Paper 1 – JRFNET by Aspirant

Paper 1 – General Paper Notes

Paper 1 Exam Pattern

As per recent NTA information bulletin, UGC NET has two papers in one sitting, with no break, and the test is in CBT mode. Paper 1 has 50 MCQs (100 marks) and Paper 2 has 100 MCQs (200 marks). Total time is 180 minutes. Also, there is no negative marking for wrong answers.

Paper	Questions	Marks	Time
Paper 1	50	100	Included in total 180 mins	Teaching & Research Aptitude
Paper 2	100	200	Included in total 180 mins	Subject (your chosen subject)
Total	150	300	180 mins	No break, CBT, all compulsory

Various types of Questions asked in the UGC NET Paper 1 Exam, below are the types of questions.

Question Types:

1) Direct Single-Question

Q1. In a class, the main aim of formative evaluation is to:
A) certify achievement at the end
B) improve learning during instruction
C) rank students publicly
D) decide final promotion only
Answer: B

2) Fill in the Blank

Q2. The process of converting data into meaningful information is called ________.
A) encryption
B) processing
C) transmission
D) storage
Answer: B

3) Negative Question (NOT / EXCEPT)

Q3. Which of the following is NOT a feature of good communication?
A) clarity
B) feedback
C) ambiguity
D) appropriate channel
Answer: C

4) Statement-Based (I, II, III)

Q4. Which of the following are characteristics of research?
I. Systematic process
II. Empirical evidence
III. Personal bias and guesswork
A) Only I
B) Only I and II
C) Only II and III
D) I, II and III
Answer: B

5) Assertion–Reason (A–R)

Q5.
Assertion (A): A good hypothesis should be testable.
Reason (R): A hypothesis should predict a relationship between variables.
A) A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B) A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true, R is false
D) A is false, R is true
Answer: A

6) Match the Following

Q6. Match List I with List II:

List I: (a) Mean; (b) Median; (c) Mode; (d) Range;
List II: (1) Most frequent value; (2) Maximum − Minimum; (3) Average; (4) Middle value;

A) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
B) a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
C) a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
D) a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
Answer: A

7) Sequence / Arrangement

Q7. Arrange the steps of research in the correct order:

Data collection 2) Problem identification 3) Report writing 4) Data analysis
A) 2 → 1 → 4 → 3
B) 2 → 4 → 1 → 3
C) 1 → 2 → 4 → 3
D) 4 → 1 → 2 → 3
Answer: A

8) Odd One Out

Q8. Identify the odd one out:
A) Questionnaire
B) Interview
C) Observation
D) Hypothesis
Answer: D

9) Case / Situation-Based

Q9. A teacher finds that many students are silent and afraid to answer. The best immediate step is to:
A) punish wrong answers
B) encourage attempts and allow safe mistakes
C) stop asking questions
D) call parents daily
Answer: B

10) Passage-Based (Comprehension)

Passage: “Effective teaching is not only giving information. It includes checking understanding, giving feedback, and motivating learners.”

Q10. The passage mainly emphasizes that teaching should be:
A) only lecture-based
B) only exam-oriented
C) interactive and feedback-based
D) only textbook reading
Answer: C

11) Data-Based (DI Set: Table/Graph)

Year	Number of students
2022	40
2023	50
2024	60

Q11. Percentage increase from 2022 to 2024 is:
A) 20%
B) 40%
C) 50%
D) 60%
Answer: C