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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.
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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 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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Hello aspirant,
Candidates can learn more about the most recent UGC NET exam pattern, the sort of questions asked, the marking scheme, the difficulty of the questions, changes to the exam format, etc., by using UGC NET question papers. Candidates can improve their speed and accuracy by practicing with UGC NET sample years' question papers.
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Sajal Trivedi 06 November,2024
Hello there,
The UGC NET December 2024 application dates are typically released a few months before the exam. Based on previous trends, the notification is likely to come out around
October or November 2024
. Keep an eye on the official NTA UGC NET website for updates, as they will provide the exact dates once announced.
I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.
Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.
kumardurgesh1802 11 October,2024
Hello there,
It is important to carry all the documents that you have been told to bring on your exam day. Every piece of document in the exam hall matters. NTA guidelines on national level exams states that a candidate must have 2 passport size photographs that is there on their online application. This is solely because the purpose of identification of a candidate. One photograph will be pasted on attendance sheet. You need to carry what else is the guidelines to avoid any issue in exam hall.
I hope this information will be helpful to you.
Shrutika Wahane 29 August,2024
Hello aspirant,
Solving previous year question papers immensely helps you in enhancing your preparation for a competitive exam like NET UGC. It gives you the idea of exam pattern, level of questions asked in exam etc.
To get the UGC NET last year question papers, you can visit our website by clicking on the link given below.
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Sajal Trivedi 26 July,2024
Hello there,
If you have mistakenly clicked on the wrong gender, you need not to be worried. The NTA (National Testing Agency) conducts UGC-NET Exam twice a year- June and December cycle and always open a correction window for those candidates who have filled any of their details incorrectly. This correction window will give you a chance to correct your mistakes in the application form. But, it is very important to know that this correction window may be or may not be opened for a longer period of time. like for a week or so.
To keep update, carefully watch NTA UGC-NET website.
https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/
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