UGC NET 20th November 2021 Paper 1 Question Paper Analysis (Available), Answer Key
Day 1 of UGC NET 2021 Paper 1 has been conducted on November 20 in Shift 1 & 2. Check the detailed question paper analysis, topic-wise weightage & difficulty level of UGC NET 20th November 2021 Paper 1 here.
Day 1 of UGC NET 2021 has been conducted on November 20 in two shifts - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Day 1 is being conducted for almost 36 subjects, and Paper 1 is common for all subjects. Paper 1 of UGC NET consists of questions related to teaching & research aptitude, reasoning, mathematics and much more. Paper 1 consists of 50 questions, and each question carries 2 marks which means the total weightage of the first paper is 100. On the other hand, Paper 2 is conducted for 200 marks. On this page, you can check the detailed question paper analysis of UGC NET 20th November 2021 Paper 1 along with a memory-based question paper and answer key. The official answer key of UGC NET 2021 is expected to be released by the 2nd week of December.
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Major Highlights of UGC NET 20th November 2021 Shift 1 Analysis
Paper 1 was not too tough in Shift 1, and there were no unexpected surprises. The paper was on expected lines. From communication, there were questions on barriers to communication. There were also questions on research ethics. Some of the major highlights of UGC NET 20th November 2021 Shift 1 Analysis are as follows –
Difficulty Level of Paper 1: Moderately Easy
Difficulty Level of Comprehension Questions: Easy
Difficulty Level of Research Aptitude Questions: Moderate
Difficulty Level of Teaching Aptitude Questions: Moderate
Difficulty Level of Reasoning Questions: Moderate
Difficulty Level of Mathematics Questions: Easy to Moderate (question on ratio, profit & loss, average)
Topics Asked in Shift 1: Questions in Shift 1 were asked on the following topics -
- NAAC
- SWAYAM Prabha
- Ozone Depletion
- Global Warming
- Hazards (statement-based question)
- Difference between Bluetooth and WiFI
- Hetu
- Pramaan
- Indian Logic
- Classroom Communication (statement-based questions)
- Barriers to Communication
- Ethics (research)
- Methods of Teaching
- Key Behaviours of Teaching
- Helpful Behaviours of Effective Teaching
- Ratio Proportion (male-female bifurcation)
- Memory Hierarchy
- Qualitative Research
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
- VLE
- AGB (Advance Graphic Port)
- Input & Output Devices (2 Questions)
- COP-25 Question from Environment
- Paris Agreement
- Bio-Diversity Decade
- Sakshat Portal
- Reserach Design
Was the Paper Time Consuming? Paper 2 Time Consuming and Paper 1 was okay
Major Highlights of UGC NET 20th November 2021 Shift 2 Analysis
Some of the major highlights of UGC NET 20th November 2021 Shift 2 Analysis are as follows –
Difficulty Level of Paper 1: Moderate Level
Difficulty Level of Teaching & Research Aptitude Questions: Moderate Level
Difficulty Level of Reasoning Questions: Moderate to Difficult
Difficulty Level of Mathematics Questions: Moderate to Difficult
Was the Paper Time Consuming? To be Updated
Topic with Most Number of Difficult Questions: Logical Reasoning & Research Aptitude
Shift 1 vs 2 Difficulty Level Comparison: Almost Similar Difficulty Level
Detailed UGC NET 20th November 2021 Paper 1 Question Paper Analysis
The detailed analysis of UGC NET 20th November 2021 Paper (Shift 1 & 2) can be checked in the table below –
Name of the Topic | Difficulty Level | Total No. of Questions Asked |
Teaching Aptitude | Moderate | 11-13 |
Research Aptitude | Moderate | 7-9 |
Reading Comprehension | Easy | 5 |
Reasoning | Moderate to Difficult | 7-8 |
Data Interpretation | Moderate to Difficult | 5 |
Mathematics | Difficult | 4-5 |
Communication | Easy to Moderate | 3-5 |
People & Environment | Easy | 3-4 |
Higher Education System | Easy | 3 |
Information & Communication Technology | Moderate | 3 |
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UGC NET 2021 Day 1 (Nov 20) Latest Updates
November 20, 2021, 6:54 PM: The difficulty level of Shift 2 was moderate with Mathematics & Data Interpretation questions turning out to be too calculative
November 20, 2021, 5:21 PM: The Shift 2 exam will conclude at 6:00 PM
November 20, 2021, 3:00 PM: The Shfit 2 exam has started for 17 subjects
November 20, 2021, 12:59 PM: The difficulty level of the paper was moderately easy in Shift 1
November 20, 2021, 12:17 PM: The Shift 2 exam will begin at 3:00 PM, and the detailed analysis for Shift 1 will be available shortly on this page
November 20, 2021: 12:00 PM: The Shift 1 exam of Day 1 concluded
November 20, 2021, 11:33 AM: The Shift 1 analysis of today's exam will be available on this page by 1:00 PM
November 20, 2021, 11:25 AM: CSIR has also announced CSIR NET 2022 exam date
November 20, 2021, 11:00 AM: The shift 1 exam concludes in one hour
November 20, 2021: 10:44 AM: Kerala University PG exam dates are clashing with UGC NET 2021 dates
November 20, 2021, 10:25 AM: The Shift 2 exam will be conducted in 17 subjects
November 20, 2021, 10:03 AM: Maharashtra aspirants complain about Maharashtra TET 2021 date clash with UGC NET 2021. Both exams are being held today
November 20, 2021, 9:32 AM: So far, NTA has only released the admit cards for exams scheduled till November 24
November 20, 2021, 9:02 AM: Shift 1 of UGC NET 2021 Day 1 has started across the country
November 20, 2021, 8:42 AM: The Shift 1 exam timings are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The morning shift exam is taking place for 19 subjects
November 20, 2021, 8:11 AM: The reporting process for Shift 1 at the exam centres is underway, and the gate will be closed at 8:30 AM
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