UGC NET Dec 2024 Exam Analysis; Check Jan 9, 2025 Question Papers Analysis for all Shifts

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Updated on Jan 10, 2025 11:58 IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has successfully conducted the UGC NET 2024 exam on January 9, 2025, for the December session. Candidates can check below the UGC NET 2024 Jan 9 exam analysis for both shifts, including the students' reaction, difficulty level, good attempts, topics asked, memory-based questions, expected cutoff, and more.

UGC NET 2024 Jan 9 Analysis: The authority conducted Shift 1 & 2 on January 9, 2025, for the UGC NET 2024 December session. Candidates can check below the exam analysis for both shifts (1 & 2) based on the students' reactions. You will also come to know whether the questions are repeated in paper 1 or not for both shifts. Previous year questions are asked or not. Scroll down for the UGC NET 2024 Jan 9 exam analysis, including the students' reactions, difficulty level, good attempts, topics asked, memory-based questions, expected cutoff, and more.

UGC NET 2024 Jan 9 Exam Analysis (Shift 2): Student Reactions & Memory Based Questions and Answers

Paper 1 overall difficulty level was Moderate. Good attempts 41 to 45.

UGC NET 2024 Paper 1 Analysis (Shift 2, Jan 9)

Candidates can check below in detail about the Paper 1 analysis, questions, topics asked, weightage, etc. as per the students' review:

Section	Topics asked (Shift 2)	Difficulty Level (Shift 2)
Data Interpretation	Data Sources, Acquisition, Classification, Graphical Representation	Moderate
Communication	Types, Characteristics, Verbal & Non-verbal, Barriers, Mass-media, etc.	Easy
Logical Reasoning	Argument Forms, Categorical Propositions, Venn Diagrams, Analogies, etc.	Easy to Moderate
ICT	Abbreviations, Internet, E-mail, Digital Initiatives in Higher Ed, etc.	Easy
People and Environment	Development, Environmental Issues, Sustainable Development Goals, Impact of Pollutants	Moderate
Mathematics	Number Series, Letter Series, Codes, Time & Distance, Ratio, etc.	Moderate
Reading Comprehension	Easy and direct questions were asked	Easy
Higher Education System	Evolution of Higher Learning, Institutions, Professional Education, Technical and Skill-based Education	Moderate
Teaching Aptitude	Teaching Concept, Objectives, Levels, Methods, Evaluation, CBCS in Higher Education	Easy to Moderate
Research Aptitude	Research Types, Characteristics, Positivism, ICT in Research	Easy to Moderate

UGC NET 2024 Jan 9 Exam Analysis (Shift 2) Subject-Wise

Candidates can check below the subject-wise analysis.

Subjects and Number of Questions	Difficulty Level	Good Attempts	Topics asked
Arabic (100 Questions)	Easy	75 to 80	Modern Arabic Literature, Phonology, Arabic Rhetoric and Criticism, Arabic Culture, Islamic Civilization
Maithili (100 Questions)	Moderate	70 to 75	Research and Teaching Methodology, Literary Criticism, Maithili Grammar, Modern Maithili Literature
Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing / Marketing Mgt. / Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt. / Personnel Mgt. / Financial Mgt. /Co-operative Management)(100 Questions)	Easy to Moderate	75 to 80	Human Resource Management (HRM), Management Theory and Practice, Marketing Management, Cooperative Management, Operations Management
Gujarati (100 Questions)	Moderate	75 to 80	Importance and Role of Physical Education in Modern Society, Sports Psychology, Sports Training and Methodology, Sports Management and Administration
Telugu (100 Questions)	Easy to Moderate	70 to 75	Poetry (Kavya), Prose and Drama, Modern Literature, Research Methodology
Physical Education (100 Questions)	Easy to Moderate	70 to 76	Buddhist Studies, Peace Studies, Research Methodology, Jaina Studies, Gandhian Studies,
Ayurveda Biology (100 Questions)	Easy to Moderate	75 to 80	Ayurvedic Principles of Health and Disease, Herbal Medicine and Pharmacology, Ayurvedic Diagnosis and Treatment Methods
Sanskrit traditional subjects (including Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama) (100 Questions)	Moderate	71 to 76	Jyotisha (Astronomy & Astrology), Sidhanta Jyotish, Navya Vyakarna (Modern Grammar), Dharmasastra, Agama
Disaster Management (100 Questions)	Easy to Moderate	70 to 75	Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Community-based Disaster Management, Climate Change and Disaster Management

UGC NET 2024 Jan 9 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions & Memory Based Questions and Answers

As per students' Reactions:

Paper 1 was easy to moderate. New questions were asked more. Good attempts: 39 to 42

Paper 2 (Geography) exam was moderate as per the students'. Some of the students' felt moderate to difficult. Conceptual clarity questions were asked.

Topics asked in Shift 1 paper 1 are mentioned below based on students' feedback:

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 scheme of the UGC NET exam is provided below for the candidates. Following the marking scheme for the UGC NET exam, candidates can understand the exam pattern and prepare for the examination well. The marking scheme 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) For correct answer 2 marks are awarded

b) For incorrect answer there is no negative marking

c) Unanswered/marked for review: 0 (no marks given)

d) If a question is found to be incorrect/ambiguous or has multiple correct answers, only those candidates who have attempted the question and chosen one of the correct answers would be given the credit.

E) If a question is found to be incorrect and the Question is dropped, then two marks (+2) will be awarded to only those candidates 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.

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RC: Easy (direct questions)
Teaching Aptitude: SWAYAM, NCERT, NEP 2020, memory level
RA: Triangular, Positive Research Paradigm
Environment: Pollution, gases, ecology, Soil
ICT: HTML language, Machine language, On-head theory
Communication: Internet communication, who coined AI term
Maths: Coding Decoding, Upstream/downstream
LR: Formal Fallacy, square of opposition, etc.

UGC NET 2024 Paper 1 Analysis (Shift 1, Jan 9)

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: 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: 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: 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.

Q: Is it necessary to solve UGC NET sample papers to crack UGC NET exam?

Solving UGC NET sample papers is not necessary to crack the UGC NET exam, but it can certainly be helpful in improving your chances of success. Sample papers are designed to simulate the actual UGC NET exam and provide candidates with an opportunity to practice and evaluate their preparation. Here are some benefits of solving UGC NET sample papers: a) Get Familiar with Exam Pattern: UGC NET sample papers are designed as per the latest exam pattern and syllabus. Solving them can help candidates to get familiar with the exam pattern, types of questions, and difficulty level of the exam. B) Practice and Revision: Solving UGC NET sample 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. C) Evaluate Performance: Solving UGC NET sample papers can help candidates to evaluate their performance and identify their strengths and weaknesses. This can help them to make necessary improvements and prepare better for the exam. D) Time Management: Solving UGC NET sample papers can help candidates to develop a strategy for time management and improve their speed and accuracy in solving the questions. E) Confidence Building: Solving UGC NET sample papers can help candidates to build confidence and reduce exam anxiety. Therefore, while solving UGC NET sample papers is not necessary to Crack the UGC NET exam, it can certainly be helpful in improving your preparation and performance in the exam.

Candidates can check below in detail about the Paper 1 analysis, questions, topics asked, weightage, etc. as per the students' review:

Section	Topics asked (Shift 1)	Difficulty Level (Shift 1)
Data Interpretation	Percentage based questions, Table Based on Income and Expenditure	Easy
Communication	Type of Communication- Match the following, Mass Communication, Internet communication, who coined AI term	Easy
Logical Reasoning	Formal Fallacy, Moods and Figure, Indian Logic, In Jain epistemology, in which order does Mati Jnana arise?- Perception (Avagraha), Inquiry (Iha), Judgment (Apaya), Retention (Dharana), square of opposition	Moderate
ICT	Memory, ping ka full form, Head Theory, MS Excel, FTP , HTTP , HTML match, HTML language, Machine language, On-head theory	Easy to Moderate
People and Environment	Pollution, gases, ecology, Soil	Moderate
Mathematics	Coding Decoding, Upstream/downstream, Number Series :1,7,25,61	Moderate
Reading Comprehension	Easy and direct questions were asked	Easy
Higher Education System	When was the NICNET program started in India?- a) 1987, b) 1980, c) 1990, d) 1991, Ancient University Chronology, Commission Chronology, Nalanda, NAAC, JNV In 1884, which university was granted permission to confer honorary LLD degrees?- a) Kolkata, b) Mumbai, c) Madras, d) Allahabad Which education is related to higher education: technical education or vocational education?,	Easy to Moderate
Teaching Aptitude	Swayam, Level of Teaching, memory level teaching ,NEP 2020, Maslow Hierarchy NCERT, memory level	Easy
Research Aptitude	Triangulation, Postitivism, Reserach Paradigm, Square of opposition, Triangular Research, Probability, Post Postitivism Research	Easy

UGC NET 2024 Paper 2 (Geography) Analysis (Shift 1, Jan 9)

Scroll down to know the topics asked and good attempts in UGC NET 2024 Jan 9 exam paper 2 Geography.

Chronology of River by length
Coastline length of states
Aryan Nardik Species living place
Who discovered ecology word?
Who discovered ecosystem word?
Statement- Hartland Theory
In which layer Noctilucent cloud lies?
Birth Rate question
Does meander makes ox bow lake and it makes erosion in flood plain
Disciple of Anaximender
Who defined climatic change as per Aristotle
Nature of Geography author
Effect of ENSO
Mistral, Bora, and Sant’Ana – cold winds
Heights in descending order: Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna
Shipbuilding: construction of ships, vital in maritime history and trade
Pluto a dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt
A Sacred Geography: Written by Diana L. Eck
Tide dynamic theory
Canyon Theory
Slope displacement daly, etc.

Check UGC NET 2024 January 9 Exam Schedule

Date of Exam	SHIFT – 1 (09:00 AM to 12:00 PM)		SHIFT – 2 (03:00 PM to 06:00 PM)
Date of Exam	Subject Code	Subject Name	Subject Code	Subject Name
09 January 2025	024	Punjabi	018	Maithili
	026	Tamil	029	Arabic
	080	Geography	037	Gujarati
	038	Marathi	017	Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing / Marketing Mgt. / Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt. / Personnel Mgt. / Financial Mgt. /Co-operative Management)
	023	Oriya	027	Telugu
			047	Physical Education
			073	Sanskrit traditional subjects (including Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama).
			105	Ayurveda Biology
			104	Disaster Management

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UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024

Check below the detailed UGC NET exam pattern 2024 below.

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

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