UGC NET Dec 2023: Paper 1 syllabus with weightage

Updated On: November 09, 2023 04:58 pm IST

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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