UGC NET 2024 Paper Analysis - Section-wise Difficulty Level, Expected Cutoff, Chapterwise Weightage

Updated By Intajur Rahaman on 21 Oct, 2024 12:36

UGC NET 2024 exam analysis will be available on this page after the exam. The overall difficulty level of the exam is expected to be moderate, with Paper I consisting of 50 questions and Paper II consisting of 100 questions.

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UGC NET Exam Analysis 2024 Overview

The UGC NET 2024 exam analysis for the December session will be available once the exam is concluded. Analysis for the June sessions exams are available which were conducted from August 21 to September 4, 2024. Earlier, the exam was conducted on June 18, which was cancelled the next day due to a compromise of its integrity. The overall difficulty of the UGC NET June 2024 exam on the August 21 shift 1 exam was easy to moderate. According to some test takers, questions asked in the Mathematics section were challenging. However, nearly all test takers agreed that the Mathematics section was time-consuming and lengthy. Questions were asked about topics like maths, reasoning, comprehension, research aptitude, etc. Other sections were easy in nature.

The UGC NET December 2024 exam analysis will be available soon on this page! Candidates appearing for the UGC NET December 2024 can have a look at the analysis to gain insight into the types of questions asked, difficulty level, and number of good attempts. Read the section below for more details about the UGC NET 2024 paper analysis.

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UGC NET 2024 Exam Analysis for June Session

Candidates taking the UGC NET 2024 retest can refer to this analysis to gain insight into the potential questions they may encounter.

Overall Analysis of Shift 1 Paper I - June 18, 2024

The overall difficulty level of the UGC NET June session Paper I has been updated below. Additionally, the table will provide the topic-wise weightage, difficulty level, and number of good attempts.

Topics Asked

Difficulty Level

Total Questions AskedGood Attempts

Teaching Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

5

2-3

Research Aptitude

Moderate52-3

Reading Comprehension

Easy to Moderate 53-4

Logical Reasoning

Easy

52-3

Data Interpretation

Moderate to Difficult & Lenghty

5

2-3

Maths

Difficult & Lenghty

52-3

Communication

Easy to Moderate53-4

Environment

Easy to Moderate52-3

People & Higher Education

Easy to Moderate52-3

IT

Easy

52

Overall

Moderate

50 MCQs of 2 marks each 40-43

Detailed UGC NET 2024 June Shift 1 Paper 2 Analysis

Subjects

Number of Questions

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

Arab Culture and Islamic Studies

100

Moderate

70 to 75

Arabic

100

Easy to Moderate

77 to 80

Buddhist – Jaina – Gandhian and Peace Studies

100

Easy to Moderate

75 to 80

Commerce

100

Easy to Moderate

75 to 80

Comparative Literature

100

Easy to Moderate

75 to 80

Comparative Study of Religions

100

Moderate

70 to 75

Computer science and applications

100

Moderate

70 to 75

Criminology

100

Moderate

70 to 75

Dance / Drama / Performing Art

100

Easy

77 to 83

French

100

Moderate

70 to 75

Geography

100

Moderate

70 to 75

German

100

Moderate

70 to 75

Hindi

100

Easy to Moderate

75 to 80

History

100

Easy to Moderate

70 to 75

Indian Culture

100

Easy to Moderate

75 to 80

Japanese

100

Moderate

70 to 75

Kannada

100

Easy to Moderate

75 to 80

Law

100

Easy to Moderate

75 to 80

Linguistics

100

Moderate

70 to 75

Marathi

100

Easy to Moderate

77 to 80

Music

100

Easy

80 to 85

Nepali

100

Easy to Moderate

77 to 80

Oriya

100

Easy to Moderate

75 to 80

Philosophy

100

Easy to Moderate

75 to 80

Physical Education

100

Easy to Moderate

75 to 80

Public Administration

100

Moderate

75 to 80

Punjabi

100

Easy

77 to 80

Rajasthani

100

Easy to Moderate

75 to 80

Russian

100

Easy to Moderate

80 to 85

Sanskrit

100

Easy to Moderate

77 to 80

Social Work

100

Easy

80 to 85

Spanish

100

Moderate

70 to 75

Tamil

100

Moderate

70 to 75

Overall Analysis of Shift 2 Paper I - June 18, 2024

The overall difficulty level of the UGC NET June session Shift 2 Paper I was moderate. Additionally, the table will provide the topic-wise weightage, difficulty level, and number of good attempts.

Topics Asked

Difficulty Level

Total Questions Asked

Good Attempts

Teaching Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

5

2-3

Research Aptitude

Moderate

5

2-3

Reading Comprehension

Easy to Moderate 

5

3-4

Communication

Easy

5

3-4

Reasoning (including Maths)

Moderate

5

2-3

Logical Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

5

2-3

Data Interpretation

Moderate to Difficult

5

2-3

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Easy to Moderate

5

3-4

People & Environment

Easy to Moderate

5

3-4

Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration

Easy

5

3-4

Total

Easy to Moderate

50

42-45

Detailed UGC NET 2024 June Shift 2 Paper 2 Analysis

Subjects

Number of Questions

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

Anthropology

100

Moderate

70-74

Assamese

100

Easy to Moderate

75-80

Bengali

100

Easy

78-83

Bodo

100

Easy to Moderate

77-81

Chinese

100

Easy to Moderate

75-80

Defence And Strategic Studies

100

Moderate

70-74

Dogri

100

Easy to Moderate

75-78

Economics

100

Easy to Moderate

75-78

Education

100

Moderate

70-75

Electronic Science

100

Moderate

70-74

English

100

Easy to Moderate

75-80

Folk Literature

100

Easy

78-83

Gujarati

100

Easy to Moderate

75-80

Hindu Studies

100

Moderate

70-74

Home Science

100

Easy to Moderate

75-78

Indian Knowledge System

100

Moderate

70-74

Kashmiri

100

Easy to Moderate

75-80

Library and Information Science

100

Easy to Moderate

77-81

Maithili

100

Easy

78-83

Malayalam

100

Easy to Moderate

75-78

Management

100

Easy to Moderate

75-78

Manipuri

100

Easy to Moderate

75-78

Mass Communication and Journalism

100

Easy

78-83

Museology And Conservation

100

Easy to Moderate

77-81

Persian

100

Easy to Moderate

77-81

Political Science

100

Moderate

70-74

Population Studies

100

Easy to Moderate

75-78

Prakrit

100

Easy to Moderate

75-78

Psychology

100

Easy to Moderate

75-78

Sociology

100

Easy to Moderate

75-78

Telugu

100

Easy to Moderate

75-78

Tribal and Regional Language – Literature

100

Easy to Moderate

75-78

Urdu

100

Easy to Moderate

75-80

Yoga

100

Easy

78-83

Overall Analysis of Paper I - August 21, 2024 (Shift 1)

The overall difficulty level of the UGC NET June session Paper I has been updated below. Additionally, the table will provide the topic-wise weightage, difficulty level, and number of good attempts.

Topics Asked

Difficulty Level

Total Questions AskedGood Attempts

Teaching Aptitude

Easy

5

2-3

Research Aptitude

Easy52-3

Reading Comprehension

Easy53-4

Logical Reasoning

Easy

52-3

Data Interpretation

Moderate & Lenghty

5

2-3

Maths

Difficult & Lenghty

52-3

Communication

Easy53-4

Environment

Easy to Moderate52-3

People & Higher Education

Easy52-3

IT

Easy

52

Overall

Easy to Moderate

50 MCQs of 2 marks each 40-43

Overall Analysis of Paper II - August 21, 2024 (Shift 1)

A total of 100 questions were asked from each subject and 70-72 could be regarded as good attempts.

SubjectsNumber of QuestionsDifficulty LevelGood Attempts
English100Easy to Moderate75 to 78
Japanese100Moderate70 to 72
Performing Art – Dance/Drama/Theatre100Easy to Moderate75 to 80
Electronic Science100Moderate70 to 72

Overall Analysis of Paper I - August 21, 2024 (Shift 2)

Overall, the total number of questions was 50 with the difficulty level ranging from easy to moderate, and a good attempt would be around 43-46 questions.

UGC NET Paper 1 SectionsTopics AskedDifficulty LevelNumber of QuestionsGood Attempts
Teaching Aptitude
  • direct questions focusing on the teaching-learning process
  • methods of teaching
  • student psychology
Easy to Moderate7-84-5
Research Aptitude
  • research methodology
  • types of research
  • methods of data collection
Moderately Difficult52-3
Reading Comprehension-Easy to Moderate53-4
Communication
  • communication principles
  • barriers to effective communication
  • verbal and non-verbal communication
Moderately Difficult52-3
Maths

percentages, ratios, and algebraic expressions

Moderate53-4
Logical Reasoninganalogies, series, and logical sequencesEasy to Moderate52-3
Data Interpretation

graphs, tables, and charts

Moderate53-4
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)computer systems, the internet, and digital communicationEasy to Moderate51-2
People & Environmentenvironmental issues, human and environmental interactions, and sustainabilityModerate2-31-2
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administrationstructure and functioning of the higher education system in India, including policies, governance, and administrationModerate3-42-3
Overall Difficulty LevelEasy to Moderate5043-45

Subject-wise Analysis of Paper II - August 21, 2024 (Shift 2)

The difficulty level of the UGC NET Paper 2 varied depending on the subject chosen by the candidate. Across different subjects, the overall difficulty of Paper 2 in the August 21 Shift 2 ranged from Easy to Moderate. A brief subject-wise UGC NET Exam Analysis 2024 for 21st August Shift 2 has been provided below:

SubjectsTopics AskedNumber of QuestionsDifficulty LevelGood Attempts
Englishliterary theory, criticism, and major works of literature100Easy to Moderate75-78
DogriDogri literature, language, and cultural history100Easy to Moderate75-78
SpanishSpanish grammar, translation, and literature100Easy to Moderate75-78
Russian

Russian linguistic theories, literature, and translation

100Moderate70-72
PersianPersian classical and modern literature, grammar, and translation100Easy to Moderate75-78
Comparative Study of Religionsworld’s major religions, their historical development, central tenets, rituals and practices, and their interaction and comparative aspects100Easy to Moderate75-78
Hindu Studies
  • Tattva Vimarsa
  • Vada Parampara
  • Pramana Siddhanta
  • Dharma And Karma Vimarsa
  • Punarjanama-Bandhan-Moksa Vimarsa
  • Applicability of Western Methods For Understanding Indian Texts, etc.
100Moderate70-72

UGC NET 2023 Exam Analysis - December Session

Check the UGC NET 2023 exam analysis for the different sessions provided below.

UGC NET Paper-2: December 12, 2023 (Shift-1)

Subjects

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

Economics/ Rural Economics/ Co-operation/ Demography/ Development Planning/ Development Studies/ Econometrics/ Applied Economics/ Development Eco/ Business Economics

Moderate to Difficult

45 to 50

Urdu

Moderate to Difficult

45 to 50

UGC NET Paper-2: December 12, 2023 (Shift-2)

Subjects

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

Geography

Moderate to Difficult

50 to 55

Maithili

Moderate to Difficult

45 to 50

Kannada

Moderate to Difficult

45 to 50

Oriya

Moderate to Difficult

45 to 50

Tamil

Moderate to Difficult

45 to 50

Arabic

Moderate to Difficult

45 to 50

Marathi

Moderate to Difficult

45 to 50

UGC NET Paper-2: December 11, 2023 (Shift-1)

Subjects

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

Political Science

Moderate to Difficult

50 to 55

Chinese

Moderate to Difficult

45 to 50

Arab Culture and Islamic Studies

Moderate to Difficult

45 to 50

Kashmiri

Moderate to Difficult

45 to 50

UGC NET Paper-2: December 11, 2023 (Shift-2)

Subjects

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

Hindi

 Moderate to Difficult

 50 to 55

Malayalam

 Moderate to Difficult

 45 to 50

Nepali

 Moderate to Difficult

 45 to 50

Assamese

 Moderate to Difficult

 45 to 50

Santali

 Moderate to Difficult

 45 to 50

December 8 Shift 2 Overall Exam Analysis

The paper 1 topic-wise weightage, difficulty level, and good attempts have been provided in the table below. 

Topics Asked

Number of Questions Asked

Difficulty Level

Teaching Aptitude

4-5Easy to Moderate

Research Aptitude

2-3Easy to Moderate

Reading Comprehension

5 (1 set)

Moderate

Communication

3

Easy to Moderate

Mathematics

2-3

Moderate

Logical Reasoning

4Moderate

Data Interpretation

5 (1 set)

Moderate to Difficult

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

4 to 5

Moderate

People & Environment

4 to 5

Easy to Moderate

Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration & Current Affairs

3

Moderate

Total Questions

50 Questions of 2 Marks each

Moderate/ 35 to 41 Questions

December 7 Shift 1 Overall Exam Analysis

The paper 1 topic-wise weightage, difficulty level, and good attempts have been provided in the table below. 

Topics Asked

Number of Questions Asked

Difficulty Level

Teaching Aptitude

3-4Easy to Moderate

Research Aptitude

3-4Easy to Moderate

Reading Comprehension

5 (1 set)

Easy

Communication

3 to 4

Easy to Moderate

Mathematics

3-4

Easy to Moderate

Logical Reasoning

4-5Moderate to Difficult

Data Interpretation

5 (1 set)

Moderate to Difficult

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

4 to 5

Moderate

People & Environment

4 to 5

Easy to Moderate

Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration & Current Affairs

3 to 4

Easy to Moderate

Total Questions

50 Questions of 2 Marks each

Easy to Moderate/ 25 to 30 Questions

December 6 Shift 1 Overall Exam Analysis

The topic-wise weightage, difficulty level, and good attempts will be provided in the table below. 

Topics Asked

Number of Questions Asked

Difficulty Level /Good Attempts)

Teaching Aptitude

10 to 12

Moderate to Difficult

Research Aptitude

6 to 8

Moderate to Difficult

Reading Comprehension

5 (1 set)

Easy to Moderate

Communication

2 to 4

Moderate

Mathematics

4-5

Easy to Moderate

Logical Reasoning

6 to 8

Easy to Moderate

Data Interpretation

5 (1 set)

Easy to Moderate

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

2 to 3

Moderate to Difficult

People & Environment

3 to 4

Moderate to Difficult

Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration & Current Affairs

3 to 4

Moderate to Difficult

Total Questions

50 Questions of 2 Marks each

Easy to Moderate/ 30 to 35 Questions

December 8 Shift 2 Exam Analysis

The paper II analysis for UGC NET 2023 has been provided below.

Subjects

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

Education

Moderate

50 to 57

December 7 Shift 1 Exam Analysis

The paper II analysis for UGC NET 2023 has been provided below.

Subjects

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

Commerce

Moderate to Difficult

60 to 65

December 6 Shift 1 Exam Analysis

The paper II analysis for UGC NET 2023 has been provided below.

Subjects

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

History

Moderate to Difficult

50 to 55

English

Moderate to Difficult

55 to 60

Comparative Study of Religion

Moderate to Difficult

45 to 50

Hindu Studies

Moderate to Difficult

 45 to 50

Dogri

 Moderate to Difficult

 45 to 55

Spanish

 Moderate to Difficult

 45 to 55

Russian

 Moderate to Difficult

 45 to 55

Persian

 Moderate to Difficult

 45 to 55

Konkani

 Moderate to Difficult

 45 to 55

Manipuri

 Moderate to Difficult

 45 to 55

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Detailed UGC NET 2023 Subject-wise Exam Analysis (December Session)

Provided below is the subject-wise UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 for the December session.

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 for December 14 Shift 2

UGC NET Exam Analysis for December 14th, Shift 1, held from 09 AM to 12 PM, included Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 had a moderate difficulty level with candidates attempting 32 to 36 questions, while Paper 2 was of a difficult level with candidates attempting 52 to 55 questions. The detailed difficulty level and the number of questions for each subject in UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 for December 14th, Shift 1, are provided in the merged table above. The questions were within the prescribed syllabus, and the examination was considered of moderate difficulty overall.

Subjects

Good Attempts Range

Difficulty Level

Number of Questions

Paper 1

32 to 36 questions

Moderate

-

Paper 2

52 to 55 questions

Difficult

-

Teaching Aptitude

-

Easy-Moderate

2

Research Aptitude

-

Easy-Moderate

1

Comprehension

-

Moderate

2

Logical Reasoning

-

Moderate

1

Data Interpretation

-

Easy-Moderate

1

Maths

-

Moderate

1

Communication

-

Easy-Moderate

1

Environment

-

Easy-Moderate

2

People & Development

-

Easy-Moderate

1

Higher Education

-

Easy-Moderate

1

IT

-

Easy to Moderate

1

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 for December 13 Shift 1

For the UGC NET exam on December 13, 2023, Paper 1 exhibited an overall easy difficulty level. The difficulty level of UGC NET Paper 1 in 2023 varied across subjects, with Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Communication, Environment, People and development, Higher Education, and IT being categorized as easy to moderate or difficult. The number of questions for each subject is also provided. The detailed difficulty level and the number of questions for each subject are presented in the merged table above.

Subjects

Difficulty Level

Number of Questions

Teaching Aptitude

Easy

8 to 10

Research Aptitude

Easy

2

Comprehension

Easy

1

Logical Reasoning

Easy

4

Data Interpretation

Moderate

5

Maths

Difficult

3

Communication

Easy

4

Environment

Easy-Moderate

3

People & Development

Easy-Moderate

2

Higher Education

Easy

5

IT

Easy

4

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 for December 12 Shift 2

The overall difficulty level of UGC NET Paper 1 Shift 2 was moderate, with most sections ranging from easy to moderate. The exception was the Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration, which was considered moderate to difficult. The detailed breakdown of the difficulty level and 'good attempts' for each section in UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 Shift 2 Paper 1 is provided in the merged table.

Sections

Difficulty Level

Number of Questions Asked

Good Attempts

Teaching Aptitude

Moderate

10-11

7-8

Research Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

7-8

4-5

Reading Comprehension

Easy to Moderate

5

3

Communication

Moderate

3-4

2

Maths

Moderate

4-5

2-3

Logical Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

3-4

2

Data Interpretation

Moderate

2-3

1-2

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Moderate

2-3

2

People & Environment

Moderate

3-4

2-3

Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration

Moderate to Difficult

2-4

2

Overall Difficulty Level

Moderate

-

-

Total

-

50

35-40

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 for December 12 Shift 1

The UGC NET exam for Shift 1 on December 12, 2023, was reported as moderate to difficult. Paper 1 consisted of 50 questions across various sections, with good attempts ranging from 33-36. The overall difficulty level of UGC NET 2023 Shift 1 Paper 1 was moderate. The marking scheme for both papers involves multiple-choice questions with no negative marking. The detailed breakdown of the difficulty level and 'good attempts' for each section in UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 Shift 1 Paper 1 is provided in the merged table.

Sections

Difficulty Level

Number of Questions Asked

Good Attempts

Teaching Aptitude

Moderate

9-10

6-7

Research Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

7-8

5-6

Reading Comprehension

Moderate

5

2-3

Communication

Moderate

3-4

2

Maths

Moderate

4-5

2-3

Logical Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

3-4

2

Data Interpretation

Moderate

3-4

2

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Moderate

2-3

2

People & Environment

Moderate

3-4

2-3

Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration

Moderate

2-4

2-3

Overall Difficulty Level

Moderate

-

-

Total

-

50

33-36

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 for December 11 Shift 2

The overall difficulty level of Paper 1 in Shift 2 was moderate, and candidates reported attempting approximately 33 to 35 questions. The detailed breakdown of the difficulty level and 'good attempts' for each section in UGC NET 2023 Shift 2 Paper 1 is provided in the merged table. Aiming for 35-39 correct attempts in Paper 1 is considered a good performance in this shift.

Sections

Difficulty Level

Number of Questions Asked

Good Attempts

Teaching Aptitude

Moderate

8-9

5-6

Research Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

6-7

5-6

Reading Comprehension

Moderate

5

3

Communication

Easy to Moderate

3-4

2

Maths

Moderate

4-5

2-3

Logical Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

3-4

2

Data Interpretation

Moderate

3-4

2

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Moderate

2-3

2

People & Environment

Moderate

3-4

2-3

Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration

Moderate

2-4

2

Overall Difficulty Level

Moderate

-

-

Total

-

50

35-39

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 for December 11 Shift 1

On December 11, 2023, the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted Shift 1 of the UGC NET 2023 December exam from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. The exam comprised two papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2), with a total duration of 3 hours. UGC NET Paper 1, Shift 1, was rated as having a moderate difficulty level, featuring a well-balanced mix of easy, moderate, and difficult questions across all sections. Candidates reported a range of good attempts in various sections of Paper 1 during the UGC NET Exam for Shift 1 in 2023.

Sections

Difficulty Level

Number of Questions Asked

Good Attempts

Teaching Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

8-9

5-6

Research Aptitude

Moderate

7-8

5-6

Reading Comprehension

Moderate

5

2-3

Communication

Moderate

3-4

2

Maths

Moderate

4-5

2-3

Logical Reasoning

Easy to Moderate

3-4

2

Data Interpretation

Moderate

3-4

2

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Moderate

2-3

2

People & Environment

Moderate

3-4

2-3

Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration

Moderate to Difficult

2-4

2

Overall Difficulty Level

Moderate

-

-

Total

-

50

32-36

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 for December 8 Shift 2

Education

The difficulty level of December 8 Shift 2 paper 2 which was Educaiton was moderate and the number of good attempts was 50 to 57 questions in the exam.

SubjectsNumber of QuestionsDifficulty Level
University-Based Questions3Moderate
Name of the university and their cities2-3Moderate
University Affiliation2Moderate
Commissions1Moderate
Addie Model (Full Form)1Moderate
Unit 1 (many questions)1Moderate
Curriculum1Moderate
At an early stage, Calcutta University connected to 1) Afghanistan 2) Goa 3) Kashmir 4) Sri Lanka1Moderate
Buddhism nastik2-3Moderate

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 for December 7 Shift 1

Commerce

The difficulty level of December 7 Shift 1 paper 2 which was Commerece ranged from moderate to difficult and the number of good attempts was 60 to 65 questions in the exam.

SubjectsNumber of QuestionsDifficulty Level
Marketing1Moderate
Banking & Finance2Moderate
RBI2Moderate
Numericals 4-51Moderate
GAT1Moderate
Henry Fayol1Moderate
Income Tax1Moderate
International Solar Alliance – Mission and Vision1Moderate
Shares2-3Moderate
G201Moderate

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 for December 6 Shift 1

Hindu Studies

The difficulty level of Hindu Studies ranged from moderate to difficult and the candidates were able to attempt only 45 to 50 questions in the exam.

SubjectsNumber of QuestionsDifficulty Level
Tattva Vimarsa1Moderate
Dharma And Karma Vimarsa2Moderate
Applicability of Western Methods For Understanding Indian Texts2Moderate
Vada Parampara1Moderate
Ramayana1Moderate
Mahabharata1Moderate
Punarjanama-Bandhan-Moksa Vimarsa1Moderate
Pramana Siddhanta1Moderate
Sanskrit Parichaya1Moderate
Other Allied Topics1Moderate

Dogri

The difficulty level of Hindu Studies ranged from moderate to difficult and candidates could attempt only 45 to 55 questions in the exam.

SubjectsNumber of QuestionsDifficulty Level
भाशा दी परिभाशा, म्हत्तव ते इसदा रूप-सुआत्म। भाशा दे बक्ख-बक्ख रूप-वाक, बोल्ली, भाशा, राष्ट्रभाशा, सम्पर्क भाशा आदि।2Moderate 
वाच्य, काल, अर्थ, लिंग, वचन ते पुरश दे अधार उप्पर रूपायन1Moderate 
सन् 1980 तगर दी डोगरी कहानी दी विकास यात्रा2Moderate 
डोगरी साहित्य च निबंध-लेखन : परिभाशा, भेद ते डोगरी च निबंध लेखन दा इतिहास2Moderate 
लिंग, वचन ते कारक दे अधार उप्पर रूपायन ।1Moderate 
लिंग, वचन ते कारक दे अघार उप्पर रूपायन । डोगरी च विशेशन बनाने दे नियम।1Moderate 
डोगरी गद्य दी विकास यात्रा1Moderate 
सन् 1980 तगर दी डोगरी गद्य दी विकास यात्रा1Moderate 

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 Spanish

The difficulty level of the questions asked in the UGC NET Exam 2023 for Spanish was of Moderate level. Candidates were able to attempt only 40 to 42 questions. 

SubjectsNumber of QuestionsDifficulty Level
Grammatical Aspects, Linguistics, Methodology, and Translation1Moderate
Advanced Use of Spanish Language2Moderate
Spain: Pre-history and Medieval Literature and Culture1Moderate
Early Modern Spain1Moderate
18th and 19th Century Spain: Between Modernity and Tradition1Moderate
20th and 21st Century: Contemporary Spain1Moderate
Latin America: from Pre-Hispanic to Colonial Period1Moderate

Russian

The difficulty level of the questions in the Russian paper was moderate and candidates could attempt only 40 to 42 questions

SubjectsNumber of QuestionsDifficulty Level
Practical Russian2Moderate
Morphology and Word formation2Moderate
Translation: Theory and practice. Methods of teaching Russian as a foreign language1Moderate
Culture and Civilization1Moderate
Phonetics and Phonology, Lexicology and Phraseology1Moderate
Syntax1Moderate
Major Literary trends, methods and themes of 19th century, 20th century and of the Modern period1Moderate

Study of Religion

The questions asked in the Study of Religion paper were comparatively difficult and candidates were able to attempt only 40 to 45 questions with 90% accuracy in the exam.

SubjectsNumber of QuestionsDifficulty Level
Religion: Meaning, Definition, Nature, and Scope2Moderate
Challenges to Religion: Atheism, Agnosticism, Existentialism, Background, Life and Teaching of Gautama Buddha2Moderate
Pali Tipitaka Literature and Mahayana Sutra-s2Moderate
Nature of Vedic Religion and Culture1Moderate
Vedic Literature – Samhita-s, Aranyak-s, Upanisad-s1Moderate
Theories: Origin of Religion1Moderate
Study of Religion: Aims and Objectives1Moderate
Nature of Holy: Animism, Naturism, Theism, Polytheism, Henotheism, Deism, Monotheism, Pantheism, and Panentheism1Moderate

UGC NET Exam Analysis June 2023

Overall Analysis of Paper I

The overall difficulty level of the UGC NET June session paper I was moderate to difficult. The topic-wise weightage, difficulty level, and good attempts have been provided in the table below. 

Topics Asked

Number of Questions Asked

Difficulty Level

Teaching Aptitude

  • Formative evaluation
  • Computer-based Testing
  • Student-centric methods
  • Teacher-centred methods
  • Characteristics of Teaching
  • Behaviourism Theory – Skinner
  • Direct & Indirect Teaching
  • Traditional Teaching Support System
  • Evaluation
  • Methods of Teaching

10-12 questions

Moderate-Difficult

People & Environment

  • Greenhouse Gases
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Air Quality Index
  • Kyoto and Montreal Protocols
  • Paris Agreement
  • SDG, Sustainable Goals
  • Types of Pollutants
  • ISA Participation Country.
  • Tropic of Cancer
  • Square Opposition
  • Biomagnification

3-4 questions

Moderate-Difficult

Communication (situation-based questions)

  • Types of communication
  • Non-verbal Communication
  • Cluster Network
  • Mass Media & Society
  • Classroom Communication
  • Characteristics of Communication
  • Models of Communication
  • Barriers to Communication
  • Analogue & negative communication

3-5 questions

Easy-Moderate

Logical Reasoning

  • Fallacy
  • Arguments
  • Analogies
  • Venn Diagram
  • Moods & Figures
  • Invariable Relations
  • Square of Opposition
  • Deductive & Inductive Reasoning
  • Indian Logic- Buddhism, Charvaka, Arthapati, Pramanas, Anumana

7-8 questions

Easy

Reading Comprehension

  • Unseen passage

1 set - 5 questions

Easy to Moderate

Maths & Reasoning

  • Percentage
  • Successive Discount
  • Missing Number
  • Coding - Decoding
  • Ratio
  • Average
  • Profit & Loss
  • Time & Speed
  • Selling Price & Cost Price
  • Number Series
  • Letter Series
  • Codes
  • Relationships

4-5 questions

Moderate-Difficult

Data Interpretation

  • Net and per capita National income
  • Percentage-based
  • Ratio & Proportion 
  • Average
  • Pie Chart
  • Population Based Table

5-6 questions

Easy-Moderate

Higher Education

  • National Education Policy, 2020
  • 1900s Universities
  • Dak Sidha Padani

3-4 questions

Moderate-Difficult

Research Aptitude

  • Types of Research
  • Experimental Research
  • Research Ethics
  • Types of Hypothesis Testing

7-9 questions

Difficult

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

  • HTML & Internet
  • Binary Numbers
  • ROM and RAM
  • Full forms
  • Malware virus

2-3 questions

Moderate-Difficult

Total50 MCQs of 2 marks each (Good Attempts - 35-40 questions)Moderate-Difficult

Detailed Analysis of Paper II

Commerce

Questions were based on Business Studies, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Income Tax, and Statistics. 

Topics Asked

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

Reading Comprehension

  • SEBI
  • UPI or e-Banking

Easy-Moderate

45-50

Miscellaneous 

  • Profounder of Marketing theories,
  • Income & Substitution Effect
  • Indifference curve,
  • Income elasticity
  • Law
  • Business Environment
  • NAFTA/USMCA,
  • ASEAN Countries,
  • Mode of Entry in IB,
  • Reason of Branding,
  • Commission of insurance sector
  • Types of Market
  • Captial Asset
  • Arranging Sequence
  • Agriculture Income
  • HRM- Leadership
  • Partnership Accounting
  • Liquidating and Partnership
  • Environmental Audit
  • Calculate return on capital employed
  • International business case based questions
  • Revenue curves
  • Order income prospect

Moderate

Total

Moderate to Difficult

45-50

Physical Education

The difficulty-level ranged from moderate to difficult. 

Topics Asked

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

  • Neeraj Chopra - gold medal winning throw of 87.58m
  • BMI Index & Quolet index 
  • Pan Kration
  • 5th Stagger 
  • All India Council of Sports 
  • Badminton Olympics 
  • Apphard basketball
  • Postural deformities 
  • Commonwealth (city sequence)
  • Player & game (matching)
  • Somatic anxiety
  • 3 Site Skinfold (Jackson)
  • Types of Tournament
  • Open Skill related questions
  • Anterior & Posterior Muscles related
  • Khelo India Youth Games (winner list)
  • Match the following - YMCA, Central advisory Board
  • Stade Race – Hippocrate Classification of long & thin body type 

Moderate

55-60

English

Important Topics for Shift I

Important Topics for Shift IIDiffculty-level

Good Attempts

  • writer chronology their work & year
  • Redmond William
  • Jane Austen
  • Aristotle
  • Thomas Armstrong
  • Nissim Ezekiel works
  • RC Indian theatre
  • Cultural politics by Bourdieu
  • Victorian criticism
  • movement poetry
  • Charles Dickens
  • John Milton
  • Stuarts Mill
  • Charlotte Bronte
  • 3 hours after marriage authors
  • The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
  • Beat generation
  • practical criticism
  • Victorian criticism
  • Samuel Taylor Coleridge
  • Mathew Arnold
  • founder of red lion play house
  • For which Shakespeare play theatre was shutdown in 1613
  • Interage/ Intrage chronology
  • Thomas Hardy
  • Match the quotes with works
  • 1791 which book was published in this year?
  • published books in ascending order of their publication
  • match the writers from the country of origin
  • Structuralism theory (Literary theories)
  • Cultural studies
  • Jacques Berrida, Gayatri Spivak
  • Critical comment on Shakespeare
  • Identify Theatre- The Rose
  • Henry 6th, Henry 8th, Richard 2nd, Richard 3rd
Moderate to Difficult

55-60

Political Science

Important Topics for Shift I

Important Topics for Shift IIDiffculty-level

Good Attempts

  • Keshwanand bharti case
  • Ambedkar
  • Sarvarkar
  • Public Policy
  • Kachiwala road
  • Zynet movement Israel
  • Feminist
  • Political Theories of  International Relation and IFP
  • pardoning power of governor
  • DPSP Chronology
  • Maslow Need Hierarchy Theory
  • Book and Writers 4-5 questions
  • John Rawls concept name
  • Passage on Buddha
  • Passage on Globalization
  • Neoliberalism
  • Barani of kabir
  • Joseph NYE complex interdependent theory
  • western political thinker 2 questions
  • G20 Summit
  • Which college did Raja Rammohan Roy establish
  • rights mentioned in article 21- right to life
  • what is the age of education to education 6-14 years
  • Who established the Nalanda school of Buddhist Studies in Canada
  • Modi ke Panch Pran
  • Nancy Shoemaker’s Colonial Type
  • Public administrative Chronology- Books and Author 2 questions
  • Citizen Charter
  • RTI, RTE, Consumer Protection Action,
  • Lok pal Chronology
  • Who recommended Lokpal first
  • What is the Economy based statement given by Arvind Paragariya
  • Globalization
  • arrange the chapters of Black Skin
  • white Mask Book by France Fanan
  • arrange the chapters of Livithan
  • Morgan Thaw Realist
  • India foriengn policy- who is not a member of NAM.
  • Follet statement based question
  • NPA, NPM and globalisation
  • ramsci idea of becoming and progress
  • Dwight Waldo statement based question
  • Questions based on Committees
  • US constitution arrange various
  • Conferences
  • Mental revolution
  • 6 Fold policy by Kautilya
  • Aurobindo
  • Radicalism
  • passage- J S Mill
  • passage -Public Policy
  • H J Laski books arrange
  • Chief Information Commissioner
  • India Political Thought
  • Ideology
  • Congress System
  • High court and supreme court
  • M N Roy book
  • Panchayati Raaj institutions
  • Deen Dayal Upadhyay
Moderate to Difficult

45-50

History

Important Topics for Shift I

Important Topics for Shift IIDiffculty-level

Good Attempts

  • Razia Sultana
  • Shera
  • Garhwal
  • Akbar
  • Aurangzeb annexation
  • Later Mughals
  • Vijaynagar Empire
  • Chalukya
  • Pallavas
  • Kuka movement
  • Revolt of 1857
  • Gandhian Movements
  • Forest Research Institute of Dehradun
  • INA establishment
  • Muslime League
  • Regulating Acts 1773 to 1935
  • East India Company Proposal 
  • Vijaynagar
  • Sangam age
  • Architechture of temple
  • Jahangir
  • Humayun
  • Harappa architecture
  • Subhas Chandra Bose comprehension 5 question
  • Buddhism
  • Chanakya
  • Ashoka
  • Council chronology
  • East India Company- India and China Trading 1833
Moderate to Difficult

45-50

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2022

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2022 is available here for the December Cycle. UGC NET 2022 typically takes place in two phases. The exam is conducted by NTA for a total of 83 subjects across various examination centers throughout the country. UGC NET shift-wise paper analysis for both phases will be available on this page, just as the exam for a shift concludes.

The UGC NET paper analysis is released on a shift basis for both papers: Paper 1 & 2. So, the candidates who are to appear for the UGC NET exam on a later date can benefit by checking the exam analysis provided on this page, as it will help them to get a rough idea about the sections from which the questions are being asked, the difficulty level of the previous shifts, the weightage of different topics and other such factors. Consequently, these candidates can improvise their preparation and mindset and ultimately score better in the UGC NET exam.

Exam Dates

Major Highlights of Analysis

Detailed Analysis

February 21, 2023

Paper 1 in Shift 1 was moderate in difficulty level. Teaching and Research aptitude questions were of moderate level. Most Questions were asked from the Research aptitude section. Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation Questions were a bit calculative and were of Easy to moderate level. The higher Education section was seen with the least number of Questions.

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February 22, 2023

Paper 1 in Shift 1 was Difficult in difficulty level. The exam seems to be time-consuming as well. 6-7 Questions were asked from the Research aptitude Section. Most Questions were asked from the Communication and Higher Education Section. Logical Reasoning Questions were again Calculative. 

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February 23, 2023

Paper 1 in Shift 1 was easy to moderate. Most Questions were asked from the Research Aptitude section and Higher Education. This time Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation Questions were not that too difficult and were not time-consuming. 4-5 Questions were asked from Communication and they were easy in difficulty level.

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February 24, 2023

Paper 1 was moderate in difficulty level. Most Questions were asked from Higher Education System,  4-5 Questions were from Mathematics and they were easy to moderate. 4-5 Questions were asked from Data Interpretation and they were bit calculative. This time the paper was not time consuming

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February 28, 2023

The exam's difficulty level was easy to moderate. The UGC NET Paper 2 gives equal weightage to ancient, contemporary, and medieval history. A total of 4 to 5 questions were based on books and authors, and there were also some chronological questions in the form of "match the following."

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March 2, 2023

The overall difficulty level for the Economics paper was moderate. Teaching Aptitude and Communication questions were easy to moderate in nature. ICT was moderate to difficult in nature. Paper 2 questions comprised questions from Sunk cost, GDS's current, SAARC, Producer Surplus, Consumer Surplus, Probability (Heads and Tails, Chronology (Bank Rate, Repo Rate), Tax Multiplier, Benefit Principle and Population Theory.

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March 3, 2023

The overall difficulty level for Geography paper was moderate. Paper-2 comprised questions on climatic change, Pyramid, Terrestrial hole, Biodiversity and the questions were easy to moderate in difficulty nature. Questions were also asked from topics Rift valley, V- shaped valleys and they were moderate in nature.

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March 3, 2023

At 12:00 pm, the UGC NET Phase 3 exam for Shift 1's Mass Communication paper concluded. The overall difficulty was of a moderate kind. The question paper was predominately composed of chronological questions. Instead of asking questions based on theories, more factual questions were asked this year. The difficulty was also of a moderate nature in the UGC NET Mass Communication Paper 2. The questions on Paper 2 were drawn equally from each section. A little challenging and time-consuming was the maths section. Logic, reasoning, and communication were simple to moderate in nature. 

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March 6, 2023

UGC NET Shift 1's  Phase 3 Political Science exam ended at 12:00 p.m. For the UGC NET Political Science paper 2, the overall level of difficulty was easy to moderate. Questions on Indian Political Thought, the Chipko Movement, International Relations (1945), Comparative Public Administrations, Acceptance Theory, Public Policy (Paragraph), Current Affairs (Military Exercise), Indian Foreign Policy, Containment Theory (Who Coined It), Kautilya Theory (Suptang), and other topics were included in the paper. Paper 1 was of easy to moderate difficulty.

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March 11, 2023

The UGC NET Phase 4 Sociology exam was finished at 12:00 pm for Shift 1. The UGC NET Sociology Paper 2 was of a moderately difficult nature overall. TK Omen Communalism, Political Processes in India, and Robin Cohen Diaspora were some of the topics covered in the paper. Paper 1 was straightforward and easy to moderate, on the other hand. In contrast to the other sections, the maths section was a little challenging. While the number series, simple interest, and percentage were simple in nature, the data interpretation process was lengthy and time-consuming.

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March 14, 2023

The first shift of the UGC NET Education paper exam ended at 12:00 p.m. The exam's overall level of difficulty was moderate. According to the candidates' reactions following the exam, the question paper included three to four questions each from the subjects of statistics, curriculum, swayam prana, and research aptitude. In paper 2, the teacher education section predominated. It was a passage from Pedagogy.

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UGC NET 2021 Paper Analysis (Available)

UGC NET 2021 is being conducted from November 20 to December 5, 2021. You can check the detailed UGC NET exam analysis of the UGC NET 2021 Paper 1 exam here. Along with the day-wise analysis, the memory-based questions for Paper 1 will also be available here. 

DateMajor Highlights of AnalysisDetailed Analysis Link
November 20, 2021Paper 1 in Shift 1 was moderately easy, but there were some difficult questions from Reasoning. Methods of Teaching had decent weightage followed by classroom communication, barriers to communication etc. Overall, Mathematics and Reasoning were a bit calculative and time-consuming. On the other hand, the difficulty level of Shift 2 was moderate. Reasoning & Mathematics questions seemed a bit difficultUGC NET 20th November 2021 Question Paper Analysis
November 21, 2021Paper 1 was tricky and moderate in terms of difficulty level. Compared to the Day 1 exam, students found Day 2 exam a bit difficult. However, topics that were asked the previous day have been repeated in Day 2 exam. Some students expressed that the Indian Logic questions were complicated. -
November 22, 2021Paper 1 was relatively tough in Shift 1 and Paper 2 - Political Science was easy to moderate in Shift 1 & moderate to difficult in Shift 2. Paper 1 had a good number of questions from Indian Logic. On the other hand, the questions in Paper 2 were more factual than conceptual. 35+ can be considered as decent attempts in Paper 1 and almost 60 questions in Political Science (Paper 2) were easily doable.UGC NET 22nd November 2021 Question Paper Analysis
November 24, 2021In Shift 1, Paper 1 was tough and Paper 2 (Economics) was easy. Surprisingly, there were fewer questions from Research Aptitude and 9 questions from Higher Education. UGC NET 24th November 2021 Question Paper Analysis
November 29, 2021The difficulty level of Paper 1 was moderate, and most of the questions were assertation/ statement-based. Paper 2 (History) was moderate, but the questions from the Medival India part were difficult. UGC NET 29th November 2021 Question Paper Analysis
November 30, 2021Paper 1 was moderately difficult but Paper 2 (Management) was tough. Paper 2 had more questions from the Marketing topic (almost 10+). In Paper 1, there were fewer questions from Teaching & Research Aptitude but more questions from ICT and MathsUGC NET 29th November 2021 Question Paper Analysis
December 1, 2021Paper 1 was moderate to tough while Paper 2 (English Literature) was easy to moderate. English Literature questions were majorly conceptual than memory-based. Teaching & Aptitude questions in Paper 1 are tricky. UGC NET 1st December 2021 Question Paper Analysis

UGC NET 2020 Exam Analysis

The UGC NET 2020 was conducted from September 24 to November 05, 2020. The students can check the shift wise UGC NET exam analysis 2020 from this page. Once the exam is over, we will also update the questions and tentative answer keys for UGC NET 2020.

UGC NET 24th September 2020 Shift 1 Exam Analysis & SolutionUGC NET 24th September 2020 Shift 2 Exam Analysis & Solution
UGC NET 25th September 2020 Shift 1 Exam Analysis & Solution-

UGC NET 2019 Exam Analysis (June 2019, 2018)

UGC-NET paper analysis 2019 is now available at CollegeDekho for the UGC-NET 2019 examination which is being conducted between 20 June 2019 and 28 June 2019. Paper I and Paper II are the two papers for which the UGC-NET 2019 examination is being currently conducted. Candidates seeking eligibility for Assistant Professor or both Assistant Professor and JRF have to appear for both the Paper I and Paper II of UGC-NET 2019.

The UGC-NET 2019 Paper I consists of 50 questions in total and each question carries 2 marks. The maximum mark for the UGC-NET 2019 Paper I is 100 whereas the Paper II of UGC-NET 2019 consists of 100 questions and likewise, each question carries 2 marks. The test is being conducted in online mode or in other words it is called Computer-Based Test (CBT).

National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the UGC-NET 2019 Paper I and Paper II in two shifts where Paper I is compulsory for all the candidates and Paper II is based on the subjects chosen by the candidates. 20 minutes extra time is being alloted to those candidates belonging to PwD category. There is no negative marking in this year’s UGC-NET examination. Detailed analysis of Paper I and Paper II of UGC-NET 2019 is given below.

UGC-NET 2019 Paper I Detailed Analysis (Conducted on 20 June 2019)

The UGC-NET 2019 Paper I, which was conducted on 20 June 2019 during the first shift, was moderately difficult according to the candidates. If the candidates are to be believed, then the UGC-NET 2019 Paper I was based on the UGC-NET previous year question papers. They also feel that the difficulty level of this year’s paper saw a marginal dip compared to the previous year. The students found the Mathematical and Analytical Reasoning section to be the most difficult amongst all the sections. Some students also found the Computer Knowledge section a tad more difficult. Overall, the Paper I of UGC-NET 2019 examination was doable and anybody who has solved enough number of mock test papers and previous year papers will fare well in the exam.

UGC-NET 2019 Paper II Detailed Analysis (Conducted on 20 June 2019)

Over 1000 candidates appeared for the UGC-NET 2019 Paper II exam out of which majority of the candidates appeared for the History, Linguistic Subjects and Mass Communication. Speaking to the test takers, CollegeDekho deduced that the Paper II of UGC-NET 2019 exam was moderately tough. Although there were some unexpected and uncertain questions, the candidates seemed quite confident of cracking the exam with ease.

Paper II History Analysis

Students who appeared for the UGC-NET 2019 Paper II History subject found the exam to be easier than the previous year. The students, however, could identify some minor changes that NTA made to this year’s Paper II exam. Despite the inclusion of subjective questions, this year’s UGC-NET Paper II History subject was easy.

Paper II Mass Communication Analysis

The Mass Communication subject of UGC-NET 2019 Paper II was moderately difficult, opined the test takers. Except for some questions related to old topics such as names of Authors, Books, Movies etc, the Mass Communication subject was easier as compared with the previous year’s Mass Communication paper.

Paper II Linguistics Analysis

UGC-NET 2019 Paper II for Linguistics was also moderately difficult as per the students who appeared for the same. Some questions, however, that were based on Syntax, for eg, Generative Syntax, Traditional and Structural Syntax were the ones which the test takers found to be difficult. Historical Linguistics based questions were, however, easy in the opinion of the candidates. Overall, the candidates felt that Paper II for UGC-NET 2019 exam was on the easier side compared to the previous year.

UGC NET 2018 Exam Analysis

UGC NET 2018 was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for the first time on 18th December 2018. The exam was taken by candidates across 260 cities in India in two shifts – 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. UGC NET 2018 will be conducted every day for five days in two shifts until 22nd December 2018.

The candidates had to appear for two different papers, where paper-I was common for all candidates and paper-II comprised of subject-related questions.

Both the papers were held in a computer-based format and consisted of objective-type multiple choice questions. The duration of paper-I was one hour (morning shift 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM and afternoon shift 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM) whereas the time limit of paper-II was two hours (morning shift11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and afternoon shift 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM).

A majority of test takers who shared their feedback said that the exam was of moderate difficulty level and they faced issues while answering questions in online mode. Now, we bring to you a detailed insight into students’ reactions and the difficulty level of UGC NET 2018 conducted on December 18.

Highlights of UGC NET Exam Analysis 2018

  • NTA, for the very first time, conducted UGC NET, which used to be organised by CBSE.

  • For the first time, the exam was conducted in a computer-based format.

  • Attempting both Paper I and Paper II was mandatory.

  • No major changes were seen in the exam pattern.

  • It was compulsory to attempt all questions in the exam.

  • The difficulty level of both the papers was moderate.

  • Each question in UGC NET 2018 had a weightage of two marks.

  • Negative marking was not applicable in the exam.

  • The papers had questions in both English and Hindi languages. Candidates answered the paper in the language opted by them prior to the exam.

  • This year, Paper-I had a majority of questions based on Teaching Aptitude and Reasoning.

UGC NET 2018 Exam Analysis for Paper I

The Paper I of UGC NET comprised generic questions that were meant to evaluate candidates' teaching/research aptitude. This paper has been designed in such a manner that it tests candidates' reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking as well as general awareness. Paper I has a total of 50 questions carrying 100 marks. The Teaching Aptitude and Reasoning sections had more questions as compared to other sections, which was not the case in previous years. This year, Teaching Aptitude section had about 10-12 questions whereas 6-8 questions were asked in the Reasoning section.

Section

No. of Questions

Marks

Level of Difficulty

Teaching Aptitude

10 to 12

10

Medium

Research Aptitude

3 to 5

10

Medium

Reading Comprehension

5

10

Easy to Medium

Communication

2 to 4

10

Easy to Medium

Reasoning (including Maths)

6 to 8

10

Easy to Medium

Logical Reasoning

5

10

Easy to Medium

Data Interpretation

5

10

Easy to Medium

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

4

10

Easy to Medium

People & Environment

2

10

Medium

Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration

3 to 4

10

Easy to Medium

Total

50

100

Medium

UGC NET 2018 Exam Analysis for Paper-II

The Paper II of UGC NET 2018 comprised of multiple-choice questions specific to a candidate's preferred subject. This paper was also found to be of a moderate difficulty level. Every year, UGC NET is held for about 100 subjects.  

No. of Questions

Total Marks

Levelof Difficulty

100

200

Medium

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UGC NET (December 2019) Exam Analysis (All Shifts)

UGC NET (December) 2019 exam is currently being conducted from December 02, 2019, to December 06, 2019. As the exam is being conducted in online mode, candidates can check the day-wise analysis of the exam. The exam is being conducted shift wise. The candidates can check the detailed analysis of UGC NET Paper I and Paper II (subject wise) on CollegeDekho. According to the past trends, UGC NET paper I exam is going to be moderate in terms of difficulty level. 

UGC NET Exam Review for December 05, 2019 (Morning & Afternoon Shifts)

UGC NET shift 7 & 8 exam was conducted on December 05, 2019, and the candidates can check the detailed question paper review below -

  • The question paper in both the shifts was moderate to difficult in terms of difficulty.
  • There were questions on Higher Education.
  • There were questions on Positivism.
  • Shift 2 on December 05 was a bit difficult compared to shift 1.
  • Coding and De-Coding questions featured, and the digits or numbers that were given were 2, 6, 30, 60, 130, 210. The answer to the same is 350.
  • From Mathematics, there was a question from Simple Interest, Compound Interest and also there was a question on Surface Area. 
  • Questions based on Pipes and Cistern was also featured in the exam.
  • There were many questions on Logic.

UGC NET Shift 5 & 6 Analysis (Live Now) - December 04

UGC NET Shift 5 & 6 exam was conducted on December 04, 2019.  According to the response received from students, the shift 4 & 5 analysis of UGC NET December 2019 is as follows -

  • Compared to the previous shifts of the exam, Shift 5 & 6 turned out to be bit difficult for students. The question paper was a combination of both easy and tough questions.
  • There were questions on Higher Education. Fare justice is given to all the subjects. However, some questions turned out to be a shock for students.
  • In Data Interpretation, the questions were easy in Shift 5 & 6. Subjects were given in DI topic where students need to derive marks and percentage. This question was given in Shift 5. 
  • In shift 5, there was a question on years and production of a company from Data Interpretation. The students were asked to figure out percentages and values.
  • According to sources, one question did not have the right answer in the DI section of Paper I. 
  • From Teaching and Research, the questions in two shifts were simple. However, this section was lengthy. There was a question 'Who has the authority for Subject Monitoring', and the right answer is 'Teacher'.
  • Effective Teaching questions also featured in the exam.
  • From Research, there were questions on Steps of Research. 
  • There was also a question on Sampling Error.
  • Overall, Research and Teaching topics were easy in these two shifts.
  • Environment topic turned out to be difficult for students in Shift 5.
  • There were questions on National Parks (549) and the Number of Wildlife Sanctuaries (104) in India.
  • There was a question on Soli Size. The candidates need to arrange the Soil Size in an order. The options were Gravel, Sand Silt and Clay. 
  • There was also a question on the Montreal Protocol.

UGC NET Shift 3 Analysis 2019 (Live Now) - December 03

UGC NET Shift 3 exam is concluded, and according to the response received from students, the question paper was easy to moderate. Some topics in Paper I such as Data Interpretation turned to be easy for students, and there are some questions on contemporary topics like 4GL - 4th Generation Language. There were also questions about Classroom Communication and Effective Teaching. The highlights of Shift 3 are as follows-

  • There were questions on Ration, CI, Blood Relation and Number System
  • ICT was tough in Shift 3 but answerable. Candidates with good practice of mock test might have easily attempted these questions.
  • There is a question on Compound Interest also.
  • Under the 4GL question, Python is the right answer.
  • There was also a memory-based question.
  • There is a Match the following question from Environment topic.
  • Some students mentioned that the question paper in Shift 3 of UGC NET was moderate. 
  • There is a question on Decibels. The right answer may be 60-65 decibels. 
  • There are no questions on Goals and Millennium. 
  • Communication questions are easy in Shift 3.
  • LR is a tough section, and there were questions on Square Opposition, Fallacy, Pramman, Inductive Reasoning
  • DI is the easiest section, and there was a question on Laptop sales. 
  • From Research Aptitude, the number of questions was around 5.
  • Under Research, there was a question on Hypothesis, and there is one question on the post-positivism. 
  • There was also a question on NITI Aayog. Students appearing for next shifts may also expect questions on NITI Aayog. There will be questions on MHRD and Higher Education in the next shifts. 
  • There was also a question on Kothari commission, and it was an easy question.

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    UGC NET (December) 2019 Paper I Live Analysis (Shift 2) - December 2nd

    The second shift of the UGC NET 2019 was conducted between 14:30 HRS and 17:30 HRS. As per the feedback received from the students who appeared for the second shift of the UGC NET 2019 exam on 02nd December, the question paper was moderately difficult. Check out the table below for a detailed subject-wise analysis of UGC NET 2019 paper shift-II conducted between the aforementioned hours on December 2nd. 

    TopicDifficulty Level
    Maths & Reasoning    Moderate
    Data Interpretation    Easy
    Logical ReasoningDifficult
    Research Aptitude    Difficult
    People & EnvironmentModerate
    CommunicationEasy to Moderate
    Higher Education SystemEasy
    Information and Communication Technology (ICT)    Moderate
    Reading ComprehensionEasy
    • Candidates expecting more than 35 are expected to be in a better position compared to the others

    UGC NET (December) 2019 Paper I Live Analysis (Shift 1) - (Live Now)

    The shift 1 exam of UGC NET December 2019 concluded by 12:30 PM, and the detailed analysis of Shift 1 has been updated below. According to the response received from students, the Paper I of UGC NET Shift 1 (December 2019) is as follows -

    • The difficulty level of the UGC NET (December) 2019 Paper I on Day 1 (Shift 1) is moderate to difficult, and the candidates did not face any difficulty in answering questions.
    • The topic wise Paper I analysis of UGC NET December 2019 (Shift 1) exam 2019 can be checked below -
    TopicTotal No. of QuestionsDifficulty Level
    Teaching Aptitude11-13Difficult
    Reading Comprehension05Easy
    Research Aptitude09Difficult
    Mathematics4-5Easy to Moderate
    Communication5Moderate
    Maths5Moderate
    Logical Reasoning7-8Easy
    Data Interpretation05Moderate
    People & Environment3-4Difficult
    Higher Education System3-4Difficult

    UGC NET (December) Paper II Live Analysis (Subject Wise) - Available from December 02 to 06, 2019

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    Is UGC NET exam difficult?

    The difficulty level of the UGC NET exam is seen as challenging due to its comprehensive syllabus and the competitiveness of achieving a qualifying score among many aspirants. However, it varies among individuals and depends on one's preparation and subject expertise.

    When will the UGC NET June 2024 paper analysis be available?

    The UGC NET 2024 exam analysis for the June session will be available after the retest, which is scheduled from August 21 to September 4, 2024. Earlier, the exam was conducted on June 18, which was cancelled the next day due to a compromise of its integrity.

    What is the UGC NET 2023 December exam analysis?

    UGC NET Exam Analysis for December 14, 2023, for Paper 1 had a moderate difficulty level with candidates attempting 32 to 36 questions. Paper 2 was of a difficult level with candidates attempting 52 to 55 questions. The UGC NET exam for Shift 1 on December 12, 2023, was reported as moderate to difficult. Paper 1 consisted of 50 questions across various sections, with good attempts ranging from 33-36.

    Was Paper 1 easier than Paper 2 in UGC NET 2024?

    Yes, Paper 1 was easier than Paper 2 in UGC NET 2024. The overall difficulty level of Shift 1 Paper 1 was moderate, while the number of good attempts was 40-43. Shift 2 Paper 2 was easy to moderate and the number of good attempts was 42-45.

    Is there a negative marking in UGC NET 2024 exam?

    No, there is no negative marking in the UGC NET 2024 exam. Students are awarded +2 marks for every correct answer, and no mark is deducted for incorrect answers. There is also no penalty for the unanswered questions.

    What was the difficulty level of the UGC NET 2024 exam?

    The difficulty level of shift 1 of the UGC NET 2024 exam conducted on June 18, 2024, was moderate overall. The Quantitative Aptitude section was lengthy and time-consuming, while the VARC and reasoning sections were on the easier side. Shift 2 was slightly tougher than shift 1. There were many questions on Books and Authors in the Political Science paper of shift 2.

    How can UGC NET paper analysis help candidates in their preparation?

    UGC NET paper analysis provides candidates with an understanding of the exam pattern, syllabus coverage, and question distribution. By analyzing previous year papers, candidates can identify important topics, allocate their time and resources accordingly, and become familiar with the types of questions asked. This helps them formulate an effective study plan and improve their overall performance in the exam.

    What information is included in UGC NET exam analysis?

    UGC NET exam analysis includes details such as the difficulty level of the exam (easy, moderate, or difficult), the number of questions from each topic or section, the weightage given to different sections, types of questions (multiple-choice, assertion-reasoning, etc.), and any notable observations or trends observed in the exam.

    How is UGC NET paper analysis done?

    UGC NET Paper Analysis is done by subject matter experts who review the question paper after the exam. They analyze the distribution of questions from different topics, evaluate the difficulty level of each section, and identify any significant changes or patterns observed in the exam.

    Why is UGC NET exam analysis important?

    UGC NET exam analysis helps candidates gain insights into the exam pattern, identify important topics, understand the weightage given to different sections, and gauge the overall difficulty level. It helps candidates in their preparation strategy and enables them to focus on areas that carry more weightage.

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