This year UGC NET 2018 Exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) from 18th December 2018 till 22nd December 2018 in various subjects at selected Examination Centers spread across the country for the post of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Assistant Professor only.
In this article we are going to share the detailed Exam Analysis of NTA UGC NET Dec 2018 Exam conducted online on 22nd, 21st, 20th, 19th and 18th December 2018 (Shift 1 and 2). Let’s first look at the Exam Pattern of NTA UGC NET DEC 2018 Exam.
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Changed Exam Pattern of NTA UGC NET Dec 2018 Exam
UGC NET 2018 Exam will be conducted in online mode to determine the candidate’s eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Assistant Professor only posts in Indian Universities and Colleges. It will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of two papers, i.e., Paper I and II conducted in two different sessions. Candidates are required to appear for both the papers in order to be eligible for JRF and Assistant Professor Posts:
| NTA UGC NET 2018 Exam Pattern |
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| Session |
Paper |
Number of Questions (All are compulsory) |
Marks |
Duration |
| First |
I |
50 |
100 |
1 Hour |
| Second |
II |
100 |
200 |
2 Hours |
| Total |
150 |
300 |
3 Hours |
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Let’s have a look at the Important Topics that are being covered in the NTA UGC NET December 2018 Exam. Candidates are advised to definitely cover these topics for scoring high marks in the Exam:
| IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR NTA UGC NET DECEMBER 2018 EXAM |
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| Category/ Average Number of Questions Asked |
Memory Based Important Topics |
Difficulty Level |
| Teaching Aptitude (10-12) |
Teaching Methods, Teaching : Nature, objectives, characteristics and basic requirements |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Research Aptitude (8-10) |
Research: Meaning, characteristics and types; Steps of research Methods of research; Research Paper Writing and Methods |
Difficult |
| Reading Comprehension 4-5 (1 set) |
Short Passage |
Easy to Moderate |
| Communication 3-4 |
Communication Nature, characteristics, types, barriers and effective classroom communication |
Easy to Moderate |
| Maths 3-4 |
Time & Work; Time, Speed & Distance; Boats and Streams, Average, Probability; Geometry and Mensuration |
Easy to Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning 7-8 |
Blood Relationship, Syllogism, Number Series, Coding Decoding,Direction Test, Alphabet Series |
Easy |
| Data Interpretation 4-5 (1 set) |
Table Chart involving the concepts of Percentage and Average |
Easy to Moderate |
| Information & Communication Technology (ICT)/ Computer Knowledge 3-4 |
LAN, WAN, Bluetooth, ROM RAM, Full Forms, Primary & Secondary Storage, World Wide Web, Internet, Decimal to Binary, TB/GB/MB |
Moderate |
| People & Environment 1-2 |
Ozone Layer, Conservation of Energy, Fuel Efficiency, Agriculture, Sustainable Development, Carbon Emission |
Moderate |
| Current Affairs 3-4 |
NITI AYOG: Backward Districts List, Parameters; Swatch Bharat, Govt. Schemes and Yojanas like Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, National and International Appointments |
Easy to Moderate |
| Total Questions |
50 Questions of 2 Marks each |
Easy to Difficult |
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NTA UGC NET DEC 2018 22nd December 2018 Exam Analysis |
In Paper-I, the questions will be generic in nature, intending to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate. So let’s take a look at the questions asked in this NTA UGC NET DEC 2018 Online exam:
| Paper-I Shift-1 (9:30am to 1 pm): Online Exam with 50 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Teaching Aptitude |
11 to 13 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Research Aptitude |
7 to 9 |
Difficult |
| Reading Comprehension |
5 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Communication |
3 to 5 |
Moderate |
| Maths |
4-5 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning |
7 to 8 |
Easy |
| Data Interpretation |
5 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Information & Communication Technology (ICT)/ Computer Knowledge |
2 to 3 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| People & Environment |
3 to 4 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration/ Current Affairs |
3 to 4 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Total Questions |
50 Questions of 2 Marks each |
Easy to Difficult |
| Paper-I Shift-2 (2:30 pm to 6 pm): Online Exam with 50 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Teaching Aptitude |
10 to 12 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Research Aptitude |
8 to 9 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Reading Comprehension |
4 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Communication |
3 to 4 |
Moderate |
| Maths |
4-5 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning |
5 to 6 |
Easy |
| Data Interpretation |
4 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Information & Communication Technology (ICT)/ Computer Knowledge |
4 to 5 |
Moderate |
| People & Environment |
2 to 3 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Current Affairs |
4 to 5 |
Moderate |
| Total Questions |
50 Questions of 2 Marks each |
Easy to Difficult |
The Paper-II of the NTA UGC NET Exam carried multiple choice questions specific to the subject chosen by the candidate for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Assistant Professor only posts. In Paper-II UGC NET 2018 Exam, there were 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of 2 marks each.
| Paper-II Shift-1 (9:30am to 1 pm): Online Exam with 100 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Type of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Selected Subjects |
Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Difficult |
| Total Questions |
100 questions of 2 marks each |
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| Paper-II Shift-2 (2:30 pm to 6 pm): Online Exam with 100 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Type of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Selected Subjects |
Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Difficult |
| Total Questions |
100 questions of 2 marks each |
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| NTA UGC NET DEC 2018 21st December 2018 Exam Analysis |
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| Paper-I Shift-1 (9:30am to 1 pm): Online Exam with 50 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Teaching Aptitude |
10 to 12 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Research Aptitude |
6 to 8 |
Difficult |
| Reading Comprehension |
4 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Communication |
4 to 5 |
Moderate |
| Maths |
2-3 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning |
6 to 8 |
Easy |
| Data Interpretation |
4 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Information & Communication Technology (ICT)/ Computer Knowledge |
2 to 3 |
Moderate |
| People & Environment |
3 to 4 |
Moderate |
| Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration/ Current Affairs |
2 to 3 |
Moderate |
| Total Questions |
50 Questions of 2 Marks each |
Easy to Difficult |
| Paper-I Shift-2 (2:30 pm to 6 pm): Online Exam with 50 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Teaching Aptitude |
8 to 10 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Research Aptitude |
7 to 8 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Reading Comprehension |
5 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Communication |
3 to 4 |
Moderate |
| Maths |
3-5 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning |
5 to 6 |
Easy |
| Data Interpretation |
5 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Information & Communication Technology (ICT)/ Computer Knowledge |
5 to 6 |
Moderate |
| People & Environment |
2 to 3 |
Easy |
| Current Affairs |
3 to 4 |
Moderate |
| Total Questions |
50 Questions of 2 Marks each |
Easy to Difficult |
| Paper-II Shift-1 (9:30am to 1 pm): Online Exam with 100 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Type of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Selected Subjects |
Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Total Questions |
100 questions of 2 marks each |
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| Paper-II Shift-2 (2:30 pm to 6 pm): Online Exam with 100 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Type of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Selected Subjects |
Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Difficult |
| Total Questions |
100 questions of 2 marks each |
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| NTA UGC NET DEC 2018 20th December 2018 Exam Analysis |
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| Paper-I Shift-1 (9:30am to 1 pm): Online Exam with 50 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Teaching Aptitude |
11 to 13 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Research Aptitude |
2 to 3 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Reading Comprehension |
5 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Communication |
4 to 5 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Maths |
3 to 4 |
Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning |
5 to 6 |
Easy |
| Data Interpretation |
5 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Information & Communication Technology (ICT)/ Computer Knowledge |
2 to 4 |
Easy to Moderate |
| People & Environment |
2 to 3 |
Moderate |
| Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration/ Current Affairs |
4 to 5 |
Moderate |
| Total Questions |
50 Questions of 2 Marks each |
Easy to Difficult |
| Paper-I Shift-2 (2:30 pm to 6 pm): Online Exam with 50 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Teaching Aptitude |
10 to 11 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Research Aptitude |
7 to 8 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Reading Comprehension |
5 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Communication |
3 to 4 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Maths |
6-8 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning |
5 to 6 |
Easy |
| Data Interpretation |
5 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Information & Communication Technology (ICT)/ Computer Knowledge |
5 to 6 |
Easy to Moderate |
| People & Environment |
1 to 2 |
Easy |
| Current Affairs |
3 to 4 |
Moderate |
| Total Questions |
50 Questions of 2 Marks each |
Easy to Difficult |
| Paper-II Shift-1 (9:30am to 1 pm): Online Exam with 100 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Type of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Selected Subjects |
Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Difficult |
| Total Questions |
100 questions of 2 marks each |
|
| Paper-II Shift-2 (2:30 pm to 6 pm): Online Exam with 100 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Type of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Selected Subjects |
Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Difficult |
| Total Questions |
100 questions of 2 marks each |
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NTA UGC NET DEC 2018 19th December 2018 Exam Analysis |
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| Paper-I Shift-1 (9:30am to 1 pm): Online Exam with 50 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Teaching Aptitude |
10 to 12 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Research Aptitude |
6 to 8 |
Difficult |
| Reading Comprehension |
4 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Communication |
3 to 4 |
Moderate |
| Maths |
3 to 4 |
Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning |
5 to 6 |
Easy |
| Data Interpretation |
4 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Information & Communication Technology (ICT)/ Computer Knowledge |
3 to 4 |
Moderate |
| People & Environment |
1-2 |
Moderate |
| Current Affairs |
4 to 5 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Total Questions |
50 Questions of 2 Marks each |
Easy to Difficult |
| Paper-I Shift-2 (2:30 pm to 6 pm): Online Exam with 50 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Teaching Aptitude |
8 to 10 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Research Aptitude |
8 to 10 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Reading Comprehension |
4 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Communication |
4 to 5 |
Moderate |
| Maths |
0 |
- |
| Logical Reasoning |
6 to 8 |
Easy |
| Data Interpretation |
4 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Information & Communication Technology (ICT)/ Computer Knowledge |
2 to 3 |
Moderate |
| People & Environment |
3 to 4 |
Moderate |
| Current Affairs |
2 to 3 |
Moderate |
| Total Questions |
50 Questions of 2 Marks each |
Easy to Difficult |
| Paper-II Shift-1 (9:30am to 1 pm): Online Exam with 100 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Type of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Selected Subjects |
Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Total Questions |
100 questions of 2 marks each |
|
| Paper-II Shift-2 (2:30 pm to 6 pm): Online Exam with 100 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Type of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Selected Subjects |
Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Total Questions |
100 questions of 2 marks each |
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NTA UGC NET DEC 2018 18th December 2018 Exam Analysis |
Paper-I Shift-1 (9:30am to 1 pm): Online Exam with 50 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Teaching Aptitude |
10 to 12 |
Moderate |
| Research Aptitude |
3 to 4 |
Moderate |
| Reading Comprehension |
5 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Communication |
4 to 5 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Maths |
5 to 6 |
Easy |
| Logical Reasoning |
5 to 6 |
Easy |
| Data Interpretation |
5 (1 set) |
Easy |
| Information & Communication Technology (ICT)/ Computer Knowledge |
3 to 4 |
Easy |
| People & Environment |
2 |
Moderate |
| Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration |
3 to 5 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Total Questions |
50 Questions of 2 Marks each |
Easy to Moderate |
Paper-I Shift-2 (2:30 pm to 6 pm): Online Exam with 50 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Number of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Teaching Aptitude |
12 to 14 |
Moderate |
| Research Aptitude |
3 to 4 |
Moderate |
| Reading Comprehension |
5 (1 set) |
Easy to Moderate |
| Communication |
4 to 5 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Maths |
4 to 5 |
Easy |
| Logical Reasoning |
4 to 5 |
Easy |
| Data Interpretation |
5 (1 set) |
Easy |
| Information & Communication Technology (ICT)/ Computer Knowledge |
3 to 4 |
Easy to Moderate |
| People & Environment |
2 to 3 |
Moderate |
| Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration |
3 to 5 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Total Questions |
50 Questions of 2 Marks each |
Easy to Moderate |
Paper-II Shift-1 (9:30am to 1 pm): Online Exam with 100 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Type of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Selected Subjects |
Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Total Questions |
100 questions of 2 marks each |
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Paper-II Shift-2 (2:30 pm to 6 pm): Online Exam with 100 Objective MCQs |
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| Category |
Type of Questions |
Difficulty Level |
| Selected Subjects |
Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Total Questions |
100 questions of 2 marks each |
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Highlights of NTA UGC NET DECEMBER 2018 Online Exam
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Both Paper-I and Paper-II were conducted in Online Mode.
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Paper-I consisted of 50 MCQs of 2 Marks each consisting of questions from teaching and research aptitude logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, comprehension, data interpretation and general awareness.
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Paper-II was based on the subject selected by the candidate having 100 MCQs of 2 Marks each.
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There was a break of 30 minutes between Paper-I and Paper-II.
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There was no negative marking.
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All the questions were compulsory.
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Both Paper-I and Paper-II had questions in English and Hindi Language. Candidates were supposed to answer the questions in the Language they opted before exam.
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Candidates were required to bring Admit Card along with passport size photograph affixed on it; One passport size photograph to be affixed on attendance sheet; and ID Proof.Other than the above mentioned items candidates were not allowed to carry any other belongings to the exam. Candidates are advised not to bring any other item at the examination centres. There will not be any arrangement for safe keeping of any material at the centre. Neither NTA nor centre will be responsible for any loss, delay etc.
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Candidates were given rough paper and pen by the examination center only.
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Candidates were not allowed to leave the examination hall/room before the exam was concluded.
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Important Points to Remember after NTA UGC NET DEC 2018 Exam
Candidates who appeared in the NYA UGC NET DEC 2018 Exam must have a look at the below points for the next selection process:
Result (10th January, 2019)
The result of UGC-NET Dec, 2018 will be uploaded on the website www.nta.ac.in/ www.ntanet.nic.in, as per schedule. The tentative result date is 10th January, 2019 as per the latest notification.
JRF Score Validity
The validity period of the offer is three years w.e.f the date of issue of JRF Award letter. However, in case the candidate who has already joined M.Phil. /Ph.D., the date of commencement of Fellowship shall be from the date of declaration of NET result or date of their joining, whichever is later.
NET E-Certificate
The role of NTA is only upto the conduct of NET Examination and declaration of result. The e-certificates to qualified candidate are issued by UGC- NET Bureau. So the candidates declared qualified in NET are informed to contact Head, UGC NET Bureau, University of Delhi, South Campus, Benito Juarez Marg , New Delhi, Pin Code-110021, Phone No. (011-24116316, 24115416, 24115419).
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