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Candidates who appear in the examination can immediately get an idea of their performance in the paper through the UGC NET 2025 exam analysis of December 2024 session. Various notable institutes will also release the NTA UGC NET 2025 paper analysis online on the institute's website. Candidates attempting the UGC NET exam will be able to find the exam analysis in the article below.
Additionally, candidates currently preparing for the upcoming exam can use the previous years UGC NET exam analysis during preparation. The UGC NET exam analysis 2025 will contain information about the weightage of each topic appearing in the UGC NET question paper, the difficulty level of the exam, and much more.
After the conclusion of exam, the UGC NET 2025 exam analysis will be updated on this page. In the UGC NET exam analysis, we go through the topics appearing in the exam, the types of questions asked, and their difficulty level. Candidates appearing for later shifts of the exam can refer to the NET 2025 exam analysis to get an idea of what kind of questions may be asked.
Various institutes release UGC NET 2024 exam analysis after the conclusion of exam. Candidates can know the difficulty level, correct and incorrect attempts, types of questions asked, etc. With the help of UGC NET exam paper analysis 2024, candidates can also guess the difficulty level of previous years which is mentioned below.
Subjects | Topics | Difficulty level |
Research | Plagiarism Hypothesis Testing Cross-sectional Research MLA Style of referencing Sampling Questions | Moderate |
Communication Skills | Mass Communication National Action Plan Rhetoric Communication | Moderate |
ICT | Blogging and Web 2.0 Syllogism Formal Fallacy Conversions (Binary to Decimal) | Easy to Moderate |
Data Interpretation | Interest Percentage questions | Easy |
Mathematics | Age related questions Number System Number conversion Time and distance questions | Moderate-D |
Reading Comprehension | Easy | |
Teaching Aptitude | National Education Policy Swayam Prabha Lecture Method | Moderate-Difficult |
Logical Reasoning | Coding and decoding Logical Equivalent Indian Logic | Moderate |
Higher Education | Ancient Universities | Easy |
Environment | B.O.D Rio Submit Ground water level Types of Lakes Nuclear fission | Moderate |
Overall level | Easy - Moderate |
The difficulty level of the exam was moderate to high. Candidates can refer to the table below for a subject-wise breakdown of the topics.
Subject | Topics | Notes |
Research | Application of data analysis. Which software do we use to analyse data? | - |
Communication skill | What are the skills of an effective communicator? | - |
ICT | Primary and secondary storage applications and theory-based Hexadecimal number addition | - |
Data Interpretation | Percentage increase and decrease Missing term | Difficult |
Maths | Speed of moving train Missing number | - |
Reading comprehension | School teaching and value education | Not Difficult |
Teaching aptitude | Classroom teaching | Easy |
Logical reasoning | Syllogism Mood | - |
Higher education | Planning commission Educational institute (Which educational institute was established at a given time) | - |
Environment | Current affairs SDG and MDG | Moderate to difficult |
Sections | Number of questions asked | Topics Asked | Difficulty Level |
Teaching Aptitude | 8-9 |
| Easy to Moderate |
Research Aptitude | 5-7 | Easy to Moderate | |
Data Interpretation | 2-4 | Moderate | |
Communication | 3-4 | Easy to Moderate | |
ICT | 2-3 | Moderate to Difficult | |
Higher Education | 2-5 | Moderate to Difficult | |
Environment | 4-5 | Easy to Moderate | |
Maths | 3-5 | Moderate to Difficult | |
Logical Reasoning | 5-7 | Moderate | |
Reading Comprehension | 2-4 | Easy to Moderate | |
People and Development | 2-4 | Moderate |
Sections | Shifts | Memory-Based Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
Political Science | Shift 1 and Shift 2 |
| Moderate | 40-45 |
Psychology | Shift 1 | Moderate | 46-48 | |
Environmental Sciences | Shift 2 | Moderate to Difficult | 46-49 |
Sections | Number of questions asked | Topics Asked | Difficulty Level |
Teaching Aptitude | 9-10 |
| Easy to Moderate |
Research Aptitude | 6-8 | Moderate | |
Data Interpretation | 2-4 | Easy to Moderate | |
Communication | 3-4 | Easy to Moderate | |
ICT | 2-3 | Moderate | |
Higher Education | 3-4 | Moderate to Difficult | |
Environment | 4-5 | Easy to Moderate | |
Maths | 3-4 | Moderate | |
Logical Reasoning | 5-6 | Moderate | |
Reading Comprehension | 2-4 | Easy to Moderate | |
People and Development | 2-4 | Moderate |
Sections | Shifts | Memory-Based Questions | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
Home Science | Shift 1 |
| Moderate to Difficult | 58-62 |
English | Shift 1 and Shift 2 | Moderate | 50-52 | |
Sanskrit | Shift 2 | Moderate | 47-49 |
Sections | Number of questions asked | Topics Asked | Difficulty Level |
Teaching Aptitude | 8-9 |
| Easy to Moderate |
Research Aptitude | 5-7 | Moderate | |
Data Interpretation | 2-4 | Easy to Moderate | |
Communication | 3-4 | Easy to Moderate | |
ICT | 2-3 | Moderate | |
Higher Education | 3-4 | Moderate to Difficult | |
Environment | 4-5 | Easy to Moderate | |
Maths | 3-5 | Moderate | |
Logical Reasoning | 6-7 | Easy to Moderate | |
Reading Comprehension | 2-5 | Easy to Moderate | |
People and Development | 2-4 | Moderate |
Sections | Number of questions asked | Topics Asked | Difficulty Level |
Teaching Aptitude | 2-5 |
| Easy to Moderate |
Research Aptitude | 6-7 | Easy to Moderate | |
Data Interpretation | 3-5 | Easy to Moderate | |
Communication | 4-7 | Easy to Moderate | |
ICT | 3-5 | Easy to Moderate | |
Higher Education | 1-2 | Easy to Moderate | |
Environment | 6-8 | Easy to Moderate | |
Maths | 3-5 | Moderate | |
Logical Reasoning | 5 to 6 | Moderate | |
Reading Comprehension | 3-5 | Moderate | |
People and Development | 1-3 | Easy to Moderate |
Sections | Shifts | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
Commerce | Shift 1 | Moderate | 40-45 |
Physical Education | Shift 1 | Easy to Moderate | 49-53 |
Library and Information Science | Shift 2 | Moderate | 48-51 |
Sections | Number of questions asked | Topics Asked | Difficulty Level |
Teaching Aptitude | 9-13 |
| Moderate |
Research Aptitude | 6-5 | Moderate | |
Data Interpretation | 2-5 | Moderate | |
Communication | 3-6 | Easy to Moderate | |
ICT | 3-4 | Moderate | |
Higher Education | 2-5 | Moderate | |
Environment | 3-5 | Difficult | |
Maths | 4-5 | Easy to Moderate | |
Logical Reasoning | 5 to 6 | Moderate | |
Reading Comprehension | 3-5 | Easy to Moderate |
Sections | Number of questions asked | Topics Asked | Difficulty Level |
Teaching Aptitude | 10-12 |
| Moderate |
Research Aptitude | 5-7 | Difficult | |
Data Interpretation | 3-5 | Easy to Moderate | |
Communication | 4-5 | Moderate | |
ICT | 2-3 | Difficult | |
Higher Education | 3-4 | Difficult | |
Environment | 3-5 | Moderate | |
Maths | 4-5 | Easy to Moderate | |
Logical Reasoning | 6 to 8 | Easy | |
Reading Comprehension | 3-5 | Easy to Moderate |
Sections | Number of questions asked | Topics Asked | Difficulty Level |
Teaching Aptitude | 6-8 |
| Easy to Moderate |
Research Aptitude | 4-5 | Moderate | |
Data Interpretation | 3-4 | Moderate | |
Communication | 5-6 | Easy to Moderate | |
ICT | 3-4 | Tough | |
Higher Education | 3-4 | Tough | |
Environment | 4-5 | Easy to Moderate | |
Maths | 3-5 | Moderate | |
Logical Reasoning | 3-4 | Moderate | |
Reading Comprehension | 6-7 | Easy to Moderate |
Sections | Number of questions asked | Topics Asked | Difficulty Level |
Teaching Aptitude | 5-7 |
| Easy to Moderate |
Research Aptitude | 3-5 | Moderate | |
Data Interpretation | 6-7 | Easy to Moderate | |
Communication | 3-4 | Moderate | |
ICT | 4-5 | Moderate | |
Higher Education | 3-4 | Tough | |
Environment | 5-6 | Easy to Moderate | |
Maths | 3-5 | Tough | |
Logical Reasoning | 3-4 | Moderate | |
Reading Comprehension | 4-5 | Moderate |
Sections | Number of questions asked | Topics Asked | Difficulty Level |
Teaching Aptitude | 6-8 |
| Easy to Moderate |
Research Aptitude | 4-5 | Moderate | |
Data Interpretation | 3-4 | Moderate | |
Communication | 4-5 | Easy to Moderate | |
ICT | 4-6 | Easy to Moderate | |
Higher Education | 3-5 | Moderate | |
Environment | 5-6 | Easy to Moderate | |
Maths | 3-4 | Moderate | |
Logical Reasoning | 2-3 | Moderate | |
Reading Comprehension | 4-5 | Easy to Moderate |
Sections | Number of questions asked | Topics Asked | Difficulty Level |
Teaching Aptitude | 5-7 |
| Moderate |
Research Aptitude | 3-5 | Moderate | |
Data Interpretation | 5-6 | Easy | |
Communication | 4-5 | Easy to Moderate | |
ICT | 5-6 | Moderate | |
Higher Education | 3-5 | Moderate | |
Environment | 4-6 | Easy to Moderate | |
Maths | 3-4 | Tough | |
Logical Reasoning | 4-5 | Moderate | |
Reading Comprehension | 3-4 | Moderate |
Topic | Good attempts | Questions Asked | Difficulty level |
Business Environment and International Business | 5 |
| Easy |
Accounting and Auditing | 7 |
| Moderate |
Business Economics | 6 |
| Moderate to Difficult |
Business Finance | 8 |
| Easy to Moderate |
Business Statistics and Research Methods | 6 |
| Easy to Moderate |
Business Management and Human Resource Management | 7 |
| Easy |
Banking and Financial Institutions | 7 |
| Moderate |
Marketing Management | 8 |
| Difficult |
Legal Aspects of Business | 6 |
| Easy to Moderate |
Income-tax and Corporate Tax Planning | 5 |
| Moderate |
Candidates can check the UGC NET exam paper analysis 2022 from the tables below.
Sections | Number of questions asked | Topics asked | Difficulty level |
Teaching Aptitude | 8-9 | Learner, Curriculum, Effective Domain learning, Methods, etc., | Moderate |
Research Aptitude | 6-7 | Hypothesis T-test, Z-test, Qualitative and Quantitative, etc., | Moderate |
Reading Comprehension | 4-5 | WHO related | Easy to moderate |
Logical reasoning | 5-6 | Arguments, Venn diagram, Reasoning moods & figures, Analogies, etc. | Moderate |
Data Interpretation (DI) | 3-4 | Ratio & percentage, etc. | Moderate |
Maths/Reasoning | 4-5 | Coding - decodingng, Number series, Pipeline questions, CP and SP, etc., | Easy |
Information and communication technology (ICT) | 3-4 | Input and Output devices, How to install RAM, Virus question, E-pathshala, etc., | Easy to moderate |
Communication | 3-4 | Non-verbal communication types, characteristics of communication, models of communication, etc., | Easy to moderate |
Higher Education | 3-4 | SWAYAM, NEP 2020, MOOC, Education system's founders | Easy to moderate |
Environment | 2-3 | Kyoto Protocol, Air pollution and pollutants, Clean energy, Solar energy, SDG 1,2,3,4 | Moderate to difficult |
According to the candidates’ review, the overall difficulty level of UGC NET 2022 exam was moderate.
Sections | Number of questions asked | Topics asked | Difficulty level |
Teaching Aptitude | 9-10 | Characteristics of teaching, direct and indirect, Behaviourism (operation, skinner), evaluation, traditional teaching support system, etc., | Moderate to difficult |
Research Aptitude | 7-8 | Hypothesis T-test, Z-test, ethics, positivism and post-positivism, action research, etc., | Difficult |
Reading Comprehension | 4-5 | Hypothesis T-test, Z-test, ethics, positivism and post-positivism, action research, etc., | Moderate |
Logical reasoning | 5-6 | Arguments, Square of opposition, Deductive & Inductive, Venn diagram, Reasoning moods & figures, Analogies, etc. | Easy to moderate |
Data Interpretation (DI) | 4-5 | Questions came from previous year | Easy |
Maths/Reasoning | 3-4 | Time & work, profit & loss, simple interest, average, ratio, compound interest, etc., | Moderate to difficult |
Information and communication technology (ICT) | 3-4 | Conversion (binary to decimal), Chronology (bit & bytes), abbreviations, memory hierarchy, input & output devices, wireless technology, etc., | Moderate to difficult |
Communication | 4-5 | Non-verbal communication types, models of communication, characteristics of communication, etc., | Easy to moderate |
Higher Education | 3-4 | AICTE, new education policy, NIRF | Easy to moderate |
Environment | 3-4 | Global warming, climate change, natural hazards, etc., | Moderate to difficult |
According to the candidates’ feedback who appeared in the UGC NET exam 2022, the overall difficulty level of UGC NET exam paper was moderate.
Topics | Number of questions asked | Questions asked | Difficulty level |
Teaching Aptitude | 6-7 | Characteristics of teaching, Behaviourism (operation, skinner), direct and indirect, traditional teaching support system, evaluation, etc., | Moderate to Difficult |
Research Aptitude | 4-7 | T-test, Z-test, ethics, action research, positivism and post-positivism, etc., | Difficult |
Reading Comprehension | 4-5 | Budget and finance, moodle, figure, opposition square, detective and inductive, India logic, | Moderate |
Data Interpretation (DI) | 5 | Questions came from the previous year | Easy to Moderate |
Maths/Reasoning | Time & work, simple interest, compound interest, average, ratio, profit & loss, etc., | Easy | |
Information and communication technology (ICT) | 5-7 | Conversion (binary to decimal), Chronology (bit & bytes), abbreviations (WORM), video conferencing, memory hierarchy, input & output devices, wireless technology, etc., | Moderate |
Communication | 5 | Non-verbal communication types, characteristics of communication, models of communication, etc., | Moderate to Difficult |
Higher Education | AICTE, NIRF, new education policy, | Moderate to Difficult | |
Environment | 5-6 | Disaster, COP25, Montreal protocol, SDG, MDG, biomass, energy, Kyoto protocol, Paris protocol, INDC, solar panels etc., | Moderate |
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The exam conducting authority will release the UGC NET 2025 result online on the official website. Candidates who appear in the exam will be able to check the NTA UGC NET 2025 result after visiting the official website and logging in with the necessary credentials, which are the candidate’s application number and password. The result of UGC NET 2025 includes the roll number and rank of qualified candidates along with the qualifying marks.
A UGC NET exam 2025 scorecard will also be released for all the shortlisted candidates in Paper I and Paper II. Candidates whose name is mentioned in the scorecard will be awarded with UGC NET eligibility certificate which will be valid for the next two years to apply for the post of Assistant Professor/Lecturer or Junior Research Fellowship in the specified subject.
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The authority will also release the UGC NET 2025 cut-off for the students. It is mandatory to secure marks more than or equal to the UGC NET cut off 2025 to get qualified for the examination. The NTA UGC NET 2025 cut off marks will be released both subject-wise as well as category-wise. The UGC NET cut off will be separately released for both the Assistant Professors/Lecturers and Junior Research Fellowship.
Category | Minimum Percentage Marks to be Obtained | Minimum Marks to be Secured | ||
Paper I (Out of 100) | Paper-II (Out of 200) | Paper I (Out of 100) | Paper-II (Out of 200) | |
General | 40% | 40% | 40 | 80 |
OBC/PWD/SC/ST | 35% | 35% | 35 | 35 |
The UGC NET exam for December session is being conducted from January 3 to 16, 2025.
The questions are based on the latest UGC NET syllabus and exam pattern. However, to know about the difficulty level, candidates can go through the UGC NET 2025 exam analysis.
Definitely, it helps the aspirants who appear in the UGC NET 2025 exam to have an idea about the question paper and exam pattern.
As per the UGC NET exam marking scheme, for each correction answer 2 marks will be awarded and there is no negative marking.
With a Master's degree in Hotel Management, you can appear for the UGC NET exam in Tourism Administration and Management.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Master's Degree: You have a Master's degree in Hotel Management, which meets the basic eligibility criteria for UGC NET.
2. Subject Eligibility: Tourism Administration and Management is a subject that is closely related to Hotel Management. Your Master's degree in Hotel Management provides a strong foundation for studying Tourism Administration and Management.
UGC NET Subjects
Tourism Administration and Management is one of the subjects listed under the UGC NET exam. It falls under the broader category of "tourism administration and Management" subjects.
Preparation Strategy
To prepare for the UGC NET exam in Tourism Administration and Management, focus on the following areas:
1. Tourism Concepts: Study the fundamentals of tourism, including its definition, types, and importance.
2. Tourism Management: Delve into the principles and practices of tourism management, covering topics like tourism planning, development, and marketing.
3. Administration: Understand the administrative aspects of tourism, including policy-making, governance, and regulation.
4. Research Methods: Familiarize yourself with research methods and techniques used in tourism studies.
5. Current Trends: Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the tourism industry.
Additional Tips
1. Refer to UGC NET Syllabus: Study the official UGC NET syllabus for Tourism Administration and Management to understand the exam pattern and content.
2. Use Relevant Study Materials: Utilize textbooks, research papers, and online resources related to tourism administration and management to prepare for the exam.
3. Practice Mock Tests: Take mock tests to assess your knowledge, identify areas for improvement, and develop your time-management skills.
By focusing on these areas and following the tips outlined above, you'll be well-prepared to tackle the UGC NET exam in Tourism Administration and Management.
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The UGC NET December 2024 examination , administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) was conducted from January 3 to January 16, 2025. The exam comprised two papers :
Paper 1 : Assessed general teaching and research aptitude , covering areas such as reasoning ability, comprehension and general awareness.
Paper 2 : Focused on subject-specific knowledge with History being one of the subjects offered.
As of now , the official question papers for the December 2024 cycle are not yet available on the NTA's official website . However , candidates can access previous years question papers to aid in their preparation .
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MBA in Finance and are planning to write the UGC NET exam, you should select Management ( Code 17 ) as your subject because Management is the most relevant subject for MBA graduates and includes topics related to finance, marketing, HR and general management.
1. Relevance to Your MBA : The syllabus covers finance , organizational behavior, business economics and strategic management , which align with your MBA specialization .
2. Career Opportunities : Qualifying UGC NET in Management can help you secure positions as lecturer , professor or researcher in the field of management and finance .
Commerce (Code 08) : If your focus is more on financial accounting, auditing or economics , you can also consider this subject .
Review the Syllabus of both Management and Commerce to decide which aligns better with your strengths and interests .
Hope this helps you .
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Hello aspirant,
We are unable to compare the two. The purpose of these tests is to determine if applicants are qualified for a junior research fellowship or a lectureship. Therefore, we may conclude that although the two tests have the same goal, they cover different themes. Each exam is significant in its own right and is the greatest in its subject.
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Preparing for the UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) requires a strategic approach and dedicated effort, as it’s a competitive exam for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors and/or qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to effectively prepare for the UGC NET exam:
UGC NET consists of two papers :
Paper I : General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude (50 questions, 100 marks)
Paper II : Subject-Specific Paper (100 questions, 200 marks)
Paper I assesses general skills like teaching aptitude, research methodology, reasoning, communication, and data interpretation.
Paper II is subject-specific, where you’ll choose a subject (based on your post-graduate subject, e.g., Computer Science, Psychology, English, etc.).
Paper I covers topics like:
Paper II is subject-specific. You can download the detailed syllabus from the UGC NET website for the subject you have chosen.
Books :
Previous Year Papers : Solving previous years’ papers is crucial to understanding the exam pattern and time management.
Create a Timetable :
Focus on Paper I : Many candidates neglect Paper I, but it’s essential to secure good marks here, as it accounts for 50% of your total score.
Subject-Specific Preparation :
Preparing for the UGC NET requires consistent effort, strategic planning, and focused study. By understanding the syllabus, following a structured plan, and regularly practicing, you can successfully clear the exam. Remember to stay disciplined, track your progress, and believe in your abilities. You've got this! :)
If you need help with specific subject recommendations or planning, feel free to ask!
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