The UGC NET Social Work exam is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for eligibility for the position of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship in Social Work. The exam is held in a computer-based test (CBT) mode and consists of two papers:
- Paper I: This paper is common for all candidates and will be of 50 objective-type questions, each carrying 2 marks. There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers. The duration of this paper is 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Paper II: This paper is subject-specific and will be of 100 objective-type questions, each carrying 2 marks. There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers. The duration of this paper is 2 hours 30 minutes.
The total marks for the UGC NET Social Work exam are 300 (100 + 200). The minimum qualifying marks for the exam are 50% for Paper I and 55% for Paper II.
The exam is a challenging one, but it is definitely possible to crack it with proper preparation. Here are some tips for preparing for the UGC NET Social Work exam:
- Start early and give yourself plenty of time to study.
- Make a study plan and stick to it.
- Focus on the important topics.
- Practice with previous year question papers.
- Take mock tests to assess your progress.
- Stay calm and confident on the day of the exam.
I hope this blog post has given you a good overview of the exam pattern for UGC NET Social Work. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask me. Good luck with your preparation!