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

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Updated on Dec 6, 2023 20:03 IST
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.

Also Read: UGC NET Phase 2 Exam Analysis Live Updates

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.

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 2025 Cut off for the December session will be released at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. It is the minimum qualifying marks required by the student to clear the exam. The Cutoff PDF will be released along with the result.

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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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Answered a month 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 a month 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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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

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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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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

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Answered 2 months 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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