UGC NET 2024 Exam Analysis: Moderate paper; subject-wise good attempts, difficulty level
Alivia Mukherjee | June 18, 2024 | 09:41 PM IST | 3 mins read
UGC NET 2024 Exam Analysis: The paper was easy as compared to last year; students predict a rise in the cut-off.
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has completed the University Grants Commission - National Eligibility Test (UGC NET 2024) for the June session today, June 18. The exam took place in two shifts - shift 1 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm. This was the first time the test was conducted offline using OMR sheets. UGC NET 2024 Live
According to candidates' feedback on UGC NET 2024 shift 1, they found the exam relatively easy but noted it was time-consuming. As per candidates, the number of good attempts range from 40 to 43 questions. The overall difficulty level of the UGC NET 2024 paper was easy to moderate.
The UGC NET 2024 exam comprised two papers. Paper 1 consisted of 50 questions, each carrying two marks, totaling 100 marks. This paper assessed candidates on teaching and research aptitude, reasoning ability, reading comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness. Paper 2 included 100 questions, also carrying two marks each, totaling 200 marks.
The UGC NET exam is held twice in a year -June and December. The UGC NET exam is held to assess candidates' eligibility for assistant professor roles in Indian universities and colleges, as well as for granting the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Beginning this year, UGC has also authorized universities to consider NET scores for admission into their PhD programs.
UGC NET 2024 Exam Analysis: Student’s reaction
Students' reactions to the UGC NET 2024 exams indicate varied perspectives on the difficulty and content of the papers. One student described Paper 2 as easier than previous years, noting that while the passage section was straightforward, Data Interpretation posed challenges. This student predicts a higher cut-off due to the overall ease of the paper. Another student found both Paper 1 and Paper 2 moderate, highlighting questions on International Relations (IR) and the Constitution. They anticipate a rise in the cut-off compared to last year. A third student had similar reactions, he stated that the exam was moderate with questions asked from topics such as IR, literary figures, and management theories.
UGC NET 2024 Exam Analysis: Difficulty level, good attempts
Candidates can have a look at the subject-wise exam analysis of UGC NET 2024 shift 1 and 2 below.
UGC NET 2024 shift 1 analysis
Candidates can have a look at the UGC NET 2024 shift 1 difficulty level and number of questions below.
|
Subjects |
Difficulty level |
Number of questions |
|
Teaching Aptitude |
Easy |
3 |
|
Research Aptitude |
Moderate |
1 |
|
Comprehension |
Moderate |
2 |
|
Logical Reasoning |
Moderate |
1 |
|
Data Interpretation |
Moderate |
1 |
|
Maths |
Moderate |
1 |
|
Communication |
Easy |
1 |
|
Environment |
Easy-Moderate |
2 |
|
People & Development |
Easy-Moderate |
1 |
|
Higher Education |
Easy-Moderate |
1 |
|
IT |
Easy to Moderate |
1 |
UGC NET 2024 shift 2 analysis
Candidates can have a look at the UGC NET 2024 shift 2 difficulty level and number of good attempts below.
|
Subjects |
Good attempts |
Difficulty level |
|
Philosophy |
75 to 80 |
Moderate |
|
History |
70 to 75 |
Easy to Moderate |
|
Commerce |
75 to 80 |
Moderate |
|
Social Work |
80 to 85 |
Easy |
|
Public Administration |
75 to 80 |
Moderate |
|
Music |
80 to 85 |
Easy |
|
Hindi |
75 to 80 |
Easy |
|
Kannada |
75 to 80 |
Easy |
|
Oriya |
75 to 80 |
Easy to Moderate |
|
Punjabi |
77 to 80 |
Moderate |
|
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 |
|
Marathi |
77 to 80 |
Easy to Moderate |
|
French |
70 to 75 |
Easy |
|
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 |
|
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 |
Moderate |
|
Indian Culture |
75 to 80 |
Moderate |
|
Law |
75 to 80 |
Moderate |
|
Criminology |
70 to 75 |
Moderate |
|
Geography |
70 to 75 |
Moderate |
|
Computer science and applications |
70 to 75 |
Easy to Moderate |
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