UGC NET Exam

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test Exam

UGC NET Examination Pattern

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET), also known as NTA UGC NET, is to verify candidates' eligibility for positions as Assistant Professors or Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) at Indian Universities and Colleges. The test is administered nationally. There will be 83 topics covered by UGC NET in total. To apply for the exam, candidates must complete the UGC NET 2024 Application Form. Candidates will only be able to obtain their UGC NET Admit Card if they successfully complete the application.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has prescribed the UGC NET examination format 2024. The UGC NET 2024 exam consists of two exams, Paper 1 & Paper 2, In accordance with the mst recent exam pattern. Three hours are allotted for the UGC NET exam. Miultiple-Choice (MCQ) questions of the objective tyoe are included in both papers. Combining Paper 1 & Paper 2, the candidates are given 150 Questions in total. Negative marking is not used in the UGC NET exam. Candidates receive rewards for accurate responses: wrong answers do not result in a Mark deduction. The test is administered via computer-based testing, or CBT. The UGC NET Question Paper is available exclusively in Hindi and English. Take a close look the most recent UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024 for Papers 1 & 2 below.

Up to December 2018, there are two papers (Paper 1 & 2) in the UGC NET Exam, which were administered during two separate sessions. The candidates were givena time limit of one hour for Paper 1 & two hours for Paper 2. Nevertheless, the NTA modified the exam format in 2019, requiring candidates to complete both papers in a single three-hour session.

Mode of Examination : The Examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.

UGC NET Exam Pattern of both papers of the exam:

Event Paper I Paper II
Exam Online Mode Online Mode
Duration 3 Hours 3 Hours
UGC NET June 2024 Exam 10 to 21 June, 2024

Total No. of Questions 50 100
Total Marks 100 200
Language English & Hindi English & Hindi
Marking Scheme

+2 for correct answer

0 for incorrect answer

+2 for correct answer

for incorrect answer

UGC NET Exam Pattern June 2024:

Paper Maximum Marks No. of Questions Pattern/MCQ Duration (First Shift) Duration (Second Shift)
Paper I 100 50 The questions in Paper I intends to assess the teaching research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, reading comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the Candidate. 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Paper II 200 100 This will be based on the subject selected
by the candidate and will assess domain knowledge
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Subject & Syllabus Test :

The list of Subjects and their Codes of June 2024 of UGC NET.

A New Syllabus "Indian Knowledge System" (Subject Code 103) has been introduced among the list of subject vide letter no. F.No.4-1/2018(NET/Policy) dated 25.10.2022, received from NET Bureau of UGC w.e.f. UGC-NET.

The candidates may note that the syllabus has been modified and the new syllabus applicable from June 2019 onwards has been notified though a Public Notice on NTA Website.

Schedule of Examination:

Timings Schedule First Shift Second Shift
Timings of Examination 09:00 AM - 12:00 Noon 03.00 PM - 6.00 PM
Duration of Examination 03 Hours 03 Hours
Entry into the Examination Centre* 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Entry in the Examination Hall / Room 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Checking of Admit Cards by the Invigilator 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Sitting on the seat in the Examination Hall 8:45 AM 2:45 PM
Instructions by the Invigilators 8:45 AM - 8:55 AM 2:45 AM - 2:55 PM
Test Commences 9:00 AM 3.00 PM
Test Concludes 12:00 PM 6.00 PM

Note:

 During a break, candidates are not allowed to leave the premises under any circumstances.

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024 for Paper 1

The NTA's official website states about UGC NET Paper 1: The questions will be generic in nature, intending to access the candidate's teaching / research aptitude. "It's Main purpose is to assess the candidate's capacity of reasoning, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness." The exam pattern and UGC NET curriculum should be the first things applicants study for the UGC NET exam. The following provides applicants with the format for the UGC NET Paper 1:

UGC NET Paper 1 Sections No. of Questions Total Marks
Teaching Aptitude 5 10
Research Aptitude 5 10
Reading Comprehension 5 10
Communication 5 10
Reasoning (Including Maths) 5 10
Logical Reasoning 5 10
Data Intrepretation 5 10
Information & Communication Techology (ICT) 5 10
People & Environment 5 10
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration 5 10
Total 50 100

UGC NET Exam Pattern for Paper 2

The website states on the UGC NET Paper 2 exam, "This will be based on the subject selected by the candidate.

"Paper 2's questions are all required to be answered.

When completing the application form, candidates must select one of the 83 disciplines provided as the subject for the UGC NET Paper 2. Only the subject of their post-graduation must be mentioned by candidates. Candidates may appear in a comparable subject of their Post Graduation Subject is not included in the list of UGC NET Subjects.

UGC NET Marking Scheme 2024

Every right responses receives two marks in each UGC NET exam paper, The UCG NET exam has no negative grading.

UGC NET Marking Scheme 2024 Marks Allotted
Correct Answer +2
Incorrect Answer 0
Unattempeted Answer 0

Display of Provisional Answer Key for Challenges.

The NTA will display Provisional Answer Key of the questions on the NTA Website ugcnet.nta.nic.in to provide an opportunity to the candidates to challenge the Provisionaly Answer Key. The Answer Keys are likely to be displayed for two to three days.

The candidates will be given an opportunity to make a challenge online against the Provisional Answer Key on Payment of Rs. 200/-per question challenged as a non-refundable processing fee.

Key Challenge procedure - Only one challenges made during stiupated time through key challenge link will be considered. Challenges without jurisdiction/evidence and those filed on any other medium other than the prescribed link will not be considered.

The NTA decision on the challenges shall be final and no further communication will be entertained. NTA will not inform the Candidates individually about the outcome of the challenge made.

The subjects experts will examine all the challenges received and then a final answer key will be displayed and declared.

The NTA decision on the challenges shall be final and the result will be declared on the basis of final answer keys.

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