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UGC NET English Syllabus
UGC NET aspirants can download or read UGC NET English Syllabus here. As you know NET is a National Eligibility Test. Now a days NTA (National Testing Agency) conducts NET-JRF Exams.
The UGC NET exam has two papers, paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper one is common for all candidates and Paper 2 has particular subject related questions. Paper 1 consists of 50 questions of 100 marks, whereas paper 2 has 100 questions of 200 marks. There is no negative marking in this exam.
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Body | UGC – University Grant Commission |
| Examination Body | NTA – National Testing Agency |
| NET Full Form | National Eligibility Test |
| JRF Full Form | Junior research Fellowship |
| Exam Session | June & December |
| Exam Type | Objective Type MCQs |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Exam) |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Number of papers | 2 |
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of papers | 2 (Paper 1 & Paper 2) |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (9:00 AM-12:00 PM) |
| Reporting Time | 07:40 AM |
| Centre Closing | 08:30 AM |
| Paper 1 | 50 Questions (100 Marks) Common for All Candidates |
| Paper 2 | 100 Questions (200 Marks) Subject Specific |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Exam) |
| Negative Marking | No |
Both papers are divided into 10 units.
UGC has not given the detailed English Literature Syllabus.
Unit -I: – Drama
Unit -II : Poetry
Unit -III: Fiction, short story
Unit -IV : Non-Fictional Prose
NOTE: The first four units must also be tested through comprehension passages to assess critical reading, critical thinking and writing skills. These four units will cover all literatures in English.
Unit -V: Language: Basic concepts, theories and pedagogy. English in Use.
Unit -VI : English in India: history, evolution and futures
Unit -VII: Cultural Studies
Unit -VIII : Literary Criticism
Unit -IX: Literary Theory post World War II
Unit-X : Research Methods and Materials in English
This is the complete paper 2 UGC NET English Syllabus PDF. Candidates can download syllabus PDF from the given links
UGC NET aspirants can download or read the UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus – Click Here
