UGC NET Paper 1 & Paper 2 Exam Pattern
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The exam has two papers in one three-hour session: 50 questions in Paper 1 and 100 in Paper 2, with no negative marking.
At a glance
| Organisation | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Status | Current |
| Paper 1 | 50 questions, 100 marks |
| Paper 2 | 100 questions, 200 marks |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Negative marking | None |
Details
Paper 1 tests teaching and research aptitude, reasoning, comprehension and data interpretation. Paper 2 is based on your chosen subject. Every question carries two marks, for 300 marks in total. Check the current notice for any change.
How to use this
- Cover the subject syllabus first.
- Practise Paper 1 topics every day.
Books for this exam
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CBSE UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper 1
By K. V. S. Madaan
A commonly used reference for UGC NET Paper 1. Check it against your syllabus and the editions your institution prescribes before buying.
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A commonly used reference for UGC NET Paper 1. Check it against your syllabus and the editions your institution prescribes before buying.
Find on Amazon ↗Arihant UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper 1
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Find on Amazon ↗Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques
By C. R. Kothari
A commonly used reference for Research methods. Check it against your syllabus and the editions your institution prescribes before buying.
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