UGC NET Exam Pattern 2018

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2018 – National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the exam pattern of UGC NET 2018 for December session. The exam authority will conduct UGC NET 2018 December session from December 9 to 23. This is for the first time, that NTA will conduct UGC NET 2018 December Session in computer-based mode. The mock tests of UGC NET December Session will be made available by the examination authority to prepare and perform well in the online exam.

As per the UGC NET 2018 exam pattern, the exam has two papers and it is compulsory for candidates to appear in both the papers. The UGC NET paper I will be of general nature intended to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. Paper II of UGC NET 2018 December session will be of the subject selected by candidates for pursuing Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). The UGC NET 2018 exam will be held in two shifts on Saturdays and Sundays. Candidates can check below details for UGC NET 2018 exam pattern like a number of questions asked in the paper I & II, subjects, marking scheme and exam duration.

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UGC NET  2018 Exam Schedule For December Session 

Exam Duration: Paper 1 of UGC NET 2018 December session will be held for 1 hour, while paper 2 will be conducted for 2 hours. The examination timing of UGC NET 2018 is as mentioned in the table below - 

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2018

Candidates appearing for UGC NET December session can check below marking scheme, type of questions as mentioned in the paper pattern of UGC NET 2018.

Exam Mode: The entrance test will be conducted in the Computer-Based Test (CBT). 

Types of papers: The exam will consist of two papers – paper I and II.

The language of Paper: The question paper will be in multiple languages including English and Hindi.

Types of questions (MCQ) – The questions paper available in the computer consisting of multiple choice questions. Candidates have to choose the correct response from the given options. Questions of UGC NET 2018 will be from the syllabus as prescribed by examination authority

The number of questions - The Paper I will have a total of 50 questions carrying 100 marks while paper 2 will have 100 questions carrying 200 marks. All questions are compulsory.

Marking Scheme - Each question of paper 1 and 2 will be of 2 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answer. 

UGC NET 2018 Exam Pattern - Distribution of Marks

• UGC NET Paper I: This paper is of general ability test intended to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. It is primarily designed to test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness abilities of the candidate. The paper has 50 multiple choice questions of 2 marks each.

• UGC NET Paper II: This paper has 100 objective type questions. The questions will be based on questions about the subject selected by the candidate. Each question will carry 2 marks.

UGC NET Mock Test 2018

UGC NET 2018 Subjects