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UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus 2023: The UGC NET exam is conducted every year by the UGC to determine the eligibility for Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges. To prepare for the NET exam referring to the syllabus is important as it will help candidates to make a proper study plan. This article has provided just that for candidates to refer to and prepare for the exam.
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The UGC is yet to release the exam dates for the upcoming exam cycle. However, the official notification for the exam is expected to be released by April 2023. Candidates are advised to start their preparation for the exam and refer to this article’s syllabus and exam pattern. Read on to know more.
Referring to the UGC NET Paper 1 is important for candidates because it will ensure they do not miss out on any important topics while preparing for the exam. The syllabus for UGC NET Paper 1 is tabulated below:
| Subject (Part) | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Teaching Aptitude | – Teaching: Nature, objectives, characteristics, and basic requirements – Learner’s characteristics – Factors affecting teaching – Methods of teaching – Teaching Support System – Evaluation systems |
| Research Aptitude | – Research: Meaning, characteristics and types – Steps of research – Methods of research – Research Ethics – Paper, article, workshop, seminar, conference, and symposium – Thesis writing: its characteristics and format |
| Reading Comprehension | A passage will be given, and you must answer the questions asked |
| Communication | – Communication: Nature, characteristics, types, barriers and effective classroom communication – Effective communication – Mass-Media and Society |
| Mathematics Reasoning and Aptitude | – Number series; letter series; codes – Relationships; classification – Types of reasoning |
| Logical Reasoning | – Understanding the structure of arguments – Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive reasoning – Verbal analogies: Word analogy — Applied analogy – Verbal classification – Reasoning Logical Diagrams: Simple diagrammatic relationship, multi-diagrammatic relationship – Venn diagram; Analytical Reasoning – Pramanas – Structure and kinds of Anumana |
| Date Interpretation | – Sources, acquisition and interpretation of data – Quantitative and qualitative data – Graphical representation and mapping of data – Data Interpretation – Data and Governance |
| Information and Communication Technology (ICT) | – ICT: meaning, advantages, disadvantages and uses – General abbreviations and terminology – Basics of internet and e-mailing |
| People and Environment | – People and environment interaction – Sources of pollution – Pollutants and their impact on human life, exploitation of natural and energy resources – Natural hazards and mitigation – Development and environment – Environmental issues |
| Higher Education System: Governance, Polity, and Administration | – Structure of institutions for higher learning and research in India – Formal and distance education – Professional, technical and general education, value education, – Governance, polity, and administration, concept, institutions and their interactions. |
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Along with the syllabus candidates should also have a good idea of the UGC NET Paper 1 exam pattern. Having a good understanding of the exam pattern will mean that candidates know the marking scheme and the total question that will be asked from each section. Check the exam pattern for UGC NET Paper 1 below:
| Sections (MCQ) | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Teaching Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
| Part 2: Research Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
| Part 3: Reading Comprehension | 5 | 10 |
| Part 4: Communication | 5 | 10 |
| Part 5: Reasoning (including Maths) | 5 | 10 |
| Part 6: Logical Reasoning | 5 | 10 |
| Part 7: Data Interpretation | 5 | 10 |
| Part 8: Information & Communication Technology (ICT) | 5 | 10 |
| Part 9: People & Environment | 5 | 10 |
| Part 10: Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration | 5 | 10 |
| Total | 50 | 100 |
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Check some of the most frequently asked questions by people about UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus below.
Ans: You can find the detailed syllabus here at Embibe and also in this article.
Ans: For reading comprehension, a passage will be given, and you must answer the questions asked.
Ans: The syllabus for Communication is as follows:
-Communication: Nature, Characteristics, Types, Barriers and Effective Classroom Communication
-Effective Communication
-Mass-Media and Society
Ans: There are 10 parts in UGC NET Paper 1. They are: Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Reading Comprehension, Communication, Reasoning (including Maths), Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), People and Environment, and Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration.
Ans: The syllabus for Teaching Aptitude is as follows:
-Teaching: Nature, Objectives, Characteristics, and Basic Requirements
-Learner’s Characteristics
-Factors Affecting Teaching
-Methods of Teaching
-Teaching Support System
-Evaluation Systems
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