UGC NET 2024 History Question Paper: Check Analysis (Aug 29), Previous Years PDF Link & More

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2025 ( UGC NET )

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The National Testing Agency conducted the Shift 1 of the UGC NET 2024 exam held on August 29. The authority will release the UGC NET 2024 History Question Paper along with the release of the UGC NET Provisional Answer Key and Response Sheet for the June session. Get the previous year's question paper along with the UGC NET History question paper, analysis, student reactions, etc. in the article.

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UGC NET 2024 History Question Paper

UGC NET 2024 History Question Paper: The NTA is conducting the UGC NET 2024 History paper for the June session on August 29, 2024. National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the UGC NET exams for 83 subjects in different categories. Candidates can check below the detailed analysis of August 29 exam. UGC NET exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates to become Assistant Professors in Indian Universities as well as to award JRF to candidates who want to apply for Research work in their respective subjects. UGC NET exam is one of the most sought exams in India and the difficulty level of the exam is moderately difficult in nature. 

Preparing for the NTA UGC NET can be difficult as its syllabus is as vast as the sea. However, with certain tips the candidates can get near to the best preparation and the easiest way to do it, is by solving the question papers. In this article, we have discussed the UGC NET History question paper which can help the upcoming candidates to prepare for the UGC NET History exam.

Table of content
  • UGC NET 2024 August 29 Shift 1 Overall Difficulty Level
  • UGC NET 2024 August 29 Shift 1: Topics Asked in Paper 1
  • UGC NET 2024 History Question Paper & Analysis
  • UGC NET 2023 History Question Paper
  • UGC NET Previous Year’s Question Paper: History
  • UGC NET History Topic-wise Syllabus 2024
  • UGC NET History Syllabus PDF 2024
  • UGC NET Exam Pattern History 2024
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UGC NET 2024 August 29 Shift 1 Overall Difficulty Level

As per the student reactions, the overall difficulty level of Shift 1 conducted on August 29 was Easy to Moderate. Paper 1 was eaiser as compared to the Paper 2 which is subject-specific. 

UGC NET 2024 August 29 Shift 1: Topics Asked in Paper 1

Candidates can check below the section-wise topics asked and difficulty level in Paper 1 August 29.

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  • Teaching Aptitude (Easy to Moderate): Teaching methods, pedagogy, classroom management, etc.
  • Reading Comprehension (Easy to Moderate): Passage-based questions, main ideas, inferences, etc.
  • Research Aptitude (Easy to Moderate): Research methodology, types of research, ethics, etc.
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  • Maths (Moderate): Basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, etc. 
  • Logical Reasoning (Easy to Moderate): Analogies, series, syllogisms, logical puzzles, etc.
  • Information & Communication Technology (ICT) (Easy to Moderate): Internet, software, hardware, IT applications, etc.
  • Data Interpretation (Moderate): Graphs, tables, data analysis, etc.
  • People & Environment (Moderate): Environmental issues, human interactions, policies, etc.
  • Higher Education System (Moderate): Education policies, governance structure, administration, etc.

UGC NET 2024 History Question Paper & Analysis

Candidates can check the analysis of Paper 2 history conducted in Shift 1 on August 29. 

The overall difficulty level of the history (Paper 2 Shift 1) is moderate. Topics asked were from Ancient, Medieval and Modern History. Total questions asked were 100 and number of good attempts were 70 to 73 as per the student responses. 

UGC NET 2023 History Question Paper 

The NTA released the question paper along with the release of the UGC NET provisional answer key and response sheet on the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in. However, the candidates could only download their own response sheet as it was only available through the candidates’ login. The direct link for the UGC NET 2023 History question paper has been given below in the table: 

UGC NET 2023 History Question Paper  UGC NET Question Paper PDF Link
UGC NET December 2023  Click Here

Also Read: UGC NET English Question Paper

UGC NET Previous Year’s Question Paper: History

The candidates preparing for the UGC NET History can download the UGC NET previous year’s question paper in the table below: 

UGC NET  History Question Paper  UGC NET Question Paper PDF Link
UGC NET 2022 History Available Soon
UGC NET 2021 History Available Soon
UGC NET 2019 History Available Soon

Also Read: UGC NET Political Science Question Paper 

UGC NET History Topic-wise Syllabus 2024

While preparing for the UGC NET 2024 exam, candidates should have detailed knowledge regarding their subject. So, here we have mentioned the UGC NET topic-wise syllabus in the table below.

Topic Name

Important Units

Unit 1: Negotiating the Sources

Archaeological sources

Indus/Harappa Civilization

Expansion of State system

Vedic and later Vedic periods

Pastoralism and Food Production

Unit 2: From State to Empire

Dissolution of Empire and Emergence of Regional Powers

Salankayanas and Visnukundins in Andhradesa

Harsha and his Times

Gupta Vakataka age

From State to Empire

Unit 3: The emergence of Regional Kingdoms

Kingdoms in Deccan, South India, Eastern India, Western India, North India

Characteristics of Early Medieval India

Trade and urbanization

Growth of Brahminical religions

Debates of state formation in Early Medieval India

Unit 4: Source of Medieval Indian History

Rise of the Marathas & the foundation of Swaraj by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Source of Medieval Indian History

The Vijayanagara and the Bahmanis

Foundation of the Mughal Empire

Later Mughals and Disintegration of the Mughal Empire

Unit 5: Administration & Economy

Administration & Economy

Sher Shah’s Administrative Reforms

Administrative System in the Deccan

Frontier Policies under Delhi Sultanate and Mughals

Inter-State Relations during the Sultanate and the Mughals

Unit 6: Society and Culture

The Saints of the Medieval Period

The Sufis

The Sikh Movement

Bhakti Movement

Development of Education, Fine Arts

Unit 7: Sources of Modern Indian History

Sources of Modern Indian History

Rise of British Power

Establishment and Expansion of British Dominion in India

British Relations with the Principal Indian States

Revolt of 1857

Unit 8: Colonial Economy

Colonial Economy

Expansion and Commercialization of Agriculture

British Industrial Policy

Modernization of Indian Languages and Literary Forms

Indian Society in Transition

Unit 9: Rise of Indian Nationalism

Swadeshi and Swaraj

Birth of the Indian National Congress

B.R. Ambedkar

Gandhian Mass Movements

India after Independence

Unit 10: Historical Method, Research, Methodology, and Historiography

Scope and Importance, Objectivity and Bias in History

Recent Trends in Indian History

Beginnings of Historical Writings – Greek, Roman, and Church

Renaissance and its Impact on History Writing

Post–Modernism in History

UGC NET History Syllabus PDF 2024

The UGC NET History Syllabus has been prescribed by the University Grants Commission on its official website. Candidates can read the UGC NET History Syllabus in detail by clicking on the link provided below. By downloading the syllabus in PDF format, candidates can study the detailed syllabus provided below. From the direct link provided, candidates can also obtain the UGC NET History Syllabus in Hindi.

UGC NET History Syllabus Download LinkClick Here 

Also Read: UGC NET Psychology Syllabus 2024

UGC NET Exam Pattern History 2024

The UGC NET 2024 exam contains two papers that candidates need to complete in a duration of three hours. Both Papers 1 and 2 contain objective-type questions and it is mandatory for candidates to attempt questions from both papers. 

UGC NET Paper

Number of Questions

Total Marks

UGC NET Paper 1

50 

100

UGC NET Paper 2

100 

200

Total

150 

300

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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

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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

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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

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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)
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Virajita Shukla

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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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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
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Nitesh Pruthi

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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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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

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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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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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