UGC NET Phase 2 Exam Analysis: Question Paper, Difficulty Level, Exam Pattern & More
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2026 ( UGC NET )
The UGC NET Phase 2 exam is being conducted from June 19 to 22, 2023. Read the subject-wise exam analysis of the UGC NET Phase 2 2023 exam and get the details of exam difficulty level and the good attempts in the article.
UGC NET Phase 2 Exam Analysis
The National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted the UGC NET Phase 2 exam for Anthropology and more. The exam is being conducted in two shifts-9 am to 12 pm and 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: Governance, Polity & Administration.
Also Read: UGC NET 2023 Answer Key Live Updates
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 Phase 2 exam analysis 2023.
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- UGC HET Exam Analysis 2023: Anthropology
- UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023: Mass Communication
- UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023: Economics
- UGC NET Exam Analysis Phase 2: Education
- UGC NET Phase 2 Subject Wise Exam Date
- UGC NET Phase 2 Subject Wise Exam Date
- UGC NET Exam Pattern 2023
UGC HET Exam Analysis 2023: Anthropology
The UGC NET Anthropology paper exam was successfully conducted by the NTA on June 22, 2023. The difficulty level of the exam was moderately difficult in terms of difficulty level. The questions were asked about the topics like Dispersal of Modern Humans, Ethnic Classification and distribution of the Indian Population, Modes of Inheritance, Molecular Genetics, etc. On the other hand, UGC NET Paper 1 was easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level. The research aptitude, teaching aptitude, and maths sections were difficult in comparison to the previous session exam. The candidates can check the good attempts for the UGC NET Anthropology paper below in the table:
| UGC NET 2023 June Exam | Good Attempts |
|---|---|
| UGC NET 2023 Anthropology | 83-88 |
| UGC NET Paper 1 | 44-47 |
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023: Mass Communication
The UGC NET Mass Communication was conducted by the National Testing Agency on June 21, 2023. The difficulty level of the UGC NET Paper 2 exam was moderately difficult in nature. The history and dates-based questions were dominant in the paper. Films and Television, Public Relations, and Communication were on the easy side. Paper 1 was easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level. The maths and research aptitude were tougher side as compared to the previous cycle exam. Check the good attempts for the UGC NET Mass Communication below in the table:
| UGC NET 2023 Paper | Good Attempts |
|---|---|
| Mass Communicaton (Paper 2) | 77 to 85 |
| Paper 1 | 43 to 47 |
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UGC NET Exam Analysis 2023: Economics
The UGC NET 2023 Economics was moderately difficult in nature in comparison to the previous session exam. The question was asked from topics like Maxima and Minimal Diagrams, Utility Function, FERA, FEMA, Chronology, Identify Equation Model, Matching Functions, Curve, Assumption of the Adam Smith Model, Central Government Budget Allocation, and more. The 10 to 15 questions were asked from the quant section. On the other hand, the Paper 1 exam was moderate in nature. The UGC NET Paper 1 maths section was difficult in nature in comparison to the other sections. The good attempts for the UGC NET Economics has been given below:
| UGC NET Paper | Good Attempts |
|---|---|
| Economics Paper 2 | 83 to 88 |
UGC NET Exam Analysis Phase 2: Education
The UGC NET Education for the June session exam got over on June 19, 2023 (12:00 pm), the exam was moderate in comparison to the UGC NET December Cycle 2022. The questions were asked from topics like National Commission on Teachers (1999), National Curriculum Framework 2005, National Knowledge Commission (2007), Yashpal Committee Report (2009), and National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (2009). The candidates can check the good attempts for the UGC NET Education exam has been given below for the candidates:
| UGC NET Paper | Good Attempts |
|---|---|
| Education Paper 2 | 84-93 |
Also Read: UGC NET Admit Card
UGC NET Phase 2 Subject Wise Exam Date
The candidates can check the UGC NET subject-wise exam dates below in the table:
| Date |
UGC NET Phase 2 Subject Wise Dates |
Shift |
|---|---|---|
|
19.06.2023 |
Education |
Shift 1 |
| Geography |
Shift 2 |
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| Philosophy |
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|
20.06.2023 |
Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning/ Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics/Development Eco./Business Economics |
Shift 1 |
| Bengali |
Shift 2 |
|
| Oriya |
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| Social Work |
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| Human Rights and Duties |
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| Indian Culture |
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| Comparative Literature |
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| Maithili |
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| Rajasthani |
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| Hindu Studies |
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| Comparative Study of Religions |
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| Museology & Conservation |
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| German |
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| Indian Knowledge systems |
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| Dogri |
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| Kashmiri |
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| Konkani |
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| Spanish |
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| Prakrit |
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| Russian |
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| Chinese |
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| Japanese |
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| Sindhi |
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21.06.2023 |
Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management |
Shift 1 |
| Mass Communication and Journalism |
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| Tamil |
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| Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art) |
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| Electronic Science |
Shift 2 |
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| Music |
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| Public Administration |
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| Punjabi |
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| Telugu |
Also Read: UGC NET 2023 Eligibility
UGC NET Phase 2 Subject Wise Exam Date
The candidates can check the UGC NET subject-wise exam dates below in the table:
| Date |
UGC NET Phase 2 Subject Wise Dates |
Shift |
|---|---|---|
|
19.06.2023 |
Education |
Shift 1 |
| Geography |
Shift 2 |
|
| Philosophy |
||
|
20.06.2023 |
Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning/ Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics/Development Eco./Business Economics |
Shift 1 |
| Bengali |
Shift 2 |
|
| Oriya |
||
| Social Work |
||
| Human Rights and Duties |
||
| Indian Culture |
||
| Comparative Literature |
||
| Maithili |
||
| Rajasthani |
||
| Hindu Studies |
||
| Comparative Study of Religions |
||
| Museology & Conservation |
||
| German |
||
| Indian Knowledge systems |
||
| Dogri |
||
| Kashmiri |
||
| Konkani |
||
| Spanish |
||
| Prakrit |
||
| Russian |
||
| Chinese |
||
| Japanese |
||
| Sindhi |
||
|
21.06.2023 |
Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management |
Shift 1 |
| Mass Communication and Journalism |
||
| Tamil |
||
| Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art) |
||
| Electronic Science |
Shift 2 |
|
| Music |
||
| Public Administration |
||
| Punjabi |
||
| Telugu |
| Date |
UGC NET Phase 2 Subject Wise Dates |
Shift |
|---|---|---|
| 21.06.2023 |
Urdu |
|
| Yoga |
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|
22.06.2023 |
Anthropology |
Shift 1 |
| Arabic |
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| Assamese |
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| Forensic Science |
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| Kannada |
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| Malayalam |
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| Marathi |
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| Population Studies |
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| Sanskrit traditional subjects (including) Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama) |
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| Tourism Administration and Management |
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| Tribal and Regional Language/Literature |
Shift 2 |
UGC NET Exam Pattern 2023
The exam pattern for the UGC NET exam has been given below for the candidates in the table. The candidates can analyse the UGC NET exam pattern that will help while calculating their scores for the UGC NET Phase 2 exam:
| UGC NET Exam Pattern 2023 |
|
|---|---|
| Total Number of Questions |
150 Paper 2: 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks |
300 Paper 2: 200 Marks |
| Marks for Correct Answer |
2 Marks |
| Marks for Incorrect Answer |
Zero Marks |
| Marks for Unanswered Questions |
Zero Marks |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
The behavior of the MCAM staff is very inappropriate and disrespectful. They often use offensive language and insult students. Such behavior is unacceptable in an educational institution. I request the authorities to look into this matter and take appropriate action to ensure a respectful environmen
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The NTA has not yet released the UGC NET 2026 notification and so the application process dates have not been announced for the June session. It is expected that the application is likely to start in April 2026 and the last date for the registration may likely be in May 2026. The authority will also
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Contributor-Level 6
Can a candidate change the exam centre after release of the UGC NET admit card 2026?