UGC NET Exam Pattern 2022: Latest Paper 1 & 2 Pattern, Marks

To devise the ideal exam strategy, you must be familiar with the UGC NET exam pattern 2022, the marking scheme, and the total marks. Aspirants must have a solid preparation plan to do well in the UGC NET exam. The written exam is a computer-based examination separated into two parts, with each question carrying two marks. The exam will last 3 hours in total.

UGC NET 2022 exam will be conducted online as a computer-based test (CBT). Candidates are given three hours to complete UGC NET papers 1 and 2. UGC NET exam pattern consists of two papers. The detailed paper pattern 2022 for each paper is discussed below. The pattern is discussed as follows:

• UGC NET Exam Pattern for Paper 1.
• UGC NET Exam Pattern for Paper 2.

UGC NET Exam Pattern

Now that you know the detailed UGC NET exam pattern 2022, start your preparation to crack this exam with a good score.

Candidates preparing for the NET exam must acquaint themselves with the latest UGC NET paper pattern. With a good understanding of the exam pattern, candidates can make an elaborate and effective study plan to ace the exam. Here in the table, we have presented the detailed highlights of both papers to overview the NET exam pattern.

UGC NET exam pattern for Paper 1 is easy to understand and imbibe. There is a total of 50 questions, and each question is 2 marks. So, the total mark for NET Paper 1 is 100. It will consist of topics from Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Comprehension, Communication, Divergent Thinking, and General Awareness. All the questions are compulsory. Check the detailed UGC NET Paper 1 pattern in the table below.

UGC NET exam pattern for Paper 2 is straightforward. There is a total of 100 questions, and each question is 2 marks. So, the total marks for NET paper 2 are 200. Paper 2 will have the questions based on the subject selected by the candidate. E.g., if one candidate selects Electronic Science, he/she attempts Paper 2, which has questions from electronics only. All the questions are compulsory. Paper 2 has good weightage in UGC NET total marks. Check the detailed UGC NET paper pattern for the second paper.

THE UGC NET marking scheme is in line with the exam pattern and is straightforward to understand and follow. The marking scheme of both papers is the same and direct. The marking scheme is as follows:

• A uniform marking scheme is used, which means that for both Paper 1 and Paper 2, each correct answer will get you two marks.
• There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the UGC NET exam's revised exam pattern.
• As a result, rather than skipping a question, one can apply a calculated guess and indicate the correct answer.

When reviewing the UGC NET exam pattern, one more element to consider is the selection process. This will give you an overview of several key elements we will address further. Let us now go through the selection criteria as per the UGC NET eligibility criteria, which will help you understand:

• How the number of candidates to be qualified is decided?
• What procedure is followed for selection?

We shall now discuss how this selection of candidates is made. The following steps will be followed:

Step I:

The candidate belonging to the General category needs to secure at least 40% aggregate in both the papers taken together and at least 35% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together for the candidates belonging to the Reserved category (SC, ST, OBC, PWD, Transgender) to be considered for Assistant Professor or JRF.

Step II:

• The number of candidates who qualify for Assistant Professor should equal 6% of the total candidates appearing in both papers (Total slots).
• Similarly, the number of candidates who qualify for the award of JRF should equal 1% (approx.) of the total candidates who appeared in both papers.

Step III:

The total slots shall be allocated to different categories per the Government's Reservation Policy.

Step IV:

The methodology used for calculating the number of candidates to be declared qualified in any subject for a specific category is shown below:

• The aggregate percentage of both papers corresponding to the number of slots arrived at will determine the qualifying cut-off for Eligibility for Assistant Professor in 'Management' subject for the General category.
• Similarly, subject-wise qualifying cut-offs for all categories can be computed by applying the same methodology.

Step V:

• All the candidates who had applied for 'Eligibility for Assistant Professor & JRF both' out of the total number of qualified candidates computed as per Step IV shall be considered for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).

Step VI:

• The total number of slots available for awarding JRF is allocated among different categories subject-wise as per the Government's Reservation Policy.
• The procedure followed for category-wise cum subject wise cum allocation of JRF slots is shown below:

Example: Number of candidates to be declared qualified for JRF & Eligibility for Assistant Professor Both in the subject 'Management' for the General category

• The aggregate percentage of both papers corresponding to the number of slots arrived at will determine the qualifying cut-off for the award for JRF 'in 'Management' subject for the General category.
• A similar procedure is used for all subjects and categories. It should be noted that the above-mentioned criteria are final and binding.

Important Note: The subject-wise and category-wise merit list is prepared based on marks obtained by the candidates in all the rounds for selection purposes. This covered everything you needed to know about the UGC NET exam pattern 2022. So, the aspirants must keep all these factors in mind while preparing for the exam. We hope you find this information helpful.

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