UGC NET Phase 4 Exam Analysis March 11: Shift 1 Student Reviews
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UGC NET Sociology Exam got over at 12:00 pm in the first shift on March 11, 2023. The candidates can check the exam analysis of Paper 1 and Paper 2 for the UGC NET Phase 4 exam in the article.
UGC NET Phase 4 Exam Analysis
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC NET Phase 4 exam for the Sociology Paper on March 11, 2023. The overall difficulty level of the UGC NET Sociology exam was moderate in nature. The UGC NET Phase 4 exam is being conducted on March 11 and 12 for four subjects- Sociology, Computer Science and Application, Law, and Management (including Business Administration Mgt./Marketing / Marketing Mgt. / Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt. / Personnel Mgt. /Financial Mgt. /Co-operative Management).
The UGC NET Sociology exam got over at 12:00 pm in the first shift. The second shift exam will be taken for Computer Science and Application on March 11, 2023. Read the article below to know the candidate's reaction to the UGC NET Phase 4 exam.
UGC NET Phase 4 Overall Difficulty Level- Sociology
The overall difficulty level of the UGC NET Paper 1 for Phase 4 was easy to moderate in nature. Based on the reaction of the candidates the maths section was difficult, the reasoning and assertion were easy. In the maths section, questions were asked about Data Interpretation, Series, Missing Numbers, Percentages, Simple Interest, etc. The UGC NET Paper 2 exam for Sociology was moderate in nature. Paper 2 was moderate in nature. The questions were asked about Social Movements in Indian, Political Processes in India, Communalism, State Politics and Development, Urbanism, etc.
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UGC NET Sociology Exam Pattern 2023
The candidates can check the exam pattern for the UGC NET Sociology. The exam pattern helps the candidates to understand the structure of the UGC NET exam. The exam pattern has been given below:
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
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UGC NET Paper 1 Pattern |
UGC NET Paper 2 Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online |
Online |
| Exam duration |
3 hours (180 minutes) |
|
| Type of paper |
Common for all candidates |
Subject-specific questions (82 Subjects) |
| Total questions |
50 |
100 |
| Type of questions |
MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option |
MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option |
| Total marks |
100 |
200 |
| Marking scheme |
2 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
2 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
| Language of paper |
English and Hindi |
English and Hindi |
Read More: UGC NET Computer Science and Application Syllabus
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 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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Answered 4 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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Answered 4 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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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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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
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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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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 3 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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