Exam Pattern
The UGC NET Punjabi exam pattern consists of two papers: Paper I (General Aptitude) and Paper II (Punjabi). Paper I has 50 questions, and Paper II has 100 questions, both in multiple-choice (MCQ) format. Each question is worth 2 marks, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The total marks for Paper I are 100, and for Paper II, they are 200. The exam duration is 3 hours, with no break between papers.
Paper I: This paper assesses general teaching and research aptitude. It covers topics like teaching aptitude, research aptitude, reading comprehension, communication, reasoning, and logical reasoning.
Paper II: This paper focuses on Punjabi language, literature, and culture. It delves into various aspects of Punjabi language, including its history, literature (classical to modern), grammar, and linguistics.
*Key features of the exam pattern:
*Two Papers: The exam has two papers, Paper I and Paper II.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ): Both papers consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
No Negative Marking: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Total Marks: Paper I has 100 marks, and Paper II has 200 marks, totaling 300 marks for both papers.
Time Duration: The exam duration is 3 hours, with no break in between.
Scoring: Each correct answer in both papers is awarded 2 marks.
Common Paper: Paper I is common for all subjects, while Paper II is subject-specific (Punjabi in this case).