UGC NET Dec 2024 Exam Analysis; Check Jan 3, 2025 Shift 1 Question Papers Analysis Here

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The UGC NET 2024 Analysis for January 3, 2025, for both shifts will be provided here. Shift 1 is concluded. Subjects in Shift 1 are Public Administration and Education. Shift 2 started at 3 PM. Check below UGC NET 2024 exam analysis, students reactions, difficulty level, memory-based questions and answers, and more.

UGC NET 2024 Jan 3 Exam Analysis: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the December session exam on January 3, 2025 in two shifts. Shift 1 is concluded. Shift 2 started at 3 PM. Check student reactions below soon. Analysis plays an important role in the preparation as it provides information regarding the difficulty level of the examination, the question paper, the topics asked in the exam, etc. Candidates can predict, regarding the cutoff, whether it will rise or drop. The UGC NET 2024 Syllabus consists of two parts: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 has 50 multiple-choice questions, and Paper 2 has 100 subject-specific questions. The UGC NET 2024 exam for December session started on January 3 and will conclude on January 16, 2025. Candidates can check below the detailed UGC NET 2024 exam analysis based on the student reactions, overall difficulty level, topics asked, memory-based questions and answers, etc.

Also Read: UGC NET 2024 Jan 3 Shift 1 Exam Live Updates

UGC NET 2024 Jan 3 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions & Memory Based Questions and Answers Soon

As per the student reactions' Paper 1 was easy, some students felt moderate. Questions were repeated and asked from Previous Year.

Overall Difficulty Level of Shift 1: Easy to Moderate
Expected Good Score of Shift 1: 37 to 42 Questions
Shift 1 Paper was time consuming or not: No it was not
No new question asked
No numerical question asked

Topics asked in Paper 1 are:

Q: What is the use of UGC NET exam analysis?

UGC NET exam analysis is the process of examining the UGC NET exam paper to identify the overall difficulty level, the type of questions asked, and the areas from which the questions were asked. Exam analysis is useful for both the candidates who have appeared for the exam and those who are preparing for it in the future. Here are some uses of UGC NET exam analysis: a) Understand the exam pattern: Exam analysis helps the candidates to understand the exam pattern and the type of questions that are asked in the exam. This helps them to prepare better and focus on the important topics and subtopics. B) Identify the difficulty level: Exam analysis helps the candidates to identify the overall difficulty level of the exam and the difficulty level of individual sections. This helps them to understand their performance and identify areas where they need to improve. C) Identify important topics: Exam analysis helps the candidates to identify the important topics and subtopics that are frequently asked in the exam. This helps them to prioritize their preparation and focus on the topics that are more likely to be asked in the exam. D) Plan future preparation: Exam analysis helps the candidates to plan their future preparation based on the areas where they need to improve. It also helps them to identify their strengths and weaknesses and work on them accordingly. E) Provide feedback to coaching institutes: Exam analysis helps coaching institutes to understand the difficulty level of the exam and the areas from which the questions were asked. This helps them to improve the quality of their coaching and provide better guidance to the candidates. In summary, UGC NET exam analysis is useful for both the candidates who have appeared for the exam and those who are preparing for it in the future. It helps them to understand the exam pattern, identify the difficulty level, prioritize their preparation, plan future preparation, and provide feedback to coaching institutes.

Q: What is the marking scheme of UGC NET 2024 December session exam?

The marking of the UGC NET exam has been given below for the candidates. Following the marking scheme for the UGC NET exam the candidates who are willing to appear in the UGC NET exam can understand the exam pattern and prepare for the exam well. The marking will also help the candidate to count the probable scores from the UGC NET provisional answer key that is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA): a)Correct answer: 2 b) Incorrect answer: No negative mark c) Unanswered/marked for review: 0 (no marks given) d) Incorrect or ambiguous question/has multiple correct answers: 2 to those who have chosen one of the correct answers. E) Incorrect or dropped questions: 2 to those who have attempted the question.

Q: Does the difficulty level of the UGC NET question paper differ for different shifts?

The difficulty level of the UGC NET question paper may differ for different shifts or sessions. This is because the question paper is set by different experts for different shifts and they may vary in their interpretation of the syllabus and the difficulty level of the questions. However, the National Testing Agency NTA which conducts the UGC NET exam, takes steps to ensure that the overall difficulty level of the question paper is the same for all the shifts. This is done through a process of equating the scores of the candidates appearing in different shifts. Equating is a statistical process that is used to adjust the scores of the candidates taking into account the differences in the difficulty level of the question papers in different shifts. This ensures that the scores of the candidates are comparable and that no candidate is at a disadvantage due to the variation in the difficulty level of the question paper. In summary, while the difficulty level of the UGC NET question paper may differ for different shifts, the NTA takes steps to ensure that the overall difficulty level is the same. Candidates should focus on their preparation and not worry too much about the difficulty level of the question paper for their particular shift.

Communication questions asked (television)
Multiple reasoning 1 Q
ICT
Research design
Hypothesis
Tools, detection software
RC was easy
DI
Environment (2 Q) Synthetic, organic, Infra red rays, UV rays
PyQ, etc.

UGC NET 2024 Paper 1 Analysis (Shift 1, Jan 3)

Check below in detail about the Paper 1 analysis, questions, topics asked, weightage, etc.

Section	Topics asked (Shift 1)	Difficulty Level (Shift 1)
Data Interpretation	Calculation based questions asked, missing table, sports based, etc.	Moderate
Communication	Sequence series-TV, radio, Secondary media, barrier of communication, etc.	Easy to Moderate
Logical Reasoning	Coding-Decoding, Fallacy, Indian logic, Mood and figure, etc.	Moderate
ICT	Android, MS Excel, Plagiarism-based tools, Brain of computer, CPU, Web 2.0, etc.	Easy to Moderate
People and Environment	Green House, Sport, UV Radiation, Synthetic organic, Energy, Brain Configuration, Bio Formulation, etc.	Easy to Moderate
Mathematics	Number series, Percentage, Simple Interest, CI, Ratio	Moderate
Reading Comprehension	-	Easy
Higher Education System	Ancient University, Affiliation between 1920-30, University of Patna	Moderate
Teaching Aptitude	Inclusive Education, MOOC, NEP 2020, NCTE, SGD, Kothari Commission, PWD Act, etc.	Easy to Moderate

UGC NET 2024 Exam Analysis January 3: Subject-Wise (Shift 1)

Candidates can check below the table which will provide the UGC NET 2024 Exam Analysis for Shift 1, Subject-wise. It will include the number of questions asked, difficulty level, student reactions, good attempts, etc.

Subjects	Number of Questions asked	Good Attempts	Overall Difficulty Level
Public Administration	100	To be updated	Moderate
Education	100	70 to 85	Moderate to Tough
Economics / Rural Economics /Co- operation / Demography / Development Planning/Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics / Development Economics / Business Economics,	100	To be updated	To be updated
Museology & Conservation	100	To be updated	To be updated

Topics asked with maximum-weightage in Education are:

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Teaching Aptitude: Reinforcement-Skinner, Inclusive Education, MOOC, NEP 2020, NCTE, Vygolstay, SGD, Kothari Commission, etc.
Data Interpretation: Missing table, sports based questions asked, Calculation-based questions asked
University-Based Questions: Subject-Specific, Name of University and their cities, University Affiliations, Commissions, etc.
Research Aptitude: Sampling, Hypothesis, Mean Population-match teh column, Inductive Deductive Learning, etc.
In Higher Education including Ancient University, University of affiliation between 1920-30, University of Patna, etc.
Comprehension
People & Development

UGC NET 2024 Jan 3 Memory Based Questions: Education

Types of Research
Question on Duplex (Simple/Complex Duplex Half and Full Duplex)
NEP 2020 (2 to 3 Questions were asked)
Question on Leadership models, PERT
Learning Theories
Curriculum Models
Six Sigma Questions
T-Test
ADDIE Model
Reddin Model
Chronology of Education Commissions
Collaborative Learning
Cultural Pattern Passage
Jurisprudential Model
Dick and Carey Model
Prenna (Nyaya) Meaning
Laissez-faire etc.

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024

Take a look at the detailed UGC NET exam pattern 2024 below.

Q: How many questions are asked in UGC NET Paper 1 exam?

UGC NET Paper-1 consists of 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying 2 marks. The total marks for Paper-1 are 100. The questions in Paper-1 are designed to test the teaching and research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness of the candidate. The questions in Paper-1 are divided into ten sections, with each section containing five questions. The sections cover various topics such as teaching aptitude, research aptitude, reading comprehension, communication, reasoning, data interpretation, information and communication technology, people and environment, higher education system, and governance, polity, and administration. It is important to note that Paper-1 is a common paper that is mandatory for all candidates appearing for the UGC NET exam, irrespective of their subject or discipline. The Paper-1 score is used to determine the eligibility of the candidate for the post of Assistant Professor and for awarding Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) to eligible candidates.

Q: How many question are asked in UGC NET Paper 2 exam?

UGC NET Paper-2 consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying 2 marks. The total marks for Paper-2 are 200. The questions in Paper-2 are based on the subject selected by the candidate. The UGC NET syllabus for Paper-2 is different for each subject, and the questions are designed to test the subject-specific knowledge and expertise of the candidate. The questions in Paper-2 are divided into two parts - Part A and Part B. Part A contains 10 questions, each carrying 2 marks, and is designed to test the reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness of the candidate. Part B contains 90 questions, each carrying 2 marks, and is based on the subject selected by the candidate. Candidates are required to attempt all the questions in Paper-2 within a duration of 3 hours. The questions in Paper-2 are designed to test the in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subject by the candidate. It is important to note that Paper-2 is a subject-specific paper, and candidates are expected to have a thorough understanding of the subject to score well in the exam. Therefore, candidates should prepare for Paper-2 as per the UGC NET syllabus for the subject they have chosen and practice solving the previous year's question papers to enhance their preparation and improve their chances of success in the exam.

Q: When should I start solving the UGC NET previous year's question paper?

It is advisable to start solving UGC NET question papers as part of your exam preparation at least 2-3 months before the exam date. This will give you sufficient time to practice and revise the concepts you have learned and develop a strategy for time management and improving your speed and accuracy. Solving UGC NET question papers should be a gradual process, starting with the easier questions and gradually moving towards the more difficult ones. You can also use the UGC NET question papers to identify the important topics and prioritize your preparation accordingly. It is important to solve the UGC NET question papers in a simulated environment, similar to the actual exam, to get a realistic experience. You should also time yourself while solving the question papers to improve your speed and accuracy and develop a strategy for managing time during the actual exam. Therefore, starting to solve UGC NET question papers early in your preparation and gradually increasing the difficulty level can help you to improve your chances of success in the exam.

Q: Why UGC NET previous year's question papers are important?

UGC NET previous year's question papers are important for several reasons: a) Get Familiar with Exam Pattern: Solving the previous year's question papers helps candidates to get familiar with the exam pattern, types of questions, and difficulty level of the exam. This can help them to prepare effectively and improve their chances of scoring well in the exam. B) Identify Important Topics: By solving the previous year's question papers, candidates can identify the important topics that are frequently asked in the exam. This can help them to prioritize their preparation and focus on the topics that are more likely to be asked in the exam. C) Boosts Confidence: Solving the previous year's question papers can help candidates to build confidence and reduce exam anxiety. It can also help them to develop a strategy for time management and improve their speed and accuracy in solving the questions. D) Practice and Revision: Solving the previous year's question papers can help candidates to practice and revise the concepts they have learned. This can help them to reinforce their understanding of the subject and identify areas where they need to improve. E) Evaluate Performance: By solving the previous year's question papers, candidates can evaluate their performance and identify their strengths and weaknesses. This can help them to make necessary improvements and prepare better for the exam. Therefore, solving UGC NET previous year's question papers is an important part of the exam preparation strategy and can help candidates to score well in the exam.

Q: Can I take the UGC NET question paper home after the exam?

No, candidates are not allowed to take the UGC NET question paper or any other exam-related material outside the examination hall after the Computer Based Test (CBT) is over. The UGC NET question paper is the property of the National Testing Agency NTA and it is not meant to be shared or circulated. However, candidates are allowed to take a printout of the questions and their responses which is released by the NTA along with the provisional answer key. The 'Response Sheet', contains the questions that were asked in the exam along with the responses marked by the candidate. The Response Sheet can be used by the candidates to evaluate their performance and identify their mistakes. Candidates are advised to keep the Response Sheet safe for future reference. It is also important to note that the original response sheet remains with the NTA and it is used for the purpose of evaluation and preparation of the result. Therefore, candidates should not attempt to take the UGC NET question paper or any other exam-related material outside the examination hall to avoid any disqualification or other consequences.

UGC NET Paper	Number of Questions	Marks
Paper 1	50	100
Paper 2	100	200
Total	150	300

UGC NET 2024 Exam Analysis: Marking Scheme

In each paper of UGC NET exam, two marks are awarded for every correct answer. There is no negative marking in the UGC NET 2024 exam.

UGC NET Marking Parameters	Marks Allotted
Correct answer	+2
Incorrect answer	0
Un-attempted question	0

Paper 1 (Common for all candidates) consist of 50 questions of 100 marks. 2 marks for every questions is awarded and there is no negative marking.

Paper 2 (Subject-Specific questions) consist of 100 questions of 200 marks. 2 marks for every question is awarded and there is no negative marking.

UGC NET 2024 Dec Paper 1 Syllabus

The UGC NET Paper 1 syllabus has been given below for the candidates who are willing to appear for the UGC NET exam. Paper 1 comprises 50 questions from 10 units that hold a total weightage of 100 marks:

Teaching Aptitude
Research Aptitude
Comprehension
Communication
Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
Logical Reasoning
Data Interpretation
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
People, Development, and Environment
Higher Education System

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