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The Literary Odyssey
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Master English literature for UGC NET, with a plan made for you

Two courses for both papers of UGC NET English, taught by NET JRF and GATE qualified faculty. On the JRF course, My plan tells you what to read, watch and practise each day, from your own books, up to your exam.

Dhananjay PathakShivesh Singh

Taught by Dhananjay Pathak and Shivesh Singh.

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Popular goals:Both papers, planned for meRevise in my own order

A day from a real plan

Sunday 25 October: 7 tasks, about 1 hour 59 minutes, at 2 hours a day.

  1. Next up

    Read Routledge, pp. 16 to 30

    Paper 2Reading, 39 min

    Then 6 more tasks, about 1 h 20 min

  2. Skim KVS Madaan, pp. 98 to 101

    Paper 1Reading, 5 min

  3. Practice: Metre and Prosody

    Paper 2Practice, 23 min

  4. Quick check: Learner's characteristics

    Paper 1Practice, 12 min

  5. Quick check: Teaching: concept, objectives, levels, characteristics and basic requirements

    Paper 1Practice, 12 min

  6. Practice: Australian and New Zealand

    Paper 2Practice, 8 min

  7. Cards due

    Cards, 20 min

  8. UGC NET

    Tue 1 December 2026, in 37 days.

Which course is for you?

The Literary Odyssey UGC NET JRF

Has the study plan

Paper 1 and Paper 2, with a study plan made for you, day by day. For you if you want both papers planned up to the exam.

  • 294lectures, Paper 1 and Paper 2
  • 12full mocks
  • 24TLO notes that open in the app
  • 6books your plan can read, page by page
  • My plan: what to do each day, made from your starting test and your books
  • Blindspots, with twice-weekly and monthly reviews
  • Practice sets, quick checks, page checks and cards
  • Whole past papers and mocks in your final 4 weeks
  • Doubts, answered by the course's mentors

The Literary Odyssey UGC NET JRF Revision

No study plan

Recorded lectures, the complete Revision Programme and past papers. For you if you know the syllabus and want to revise in your own order.

  • 293lectures
  • 200topic quizzes
  • 70tests
  • 26card decks
  • Recorded lectures for Paper 1 and Paper 2, module by module
  • The Revision Programme: Routledge, William J Long, M K Naik, Mary Klages and David Carter, with flashcards
  • Previous year question papers, 69 papers (19 Paper 1, 50 Paper 2), and question types
  • Crash course flashcards
  • Help on WhatsApp. This course has no Doubts desk.

Each course is bought on its own.Compare the two courses

The courses in numbers

  • 2courses, both for Paper 1 and Paper 2
  • 294lectures in the JRF course, 293 in the Revision course
  • 198hours of video lectures on the JRF course
  • 24TLO notes, written for the syllabus
  • 2mentors, both NET JRF and GATE qualified

What you will learn

The whole UGC NET English syllabus, both papers, in the JRF course's modules.

Paper 1

Teaching and research aptitude: 45 lectures in 7 modules

  • Teaching Aptitude4 lectures
  • Research Aptitude7 lectures
  • Communication4 lectures
  • Logical Reasoning6 lectures
  • Data Interpretation2 lectures
  • Information and Communication Technology16 lectures
  • Paper 1 Live Sessions6 lectures
  • Comprehension1 card deck
  • Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude2 quizzes, 1 card deck
  • People, Development and Environment1 quiz, 1 card deck
  • Higher Education System1 card deck
  • Full Tests2 past papers
  • Paper 1 Past Papers19 past papers

Paper 2

English literature, theory and criticism: 249 lectures in 8 modules

  • British and Irish Literature130 lectures
    • Middle English: 3 lectures
    • Renaissance and Elizabethan: 35 lectures
    • Jacobean and Caroline: 15 lectures
    • Restoration Period: 9 lectures
    • Augustans and the Age of Pope: 10 lectures
    • Romantic Period: 40 lectures
    • Victorian Period: 15 lectures
    • Modern Period: 3 lectures
  • Indian English Literature15 lectures
  • Classical and European Literature11 lectures
  • Literary Criticism and Theory66 lectures
    • Classical and Neoclassical Criticism: 19 lectures
    • New Criticism and Formalism: 4 lectures
    • Structuralism and Semiotics: 6 lectures
    • Poststructuralism and Deconstruction: 13 lectures
    • Marxism and Cultural Materialism: 3 lectures
    • Psychoanalytic Criticism: 7 lectures
    • Feminism, Gender and Queer Theory: 4 lectures
    • Postcolonial Theory: 1 lecture
    • Cultural Studies and Media: 9 lectures
  • Literary Forms, Genres and Terms11 lectures
  • Language and Linguistics3 lectures
  • Research Methods and Academic Practice1 lecture
  • Paper 2 Live Sessions12 lectures
  • American Literature1 card deck
  • World Literatures in English1 quiz, 1 card deck
  • Literary History, Movements and Institutions1 quiz, 1 card deck
  • Paper 2 Past Papers49 past papers

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Your plan, from day one to the exam

There is no batch to wait for. On the JRF course your plan starts the day you set it up.

  1. Step 1: Set up in about 3 minutes

    Your exam date, your study time and the books you have read. Change any of it later.

  2. Step 2: Take the starting test

    Two parts, about 1 hour 50 minutes, with no time limit.

  3. Step 3: Study from your plan

    Day by day and page by page, from your own books, up to your exam.

Reviews

A review of what you studied twice a week, and a longer one each month.

Blindspots

288 gaps to work on

Macbeth tells his wife 'O, full of scorpions is my mind'.

Mocks

12 full mocks of 150 questions, set out on your plan.

Past papers

Whole past papers in your final 4 weeks: every Paper 2 paper from 2018 and every Paper 1 paper.

Test your preparation

Timed tests as the exam sets them, with the answers explained.

  • 12

    Full mocks

    150 questions in 180 minutes, as the exam. Your plan sets them in your final 4 weeks.

    JRF course
  • 69

    Past papers

    19 Paper 1, 49 Paper 2 and 1 full paper.

    JRF course
  • 200

    Topic quizzes

    Topic by topic, from Routledge to Mary Klages, to revise one part of the syllabus at a time.

    Revision course
  • 10,802

    Practice questions

    In the Revision course's question bank.

    Revision course

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Choose your course

Pay once for the time you choose, by UPI, card, net banking or wallet. Nothing renews by itself.

The Literary Odyssey UGC NET JRF

1 month
₹2,999
3 months
₹6,499was ₹7,999
6 months
₹8,999was ₹11,999
12 months
₹9,999was ₹14,999

Former JRF Scholar students pay 65% off the base price.

Need a custom plan for your institution?Contact us for institution pricing

Meet your instructors

Learn from NET JRF and GATE qualified faculty who are passionate about literature. Both teach both courses.

Dhananjay Pathak

Dhananjay Pathak

Paper 1Paper 2

NET JRF qualified, GATE qualified, PhD scholar

Expert in teaching logical reasoning, mathematical aptitude, research methodology, and English Literature. Known for making complex concepts easy to understand.

Learn more about Dhananjay
Shivesh Singh

Shivesh Singh

Paper 2

NET JRF qualified, GATE AIR 15

Specialist in English Literature with expertise in Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Literary Theory. Passionate about bringing literature to life.

Learn more about Shivesh

They answer every doubt

On the JRF course, Dhananjay Pathak and Shivesh Singh answer every doubt: on a lecture, a reading, a card or a question.

Why choose The Literary Odyssey?

Everything you need to crack UGC NET English.

  • A study plan made for you

    JRF course

    My plan sets each day's reading, lectures and practice from your starting test and your books.

  • HD video lectures

    Both courses

    Crystal clear video lessons by NET JRF and GATE qualified faculty: 294 lectures in the JRF course and 293 in the Revision course.

  • Comprehensive notes

    Both courses

    Well-structured notes covering the syllabus. The JRF course adds 24 TLO notes that open in the app.

  • Realistic mock tests

    Both courses

    Simulate actual exam conditions with timed CBT tests. The JRF course holds 12 full mocks of 150 questions.

  • Previous year questions

    Both courses

    Solved past papers with explanations: 69 in each course.

  • Expert flash cards

    Both courses

    Curated flash cards for quick revision of key concepts and authors: 38 decks with 3,655 cards in the JRF course, 26 decks in the Revision course.

Success stories

From our students in the NET Mentorship Programme.

1 of 5

  • “You made complex theories so much easier to understand through connecting them with real life examples. Love the way you teach Sir. One of the best explanations regarding Cultural Studies. My score is boosting because of your lectures, and Shivesh sir's lectures about literature…”

    S.NET Mentorship Programme Dec 2025Verified

  • “I understand the concepts much better now. Now I'm able to solve PYQs especially the literary theory section. A good map has been built in my mind for LT.. including which writer belongs to which group and which terms were coined by whom.”

    A.NET Mentorship Programme Dec 2025Verified

  • “It laid a very strong foundation for a lot of concepts which I had barely touched in my bachelors. Through the PPTs I actually learnt about lyricality of poems, I could also map a timeline of sorts in my head and contextualise all that I read and see it holistically.”

    S.NET Mentorship Programme Dec 2025Verified

  • “Your approach is really appreciative. I'm enjoying studying this way.”

    S.NET Mentorship Programme Dec 2025Verified

  • “I would like to thank Dhananjay Pathak for Paper 1. I was amazed that maths and reasoning became easy for me! How can I forget my favourite, Paper 2! I thank Shivesh sir for Chaucer and Shakespeare lectures. IT WAS SERIOUSLY AMAZING. Moreover, THEORY has been added to my favorites.”

    M.NET Mentorship Programme Dec 2025Verified

Deep familiarisation, not memorisation

Our approach focuses on understanding literature deeply, not rote learning.

  1. Understand

    Grasp core concepts and context.

  2. Analyse

    Critical thinking and interpretation.

  3. Connect

    Link themes across works.

  4. Apply

    Answer any question confidently.

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The exam and the courses

What is UGC NET English exam?

UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) English is a national-level exam conducted by NTA for determining eligibility for Assistant Professor and JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) in Indian universities.

What courses do you offer?

Two: The Literary Odyssey UGC NET JRF, Paper 1 and Paper 2 with a study plan made for you, with plans from ₹2,999; and The Literary Odyssey UGC NET JRF Revision, with the recorded lectures, the Revision Programme and past papers, from ₹1,499 to ₹7,299.

Which course has the study plan?

The Literary Odyssey UGC NET JRF. The Revision course has none.

How is the study plan made?

From your exam date, your study time, the books you have read and your starting test. It lists each day’s readings, lectures, practice and cards in order, up to your exam.

Who are the instructors?

Both courses are taught by Dhananjay Pathak (NET JRF, GATE, PhD Scholar) and Shivesh Singh (NET JRF, GATE AIR 15). Both are highly qualified and experienced in UGC NET preparation.

What is included in each course?

The JRF course: 294 lectures, 24 TLO notes, 12 full mocks, 69 past papers, practice sets, 38 card decks, Blindspots, Doubts answered by the mentors, and the study plan. The Revision course: 293 lectures, the Revision Programme with its flashcards, 200 topic quizzes, 70 tests and 69 past papers.

Paying

Can I have both courses?

Yes. Each course is bought on its own, at its own price.

I studied on JRF Scholar before. Do I pay less?

Yes. Anyone who ever held a JRF Scholar course pays 65% off the base price of every JRF plan: 3 months costs you ₹2,799 instead of ₹6,499. The trial does not come off this price, and coupons cannot be added to it.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit and debit cards, UPI, net banking, and popular wallets like Paytm and PhonePe. All payments are processed securely through Razorpay. You pay once for the time you choose. Nothing renews by itself.

What is your refund policy?

All purchases are final and non-refundable. We encourage you to review course descriptions and contact us with any questions before purchasing. For technical issues preventing access, please contact our support team.

Help

How can I contact support?

You can reach us via email at support@theliteraryodyssey.com or call us at +91-9211642413. Our support hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm IST.