UGC NET English Syllabus for Paper 1 and 2
UGC NET English Syllabus - National Testing Agency (NTA) has prescribed the UGC NET syllabus for English for all those opting for the English subject. Candidates can choose English as their subject while filling the UGC NET application form from among 101 subject options. Candidates must go through the UGC NET English syllabus before starting off with their preparation. By going through the UGC NET syllabus for English, candidates will be able to know all the topics that will be asked in the exam. However, as per the exam pattern of UGC NET, English is asked in paper 1 as well which is common for all candidates. Candidates opting English as their main subject will have to take Paper II in English containing questions from all 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. To know more about UGC NET English syllabus, go through the article below.
UGC NET 2020 exam is expected to be held June/July (earlier the date was June 15 to 20 which remains cancelled due to COVID-19) in online mode. The 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 as Assistant Professors and award Junior Research Fellowship.
UGC NET English Syllabus 2020 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 Exam Dates 2020
The table below contains the UGC NET 2020 exam dates along with other important dates:
UGC NET Important Dates 2020
Events | Dates |
UGC NET Application form | March 16, 2020 |
Last date to Apply | May 16, 2020 |
UGC NET 2020 Application Correction window | To be intimated |
UGC NET Admit card | To be intimated |
UGC NET exam | June/July 2020 |
UGC NET English Syllabus
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 passage. Candidates will be tested for the following:
Critical Reading
Critical Thinking
Writing Skills
Along with it, the first four units will also cover the Literature part.
UGC NET Syllabus 2020 - 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 2020
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 |
UGC NET Exam Pattern 2020
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 2020
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 2020 Best books
To crack the exam, candidates must go through the list of UGC NET 2020 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 2020 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 |
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - UGC NET English Syllabus for Paper 1 and 2
Question: Which book should I refer for UGC NET Paper 1?
Answer:
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.
Question: How much time is given between paper 1 and paper 2?
Answer:
There is no break between Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Question: Are any negative marks cut for wrong answers marked?
Answer:
No. Negative marks are not cut for any wrong answers marked in UGC NET paper I and paper II.
Question: Who is eligible to apply for UGC NET?
Answer:
As per the UGC NET eligibility criteria 2020, 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 2020, 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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When will NTA schedule exams like UGC NET, CSIR, DU, JNU exams ?
We are discussing with the organisations for whom we conduct the test. So discussions are on and very shortly we'll be able to come up with the dates but these dates are going to be after the July dates only.
Vineet Joshi
Director General, NTA
Answer laterWill I require the EWS certificate at the time of ugc net result declariton or at the time of phd admission?
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The candidate who came under EWS category as per the Certificate issued by the Competent Authority will show his/her certificate at the time of admission/ appointment.
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when will the net exam due to covid 19
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The new dates for UGC NET exam has not been announced yet. However, it is expected to be held in June/July 2020. The authorities have earlier extended the application form date till May 16. To keep a track, read UGC NET exam dates 2020 .
ugc net 1 previous papers solved
You can get previous year question papers of UGC NET examination by going through its official page, the link for the same is given below
https://www.ugcnetonline.in/previous_question_papers.php
These papers of UGC NET examination will help you to understand the types of questions which are asked in exam, you will understand the important topics which are covered in the exam by practising them, you will also get to know your preparation level .
Best of luck for your UGC NET examination.
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I studied B.E Civil engineering. Should I choose M.E Environmental engineering or Environmental science and engineering to attend UGC NET exam
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ugc net score is used to recruitment for lecturers in college and as well as research fellowship program, see if you want to come in teaching career or interested to do phd then you should appear in ugc net, however m.tech in environment engineering has also various job available in many industry and manufacturing company. however try to do m.tech from a tier 1 institute, like iits, nits, vit vellore, bits etc.
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