UGC NET Dec 2024 Exam Analysis; Check Jan 3, 2025 Shift 1 Question Papers Analysis Here

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2025 ( UGC NET )

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The UGC NET 2024 Analysis for January 3, 2025, for both shifts will be provided here. Shift 1 is concluded. Subjects in Shift 1 are Public Administration and Education. Shift 2 started at 3 PM. Check below UGC NET 2024 exam analysis, students reactions, difficulty level, memory-based questions and answers, and more.

UGC NET 2024 Dec Exam Analysis (Jan 3)

UGC NET 2024 Jan 3 Exam Analysis: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the December session exam on January 3, 2025 in two shifts. Shift 1 is concluded. Shift 2 started at 3 PM. Check student reactions below soon. Analysis plays an important role in the preparation as it provides information regarding the difficulty level of the examination, the question paper, the topics asked in the exam, etc. Candidates can predict, regarding the cutoff, whether it will rise or drop. The UGC NET 2024 Syllabus consists of two parts: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 has 50 multiple-choice questions, and Paper 2 has 100 subject-specific questions. The UGC NET 2024 exam for December session started on January 3 and will conclude on January 16, 2025. Candidates can check below the detailed UGC NET 2024 exam analysis based on the student reactions, overall difficulty level, topics asked, memory-based questions and answers, etc.

Table of content
  • UGC NET 2024 Jan 3 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions & Memory Based Questions and Answers Soon
  • UGC NET 2024 Paper 1 Analysis (Shift 1, Jan 3)
  • UGC NET 2024 Exam Analysis January 3: Subject-Wise (Shift 1)
  • UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024
  • UGC NET 2024 Exam Analysis: Marking Scheme
  • UGC NET 2024 Dec Paper 1 Syllabus

UGC NET 2024 Jan 3 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions & Memory Based Questions and Answers Soon

As per the student reactions' Paper 1 was easy, some students felt moderate. Questions were repeated and asked from Previous Year.

  • Overall Difficulty Level of Shift 1: Easy to Moderate
  • Expected Good Score of Shift 1: 37 to 42 Questions
  • Shift 1 Paper was time consuming or not: No it was not
  • No new question asked
  • No numerical question asked

Topics asked in Paper 1 are:

  • Communication questions asked (television)
  • Multiple reasoning 1 Q
  • ICT
  • Research design
  • Hypothesis
  • Tools, detection software
  • RC was easy
  • DI
  • Environment (2 Q) Synthetic, organic, Infra red rays, UV rays
  • PyQ, etc.

UGC NET 2024 Paper 1 Analysis (Shift 1, Jan 3)

Check below in detail about the Paper 1 analysis, questions, topics asked, weightage, etc.

Section Topics asked (Shift 1) Difficulty Level (Shift 1)
Data Interpretation Calculation based questions asked, missing table, sports based, etc. Moderate
Communication Sequence series-TV, radio, Secondary media, barrier of communication, etc. Easy to Moderate
Logical Reasoning Coding-Decoding, Fallacy, Indian logic, Mood and figure, etc. Moderate
ICT Android, MS Excel, Plagiarism-based tools, Brain of computer, CPU, Web 2.0, etc. Easy to Moderate
People and Environment Green House, Sport, UV Radiation, Synthetic organic, Energy, Brain Configuration, Bio Formulation, etc. Easy to Moderate
Mathematics Number series, Percentage, Simple Interest, CI, Ratio Moderate
Reading Comprehension - Easy
Higher Education System Ancient University, Affiliation between 1920-30, University of Patna Moderate
Teaching Aptitude Inclusive Education, MOOC, NEP 2020, NCTE, SGD, Kothari Commission, PWD Act, etc. Easy to Moderate

UGC NET 2024 Exam Analysis January 3: Subject-Wise (Shift 1)

Candidates can check below the table which will provide the UGC NET 2024 Exam Analysis for Shift 1, Subject-wise. It will include the number of questions asked, difficulty level, student reactions, good attempts, etc. 

Subjects Number of Questions asked Good Attempts Overall Difficulty Level
Public Administration 100 To be updated Moderate
Education 100 70 to 85 Moderate to Tough
Economics / Rural Economics /Co- operation / Demography / Development Planning/Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics / Development Economics / Business Economics, 100 To be updated To be updated
Museology & Conservation 100 To be updated To be updated

Topics asked with maximum-weightage in Education are:

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  • Teaching Aptitude: Reinforcement-Skinner, Inclusive Education, MOOC, NEP 2020, NCTE, Vygolstay, SGD, Kothari Commission, etc.
  • Data Interpretation: Missing table, sports based questions asked, Calculation-based questions asked
  • University-Based Questions: Subject-Specific, Name of University and their cities, University Affiliations, Commissions, etc.
  • Research Aptitude: Sampling, Hypothesis, Mean Population-match teh column, Inductive Deductive Learning, etc.
  • In Higher Education including Ancient University, University of affiliation between 1920-30, University of Patna, etc.
  • Comprehension
  • People & Development

UGC NET 2024 Jan 3 Memory Based Questions: Education

  • Types of Research
  • Question on Duplex (Simple/Complex Duplex Half and Full Duplex)
  • NEP 2020 (2 to 3 Questions were asked)
  • Question on Leadership models, PERT
  • Learning Theories
  • Curriculum Models
  • Six Sigma Questions
  • T-Test
  • ADDIE Model
  • Reddin Model
  • Chronology of Education Commissions
  • Collaborative Learning
  • Cultural Pattern Passage
  • Jurisprudential Model
  • Dick and Carey Model
  • Prenna (Nyaya) Meaning
  • Laissez-faire etc.

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024

Take a look at the detailed UGC NET exam pattern 2024 below.

UGC NET Paper

Number of Questions

Marks

Paper 1

50 

100

Paper 2

100 

200

Total

150 

300

UGC NET 2024 Exam Analysis: Marking Scheme

In each paper of UGC NET exam, two marks are awarded for every correct answerThere is no negative marking in the UGC NET 2024 exam.

UGC NET Marking Parameters

Marks Allotted 

Correct answer

+2

Incorrect answer

0

Un-attempted question

0

Paper 1 (Common for all candidates) consist of 50 questions of 100 marks. 2 marks for every questions is awarded and there is no negative marking.

Paper 2 (Subject-Specific questions) consist of 100 questions of 200 marks. 2 marks for every question is awarded and there is no negative marking.

UGC NET 2024 Dec Paper 1 Syllabus

The UGC NET Paper 1 syllabus has been given below for the candidates who are willing to appear for the UGC NET exam. Paper 1 comprises 50 questions from 10 units that hold a total weightage of 100 marks:

  • Teaching Aptitude
  • Research Aptitude
  • Comprehension
  • Communication
  • Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Data Interpretation
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • People, Development, and Environment
  • Higher Education System

Read More: UGC NET Dec 2024 Shift Timings, Exam Duration, Last Minute Prep Tips & Guidelines

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Answered a week ago

The NTA opens the UGC NET 2025 Application correction window from November 10 to 12, 2025 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The Registration process was closed on November 7.

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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

No. The authority has not released the UGC NET certificate for the December session 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026. 

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Ishita Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.

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Shikha Goyal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

  • Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
  •  Click on the link available for the answer key
  • Use application number and password or the application number and date of birth to open the link
  • Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen)
  • Click on Sign In and submit the Chal

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

The UGC NET answer key challenge fee per question is INR 200. It is non refundable whether the challenge is accepted or rejected. It can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts.

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Gunjan Majumder

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

It is released by the National Testing Agency NTA a few days after the exam is conducted. The answer key helps candidates in calculating their probable scores and checking the accuracy of their responsesThe details provided on the UGC NET answer key are mentioned below:

  • Exam date
  • Exam shift
  • Exam subjec

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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Candiates can check below the steps to download the UGC NET question papers:

  • Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
  • Click on the answer key & question paper link.
  • Login using the required details.
  • Download the question paper PDF

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

To give mock test is important. It helps them to find out strengths and weaknesses. regular practice also improves speed, gain confidence, reduce the exam pressure, helps to understand the exam pattern, improves speed, etc.

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Gunjan Majumder

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Analysis is crucial for a candidate in the NTA NET exam. It helps to strategize the preparation, understand the paper structure, difficulty level, topics asked or high weightage areas, expected cutoff, etc. 

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Kritika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

No. Candidate must possess a Master's degree with  a minimum of 55% grade score average from a UGC recognised university to apply for the NTA UGC NET exam. Also, if she or he is in the final year of their Master's programme or hold a four year bachelor's degree in specific subjects. 

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