Hi Candidates WHAZZUP…
Are you preparing for the upcoming UGC NET exam?
And, looking for the exam pattern and detailed syllabus for the same.
Then this article is for you, in this post to help with your UGC NET exam preparation we had provided all the necessary details to understand the exam nature.
Like you aspirants are aware that National Testing Agency [in short NTA] has recently released the notification of the National Eligibility Test [in short NET] examination.
#Note:
NTA NET June 2023 application procedure starts from 30 September 2023 and end on 29 October 2023.
NTA NET exam date is also released and as per the official notice, the NTA NET exam is scheduled to be held on 17 May 2023. Stay tuned to get all the latest updates regarding NTA NET May 2023 exam.
Guy’s you know that the competitive exams get tougher nowadays., and clearing the exam like UGC NET is not a simple task. But you can clear this exam if you work hard in the correct direction.
Dear aspirants for perfect preparation you must well know that “What to prepare” and “How to prepare” to perform best in this exam.
Thus, the first step to start preparation for any exam is to go through the syllabus and understand it’s exam pattern and then following it with an organized study plan.
All the candidates who are going to appear for the NTA NET 2023 Examination can check the study material provided on this page of Pravesh Result.
Here we have shared the NTA NET exam syllabus as well as exam pattern on this page for the candidate’s easy reference.
You can also download NTA NET (Paper 1 & Paper 2) exam syllabus PDF from here and can boost your preparation strategy to perform well in the NTA NET 2023 written examination.
Candidates this post is going to be a little longer as we are providing you the detailed syllabus of all the sections of the UGC NET exam, but you can jump to the section of your interest.
For your easy reference, we are providing the table of important contents in this post.
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Table of Contents |
The National Eligibility Test (NET), also known as UGC NET or CBSE NET, is an exam to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Junior Research Fellowship & Assistant Professor Both, in Indian Universities and Colleges.
It aims to ensure minimum standards for the candidates in teaching professions and research. On behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC) till June 2018 the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the NET in 84 subjects at 91 selected Cities of spread across the country. From Dec 2018 onwards, the UGC- NET exam is being conducted by the NTA.
The award of JRF and or Eligibility for Assistant Professor depends on the aggregate performance of the candidate in Paper-I and paper-II of UGC-NET, According to your rank, the first 10–15% of appeared candidates get JRF qualification and others get the NET qualification.
#Note:
- The candidates qualifying only for Assistant Professor are not to be considered for the award of JRF
- The score of NET is valid for a lifetime whereas a score of JRF is valid only for 2 years.
National Testing Agency has released a notification for UGC National Eligibility Test recently. Online applications are invited for the exam of UGC NET.
Candidates can check vacancy important dates, eligibility criteria, selection procedure, how to apply online & other related information in this section.
Candidates interested in the following vacancy & fulfill all the eligibility criteria are requested to carefully read the full notification.
| Conducting Organization | National Testing Agency |
| Exam Name | National Eligibility Test |
| Total Post | NA |
| Application Mode | Online [Click Here] |
| Start Date of Application | 30-Sep-2023 |
| Last Date of Application | 29-Oct-2023 |
| Download Admit Card | Available Soon |
| Download Notification | [Click Here] |
| Official Website | www.uppsc.gov.in |
| Examination Mode | Online |
NTA NET Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Dear candidates you can check here the UGC NET Syllabus & Exam Pattern to make a perfect strategy for your exam preparation.
NTA NET syllabus & exam pattern provide you the idea of the difficulty level of exam and the type of question asked in the exam.
UGC will choose only deserving and talented candidates for JRF & NET through the written exam.
So you have to improve your subject knowledge and skills to solve as many correct questions as you can in the UGC NET 2023 exam.
Now a day’s as competition increases every year so to clear this center-level exam students must start the preparation with the solid study plan.
The important step to create a good study plan is to go thoroughly with the latest exam pattern and syllabus of the respective exam.
So in this article, we have provided the detailed syllabus & latest exam pattern for NTA NET which will help you to boost your preparation strategy
First of all, you must know the pattern & the marking scheme of the NTA NET 2023 written exam.
The UGC NET written test is conducted through online mode in two sessions, i.e., paper 1 and paper 2. Candidates who are preparing for the UGC NET exam are advised to go through its complete exam pattern.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper 1 | 50 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper 2 | 100 | 200 | 2 hour |
The Paper I or General Aptitude section is mandatory for candidates of each stream, while Paper 2 is the subject decided by the candidates from the given list from which he/she want to do post-graduation.
Now, let’s see below what is the exam pattern of paper 1 & paper 2 respectively.
NTA NET 2023 || Paper 1 Exam Pattern
The section wise marking scheme of paper 1 is as follows:
| Section | Question | 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 |
#Note:
- The exam is a multiple choice questions (MCQ’s) type, Candidates will have to select correct response from the given options.
- Every correct attempt will reward 2 marks.
- There will be no negative marking in the exam.
- The exam duration is 1 Hour.
- Whenever pictorial questions are set for the sighted candidates a passage followed by an equal number of questions should be set for the visually handicapped candidates.
NTA NET 2023 || Paper 2 Exam Pattern
- Paper 2 has objective questions from only one selected subject out of 82,
- Paper 2 has a total 100 number of questions.
- Every correct attempt will reward 2 marks.
- There will be no negative marking in the exam.
- The exam duration is 2 Hours.
NTA NET 2023 || Detailed Syllabus
We suggest the candidates focus on only those topics given in the UGC NET syllabus and practice as much as you can. As all the questions asked in the exam are based on the topics that are given in the syllabus.
Here we are providing you a detailed syllabus for the UGC NET written exam. You can also download the UGC National Eligibility Test syllabus in PDF for your future reference.
NTA NET 2023 || Paper 1 Detailed Syllabus
The main objective is to assess the teaching and research capabilities of the candidates. The test aims at assessing the teaching and research aptitude as well. Candidates are expected to possess and exhibit cognitive abilities, which include comprehension, analysis, evaluation, understanding the structure of arguments, deductive and inductive reasoning.
The candidates are also expected to have a general awareness of teaching and learning processes in the higher education system. Further, they should be aware of the interaction between people, environment, natural resources and their impact on the quality of life.
The details of the syllabus of UGC NET Paper 1 is as follows:
| Part I: Teaching Aptitude |
- Teaching: Concept, Objectives, Levels of teaching (Memory, Understanding, and Reflective), Characteristics and basic requirements.
- Learner’s characteristics: Characteristics of adolescent and adult learners (Academic, Social, Emotional and Cognitive), Individual differences.
- Factors affecting teaching related to Teacher, Learner, Support material, Instructional facilities, Learning environment, and Institution.
- Methods of teaching in Institutions of higher learning: Teacher centered vs.·Learner centered methods; Off-line vs. On-line methods (Swayam, Swayamprabha, MOOCs, etc.).
- Teaching Support System: Traditional, Modern and ICT based.
- Evaluation Systems: Elements and Types of evaluation, Evaluation in Choice Based Credit System in Higher education, Computer-based testing, Innovations in evaluation systems.
| Part II: Research Aptitude |
- Research: Meaning, Types, and Characteristics, Positivism and Postpositivistic approach to research.
- Methods of Research: Experimental, Descriptive, Historical, Qualitative and Quantitative methods. Steps of Research.
- Thesis and Article writing: Format and styles of referencing.
- Application of ICT in research.
- Research ethics.
| Part III: Comprehension |
- A passage of text is given. Questions are asked from the passage to be answered.
| Part IV: Communication |
- Communication: Meaning, types, and characteristics of communication.
- Effective communication: Verbal and Non-verbal, Inter-Cultural and group communications, Classroom communication.
- Barriers to effective communication.
- Mass-Media and Society.
| Part V: Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude |
- Types of reasoning.
- Number series, Letter series, Codes, and Relationships.
- Mathematical Aptitude (Fraction, Time & Distance, Ratio, Proportion and Percentage, Profit and Loss, Interest and Discounting, Averages, etc.).
| Part VI: Logical Reasoning |
- Understanding the structure of arguments: argument forms, the structure of categorical propositions, Mood and Figure, Formal and Informal fallacies, Uses of language, Connotations and denotations of terms, Classical square of opposition.
- Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive reasoning
- Analogies.
- Venn diagram: Simple and multiple uses for establishing the validity of arguments.
- Indian Logic: Means of knowledge. Pramanas: Pratyaksha (Perception), Anumana (Inference), Upamana (Comparison), Shabda (Verbal testimony), Arthapatti (Implication) and Anupalabddhi (Non-apprehension).
- Structure and kinds of Anumana (inference), Vyapti (invariable relation), Hetvabhasas (fallacies of inference).
| Part VII: Data Interpretation |
- Sources, acquisition, and classification of Data.
- Quantitative and Qualitative Data.
- Graphical representation (Bar-chart, Histograms, Pie-chart, Table-chart, and Line-chart) and mapping of Data.
- Data Interpretation. Data and Governance.
| Part VIII: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
- ICT: General abbreviations and terminology.
- Basics of the Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio, and Video-conferencing.
- Digital initiatives in higher education.
- ICT and Governance
| Part IX: People, Development and Environment |
- Development and environment: Millennium development and Sustainable development goals.
- Human and environment interaction: Anthropogenic activities and their impacts on the environment.
- Environmental issues: Local, Regional and Global; Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution, Noise pollution, Waste (solid, liquid, biomedical, hazardous, electronic), Climate change and its Socio-Economic and Political dimensions.
- Impacts of pollutants on human health.
- Natural and energy resources: Solar, Wind, Soil, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass, Nuclear, and Forests.
- Natural hazards and disasters: Mitigation strategies
- Environmental Protection Act (1986), National Action Plan on Climate Change, International agreements/efforts -Montreal Protocol, Rio Summit, Convention on Biodiversity, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, International Solar Alliance.
| Part X: Higher Education System |
- Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient India.
- Evolution of higher learning and research in Post Independence India.
- Oriental, Conventional and Non-conventional learning programs in India.
- Professional, Technical and Skill Based education.
- Value education and environmental education.
- Policies, Governance, and Administration
NTA NET 2023 || Paper 2 Detailed Syllabus
Paper 2 of the UGC NET exam will be based on the subject selected by the candidate. The candidate can choose any one of the 81 available subjects. The UGC NET Paper 2 will comprise 100 questions of 2 marks each. All questions will be compulsory. The paper would cover the entire syllabus (including all electives, without any options).
We have shared the detailed syllabus of the UGC NET Paper 2 exam for the available subjects below. The subjects with their respective codes and syllabus link are provided below:
#Note:
There are 82 available subjects, but the code is from 1-102 (a few codes are deleted, as per official notification)
| Code | NTA UGC Available Subject Name | English | Hindi |
| 01 | Economics | Download-E | Download-H |
| 02 | Political Science | Download-E | Download-H |
| 03 | Philosophy | Download-E | Download-H |
| 04 | Psychology | Download-E | Download-H |
| 05 | Sociology | Download-E | Download-H |
| 06 | History | Download-E | Download-H |
| 07 | Anthropology | Download-E | Download-H |
| 08 | Commerce | Download-E | Download-H |
| 09 | Education | Download-E | Download-H |
| 10 | Social Work | Download-E | Download-H |
| 11 | Defense & Strategic Studies | Download-E | Download-H |
| 12 | Home Science | Download-E | Download-H |
| 14 | Public Administration | Download-E | Download-H |
| 15 | Population Studies | Download-E | Download-H |
| 16 | Music | Download-E | Download-H |
| 17 | Management | Download-E | Download-H |
| 18 | Maithili | Download | |
| 19 | Bengali | Download | |
| 20 | Hindi | Download | |
| 21 | Kannada | Download | |
| 22 | Malayalam | Download | |
| 23 | Oriya | Download | |
| 24 | Punjabi | Download | |
| 25 | Sanskrit | Download-E | Download-H |
| 26 | Tamil | Download | |
| 27 | Telugu | Download | |
| 28 | Urdu | Download | |
| 29 | Arabic | Download | |
| 30 | English | Download | |
| 31 | Linguistics | Download-E | Download-H |
| 32 | Chinese | Download | |
| 33 | Dogri | Download | |
| 34 | Nepali | Download | |
| 35 | Manipuri | Download | |
| 36 | Assamese | Download | |
| 37 | Gujrati | Download | |
| 38 | Marathi | Download | |
| 39 | French | Download-E | Download-F |
| 40 | Spanish | Download | |
| 41 | Russian | Download-E | Download-R |
| 42 | Persian | Download | |
| 43 | Rajasthani | Download | |
| 44 | German | Download | |
| 45 | Japanese | Download | |
| 46 | Adult Education/ Andragogy | Download-E | Download-H |
| 47 | Physical Education | Download-E | Download-H |
| 49 | Arab Culture & Islamic Studies | Download-E | Download-H |
| 50 | Indian Culture | Download-E | Download-H |
| 55 | Labour & Social Welfare | Download-E | Download-H |
| 58 | Law | Download-E | Download-H |
| 59 | Library & Information science | Download-E | Download-H |
| 60 | Buddhist, Jain, Gandhian & Peace Studies | Download-E | Download-H |
| 62 | Comparative Study of Religions | Download-E | Download-H |
| 63 | Mass Communication & Journalism | Download-E | Download-H |
| 65 | Performing Art | Download-E | Download-H |
| 66 | Museology & Conservation | Download-E | Download-H |
| 67 | Archaeology | Download-E | Download-H |
| 68 | Criminology | Download-E | Download-H |
| 70 | Tribal & Regional Literature | Download-E | Download-H |
| 71 | Folk Literature | Download-E | Download-H |
| 72 | Comparative Litreature | Download-E | Download-H |
| 73 | Sanskrit Traditional Jyotisha/ Sankhya Yoga/ Ved/ Shastra | Download | |
| 74 | Women Studies | Download-E | Download-H |
| 79 | Visual Art | Download-E | Download-H |
| 80 | Geography | Download-E | Download-H |
| 81 | Social Medicine & Community Health | Download-E | Download-H |
| 82 | Forensic Science | Download-E | Download-H |
| 83 | Pali | Download-E | Download-H |
| 84 | Kashmiri | Download | |
| 85 | Konkani | Download | |
| 87 | Computer Science | Download | |
| 88 | Electronic Science | Download | |
| 89 | Environment | Download | |
| 90 | Politics including International Affairs | Download-E | Download-H |
| 91 | Prakrit | Download-E | Download-H |
| 92 | Human Rights & Duties | Download-E | Download-H |
| 93 | Tourism Administration & Management | Download-E | Download-H |
| 94 | Bodo | Download | |
| 95 | Santali | Download | |
| 100 | Yoga | Download-E | Download-H |
| 101 | Sindhi | Download-A | Download-H |
| 102 | Hindu Studies | Download-E | Download-H |
NTA NET 2023 | Best Books for Preparation
Planning to appear in the NTA NET 2023 exam? Do remember, selection of best NTA NET 2023 exam preparation books is one of the most crucial aspects of the National Eligibility Test (NET) exam preparation plan which also includes a broad study plan, timetable, and mock test series.
Some students opt for self-study while others choose to study at coaching centers or institutes. Whichever one you choose, the book selection for the NTA NET 2023 exam preparation is always important. There is a range of NTA NET 2023 exam preparation books available both online and offline. The question is – which ones to refer to?
There are many candidates who got confused while selecting the best books for the NTA NET 2023 exam especially those who are going to appear the first time for this exam. So here we had compiled some best books for the preparation.
It is always good to read the books in hard copy, so we suggest to candidates that they either buy the books from the link given below or from the market which one you like.
| Book Name | Author Name | Publication | Language |
| NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF – Paper 1: Teaching and Research Aptitude by Pearson | KVS Madan | Pearson | English |
Book Price: Rs.360
| Book Name | Author Name | Publication | Language |
| Trueman’s UGC NET/SET General Paper I – Teaching & Research Aptitude 2023 Edition | Sajit Kumar & M Gagan | Trueman | English |
Book Price: Rs.370
| Book Name | Author Name | Publication | Language |
| UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1 Teaching & Research Aptitude | Arihant Experts | Arihant | English |
Book Price: Rs.335
| Book Name | Author Name | Publication | Language |
| Oxford NTA UGC Paper I for NET/SET/JRF – Teaching and Research Aptitude | Kaur Harpreet | Oxford | English |
Book Price: Rs.315
| Book Name | Author Name | Publication | Language |
| NTA UGC NET/SET/ JRF Paper 1 | Previous Years’ Solved Question Papers (2012-2019) | KVS Madan | Pearson | English |
Book Price: Rs.190
| Book Name | Author Name | Publication | Language |
| NTA UGC NET Paper 1 – 34 Solved Papers (2019 to 2004) | Asim Khan & Rashmi Singh | Disha | English |
Book Price: Rs.179
| Book Name | Author Name | Publication | Language |
| NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF: Sikshan Evam Shodh Abhiyogyata| Samanya Paper 1 | KVS Madan | Pearson | Hindi |
Book Price: Rs.342
NTA NET 2023 || Candidates FAQ’s
1.What is NTA UGC NET Exam?
- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has given the responsibility of conducting the UGC NET Exam to the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- NTA has been established as a premier, autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct the different entrance examinations including UGC NET December 2019.
- UGC-NET Exam is a test being conducted to determine the eligibility for Assistant Professor only or Assistant Professor & Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Both in colleges and universities.
2. What are the benefits of qualifying UGC NET? What happens after clearing the UGC NET exam?
The Career benefits after qualifying the UGC NET Exam are as follows:
- Become an Assistant Professor/ Lecturer in any of the UGC Approved Universities.
- Become a Research Fellow, Project Assistant or Research Analyst in any of the prestigious organizations, universities or laboratories.
- Apply for highly reputed Public-Sector Organizations in India.
- Publish your own research.
- Start teaching Undergraduate or Post Graduate students or educational professionals.
- Be a guest faculty in universities and institutes.
- Work as a lab assistant.
3.Whether the examination will be offline or online?
The exam will be a computer-based test (i.e. online) and will be conducted through computer-based online mode only.
4.Will NTA reserves its discretion to fix the center in a city that is given in the Annexure-I?
As far as possible, the candidate will be given a choice from the options he/she has applied for the exam. However, it may need to use discretion due to administrative reasons.
5.How long will the result of the NTA UGC-NET exam be valid?
For Junior Research Fellowship: The validity period of the fellowship is three years (3 years) with effect from the date of issue of JRF Award Letter. However, in case the candidate who has already joined M.Phil. /Ph.D., the date of commencement of Research Fellowship shall be from the date of declaration of UGC NET result or date of their joining, whichever is later.
For Assistant Professor: It is a valid lifetime.
6.Where will the UGC NET qualified candidate get the E-Certificate?
The role of the National Testing Agency is only up to the conduct of the UGC NET Examination and declaration of result. The E-certificates to a qualified candidate is issued by UGC- NET Bureau. So, the candidates who will qualify in NET/JRF may contact Head, UGC NET Bureau, University of Delhi, South Campus, Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi, Pin Code-110021.
7.Is there any negative marking in the NTA UGC-NET exam?
There is no negative marking in UGC-NET exam.
8.Am I eligible for UGC NET after a PG diploma?
If you have completed your PG Diploma from a recognized university or institution, you are eligible.
9.What is the age limit to apply for UGC NET Exam?
As per the UGC NET Eligibility, there is no age limit for the assistant professor while the age of the candidates for the JRF should not exceed 30 years.
10.Will distance education be acceptable for UGC NET?
Yes, distance education is accepted for the UGC NET Exam only if you enrolled in UGC approved or recognized institute or university.
11.What action is to be taken if the candidate has opted English as a medium for examination and wants to appear in the Hindi medium?
The medium should be filled while applying the online form. You can also choose the medium during the examination.
12.I have no access to a computer and no experience with the computer-based examination. How can I prepare for the exam?
National Testing Agency will identify schools and colleges with internet and computer facilities. The same will be assigned as Test Practice Centers for facilitating free practice sessions on every Saturday and Sunday for UGC-NET December 2019 aspirants. An NTA App is also available for the same.
13.What are the enclosures/documents that should be attached to the confirmation page to be sent to the Board?
Candidates are not required to send/submit any documents including Confirmation Page to NTA through Post/Fax/By Hand.
14.What is the difference between NTA UGC NET and CSIR UGC NET?
The Main difference between CSIR NET & UGC NET is that CSIR NET is conducted for the science stream candidates in five subjects while the UGC NET Exam is conducted for arts, commerce and other streams for 81 subjects.
15.What is the salary of a UGC NET qualified person?
After qualifying the UGC NET Exam, the assistant professor gets the salary of around INR 30000-45000 per month while the candidates, who applied for JRF get INR 25000 stipend.
16.How many attempts CSIR NET?
There is no restriction upon the number of attempts. If they are appearing for JRF you have to remember the upper age limit i.e. 28 years. For Assistant Professor, there is no upper age limit. Candidates having or pursuing their Master’s degree in Science Stream are only eligible to take this exam.
17.Are there any changes in the syllabus of UGC NET 2023?
No. The syllabus has been revised in 2019 and no changes are expected to be made in UGC NET 2023 syllabus.
18.Do I have to appear for both the papers?
Yes. You have to appear for both the papers. The duration of the exam is 3 hours and candidates have to complete both the papers in this time only. No breaks will be given in between the exam.
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