UGC-NET Paper-1

The UGC-NET Paper 1 is the General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude, compulsory for all candidates. It tests core skills like reasoning, comprehension, teaching aptitude, and research methodology.

UGC-NET Paper 1 Overview

• Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of UGC

• Purpose: Qualifying exam for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges

• Paper 1 Role: Common for all subjects; evaluates general teaching/research skills rather than subject-specific knowledge

Exam Pattern

• Mode: Computer-based test (CBT)

• Duration: 3 hours (combined Paper 1 + Paper 2)

• Paper 1 Questions:

  • 50 questions, all compulsory

  • Each question carries 2 marks (total 100 marks)

• Marking Scheme: No negative marking

Syllabus Highlights (Paper 1)

• Teaching Aptitude: Nature, objectives, learner characteristics, methods of teaching

• Research Aptitude: Research methods, steps, ethics, paper/thesis writing

• Comprehension: Reading passages with questions

• Communication: Types, barriers, effective classroom communication

• Reasoning: Logical reasoning, analogies, syllogisms

• Data Interpretation: Tables, graphs, charts

• Information & Communication Technology (ICT): Basics of computers, internet, e-learning

• People & Environment: Environmental issues, sustainable development

• Higher Education System: Governance, policies, structure of higher education in India