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UGC NET English Syllabus 2024 - Check Paper 1 & 2 Topic wise Syllabus

UGC NET English Syllabus 2024 - Check Paper 1 & 2 Topic wise Syllabus

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on May 17, 2024 10:19 AM IST | #UGC NET

National Testing Agency (NTA) prescribed the UGC NET syllabus 2024 for English for all those opting for the English subject. Candidates can choose English as their subject while filling the UGC NET 2024 application form among the 83 subject options. Candidates must go through the UGC NET English syllabus before starting off with their preparation. By going through the UGC NET 2024 syllabus for English, candidates can know the topics that will be asked in the UGC NET exam.

This Story also Contains
  1. UGC NET English Syllabus Paper 1
  2. UGC NET English Syllabus Paper 2
  3. UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024
  4. UGC NET 2024 Best books
  5. Best Books for UGC NET 2024 Paper 1
UGC NET English Syllabus 2024 - Check Paper 1 & 2 Topic wise Syllabus
UGC NET English Syllabus 2024 - Check Paper 1 & 2 Topic wise Syllabus

However, as per the exam pattern of 2024 UGC NET, English is asked in paper 1 which is common for all candidates. Candidates opting English as their main subject have to take Paper II in English containing questions from the topics mentioned in UGC NET English syllabus. Ensuring to have completed all topics and subjects mentioned in the syllabus, candidates can easily crack UGC NET exam 2024. To know more about UGC NET syllabus English, go through the article below.

UGC NET 2024 test is held for two papers - paper I and II wherein paper I is common for all while paper II is based on the subjects opted by the candidates. The exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of the candidates for Assistant Professors and award Junior Research Fellowship positions.

UGC NET English Syllabus 2024 Overview

Name of exam

UGC NET

Conducting authority

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Mode of exam

Online

Papers

Two papers:

Paper I

Paper II

Subjects

101 subjects

Total Marks

Paper I - 100 marks

Paper II - 200 marks

UGC NET English Syllabus Paper 1

The UGC NET paper 1 is common for all the candidates appearing for the exam of UGC NET. Candidates can check the UGC NET English syllabus paper 1 given below:

  • Teaching Aptitude
  • Research Aptitude
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Communication
  • Reasoning
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Data Interpretation
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • People and Environment
  • Higher Education System: Governance, Polity and Administration

UGC NET English Syllabus Paper 2

As per the syllabus of UGC NET for English, there are a total of 10 units from where questions will be asked. The first four units will be tested through comprehension passages. As per the UGC NET English syllabus paper 2, candidates will be tested for the following:

  • Critical Reading

  • Critical Thinking

  • Writing Skills

Along with it, the first four units also cover the UGC NET English Literature syllabus.

UGC NET Syllabus 2024 - English (First Four Units)

Units

Topics

Unit I

Drama

Unit II

Poetry

Unit III

Fiction, short story

Unit IV

Non-Fictional Prose

UGC NET English Syllabus 2024

Units

Topics

Unit V

Language: Basic concepts, theories and pedagogy. English in Use

Unit VI

English in India: history, evolution and futures

Unit VII

Cultural Studies

Unit VIII

Literary Criticism

Unit IX

Literary Theory post World War II

Unit X

Research Methods and Materials in English

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UGC NET Syllabus 2024

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2024

UGC NET Question Papers 2024

UGC NET Books 2024

UGC NET Admit Card 2024

UGC NET Result 2024

UGC NET Cut off 2024

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024

Candidates must go through the exam pattern along with the UGC NET syllabus. The exam pattern contains the sections from where the questions are asked in the exam, total number of questions, marking schemes, duration etc. The table below contains the exam pattern of NTA UGC NET for both paper I and II.

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024

Papers

Paper I

Paper II

Subject

Generic

Subject selected by candidate

No. of Questions

50

100

Marks

100

200

Duration

Consolidated 3 hours

Mode of Exam

Online

Negative Marks

No negative marks for wrong answers

UGC NET 2024 Best books

To crack the exam, candidates must go through the list of UGC NET 2024 best books to pick the best one for themselves. The table below contains the list of books for paper I as per UGC NET English syllabus.

Best Books for UGC NET 2024 Paper 1

Book Name

Author/Publisher Name

NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF - Paper 1: Teaching and Research Aptitude

KVS Madaan /Pearson Education

NTA UGC NET / SET / JRF - Paper 1 Teaching and Research Aptitude

Harpreet Kaur /Oxford University Press

Trueman's UGC NET/SET General Paper I - Teaching & Research Aptitude

Sajit Kumar, M. Gagan

UGC NET Best Books For English

English

UGC NET/SET (JRF & LS) English Literature by Arihant Experts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which book should I refer for UGC NET Paper 1?

Candidates can refer books on NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF - Paper 1: Teaching and Research Aptitude by authors like KVS Madaan, Harpreet Kaur, Sajit Kumar, Arihant Experts etc.

2. Where can I download the UGC NET syllabus English?

Candidates can download the UGC NET syllabus 2024 from the official brochure available in the website - ugcnetonline.in.

3. Are any negative marks cut for wrong answers marked?

No, marks are not cut for any wrong answers marked in UGC NET paper I and paper II.

4. Who is eligible to apply for UGC NET 2024?

As per the UGC NET eligibility criteria 2024, a candidate for JRF needs to be within the age of 30 years. However, no age limit is prescribed for Assistant Professors. In order to be eligible for UGC NET 2024, an aspirant must have scored at least 55% marks in post graduation from a recognised university. There certainly exists some relaxation for the reserved sections.

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Hii,

Yes, you can still appear for the UGC NET in Geography, but there's a small change. UGC prefers candidates to write NET in the subject of their post-graduation. However, if your Rural Development MA had strong overlaps with geography topics like environment, population studies, etc., and you feel confident with Geography concepts, you can go for it. Just be ready to justify your choice if asked during verification. Otherwise, another option is to appear for UGC NET in Rural Development if that’s more aligned with your MA.

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Hello,

If you get the EWS certificate after filling the UGC NET form , then it will not be valid for this attempt.

EWS certificate must be valid and available at the time of form submission. You cannot claim EWS benefit later after the form is submitted.

Hope it helps !

Hello Aspirant,

since you have completed your MBA you should appear in UGC NET in MANAGEMENT . this paper cover topic like hr, marketing, finance , strategy , and business management . you will have to write paper 1 (general) and paper 2 (management) .

all the best for your preparation .

hope ypu got your answer.

Hello aspirant,

To download the previous year's solved papers for UGC NET, you can visit their official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in, click on question papers, and download for your reference.

Or you can visit the careers360 website for the previous year's papers.

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ugc-net-question-papers

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Hi dear candidate,

You can anytime find sample test papers as well as mock tests for UGC net on our official website for free.

Kindly find the link below to download UGC net question papers for previous year:

UGC NET Question Papers 2025 - Download UGC NET Sample Papers PDFs

UGC NET Sample Papers

To view the official NTA June 2025 question paper with answer key, please navigate to https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in and then click on " Provisional Answer key with question paper for June 2025" under public notices section.

Then login with your Application no, DOB and security pin then view answer sheet.

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