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
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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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If you applied for the UGC NET in 2022 under the OBC-NCL category but did not have the required certificate at that time, it should not cause any major issues in the future as long as your caste was included in the central list of OBCs and you now possess a valid certificate. The eligibility criteria for reservation benefits require candidates to provide proof of category (such as the OBC-NCL certificate) at the time of document verification or as specified by the exam authorities.


Since you received your certificate in 2023, it can be used for future applications and any document verification processes. However, the reservation benefits for the 2022 application may not have been applicable if the certificate was not submitted as per the specified deadline.



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Hello Animesh,

If you filled out the UGC NET application under the EWS category but qualified for the Assistant Professor position by scoring above the general category cutoff, you will be considered under the General category for further processing.

The category under which you qualify is determined by the cutoff score and the rules set by the examination authority. Even though you applied under EWS, if your score is higher than the general category cutoff, you would fall under the general category. Therefore, your qualification status will be recognized as General, not EWS.

However, it is recommended to double-check with the official UGC NET authorities or refer to their official notification for precise details.

For more details about cutoff of UGC NET Click Here .


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.


If you filled the UGC NET exam as an EWS candidate but qualified as an Assistant Professor by scoring above the general category cutoff, you will still be considered as an EWS candidate even though your score is higher than the general category cutoff; your category is determined by the category you applied under, not just your final score.

You may come under UR category but you need to produce your EWS certificate during document verification wherever you apply for any Assistant Professor job or any kind of Fellowship from any University you have enrolled for your Ph. D course.

The merit list is prepared for reservation category seperately and your name appears on it only not in the list of general category candidates.

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Yes, an Industrial Fisheries graduate can apply for the UGC NET Environmental Science exam, as long as you have completed a Master's degree in a relevant environmental science field which is related to areas like aquatic ecology, marine environmental science, or environmental management.many students have done it before with same background.e


The key is having a postgraduate qualification that aligns with the environmental science subject matter of the UGC NET exam.

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.

To get the sample papers, you can visit our site through following link:

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