University Grant Commission (UGC) is a statutory body constituted by the Department of Higher Education, under the ministry of education, Government of India. UGC provides recognition to Universities in India and gives funds to such accredited universities and Colleges. National Eligibility Test (NET) is conducted to find the eligible candidates for Assistant Professorship or Junior Research fellowship or both for Indian universities and colleges. CBSE was responsible for Conducting a National Eligibility Test on behalf of UGC. But after 2018, National Testing Agency became the responsible agency to conduct the National Eligibility Test on behalf of UGC.
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NTA conducts UGC NET exams twice a year. The exam is held in June and December every year. NTA UGC NET exam June 2022 will be notified soon on the official website of ugcnet.nta
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UGC NET Exam Overview
The candidates must apply for the UGC NET exam through online mode. A scanned photograph and signature must be uploaded. The application fee for the General category is 1000. For OBC-NCL it is 500 and for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender it is 250. The candidates must possess a master’s degree or equivalent from any recognized university in India by UGC. Candidates appearing for the final semester can also apply for the exam. The NET exam conducted by National Testing Agency is a Computer Based Test (CBT). This is an online test and it consists of two papers. The exam for two papers will be done in the same session. The exam will be objective-type multiple-choice questions. Paper 1 consists of 50 questions and it carries 100 marks. Paper 2 consists of 100 questions and it carries 200 marks. Paper 1 will have 1 hour and Paper 2 will have 2 hours. For every correct answer, 2 marks will be given and there is no negative mark for wrong answers.
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Common Questions to Cover for UGC NET 2022
The candidates can download the syllabus of the UGC NET exam from the official website. Let us look at some common questions to cover for the UGC NET exam.
1. Find out the main objective of teaching from the following
a)To give information related to the syllabus
b)To dictate a note to the students
c)To prepare students to pass the exam
d)To develop the thinking power of students
Solution : D
2. The teacher uses teaching aids for
a)The sake of its use
b)Making Students attentive
c)Making teaching within the understanding level of students
d)Making teaching interesting
Solution: C
3. Which of the following is a good method of teaching?
a)Seminar and Project
b)Seminar and Dictation
c)Dictation and Assignment
d)Lecture and Dictation
Solution: A
4. Which of the following is not a good characteristic of a good question paper?
a)Objectivity
b)No use of vague words
c)Reliable
d)Subjectivity
Solution: D
5. Effectiveness of teaching depends on
a)Personality of teacher
b)Handwriting of Teacher
c)Subject understanding of Teacher
d)Qualification of teacher
Solution: C
6. One of the essential characteristics of research is
a)Replicability
b)Usability
c)Objectivity
d)Generalizability
Solution: C
7. Informal Communication within the organization is called as
a)Mass Communication
b)Grapevine Communication
c)Intrapersonal Communication
d)Interpersonal Communication
Solution: D
8. The main objective of the public broadcasting system ie, Prasar Bharti
a)Entertainment only
b)Educate, Interact and Entertain
c)Entertain, Information and Interaction
d)Inform, Entertainment and Education
Solution: D
9. The statement – “Honesty is the best policy” is
a)An opinion
b)A fact
c)A value
d)A value Judgement
Solution: D
10. Which one is like Pillar, Pole, and Standard?
a)Plank
b)Shaft
c)Beam
d)Timber
Solution: C
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Conclusion
UGC NET Exam conducted by National Testing Agency is expected by all the eligible candidates. The official notification will be out soon. Candidates need to check regularly the official website for notification and syllabus. Candidates preparing for UGC NET can download the Entri app for expert classes and mock tests.
