UGC NET Phase 2 Exam Analysis: Question Paper, Difficulty Level, Exam Pattern & More
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2025 ( 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.
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
- 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 |
||
| 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 |
||
| Chinese |
||
| 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 |
||
|
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 3 days ago
Candidates can crack or clear the UGC NET exam in first attempt with regularity, dedication, hard work, proper study plan, etc. He or she should also solve previous year papers and give mock test.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The NTA will release the UGC NET 2026 notification for the June session on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. All the important dates related to the exam like application form start date and all will be mentioned in the notification. It is advised to the candidates to read the notification ca
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 days ago
The NTA is expected to release the UGC NET notification in April 2026. It will be announced in the form of PDF at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The notification or information brochure consists the details about the exam including the registration form, exam duration, pattern, etc.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 weeks ago
The authority will release the NTA UGC NET provisional answer key after the conclusion of an exam in a few days along with the question paper and response sheet. It will help the candidates to verify their responses, estimate the probable scores and evaluate their performance in the examination.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
No. candidate can not submit the UGC NET application form offline. It was released on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The application form was released online on October 7. All the process of the online form including the registration, document upload, fee payment, confirmation, etc. must
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
In the UGC NET exam, two marks are awarded for every correct answer. There is no negative marking in the exam. For every correct answer, two marks are awarded. Scroll down to know the marking scheme.
UGC NET Marking Parameters | Marks Allotted |
|---|---|
Correct answer | +2 |
Incorrect answer | 0 |
Un-attempted question | 0 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The NTA released the UGC NETadmit card 2025 for the December session exam. It was released on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The admit card is a mandatory document thata needs to be carried at the examination centre by the candidate.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The UGC NET December session exam was over on January 7. As per the students' feedback UGC NET January 2 Paper 1 was Moderate some felt that Assertion & Reasoning part was a bit difficult. Paper 1 was lengthy.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The questions asked in the NTA UGC NET Paper 1 exam are generic and intend to assess the teaching or research aptitude of the candidate. Details are provided below:
UGC NET Paper 1 Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
Teaching Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
Research Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
Reading Comprehension | 5 | 10 |
Communication | 5 | 10 |
Reasoning (including Maths) | 5 | 10 |
Logical Reasoning | 5 | 10 |
Data Interpretation | 5 | 10 |
Information & Communication Technology (ICT) | 5 | 10 |
People & Environment | 5 | 10 |
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration | 5 | 10 |
Total | 50 | 100 |
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Contributor-Level 6
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