UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024
UGC NET June 2024 Exams Pattern
The Test will consist of two papers. Both the papers will consist of objective type, multiple choice questions. There will be no break between papers.
The Examination shall be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.
Paper |
Marks |
Number of Questions |
MCQ |
Total duration |
I |
100 |
50 |
The questions in Paper I intends to assess the teaching/ research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, reading comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the Candidate. |
03 hours (180 minutes) without any break.
All the questions are compulsory. |
II |
200 |
100 |
This is based on the subject selected by the candidate and will assess domain knowledge. |
Medium of Question Paper
- The medium of Question Paper shall be in English & Hindi only except language papers.
- Option of medium of Question Paper should be carefully chosen by the Candidate, while filling the Application Form online. The option once exercised cannot be changed.
- Candidates are required to answer in the medium as per option exercised in the Application Form.
- In case of any ambiguity in translation/construction of a question in the exam, its English version shall be treated as final and the decision of NTA shall be final in this regard.
Marking Scheme
- Each question carries 02 (two) marks.
- For each correct response, candidate will get 02 (two) marks.
- There is no negative marking for incorrect response.
- No marks will be given for questions un-answered/un-attempted/marked for Review.
- To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as correct option.
- 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.
- If a question is found to be incorrect and the Question is dropped, then two marks (+2) will be awarded to only to those candidates who have attempted the question. The reason could be due to human error or technical error. Since, there is no negative marking, candidate needs to choose one most nearest option as correct answer.