UGC NET 2024 History Question Paper: Check Analysis (Aug 29), Previous Years PDF Link & More
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2024 ( UGC NET )
Exam On - 3 Jan '25 - 27 Jan '25
The National Testing Agency conducted the Shift 1 of the UGC NET 2024 exam held on August 29. The authority will release the UGC NET 2024 History Question Paper along with the release of the UGC NET Provisional Answer Key and Response Sheet for the June session. Get the previous year's question paper along with the UGC NET History question paper, analysis, student reactions, etc. in the article.
UGC NET 2024 History Question Paper
UGC NET 2024 History Question Paper: The NTA is conducting the UGC NET 2024 History paper for the June session on August 29, 2024. National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the UGC NET exams for 83 subjects in different categories. Candidates can check below the detailed analysis of August 29 exam. UGC NET exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates to become Assistant Professors in Indian Universities as well as to award JRF to candidates who want to apply for Research work in their respective subjects. UGC NET exam is one of the most sought exams in India and the difficulty level of the exam is moderately difficult in nature.
Preparing for the NTA UGC NET can be difficult as its syllabus is as vast as the sea. However, with certain tips the candidates can get near to the best preparation and the easiest way to do it, is by solving the question papers. In this article, we have discussed the UGC NET History question paper which can help the upcoming candidates to prepare for the UGC NET History exam.
Q: How many questions are asked in UGC NET Paper 1 exam?
Q: How many question are asked in UGC NET Paper 2 exam?
Q: When should I start solving the UGC NET previous year's question paper?
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UGC NET 2024 August 29 Shift 1 Overall Difficulty Level
As per the student reactions, the overall difficulty level of Shift 1 conducted on August 29 was Easy to Moderate. Paper 1 was eaiser as compared to the Paper 2 which is subject-specific.
UGC NET 2024 August 29 Shift 1: Topics Asked in Paper 1
Candidates can check below the section-wise topics asked and difficulty level in Paper 1 August 29.
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- Teaching Aptitude (Easy to Moderate): Teaching methods, pedagogy, classroom management, etc.
- Reading Comprehension (Easy to Moderate): Passage-based questions, main ideas, inferences, etc.
- Research Aptitude (Easy to Moderate): Research methodology, types of research, ethics, etc.
- Communication (Easy to Moderate): Effective communication, barriers, models, etc.
- Maths (Moderate): Basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, etc.
- Logical Reasoning (Easy to Moderate): Analogies, series, syllogisms, logical puzzles, etc.
- Information & Communication Technology (ICT) (Easy to Moderate): Internet, software, hardware, IT applications, etc.
- Data Interpretation (Moderate): Graphs, tables, data analysis, etc.
- People & Environment (Moderate): Environmental issues, human interactions, policies, etc.
- Higher Education System (Moderate): Education policies, governance structure, administration, etc.
UGC NET 2024 History Question Paper & Analysis
Candidates can check the analysis of Paper 2 history conducted in Shift 1 on August 29.
The overall difficulty level of the history (Paper 2 Shift 1) is moderate. Topics asked were from Ancient, Medieval and Modern History. Total questions asked were 100 and number of good attempts were 70 to 73 as per the student responses.
UGC NET 2023 History Question Paper
The NTA released the question paper along with the release of the UGC NET provisional answer key and response sheet on the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in. However, the candidates could only download their own response sheet as it was only available through the candidates’ login. The direct link for the UGC NET 2023 History question paper has been given below in the table:
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| UGC NET 2023 History Question Paper | UGC NET Question Paper PDF Link |
|---|---|
| UGC NET December 2023 | Click Here |
Also Read: UGC NET English Question Paper
UGC NET Previous Year’s Question Paper: History
The candidates preparing for the UGC NET History can download the UGC NET previous year’s question paper in the table below:
| UGC NET History Question Paper | UGC NET Question Paper PDF Link |
|---|---|
| UGC NET 2022 History | Available Soon |
| UGC NET 2021 History | Available Soon |
| UGC NET 2019 History | Available Soon |
Also Read: UGC NET Political Science Question Paper
UGC NET History Topic-wise Syllabus 2024
While preparing for the UGC NET 2024 exam, candidates should have detailed knowledge regarding their subject. So, here we have mentioned the UGC NET topic-wise syllabus in the table below.
| Topic Name |
Important Units |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Negotiating the Sources |
Archaeological sources |
| Indus/Harappa Civilization |
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| Expansion of State system |
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| Vedic and later Vedic periods |
|
| Pastoralism and Food Production |
|
| Unit 2: From State to Empire |
Dissolution of Empire and Emergence of Regional Powers |
| Salankayanas and Visnukundins in Andhradesa |
|
| Harsha and his Times |
|
| Gupta Vakataka age |
|
| From State to Empire |
|
| Unit 3: The emergence of Regional Kingdoms |
Kingdoms in Deccan, South India, Eastern India, Western India, North India |
| Characteristics of Early Medieval India |
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| Trade and urbanization |
|
| Growth of Brahminical religions |
|
| Debates of state formation in Early Medieval India |
|
| Unit 4: Source of Medieval Indian History |
Rise of the Marathas & the foundation of Swaraj by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj |
| Source of Medieval Indian History |
|
| The Vijayanagara and the Bahmanis |
|
| Foundation of the Mughal Empire |
|
| Later Mughals and Disintegration of the Mughal Empire |
|
| Unit 5: Administration & Economy |
Administration & Economy |
| Sher Shah’s Administrative Reforms |
|
| Administrative System in the Deccan |
|
| Frontier Policies under Delhi Sultanate and Mughals |
|
| Inter-State Relations during the Sultanate and the Mughals |
|
| Unit 6: Society and Culture |
The Saints of the Medieval Period |
| The Sufis |
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| The Sikh Movement |
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| Bhakti Movement |
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| Development of Education, Fine Arts |
|
| Unit 7: Sources of Modern Indian History |
Sources of Modern Indian History |
| Rise of British Power |
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| Establishment and Expansion of British Dominion in India |
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| British Relations with the Principal Indian States |
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| Revolt of 1857 |
|
| Unit 8: Colonial Economy |
Colonial Economy |
| Expansion and Commercialization of Agriculture |
|
| British Industrial Policy |
|
| Modernization of Indian Languages and Literary Forms |
|
| Indian Society in Transition |
|
| Unit 9: Rise of Indian Nationalism |
Swadeshi and Swaraj |
| Birth of the Indian National Congress |
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| B.R. Ambedkar |
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| Gandhian Mass Movements |
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| India after Independence |
|
| Unit 10: Historical Method, Research, Methodology, and Historiography |
Scope and Importance, Objectivity and Bias in History |
| Recent Trends in Indian History |
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| Beginnings of Historical Writings – Greek, Roman, and Church |
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| Renaissance and its Impact on History Writing |
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| Post–Modernism in History |
UGC NET History Syllabus PDF 2024
The UGC NET History Syllabus has been prescribed by the University Grants Commission on its official website. Candidates can read the UGC NET History Syllabus in detail by clicking on the link provided below. By downloading the syllabus in PDF format, candidates can study the detailed syllabus provided below. From the direct link provided, candidates can also obtain the UGC NET History Syllabus in Hindi.
UGC NET History Syllabus Download Link - Click Here
Also Read: UGC NET Psychology Syllabus 2024
UGC NET Exam Pattern History 2024
The UGC NET 2024 exam contains two papers that candidates need to complete in a duration of three hours. Both Papers 1 and 2 contain objective-type questions and it is mandatory for candidates to attempt questions from both papers.
| UGC NET Paper |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| UGC NET Paper 1 |
50 |
100 |
| UGC NET Paper 2 |
100 |
200 |
| Total |
150 |
300 |
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