The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC NET History exam on December 6, 2023 (Shift 2). The candidates can check the exam analysis, memory-based questions & more in the article.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted the UGC NET exam for History on December 6, 2023. The exam was conducted in one shift- 3 pm to 6 pm. The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate to difficult compared to last year. According to UGC NET exam pattern, paper 1 carries 50 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. The total marks allotted to the Paper 1 exam are 100. Paper 2 carries 100 questions on specific subjects. Read this article below to know more about UGC NET History Analysis 2023.
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- UGC NET 2023 Paper 1 Analysis: December 6
- UGC NET History Exam Analysis (Dec 6)
- UGC NET 2023 History Exam Analysis Shift 2 (Dec 6)
- UGC NET 2023 History Exam Memory-Based Question: December 6
UGC NET 2023 Paper 1 Analysis: December 6
The paper 1 was easy as compared to the previous cycle. However, the questions from maths and DI were on the tougher side. Check the difficulty level for the UGC NET Paper 1 exam in the table below:
| UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023 6th December Difficulty Level: Paper 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Subjects | Difficulty Level | Number of Questions |
| Teaching Aptitude | Easy | 8 to 10 |
| Research Aptitude | Easy | 2 |
| Comprehension | Easy | 1 |
| Logical Reasoning | Easy | 4 |
| Data Interpretation | Moderate | 5 |
| Maths | Difficult | 3 |
| Communication | Easy | 4 |
| Environment | Easy-Moderate | 3 |
| People & Development | Easy-Moderate | 2 |
| Higher Education | Easy | 5 |
| IT | Easy | 4 |
UGC NET History Exam Analysis (Dec 6)
The candidates can check the exam analysis of the UGC NET History exam conducted on December 6, 2023, below:
| Topic | Questions Asked |
|---|---|
| Negotiating the Sources | 8-10 |
| From State to Empire | 12-15 |
| The Emergence of Regional Kingdoms | 11-14 |
| Medieval Indian History | 10-14 |
| Administration & Economy | 3-4 |
| Society and Culture | 9-12 |
| Modern Indian History | 15-17 |
| Colonial Economy | 5-9 |
| Rise of Indian Nationalism | 11-14 |
| Historical Method, Research, Methodology, and Historiography | 8-10 |
UGC NET 2023 History Exam Analysis Shift 2 (Dec 6)
The History Paper 2 was moderate. The questions were asked from all over the syllabus in a balanced form. The paper comprised questions from modern, medieval, and ancient history. Some of the major topics that candidates remember were from Negotiating the Sources, From State to Empire, Society and Culture, and more.
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UGC NET 2023 History Exam Memory-Based Question: December 6
The UGC NET History exam memory-based questions are shared below for the History subject exam conducted on December 6, 2023. The memory-based questions are taken from the candidates who have taken the exam. The memory-based questions will be shared soon below.
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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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Answered a month ago
No. Once the admit card is released, candidate will not be able to change the exam centre in any circumstances. The exam centre mentioned on the hall ticket is final. Also, the assigned exam centre is based on the choices of the candidate made during the application process and can not be modified l
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No. A candidate will not receive the UGC NET City Intimation Slip by post. The authority will release the City slip on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates required their login credentials to download the city slip 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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Answered a month ago
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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Answered a month ago
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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Answered 2 months ago
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:
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Login using the application number and password
- Click on the link/button available for the application form correction
- Read the instructions and click on the
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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?