The National Testing Agency is conducting UGC NET Phase-2 Exam 2023 for 5 subjects. The overall difficulty level of the UGC NET Economics paper held on March 2, 2023, was Moderate. Candidates can check the detailed UGC NET Phase-2 Exam Analysis 2023 in this article.
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UGC NET Phase-2 Exam Analysis 2023: UGC NET Phase-2 Exam 2023 is being conducted by the National Testing Agency from February 28 to March 2, 2023. In UGC NET Phase-2 Exam, the exam is being carried out for 5 subjects in two different shifts i.e., 9 am to 12 pm & 3 pm to 6 pm. The NTA conducted the UGC NET Economics Paper on March 2, 2023. The Shiksha team has reached out to the candidates and prepared a detailed UGC NET Phase-2 Exam Analysis 2023 and UGC NET Phase-2 Student's Reaction. UGC NET Phase-2 Exam Analysis is very helpful for the candidates as it helps candidates to know the difficulty level and exam pattern of the UGC NET 2023 exam.
According to the candidate's reaction, the overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate in nature. UGC NET cutoff of the Economics paper will be approximately the same as the previous year. Paper 1 comprised questions from Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Reading Comprehension, Communication, Reasoning (Including Maths), Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), People & Environment, and Higher Education System. Paper 2 comprised questions from Micro Economics, Macro Economics, Statistics and Econometrics, Mathematical Economics, International Economics, Public Economics, etc. Read this article below to know more about UGC NET Phase-2 exam analysis 2023.
UGC NET Phase-2 Exam Analysis 2023 & Student Reaction for March 2
The candidates can check the exam analysis and the student reaction for the UGC NET Economics Paper taken under Phase 2 Shift 1 on March 2, 2023, below:
The overall difficulty level for the Economics paper was moderate. Teaching Aptitude and Communication questions were easy to moderate in nature. ICT was moderate to difficult in nature. Paper 2 questions comprised questions from Sunk cost, GDS's current, SAARC, Producer Surplus, Consumer Surplus, Probability (Heads and Tails, Cross Elasticity Demand, Chronology (Bank Rate, Repo Rate), Tax Multiplier, Benefit Principle, and Population Theory. Read the reactions of the students at centre after taking the UGC NET Economics exam.
- Anubha Said," Simple Linear Regression Model and Sticky Price Model were asked in Paper 2. The overall difficulty level for the Paper 2 was moderate and paper 1 was easy to moderate in nature".
- Shivani said, " Questions based on the Jal Jeevan, Sticky Price model, 5-year plan were asked in Paper 2. The difficulty level of the numerical were easy to moderate in nature".
- Ankit said," Stats was dominating in nature, matching chronology had more than 10 questions in Paper 2. The difficulty level of Paper 1 was easy to moderate in nature".
UGC NET Economics Exam Pattern 2023
The candidates can check the exam pattern for the UGC NET Economics. The exam pattern will help the candidates to understand the structure of the UGC NET exam. The exam pattern has been given below:
| UGC NET Economics Exam Pattern | ||
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online |
Online |
| Exam duration |
3 hours (180 minutes) |
|
| Type of paper |
Common for all candidates |
Subject-specific questions (82 Subjects) |
| Total questions |
50 |
100 |
| Type of questions |
MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option |
MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option |
| Total marks |
100 |
200 |
| Marking scheme |
2 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
2 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
| Language of paper |
English and Hindi |
English and Hindi |
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The UGC NET result 2026 for the June session be released on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be required their login credentials to download their result including the application number and date of birth.
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Yes. It is important for a candidate to carry the UGC NET admit card to the examination centre. Without it, candidate will not be allowed to sit in the exam. It consists of the details like name of a candidate, photograph, shift, reporting time, exam day instructions, etc.
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If in case candidate find any discrepancy in the UGC NET admit card for the June session then he or she must contact the NTA via helpline numbers 011-40759000 during the working hours or email them.
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The UGC NET admit card for the June session 2026 will be released around four days prior to the examination date. It will be released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
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Yes, IIT Hyderabad does accept UGC NET scores to decide admissions to the PhD courses. Several IIT Hyderabad departments also accept the GATE scores as well to decide the PhD admissions of candidates.
In addition to the aforementioned entrance exams, candidates are also required to fulfill the specif
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Candidates can check below the methods to make corrections if required in the UGC NET application or registration form:
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The NTA released the UGC NET 2026 notification and so the application process dates have been announced for the June session. The application dates are April 29 to May 20, 2026.
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Yes, the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET exam twice in a year in two sessions namely June and December session. Candidates can give the exam unlimited times. There is no limit in number of attempts. Two sessions increase the opportunity for a candidate to qualify the exam for JRF
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Where will the UGC NET result 2026 for the June session be released?