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UGC NET

Paper 1 - General (2018-2026 Analysis)

50 Questions100 Marks60 minutesNegative: No negative marking

Paper 1 — Teaching & Research Aptitude (50 Questions)

Chapter-wise weightage based on last 10+ years analysis
14%

Teaching Aptitude (Methods, Levels, Characteristics)

5-8 QHigh Priority
14%

Research Aptitude (Types, Ethics, Thesis)

5-8 QHigh Priority
10%

Reading Comprehension

5 QHigh Priority
10%

Communication (Types, Barriers, Effective)

5 QMedium
10%

Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude

5 QMedium
10%

Logical Reasoning

5 QMedium
10%

Data Interpretation

5 QMedium
10%

ICT (Information & Communication Technology)

5 QHigh Priority
10%

People, Development & Environment

5 QMedium
6%

Higher Education System (UGC, NAAC, NEP)

2-3 QLow