UGC NET 2023 Exam Analysis (History): Difficulty Level, Good Attempts, Memory Based Questions & More

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The National Testing Agency conducted the UGC NET History exam on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC) on December 6, 2023 ( Shift 2). The candidates can check the exam analysis of the UGC NET History 2023 exam in the article. The good attempts and difficulty levels are also given in the article.

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.

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UGC NET History Exam Analysis (Dec 6)

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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Table of contents
  • 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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The ideal time to start preparing for the UGC NET exam varies from person to person and depends on several factors such as your familiarity with the subject, the level of understanding of the topics covered in the syllabus, and the amount of time and effort you can devote to the preparation. However, as a general guideline, it is recommended that you start preparing for the exam at least 6-8 months before the exam date. This will give you sufficient time to cover the entire syllabus, revise the important topics, solve mock tests and previous year papers, and identify your strengths and weaknesses. If you are already familiar with the subject and have a good understanding of the topics covered in the syllabus, you can start preparing for the exam 3-4 months before the exam date. However, if you are new to the subject or need to improve your understanding of the topics, you may need to start preparing earlier. It is important to note that the UGC NET exam is a highly competitive exam, and the level of competition is increasing every year. Therefore, it is important to start preparing early and stay consistent with your preparation. With a focused approach and consistent effort, you can increase your chances of qualifying for the UGC NET exam.
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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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