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UGC NET 2019 Exam Pattern Revised
NTA has introduced changes in UGC NET 2019 exam pattern. Till December 2018, UGC NET exam pattern was such that the test consisted of two papers (Paper I, II) that were conducted in two different sessions. Candidates had to complete both the papers (Paper I, II) in a duration of one and two hours, respectively. However, going forward, UGC NET exam for both the papers will be conducted in a single three hour duration. Like previous year, the papers will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and will contain objective-type questions.
It may be noted that it is mandatory for candidates to appear for both the papers in order to be eligible for JRF and Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor only. Also, all questions will be compulsory to attempt in UGC NET June 2019 exam.
Paper |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
I |
50 |
100 |
II |
100 |
200 |
Total |
150 |
350 |
Regarding paper-I of the exam, the official website of NTA informs, "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." Regarding paper-II, the website informs, "This will be based on the subject selected by the candidate. All the questions of Paper–II will be compulsory."
Marking scheme: Two marks will be awarded for each correct answer. There will be no negative marking in the exam.
UGC NET Exam Pattern for Paper I
Exam pattern for paper I is such that the question paper will be divided into 10 sections as mentioned below:
Section |
Questions |
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 |
100 |
UGC NET Paper | Number of Questions | Marks |
---|---|---|
I |
50 |
100 |
II |
100 |
200 |
Total |
150 |
350 |
UGC NET Paper-I Units | UGC NET Paper-I Topics |
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Unit-I: Teaching Aptitude |
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Unit-II: Research Aptitude |
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Unit-III: Comprehension |
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Unit-IV: Communication |
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Unit-V: Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude |
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Unit-VI: Logical Reasoning |
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Unit-VII: Data Interpretation |
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Unit-VIII: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
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Unit-IX: People, Development and Environment |
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Unit-X: Higher Education System |
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