET JRF Paper I – All 10 Subject + Indian Logic | Shubham Singhania & Anuj Jindal |
| Latest NTA UGC NET Paper 1 – 14 Solved Past Year Papers (7 Papers of 2019, and 5 Papers of 2018 and 2 Papers of 2017) (Link Below) | Shubham Singhania & Anuj Jindal | |
| General Awareness | Manorama Yearbook | Manorama Group |
| General Awareness | Arihant Publications | |
| Reasoning Ability | A Modern Approach to Verbal and Nonverbal Reasoning | S. Chand Publication |
| B.S. Sijwali and Indu Sijwali: A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Nonverbal | Arihant Publication | |
| Computer Literacy | Mini Goyal and Shweta Rani: Computer Awareness | Arihant Publication |
| Numerical and Arithmetical Ability | Quantitative Aptitude by R.S.Aggrawal | S.Chand Publication |
| Quantitative Aptitude by N.K.Singh | Upkar Prakashan Publication | |
| Test of Comprehension and English Language | Wren and Martin: High School English Grammar & Composition | S.Chand Publication |
The UGC NET Paper 1 books listed above are very comprehensive and cover the topics of UGC NET Paper 1 very efficiently.
That said, if you want, you can check the topics covered in the syllabus of UGC NET Paper 1 & 2 here.
Now that we are done with list of the best books for UGC NET paper 1, let us now proceed to same for paper 2.
Best Books for UGC NET 2023 for Commerce & Management
The Commerce and Management are two of the prominent subjects when it comes to UGC NET Paper 2.
Therefore, knowing the best UGC NET Commerce books and UGC NET Management books is crucial.
At this juncture, I have prepared a list of the best UGC NET Commerce books and UGC NET Management books respectively.
Best books for UGC NET Commerce
If you are preparing for UGC NET 2023 with Commerce as the subject for paper 2, then here is the list of recommended UGC NET Commerce books you can refer to:
| Topics | Best book for Paper 2 Commerce | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1: Business Environment and International Business | Business Environment | C.B. Gupta |
| International business | C.B. Gupta | |
| Unit 2: Accounting and Auditing | Financial Accounting Class XI – XII | T.S. Grewal |
| Corporate Accounting | J.R. Monga | |
| Cost & Management Accounting | M. N. Arora | |
| Auditing & Corporate Governance | Aruna Jha | |
| Unit 3: Business Economics | Managerial Economics | T. R. Jain & Dr. O.P. Khanna |
| Unit 4: Business Finance | Fundamentals of Financial Management | Dr R.P. Rustagi |
| Financial Management | M. Y. Khan | |
| International Financial Management | V. K. Bhalla | |
| Unit 5: Business Statistics and Research Methods | Quantitative Approaches to Management | Rubin and Levin |
| Business Statistics | ND Vohra | |
| Unit 6: Business Management and Human Resource Management | Business Organization & Management | T. N. Chhabra |
| Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, and CSR | J. P. Sharma | |
| Corporate Governance | Bob Tricker | |
| Organization Theory and Behaviour | T. N. Chhabra & B.P. Singh | |
| Organizational Behaviour | Robbins | |
| Human Resource Management | T.N.Chhabra | |
| Unit 7: Banking and Financial Institutions | Indian Financial System | Bharati V. Pathak |
| Unit 8: Marketing Management | Marketing Management | V. S. Ramaswamy |
| Marketing Management | Kotler P. | |
| Consumer Behaviour | Ramesh Kumar & Wisenblit | |
| Unit 9: Legal Aspects of Business | Business Law | M. C. Kucchal |
| Company Law | Reena Chadha | |
| Unit 10: Income-tax and Corporate Tax Planning | Systematic Approach to Income Tax | Dr. Girish Ahuja |
| Direct Taxes Ready Reckoner | Dr. V. K Singhania | |
| Commerce & Management Complete Topics | NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 2 – Commerce & Management** | Anuj Jindal & Shubham Singhania |
| Commerce & Management & HRM Past year Papers | Latest NTA UGC NET Paper 2 (Commerce, Management & HRM) – 17 Solved Past Year Papers** | Anuj Jindal & Shubham Singhania |
In case you want to revise the exam pattern and syllabus, follow the underlined text for the quick takeout- UGC NET Exam Pattern and Syllabus.
Best books for UGC NET Management
If you are planning to prepare for UGC NET 2023 with Management as the subject for paper 2, then you can check the list of best books for Management paper that I have provided.
The syllabus of Paper 2 Management not just includes the static portion but also an ample number of case studies and numericals.
As emphasis is given on practical application of the knowledge, you also need to be good with examples to complete the syllabus holistically.
You can check the following list of UGC NET Management books to prepare well and master the analytical nature of the exam:
| Topics | Best book for Paper 2 Management | Author/Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Business Management | Business Organization & Management | T. N. Chhabra |
| Managerial Economics | Managerial Economics | T. R. Jain & Dr. O.P. Khanna |
| Corporate Governance & Ethics | Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, and CSR | J. P. Sharma |
| Corporate Governance | Bob Tricker | |
| Organizational Behaviour | Organization Theory and Behaviour | T. N. Chhabra & B.P. Singh |
| Organizational Behaviour | Robbins | |
| Human Resource Management | Human Resource Management | Aswathappa |
| Human Resource Management | T.N.Chhabra | |
| Accounting | Financial Accounting | J R Monga |
| Cost & Management Accounting | M N Arora | |
| Financial Management | Fundamentals of Financial Management | Dr R.P. Rustagi |
| Financial Management | M. Y. Khan | |
| Securities Analysis & Portfolio Management | Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management | R.P. Rustagi |
| Investments | Bodie | |
| International Financial Management | International Financial Management | V. K. Bhalla |
| International Financial Management | Sharan V | |
| Strategic Management & Marketing Management | Strategic Management | Adela and Azhar Kazmi |
| Strategic Management and Business Policy | Wheelen & Hunger | |
| Marketing Management | V. S. Ramaswamy | |
| Marketing Management | Kotler P. | |
| Consumer Behaviour | Consumer Behaviour | Ramesh Kumar & Wisenblit |
| Statistics & Operational Management | Statistics for Management | Rubin and Levin |
| Quantitative Approaches to Management | Rubin and Levin | |
| Business Statistics | ND Vohra | |
| Quantitative Techniques in Management | ND Vohra | |
| Entrepreneurship | Entrepreneurship | Arya Kumar |
| International Business | International Business | C.B. Gupta |
| International Management | International Management | Charles Hill | Commerce & Management Complete Topics | NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 2 – Commerce & Management** | Anuj Jindal & Shubham Singhania |
| Commerce & Management & HRM Past year Papers | Latest NTA UGC NET Paper 2 (Commerce, Management & HRM) – 17 Solved Past Year Papers** | Anuj Jindal & Shubham Singhania |
**My own publications
- ‘NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 2 – Commerce & Management’ by Anuj Jindal and Shubham Singhania has 1500+ MCQs covering a comprehensive and holistic coverage of the complete syllabus of Paper 2 Commerce and Management.
- Best Books for UGC NET 2022 Paper 2 Management
- Best Books for UGC NET 2022 Paper 2 Commerce
NTA UGC NET JRF Paper 2 – Commerce & Management 2021 Question Book
₹ 400 ₹ 500
Benefits of Preparing from our UGC NET Books
There are many advantages of referring to the recommended list of books for UGC NET 2023 which are mentioned above. Some of the benefits are as follows:
- Designed on the latest UGC NET exam pattern, these books cover the syllabus comprehensively with simple explanations.
- These books also provide the categorisation of questions into three sections- Easy, Medium, and Difficult.
- The variation in questions provided in books matches the difficulty level of the exam which help candidates in getting exam ready.
To familiarize you with the UGC NET pattern and the questions that are asked in the exam, we have also provided Previous year question papers and UGC NET mock tests.
In summary, the above – provided list of best books for UGC NET Paper 1 along with UGC NET commerce books and UGC NET Management books are a must-have if you are aspiring the UGC NET JRF status.
Aside from the recommended booklist, you can also refer to the personalized preparation strategy to up your game plan and your chances of success in this examination.
Conclusion
With that, it’s time for me to conclude this section. Till now, we have discussed extensively about the best UGC NET books 2023 which includes booklist for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. I hope you find this detailed information beneficial for your exam preparation. Now, I shall take your leave and wish you all the best for your future endeavors!
Stay motivated!
Keep Learning!
Best of luck!!
Keep Learning!!
About Anuj Jindal
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Anuj Jindal, the founder, is an ex-manager from SBI, with an M.Com from Delhi School of Economics. He also has a JRF in Commerce & Management and NET in HRM, along with more than 5 years of experience in the field of Education.
FAQs: NTA UGC NET Books
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Which books are the best for UGC NET Paper 1?
To comprehensively cover the syllabus for UGC NET, some of the best books for UGC NET Paper 1 are as follows:
- UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1 Teaching & Research Aptitude by Arihant Experts
- Trueman’s UGC NET /SET General Paper 1,
- NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper 1- Teaching and Research Aptitude by KVS Madaan (Pearson Education)
- UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1
- Teaching & Research Aptitude General Paper-1 by Upkar Prakashan
Additionally, I have written two books which you may find helpful in your exam preparation:
- UGC NET Paper 1 Complete Syllabus – Comprises 1500+ MCQs covering a comprehensive and holistic coverage of the complete syllabus of Paper 1.
- Latest NTA UGC NET Paper 1 Past Year Question Papers – Comprises 17 Solved Past Year Papers of UGC NET Paper 1 from 2017-2020.
To access complete list of books, you can refer to this recommended a list of UGC NET Paper 1 books.
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What are the best books for Paper 2 UGC NET Commerce?
Ans. If you have Commerce as the subject for UGC NET Paper 2, then the following are some of the recommended books for Paper 2 Commerce:
- Cost and Management Accounting by M.N. Arora
- Fundamentals of Financial Management by Dr. R.P. Rustagi
- Human Resource Management by T.N. Chhabra
- Indian Financial System by Bharati V. Pathak
You can refer to complete list of best books for UGC NET commerce in the article above.
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What are the best books for UGC NET Paper 2 Management?
If you are preparing for UGC NET 2023 examination with Management as Paper 2 subject, then you can check the following books to cover the syllabus:
- Business Organization and Management by T.N. Chhabra
- Corporate Governance by Bob Tricker
- Organization Theory and Behaviour by T.N. Chhabra and B.P.Singh
- International Financial Management by Sharan V
To know more about books, you can go through the comprehensive booklist for UGC NET Management in the article above.
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Are there any latest previous year books for UGC Net Paper 1 2023?
Yes, to prepare well for UGC NET Paper 1 2023, the candidates must practice and solve questions from past year papers. To access the latest books on Previous year Papers for UGC NET Paper 1, you can click on the linked page.
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How to choose best books for UGC NET Preparation 2023?
To select the right books for UGC NET 2023, the candidates must first familiarize with the latest syllabus and exam pattern of UGC NET and then search the books with updated and authentic content which cover the topics given in the syllabus with detailed and simple explanations.
Can I finish UGC NET Books in 3 Month?
Ans. Depending on various factors mentioned as follows:
- Familiarity with the syllabus and the exam pattern,
- Your conceptual understanding of the topics,
- Interest in the subject
- Total number of books for the particular subject
You can complete reading the booklist within the specified time period of 3 months. However, for an average candidate, it takes a minimum period of 6 months to read all the books recommended for UGC NET exam.
sir,iam currently pursuing M.com from ignou.This is my first year.I am planning to appear in ugc net 2023 with management (december).
My plan ahead is to pursue phd in management.For this reason i want to get a net jrf in management.
Am i eligible to do that being a commerce student?
Iam little bit confused…will it affect my results in net jrf due to it?
Hello chitra,
Since you are pursuing masters in commerce, you will not be eligible to apply for UGC NET in management and thereby only eligible for UGC NET in commerce. If you are planning for higher studies in the future by pursuing phd, it will be better for you to apply in commerce as it is your subject for post graduation as well. To get in depth information regarding the same,you can contact on this number 9999466225.
नमस्कार सर,
मैं 57 वर्ष का हूँ, हिंदी में मुंबई यूनिवर्सिटी से पोस्ट ग्रैजवैशन किया है अब नेट देना चाहता हूँ। दूसरा पेपर कैसे चुनूँ ? मुझे ये पास कर पढ़ाने का मौका मिल सकेगा ?
Hello Prabhat,
Give your UGC NET exam in the subject in which you have done your post graduation.
I am doing PGDM in Material Management sem 3,
Can i apply for UGC NET Management Paper 2 .
Am I eligible?
Hello Brijesh,
You need to confirm with your PGDM institute whether your degree is equivalent to a Master's degree or not.
If it is equivalent to a Master's then you can attempt UGC NET exam.
If it is not equivalent, you can still attempt the exam but UGC will not give you the certification for the exam.
You can watch this video for a better understanding about this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SF9Eo44ey0
Hello Sir,
I am Mechanical Engineer and done by post graduate MTech in Quality Management. I have around 20+ years of Industrial Experience. After so many years of working in industry, gradually I would like to switchover to Acamedic where I would like to teach as well as share my industrial experience wth newcomer in the capacity as Associte Professor.
Will it be helpfull by appearing in UGC NET in Management for persuing the new career?
Hi Rajat,
You are not eligible for UGC NET examination. Because MTECH candidates cannot apply for UGC NET. You are eligible for CSIR.