I also agree with Mr Rajesh, this format is not better than former one because in former, the writing skill, command over language, way of presentation all are judged besides subject knowledge. In the present one one needs only factual information for cracking the exam. Second thing, in the former format one can never expect full marks but in this u can easily score 100+. But if the UGC have changed the format definitely they have discussed a lot before its implementation. On 30 June 2012 09:49, Vasumathi Sriganesh wrote:

I do not know enough about the UGC NET exam personally, but on a general note, I agree that any exam must have a good testing of a candidate's communication skills. Just as he says that good handwriting alone is not enough (it is a "good to have" skill), I believe it is also not enough only to know a million facts

In today's world it is even more important for teachers and librarians to have good communication skills, since they need to do lots more of teaching and guiding, specially when there are far too many choices available in the world for almost anything.

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Dear Professionals,

I am not agree with the views expressed by Mr Vimal Kumar that present format of UGC NET Exam is far better than the previous ones. The new format would be better but this doesnt allow someone to draw this conclusion that those who have qualified the NET exam prior to the present format were merely calligraphers. Infact the former format was more difficult as one has to have good command over languages.This was a means to assess the expressiveness/communication skills besides the subject knowledge of the candidates.

In my view comparison shouldnt be made on the ground that someone has good handwriting and that was the deciding factor only.I am a bad writer as far as calligraphy is concerned so obviously I shouldnt have qualified the UGC Test. My dear friend it is a test of understanding of the discipline.If someone has good command over subject but his handwriting is poor he may qualify the test,however in the reverse situation if someone has poor knowledge of subject but his writing is excellent then there is no guarantee that he would qualify the test. The large number of response by the candidates against this new format shows how they were enthusiastic about this objective type test. Later IPU was compelled to allow offline mode of application as their server got blocked.This overwhelming response is quite appreciable at one end however on the other end it also shows that this format was somehow assumed easier.I personally know many LIS professional who approved this fact. But I dont approve that this format would be easier rather it is going to be very tough as it demands through and comprehensive hold over the discipline same as in the case of previous format.

I may only say knowledge is supreme not format.

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In my opinion, making the NET exam in objective mode is a great rubbish by UGC. How it is possible to measure one's teaching ability merely through objective questions? The only advantage of this mode is that the paper valuation will be done fastly and easily. let us wait for the results of the june 2012 exam to draw further conclusions reagrds manojkumar On Sat, Jun 30, 2012 at 11:48 AM, Devendra pratap wrote:

I also agree with Mr Rajesh, this format is not better than former one because in former, the writing skill, command over language, way of presentation all are judged besides subject knowledge. In the present one one needs only factual information for cracking the exam. Second thing, in the former format one can never expect full marks but in this u can easily score 100+. But if the UGC have changed the format definitely they have discussed a lot before its implementation.

On 30 June 2012 09:49, Vasumathi Sriganesh wrote:

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I do not know enough about the UGC NET exam personally, but on a general note, I agree that any exam must have a good testing of a candidate's communication skills. Just as he says that good handwriting alone is not enough (it is a "good to have" skill), I believe it is also not enough only to know a million facts

In today's world it is even more important for teachers and librarians to have good communication skills, since they need to do lots more of teaching and guiding, specially when there are far too many choices available in the world for almost anything.

Vasumathi Sriganesh QMed Knowledge Foundation (Trust - Reg No: E-24663) A-3, Shubham Centre, Cardinal Gracious Road Chakala, Andheri East, Mumbai 400099 Tel: 91-22-40054474/75 Fax:91-22-40054358 Web: www.qmedkf.org.in www.indianmedicalsites.in

On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 4:48 PM, rajesh kumar wrote:

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Dear Professionals,

I am not agree with the views expressed by Mr Vimal Kumar that present format of UGC NET Exam is far better than the previous ones. The new format would be better but this doesnt allow someone to draw this conclusion that those who have qualified the NET exam prior to the present format were merely calligraphers. Infact the former format was more difficult as one has to have good command over languages.This was a means to assess the expressiveness/communication skills besides the subject knowledge of the candidates.

In my view comparison shouldnt be made on the ground that someone has good handwriting and that was the deciding factor only.I am a bad writer as far as calligraphy is concerned so obviously I shouldnt have qualified the UGC Test. My dear friend it is a test of understanding of the discipline.If someone has good command over subject but his handwriting is poor he may qualify the test,however in the reverse situation if someone has poor knowledge of subject but his writing is excellent then there is no guarantee that he would qualify the test. The large number of response by the candidates against this new format shows how they were enthusiastic about this objective type test. Later IPU was compelled to allow offline mode of application as their server got blocked.This overwhelming response is quite appreciable at one end however on the other end it also shows that this format was somehow assumed easier.I personally know many LIS professional who approved this fact. But I dont approve that this format would be easier rather it is going to be very tough as it demands through and comprehensive hold over the discipline same as in the case of previous format.

I may only say knowledge is supreme not format.

regards

Rajesh K Pandey ICMR, New Delhi

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