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UGC NET Dec 2023: Paper 1 syllabus with weightage

UGC NET Dec 2023 exam will be conducted in two separate papers. Paper I for everyone and Paper II based on the optional subject. Here is the UGC NET Dec 2023 Paper 1 syllabus with weightage.

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UGC NET Dec 2023 Paper 1 Syllabus: UGC NET 2023 December 2023 exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) from December 6 to 11, 2023. As the examination will include two separate exams i.e. Paper I and Paper II. As per the UGC NET 2023 exam pattern, Paper I is a mandatory and common question paper for all aspirants. However, the second paper is subject-based. The candidates must know the syllabus for the UGC NET 2023 Paper I exam before appearing for it. Check the topics required to be covered in the upcoming test.

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UGC NET Dec 2023 Paper I Syllabus and Weightage

The entire Paper I consists of 50 MCQ questions taken from various GK, reasoning, and aptitude topics. The paper contains one-third weightage of the total marks in UGC NET December 2023 examination. Check the chapter-wise weightage and syllabus for UGC NET exam in the table below:

UGC NET 2023 Paper I Units

Chapters according to Syllabus

Expected No. of Questions

Unit 1: Teaching Aptitude

  • Teaching Concepts and Objectives
  • Learners and Teachers' Characteristics
  • Factors affecting Teaching
  • Methods of Teaching
  • Teaching Support System
  • Evaluation Systems

4 to 6 Questions

Unit 2: Research Aptitude

  • Research Meaning and Types
  • Methods of Research
  • Steps of Research
  • Thesis and Article Writing
  • Application of ICT in Research

6 to 7 questions

Unit 3: Comprehension

  • Unseen Passage
  • Word-Meaning
  • Antonyms-Synonyms
  • Cloze Test

5 questions

Unit 4:Communication

  • Meaning and Types
  • Verbal and Non-verbal communication
  • Group Communications
  • Barriers to Communication
  • Mass-Medica and Society

3 to 6 questions

Unit 5: Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude

  • Number Series
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Letter Series
  • Blood Relations
  • Fractions
  • Speed and Distance
  • Ratios and Proportions
  • Percentage
  • Profit and Loss
  • Interest
  • Discounting
  • Averages

3 to 5 questions

Unit 6: Logical Reasoning

  • Arguments and their structures
  • Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
  • Analogy
  • Venn Diagram
  • Pratyaksh, Pramana, and Anumana

3 to 5 questions

Unit 7: Data Interpretation

  • Classification of data
  • Quantitative and qualitative data
  • Graphical representation and mapping of data
  • Data interpretation

5 questions

Unit 8: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

  • ICT Terminology
  • Intranet, Internet, Email, Audio, Video-Conferencing
  • Digital Initiatives for Higher Education in India
  • ICT and Governance

4 to 6 questions

Unit 9: People, Development and Environment

  • Human and Environment Interaction
  • Environmental Issues
  • Impact of Pollutants on Human Health
  • Energy Resources
  • Environmental Protection Act 1986
  • Environmental Summits and Protocols

5 to 8 questions

Unit 10: Higher Education System

  • Institutions of Higher Learning in Ancient India
  • Evolution of Higher Learning
  • Learning Programmes in India
  • Value Education and Environmental Education

6 to 8 questions

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