Hello Tamanna,

The UGC NET Mass Communication and Journalism exam includes two papers:

• Paper I : General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude (common for all subjects)

• Paper II : Subject-specific, covering Mass Communication and Journalism

Syllabus for Paper II (Mass Communication and Journalism):

• Unit 1: Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication

• Unit 2: Communication for Development and Social Change

• Unit 3: Reporting and Editing

• Unit 4: Advertising and Marketing Communication

• Unit 5: Public Relations and Corporate Communication

• Unit 6: Media Laws and Ethics

• Unit 7: Media Management and Production

• Unit 8: ICT and Media

• Unit 9: Film and Visual Communication

• Unit 10: Research Methods and Theories of Communication

Each unit includes theoretical foundations, history, media practices, laws, ethics, and research methods.

Question Paper Details:

• Paper II consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 2 marks.

• Questions are asked from all 10 units of the syllabus.

• Previous years’ question papers include topics like communication theories, journalism ethics, media laws, reporting styles, advertising strategies, and media history.

To prepare well, it is important to practice previous year papers and understand the pattern of questions asked from each unit.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.