What is the syllabus & exam pattern of the UGC NET? Which are the most important topics to focus in the UGC NET and why?
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The syllabus and exam pattern of UGC NET is a little bit difficult to understand. But I'll put it in simpler and shorter way.
There are 3 papers overall. You'll have to appear for these 3 papers in a single day at the same centre but at different time slots.
Paper 1 has 50 questions and candidate can attempt all those. The more the better. Paper is for teaching aptitude, but there are reasoning and other questions too. Basically, it tests your ability to work as a professor.
Paper 2 is 75 minutes long. The questions are from your opted subject. If you have completed your Masters in management then the Paper 2 and 3 will be about managemen...more -
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test is an entrance exam through which aspirants are awarded for Junior Research Fellowship and the post of Assistant Professor. The syllabus of UGC NET Exam is varies as per the subject that will be chose by you to appear in examination. There are hundred subjects for which UGC NET Exam is conducted. As per the latest exam pattern of UGC NET 2018, there will be only two papers I. e. Paper 1 and Paper 2. Also check the latest notification for NET 2018 Exam https://www.eduncle.com/cbse-ugc-net-exam from here.
The paper I will be of 50 question and Paper 2 will contain 100 questions. Both...more -
UGC NET Test will consist of three papers. All the three papers will be of MCQ type questions only.
Paper-I shall be of general nature, intended 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. The paper shall consist of 50 objective type compulsory questions and each question will carry 2 marks.
Paper-II shall consist of 50 objective type compulsory questions based on the subject selected by the candidate. Each question will carry 2 marks. Paper-III will consist of 75 objective type compulsory ques...more -
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Adv. Ved Vinayak Law educator at Lex Logic You Tube channel. | Contributor-Level 9
3 years agoHello, There are primarily 3 papers. Paper 3 is more challenging than Paper 2 in terms of difficulty. Again, the syllabus is extensive; you cannot complete it without a full year to prepare your study schedule. Be ready in advance. So far, just 6% of applicants are qualified to take the test. To get more detail check Shiksha platform. -
There are 3 papers mainly. The difficulty level in paper 3 is higher than Paper 2. Again, the syllabus is lengthy, you can't cover it all without 1-year time to work on your study plan. Be well prepared. Only 6% candidates are qualified for the exam so far.
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No. The authority has not released the UGC NET certificate for the December session 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026.
The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link available for the answer key
- Use application number and password or the application number and date of birth to open the link
- Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen)
- Click on Sign In and submit the Challenge Answer Key link
- Select the correct answer option ID for the question ID for which the challenge needs to be made
- Click on the 'Save Your Claims' button
- Upload the supporting documents in a single PDF file to support your claim
- Click on the 'Save Your Claims & Pay Fee' button
- Pay INR 200 per question in the online mode
The UGC NET answer key challenge fee per question is INR 200. It is non refundable whether the challenge is accepted or rejected. It can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts.
It is released by the National Testing Agency NTA a few days after the exam is conducted. The answer key helps candidates in calculating their probable scores and checking the accuracy of their responsesThe details provided on the UGC NET answer key are mentioned below:
- Exam date
- Exam shift
- Exam subject name and code
- Question ID
- Correct option ID
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