UGC NET Exam Pattern 2023: Paper 1 & 2 Marking Scheme

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2023: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET exam pattern 2023 through its official notification. According to the latest pattern, the UGC NET 2023 exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both papers include objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and will be Computer-based Tests (CBTs). Aspirants must leave no stone unturned to pass UGC NET 2023 with flying colours because the entrance test is highly competitive, with lakhs of aspirants participating in the same.

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Latest Update!
— NTA is ready to conduct the UGC NET 2023 December cycle exam from December 6 to 22, 2023. We strongly recommend all registered aspirants practice UGC NET 2023 mock tests for Paper 1 and 2 and solve UGC NET previous year papers to improve their test-taking strategy.

The UGC NET question paper will be in English and Hindi. The UGC NET 2023 December cycle exam will be conducted from December 6 to 22, 2023. The first step candidates have to take in their exam preparation is to get familiar with the latest exam pattern and marking scheme of the UGC NET exam. This will help them plan and execute their exam strategy better. Read the article for complete details.

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2023

The UGC NET 2023 exam will be conducted online, i.e., it will be a Computer Based Test (CBT), conducted in multiple shifts. As per the exam pattern, the test comprises 2 papers. Both papers will have the objective type of questions. The total duration of the exam is 3 hours. The exam pattern is as follows :

Paper	Sections	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Paper 1	Reasoning Ability, Reading Comprehension, Divergent Thinking and General Awareness	50	100
Paper 2	Assesses the domain knowledge of the candidate in the subject already chosen by them.	100	200

Important Note:

The UGC NET exam comprises two papers, i.e., Paper 1 and Paper 2.
UGC NET Exam Pattern for Paper 2 consists of the subjects selected by the candidates.
The medium of the question paper will be English and Hindi.
The medium of the question paper should be chosen carefully while filling out the application form.
Candidates opting for the Hindi language will be given a bilingual paper, whereas those opting for English will be handed over only English medium paper.
Candidates should answer in the language they selected in the application form.
2 marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
No marks will be given for un-attempted questions.

How To Attempt NTA UGC NET Mock Tests?

Access the unlimited UGC NET online test series from Embibe and improve your preparation level. Follow the below-mentioned steps to take the UGC NET mock tests:

1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
2nd Step: Use the mobile number/email to log in.
3rd Step: Click on the menu bar Getting a Government Job.
4th Step: Select the Goal Lectureship from the dropdown and click on Next.
5th Step: Select UGC NET Paper 1/2 and click on Next.
6th Step: Select the preferred language and click on Done.
7th Step: Click Test from the Header Section.
8th Step: Scroll down to the Subjects section.
9th Step: Scroll down to the Take Full Tests section.
10th Step: Click on any of the UGC NET mock tests.

UGC NET Exam Pattern for Paper 1

The UGC NET Paper 1 is intended to assess candidates’ teaching/research aptitude. The Paper 1 exam is common to all applicants and will test candidates’ reasoning ability, reading comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate. Go through the exam pattern of UGC NET Exam Pattern for Paper 1 as given below:

Sections	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Part I: Teaching Aptitude	5	10
Part II: Research Aptitude	5	10
Part III: Reading Comprehension	5	10
Part IV: Communication	5	10
Part V: Reasoning (including Maths)	5	10
Part VI: Logical Reasoning	5	10
Part VII: Data Interpretation	5	10
Part VIII: Information & Communication Technology (ICT)	5	10
Part IX: People & Environment	5	10
Part X: Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration	5	10
Total	50	100

Important Points

Each question carries 2 marks.
There will be no negative marking in the exam.
Wherever pictorial questions are set for sighted candidates, a passage followed of equal marks will be set for visually handicapped candidates.

UGC NET Exam Pattern for Paper 2

Candidates can check the UGC NET Exam Pattern for Paper 2 2023 as mentioned below:

Particulars	Details
Number of Subjects	81 (Candidates need to choose from these)
Type of Questions	Objective MCQs (All questions are compulsory)
Number of Questions	100 Questions
Mark for each Question	2 marks
Total Marks	200 marks
Duration	2 hours

UGC NET Marking Scheme 2023

The questions will be of objective type (multiple choice questions). Paper 1 consists of 50 questions, and Paper 2 consists of 100 questions. Each question carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking in UGC NET.

UGC NET Marking Scheme	Marks Allotted
Correct Answer	+2
Incorrect Answer	0
Un-attempted Question	0

UGC NET Exam Timings 2023

NTA will conduct UGC NET in two shifts every day. The timings of Paper 1 and Paper 2 for both the shifts are tabulated below:

UGC NET Exam	Timing of First Shift	Timing of Second Shift
Commencement of Exam	09:00 am	03:00 pm
Conclusion of Exam	12:00 pm	06:00 pm

You can also check –

UGC NET Notification	UGC NET Application Form
UGC NET Cut-off	UGC NET Books
UGC NET Question Papers	UGC NET Mock Tests
UGC NET Admit Card	UGC NET Answer Key
UGC NET Login	UGC NET Exam Dates