UGC NET Exam Analysis 2024, August 22: Shift 1,2 Paper Review, Difficulty Level & Good Attempts

UGC NET Exam Analysis for 22 August 2024, Shift 1 is provided here, revealing that candidates found the exam easy, with good attempts ranging from 42 to 46. NTA has now commenced Shift 2 of the UGC NET Exam, and a detailed analysis for this shift will be provided shortly. This analysis offers insights into the difficulty level, good attempts, topics covered, and the weightage of each subject in UGC NET Paper 1 and 2.

Aug 22, 2024, 16:09 IST
Here is the UGC NET June exam analysis for paper 1 and 2 for shift 1.
Here is the UGC NET June exam analysis for paper 1 and 2 for shift 1.

UGC NET 2024 Exam Analysis: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the UGC NET June 2024 exam from August 21 onwards. This national-level exam assesses candidates' eligibility for Assistant Professorships, Junior Research Fellowships, or both, for Indian universities and colleges. It is being held in two shifts: the morning shift from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and the evening shift from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  Based on the feedback received from the test-takers, candidates find the exam easy but time-consuming and good attempt ranges from 40 to 43. We have provided the detailed UGC NET Exam Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2024 for Paper 1 and 2 below.

The UGC NET exam duration is 3 hours, as both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are conducted in a single session. Previously, Paper 1 and Paper 2 were conducted in separate sessions of one hour each.

Reviewing the subject-wise paper analysis will help you understand the difficulty level and the number of good attempts, aiding in anticipating the UGC NET expected cut off. Check out the detailed subject-wise UGC NET analysis for the June 2024 session here.

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2024

UGC NET June 2024 analysis for Paper 1 and 2 is available here. Aspirants intending to appear for the upcoming shifts or the December 2024 cycle should review the exam analysis to gain insights into the paper's difficulty level, question types, exam pattern, and the number of good attempts.

In this article, we have provided subject-wise paper review of the UGC NET 2024 to give you an understanding of the types of questions asked, thereby enhancing your chances of success.

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UGC NET Exam Analysis 22 August 2024

In Shift 1, candidates found Paper 1 to be relatively easier compared to Paper 2. The subject-specific questions in Paper 2 proved to be challenging and time-consuming for many aspirants.

UGC NET Exam Analysis 22 August 2024 Shift 1: Good Attempts & Difficulty Level
Subjects Number of Questions asked Good Attempts Difficulty Level
Teaching Aptitude 5 3

Easy to Moderate

Research Aptitude 5 3

Easy to Moderate

Communication 5 3-4

Easy to Moderate

Reading Comprehension 5 3-4

Easy to Moderate

Reasoning (including Maths) 6-7 3-4 Moderate
Logical Reasoning 5 3-4

Easy to Moderate

Data Interpretation 5 2-3 Moderate
Information & Communication Technology (ICT) 5 3

Easy to Moderate

People & Environment 5 2-3 Moderate
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration 5 3-4 Moderate
Total 50 42-46

Easy to Moderate

UGC NET Exam Analysis 22 August 2024 Shift 2

NTA has commenced Shift 2 of the UGC NET exam. Candidates planning to appear for the exam can bookmark this page to know the section-wise difficulty level and good attempts. Knowing the number of good attempts can help you estimate the expected cut off.

UGC NET Exam Analysis 21 August 2024

Day 1 of UGC NET re-exam has came to an end today. The overall difficulty level of UGC NET paper 1 was moderate, with some sections being easier than others. Candidates found this section easy as compared to the exam conducted on 18 June. The number of good attempts ranges from 70 to 78.

Subjects Number of Questions Difficulty Level Good Attempts
English 100 Easy to Moderate 75 to 78
Japanese 100 Moderate 70 to 72
Performing Art – Dance/Drama/Theatre 100 Easy to Moderate 75 to 80
Electronic Science 100 Moderate 70 to 72

Candidates who are yet to appear for the exam can check the detailed analysis for all subjects via the direct link provided below.

UGC NET Exam Analysis 21 August 2024

UGC NET June 2024 Analysis: Difficulty Level

The shift 1 of UGC NET 2024 exam has ended. The exam was conducted in two stages: Paper 1 and 2. A thorough exam analysis revealed that the questions asked in shift 1 exhibited an easy level of difficulty.

Subjects

Difficulty Level

Teaching Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

Research Aptitude

Easy

Comprehension

Easy to Moderate

Logical Reasoning

Easy

Data Interpretation

Moderate

Maths

Difficult

Communication

Easy

Environment

Easy-Moderate

People & Development

Easy-Moderate

Higher Education

Easy

IT

Easy

UGC NET June 2024 Good Attempts

UGC NET good attempt refers to the number of questions that candidates can answer confidently and accurately. Typically, a higher number of good attempts means higher cut off marks. Take a look at the table below to know the section-wise good attempts for the UGC NET 2024.

Subjects Number of Questions Asked Good Attempts
Teaching Aptitude 5 2-3
Research Aptitude 5 2-3
Reading Comprehension 5 3-4
Communication 5 3-4
Reasoning (including Maths) 5 2-3
Logical Reasoning 5 2-3
Data Interpretation 5 2-3
Information & Communication Technology (ICT) 5 2
People & Environment 5 2-3
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration 5 3-4
Total 50 40-43

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UGC NET Exam Pattern

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UGC NET subjects UGC NET Application Form

UGC NET Paper 1 Exam Analysis 2024

As per the UGC NET Exam Pattern, Paper 1 comprises 50 questions from 10 subjects. A total of 5 questions will be asked from each subject, each carrying a weightage of two marks. There’s no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Subjects

Good Attempts

Difficulty Level

Teaching Aptitude

2-3

Easy to Moderate

Research Aptitude

2-3

Easy

Comprehension

3-4

Easy to Moderate

Logical Reasoning

3-4

Easy

Data Interpretation

2-3

Moderate

Maths

2-3

Difficult

Communication

2-3

Easy

Environment

2

Easy-Moderate

People & Development

2-3

Easy-Moderate

Higher Education

3-4

Easy

IT

2-3

Easy

UGC NET Analysis 2024 Paper 2

In the first shift, UGC NET Paper 2 will cover a total of 42 subjects, with 100 questions in total. Paper 2 focuses on subjects in which candidates have specialized, such as Philosophy, History, Commerce, Social Work, and others. 

Test-takers found Philosophy, History, Commerce, and Social Work to be easy, with good attempts ranging from 70 to 80. Similarly, subjects such as Music, Hindi, Kannada, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, and Marathi also had an easy difficulty level, with 75 to 85 good attempts.

On the other hand, Physical Education and French were more difficult compared to other subjects. However, candidates still managed to accurately attempt the majority of the questions, achieving good attempts ranging from 80-85%, despite the higher difficulty level.

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2024 Subject-wise
Subjects Good Attempts Difficulty Level
Philosophy 75 to 80 Easy to Moderate
History 70 to 75 Easy to Moderate
Commerce 75 to 80 Easy to Moderate
Social Work 80 to 85 Easy
Public Administration 75 to 80 Moderate
Music 80 to 85 Easy
Hindi 75 to 80 Easy to Moderate
Kannada 75 to 80 Easy to Moderate
Oriya 75 to 80 Easy to Moderate
Punjabi 77 to 80 Easy 
Sanskrit 77 to 80 Easy to Moderate
Tamil 70 to 75 Moderate
Arabic 77 to 80 Easy to Moderate
Linguistics 70 to 75 Moderate
Nepali 77 to 80 Easy to Moderate
Marathi 77 to 80 Easy to Moderate
French 70 to 75 Moderate
Spanish 70 to 75 Moderate
Russian 80 to 85 Easy to Moderate
Rajasthani 75 to 80 Easy to Moderate
German 70 to 75 Moderate
Japanese 70 to 75 Moderate
Physical Education 75 to 80 Easy to Moderate
Arab Culture and Islamic Studies 70 to 75 Moderate
Buddhist – Jaina – Gandhian and Peace Studies 75 to 80 Easy to Moderate
Comparative Study of Religions 70 to 75 Moderate
Dance / Drama / Performing Art 77 to 83 Easy 
Comparative Literature 75 to 80 Easy to Moderate
Indian Culture 75 to 80 Easy to Moderate
Law 75 to 80 Easy to Moderate
Criminology 70 to 75 Moderate
Geography 70 to 75 Moderate
Computer science and applications 70 to 75 Moderate

UGC NET Exam Timings

This year, NTA is conducting UGC NET exam in pen and paper mode. The morning shift will be held from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and evening shift from 3 pm to 6 pm. Check the UGC NET Shift Timings below.

UGC NET Exam Time Table
Shift 1 (Morning) 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Shift 2 (Evening) 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Candidates preparing for the next cycle must attempt the UGC NET Mock Tests to prepare for the exam effectively.

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