UGC NET 2018: National Test Agency (NTA) is all set to conduct the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2018 (UGC NET) from December 9 to December 23, 2018, across the nation. The mode of examination will be online and the examination will consist of two different papers being conducted in two different sessions.
What is UGC NET?
The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test determines the eligibility for college and university level lectureship and for awarding the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) to Indian nationals for pursuing their Ph.D. or research.
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UGC NET 2018: Important dates
| Admit Card Issue | November 19, 2018 |
| Exam Date | Dec 09 to Dec 23, 2018 |
| Result Declaration | January 10, 2019 |
UGC NET 2018: Exam pattern
UGC NET 2018 Exam will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of two papers, i.e. Paper I and II conducted in two different sessions. Candidates are required to appear for both the papers.
UGC NET 2018 Paper-I
- This paper will contain generic questions, intending to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate.
- It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate.
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UGC NET 2018 Paper-II
- It will be based on the subject selected by the candidate.
- There will be no negative marking.
- All Questions are compulsory.
