UGC JRF-LECTURERSHIP, English (NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST) Reference Works and other Sources

UGC JRF-LECTURERSHIP, English (NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST) Reference Works and other Sources

All the well educated students across India will definitely aim at cracking the most prestigious examination, called NET / JRF (National eligibility test / Junior research fellowship)conducted twice a year by UGC (University grants commission). For more details about this exam please log on to
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Understanding the difficulties involved in clearing this test, I with the guidance of my professor presenting the list of some important books and other refference works. Besides the titles, the prices of the works, names and addresses of the publishers have also been given for the kind benefit of the students.
I request all the folks out there to go through the same and get back to me with their suggestions, additions and deductions from this list of books. I also request all the members to send me the soft copies if they have any of the list given below. After reading this list, I request all the English students to get in touch with me, so that we'll try to share the work of recording these books.
I wish the members of other subjects also view this list as important refferences have also been given for the first paper of NET exam.
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UGC JRF-LECTURERSHIP, English (NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST) Reference Works and other Sources

Compiled by, Professor of English.
UGC EXAM FOR JRF/LECTURERSHIP (Humanities) ENGLISH Sets 1-8
Source: Brilliant Tutorials Pvt Ltd, Regd Office: 12, Massilamani Street, T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017; Tel: 24342099, 24343308, Fax: 24343829; Price: Rs. 7000/-

Cosmos Bookhive’s UGC NET/SLET English Literature by B.K. Sawlashwa
Source: Cosmos Bookhive (P) Ltd, Corporate Office 831, Phase-IV, Udyog Nagar, Gurgoan-122016; Tel: 0124-2346280, 2348820; e-mail: booksforall@bookhiveindia.com

Exclusive Coaching and Comprehensive Notes for UGC-NET (English) offered by Vallaths TES (Total English Solutions), 67 Vrindavan Gardens, Pattom Palace PO, Trivandrum 695004 Kerala. Tel: 93878-39871, 0471-2444402; E-mail: vallaths.tes@gmail.com; Website: www.vallathstes.co.in
Comprehensive Notes:
List of Books:
• UGC-NET Comprehensive Guide
• Literary History and Literary Theory
• Analysis of Literary Texts
• Literary Criticism
• Language Studies and Commonwealth Literature
• Compact Guide for Quick Revision
• Objective Questions and Sample Answers
• UGC-NET (English) Workbook
Price: Rs. 1200; Send MO or DD in favour of Kalyani Vallath, payable at Trivandrum. Postage free within India.

Paper I

1. UGC-JRF and Lecturership Test Paper I by H.A. Azeez. Source: Talent Publications, Hospital Road, Peroorkada, Trivendrum 595 005, Tel: 0471-437121. Price Rs. 130.
2. Handbook for College and University Teachers by K. Subramaniyam. Source: K. Subramaniyam, 82/SRT, Municipal Colony, Malakpet, Hyderabad 500 036, Tel: 548932. Price Rs. 88.
3. Upkar’s General Paper – I, by Lal Jain & Dr. K.C. Vashishtha. Source: Upkar Prakashan, Agra – 2; E-mail: info@upkarprakashan.com; Website: www.upkarprakashan.com Price R. 215
4. Upkar’s Practice Workbook General Paper – I. Source: Upkar Prakashan, Agra – 2; E-mail: info@upkarprakashan.com; Website: www.upkarprakashan.com Price Rs. 60
5. Upkar’s General Paper – I, by Lal Jain & Dr. K.C. Vashishtha. Source: Upkar Prakashan, Agra – 2; E-mail: info@upkarprakashan.com; Website: www.upkarprakashan.com Price R. 215
6. Test of Reasoning (Bookhive)
7. Test of Reasoning (Macmillan)
8. Reasoning ‘N’ Reasoning by Ravi Chopra (Galgotia Publications)
9. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (7th ed.) Price. Rs. 120. Source: any big book store such as Book Selection Centre, Book Point, etc.
10. Developing Communication Skills by Krishna Mohan and Meera Benerjee (Macmillan). Price Rs. 55.

Paper II

1. Objective English Literature for Competitive Examinations by K. Purushotham. Source: Prakash Book Depot, Bara Bazar, Bareilly 243 003, Tel: 470217, 476499. Price Rs. 75. Contact Dr. K. Purushotham at Tel: 2542038 (Hanamkonda).
11. Upkar’s English Paper – II by Surya Pal Yadav Source: Upkar Prakashan, Agra – 2; E-mail: info@upkarprakashan.com; Website: www.upkarprakashan.com Price Rs. 135
12. Upkar’s English Litt (Paper – II) by Dr. B.B. Jain. Source: Upkar Prakashan, Agra – 2; E-mail: info@upkarprakashan.com; Website: www.upkarprakashan.com Price Rs. 65
2. Upkar’s English (Paper – III) by Dr. B.B. Jain. Source: Upkar Prakashan, Agra – 2; E-mail: info@upkarprakashan.com; Website: www.upkarprakashan.com Price Rs. 80
3. Upkar’s English (Paper – II & III) by Dr. B.B. Jain. Source: Upkar Prakashan, Agra – 2; E-mail: info@upkarprakashan.com; Website: www.upkarprakashan.com Price Rs. 140
4. A Text Book of Viva Voce in English Literature by Dr. Raghukul Tilak. Source: Rajhans Prakashan Mandir, Dharma-Alok, Ram Nagar, Meerut (UP), Tel: 517758. Price Rs. 32.
5. A Dictionary of Literature in the English Language from Chaucer to 1940, Vol. 1 & 2 by Myers. Source: Kakatiya University Library (Reference Section).
6. Glossary of Literary Terms by M.H. Abrams (post 1996 editions). See specially the section on Modern Literary Theories. Source: any big bookstore.
7. A Critical Handbook of Literature in English by Subhamoy Das. Source: Jawahar Publishers & Distributors, 15, DDA Mkt, Ber Sarai (Opp. JNU Old Campus), New Delhi – 110 016. Price Rs. 327/- E-mail: jpd1988@rediffmail.com
8. English Literature for Competitive Examinations (for UGC NET, JRF, SLET etc), 6th edition, by W.R. Goodman. Source: Doaba Publications, 4497/14 Guru Nanak Market, Nai Sarak, Delhi – 110 006. Price Rs. 495/-. Tel: 9811192295. E-mail: doabapub@bol.net.in

Paper II & III

1. English Literature Question Bank: A Compendium for UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) for College Lectureship and JRF by Manmohan Bhatnagar. Source: Creative Books, CB-24, Ring Road, Naraina, New Delhi 110 028, Tel: 3298487. Price Rs. 250.
2. A Compendious History of English Literature by R.D. Trivedi. Source: any big bookstore.
3. Literary Forms, Trends and Movements (A Background to English Literature) by Raghukul Tilak. Source: Rama Brothers, Educational Publishers, Bank Street, Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110 005. Price Rs. 35.
4. A Critical History of English Literature Vol. I, II & III by David Daiches (New Delhi; Allied Publishers, 1992).

Paper III

1. Quintessence of Literary Essays by W.R. Goodman. Source: Doaba House (Book Sellers & Publishers), 1688, Nai Sarak, Delhi 110 006 or any big bookstore, especially Book Selection Centre, SD Road, Secunderabad. Price Rs. 160.
2. Critical Approaches to Literature by David Daiches (2nd ed). Source: Orient Longman, 3-6-272, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad 500 029. Price Rs. 40.
3. Literary Criticism A Work Book: An Introduction to Literary Forms for Indian Students by C. Paul Verghese. Price Rs. 11-50. Specially useful for critical appreciation of poetry.
4. An Introductory Textbook of Linguistics and Phonetics by Dr. Varshney. Source: Student Store, Rampur Bagh, Bareilly 243 001. Price Rs. 45.
5. Advanced Literary Essays by S.P. Sengupta, S.C. Mundra & S.C. Agarwal. Source: Rama Brothers, Bank Street, Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110 005, Tel: 567313. Price Rs. 30.
6. Studying the Novel: An Introduction by Jeremy Hawthorn. Source: Universal Book Stall, 5, Ansari Road, New Delhi 110 002. Price Rs. 20.
7. Modern Applied Linguistics by N. Krishnaswamy, S.K. Verma and M. Nagarajan. Source: Macmillan India press, Chennai 600 041. Price Rs. 93.

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Note-2: The prices mentioned above are not latest. It is possible that they have been revised now.