UGC-NET – Paper II: English (Code: 30)
Exam Cycle: June 2026
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COURSE OVERVIEW
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Subject Name: English
Subject Code: 30
Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Paper Type: Paper-II – English
Total Marks: 200
Total Questions: 100 MCQs
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 3 Hours (Paper I + II combined)
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COMPLETE LIST OF UNITS
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Unit I: Drama:
Unit II: Poetry:
Unit III: Fiction, short story:
Unit IV: Non-Fictional Prose:
Unit V: Language: Basic concepts, theories and pedagogy. English in Use:
Unit VI: English in India: history, evolution and futures:
Unit VII: Cultural Studies:
Unit VIII: Literary Criticism:
Unit IX: Literary Theory post World War II:
Unit X: Research Methods and Materials in English:
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UNIT-WISE DETAILED SYLLABUS
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Unit I: Drama:
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Unit II: Poetry:
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Unit III: Fiction, short story:
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Unit IV: Non-Fictional Prose:
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Unit V: Language: Basic concepts, theories and pedagogy. English in Use:
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Unit VI: English in India: history, evolution and futures:
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Unit VII: Cultural Studies:
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Unit VIII: Literary Criticism:
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Unit IX: Literary Theory post World War II:
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Unit X: Research Methods and Materials in English:
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EXAMINATION STRUCTURE
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Paper-II: Subject Specific Examination
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Negative Marking: No
- Duration: 3 Hours (Combined with Paper I)
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Additional Notes (if any):
- The first four units must also be tested through comprehension passages to assess critical reading, critical thinking and writing skills. These four units will cover all literatures in English.
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SYLLABUS SUMMARY
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Total Units: 10
Total Topics: 0
Subject: English
Subject Code: 30
Exam Category: UGC-NET Paper-II
Source: Official NTA/UGC Syllabus
Status: “As per latest official syllabus”
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