UGC NET Exam Pattern 2018

UGC NET 2018 Exam Pattern defines the structure of the examination paper. The exam pattern generally includes the number of questions, types of questions (subjective or objective), number of sections, marks allotted to each section, the total number of marks, mode of examination, the language of the paper, time duration, etc. The exam pattern also consists of the marking scheme defined by the concerned authority.

The exam pattern of UGC NET 2018 has been revised and the upper age limit has also been relaxed. As per the changed UGC NET 2018 paper pattern, the exam will have two papers instead of three papers. Candidates are advised to go through the below-mentioned details for a clear understanding. 

• The exam is conducted in Computer-based mode.

• The test will consist of two papers and both the papers will have objective type questions.

• The choice for the paper medium can be exercised at the time of filling the form. Candidates can choose either Hindi or English language.

• The duration for Paper I is 1 hour. 

Paper	Number of Questions	Exam Time	Exam Duration
I	50	09:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.	1 hour
II	100	11:00 A.M. to 01:00 P.M	2 hours

• Paper-I is of general nature, intended to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. It is primarily designed to test the reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate. The paper consists of 50 objective type compulsory questions.

• Paper-II has 100 objective type questions, which are based on the subject selected by the candidate. 

UGC NET 2018 Pattern Highlights

Highlights	Details
Test Duration for Paper 1	1 hour
Test Duration for Paper 2	2 hours
Number of Sessions	2
Total Number of Questions in Paper 1	50
Total Number of Questions in Paper 2	100
Total Number of Marks in Paper 1	100
Total Number of Marks in Paper 2	200
Each Question Carries	2 marks
Marks Deducted for Each Incorrect Question	0

UGC NET 2018 Type of Questions

UGC NET 2018 will consist of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates will have to select the right answer from among the options available for each question. Answering all the MCQs have been issued to be mandatory from the exam conducting authority. 

Number of MCQs in UGC NET 2018 Paper 1

Sections	Number of MCQs
Research Aptitude	5
Teaching Aptitude	5
Reading Comprehension	5
Reasoning (Including Mathematics)	5
Communication	5
Logical Reasoning	5
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)	5
Data Interpretation	5
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity and Administration	5
People and Environment	5

UGC NET Marking Scheme 2018

• Each correct answer carries 2 marks.

• There is no negative marking.