UGC NET (English Literature)
The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a common test that is conducted for the post of Assistant Professor and/Junior Research Fellowship in various Universities and Colleges across India. The UGC NET is considered as one of the toughest exams in India. However, if you are geared with the right preparation strategy you can definitely score good marks and clear n the UGC NET exam.
The UGC NET Written Exam is Computer Based Test and it is subdivided into two parts. Paper I and Paper II will be conducted on the same day.
- The Paper I will test the candidates on areas such as teaching and research aptitude. It will comprise of topics like reasoning ability, comprehension, general awareness, and divergent thinking.
- While the Paper-II will be based on the subject selected from the 81 subjects (like Political Science, Philosophy, History, Commerce, Music, etc.) by the candidate.
- The UGC NET question paper will be objective type.
- The exam duration is of 3 hours.
- The first session will be for Paper I, where it includes 50 questions for 100 marks.
- The second session will be for Paper II. The question paper will include 100 questions for 200 marks.
UGC NET Exam Pattern for Paper I
Paper I of UGC NET will be generic and it will test the teaching aptitude and reasoning ability of the teachers.
Sections | Number of questions | Maximum 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 |
- The questions will be objective type.
- Each question will carry 2 marks.
- Paper I will be for a duration of 1 hour.
- No negative marking for wrong answers in Paper I.
UGC NET Exam Pattern for Paper II
Paper-II of the UGC NET is going to be subject-based. The candidates will be asked questions based on the subject they choose. The paper will be objective type.
Subject | Number of questions | Maximum marks |
Chosen subject by the candidate | 100 | 200 |
- Each question will carry 2 marks.
- Paper-II will have a duration of 2 hours.
- No negative marking will be given for wrong answers in Paper-II.
SYLLABUS FOR PAPER II ( ENGLISH LITERATURE )
UGC NET English Syllabus | |
Unit 1 | Drama |
Unit 2 | Poetry |
Unit 3 | Fiction, short story |
Unit 4 | Non-Fictional Prose |
Unit 5 | Language: Basic concepts, theories, and pedagogy. English in Use. |
Unit 6 | English in India: history, evolution, and futures |
Unit 7 | Cultural Studies |
Unit 8 | Literary Criticism |
Unit 9 | Literary Theory post World War II |
Unit 10 | Research Methods and Materials in English |
Note: The first four units will be tested through comprehension, passages to test the critical reading, thinking, and writing skills of the candidate.
NOTE
- The papers on indian languages and English are of matriculation or equivalent standard and are of qualifying nature, the marks obtained in these papers are not counted for ranking.
- The paper on essay, general studies and optional subject of only such candidates are evaluated as attain such minimum standard as may be fixed by the commission in the discretion for the qualifying papers on indian language and English.
- The paper 1 on Indian languages is not however compulsory for candidates hailing from the North Eastern States co Arunanchal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim.
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