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National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET exam pattern 2022 along with the official notification. Earlier till 2018, the UGC NET exam consisted of two papers (Paper 1 and 2) that were conducted in two different sessions of one and two hours, respectively. However, in 2019 the exam pattern was changed by the NTA. The UGC NET 2022 exam pattern consists of two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both papers are comprised of objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). There is no break between Paper 1 and 2. The exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The medium of the UGC NET question paper is in English and Hindi languages only. The exam is of three-hour duration.
Candidates are advised to go through the below-mentioned details for a clear understanding.
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 of the complete exam is 3 hours.
Particulars | UGC NET Paper 1 Highlights | UGC NET Paper 2 Highlights |
|---|---|---|
Exam mode | Online | Online |
Exam duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) | |
Type of paper | Common for all candidates | Subject-specific questions (82 Subjects) |
Total questions | 50 | 100 |
Type of questions | MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option | MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option |
Total marks | 100 | 200 |
Marking scheme | +2 for a correct answer 0 for incorrect answer | +2 for a correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
Language of paper | English and Hindi | English and Hindi |
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UGC NET Paper | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
UGC NET Paper 1 | 50 | 100 |
UGC NET Paper 2 | 100 | 200 |
Total | 150 | 300 |
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.
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In UGC NET Paper 1 the questions will be generic in nature, intending to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness of the candidate.
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 Interpretation | 5 | 10 |
Information & Communication Technology (ICT) | 5 | 10 |
People & Environment | 5 | 10 |
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration | 5 | 10 |
Total | 50 | 10 |
UGC NET Paper 2 exam will be based on the subject selected by the candidate. All the questions of Paper 2 will be compulsory.
Candidates need to choose the subject of the UGC NET Paper 2 from the given options of 82 subjects while filling out the application form. Candidates need to appear in the subject of their Post-Graduation only. Candidates, whose Post Graduation subject is not covered in the list of NET subjects, can appear in a related subject.
UGC NET 2022 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.
| 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 |
There is no negative marking.
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You can select any subject of your choice in UGC NET 2020 and there is no such limitation restricting you to choosing subjects related to your academics. However, it is recommended that you choose a subject related to your post-graduation or graduation as it helps a lot in the exam.
Check the eligibility criteria and syllabus of UGC NET for more details. Please feel free to write back if you have any queries.
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UGC NET exam will be conducted for 1 hour for Paper 1 exam and 2 hours for Paper 2 exam.
UGC NET exam will be in the online (Computer based) mode.
There will be two papers for UGC Net exam, Paper I and Paper II. Paper I will consist of topics including teaching aptitude, research aptitude, comprehension, mathematical reasoning & aptitude, communication, logical reasoning, Data Interpretation, ICT, People, development & environment, and higher education system. Paper-II will consist of the subject wise questions depending on subjects opted by the student.
No, there is no negative marking.
The paper will be both in Hindi as well as the English language. The lingual papers such as Marathi, Tamil, etc. will be in regional languages only.
