{"id":12067,"date":"2026-01-08T22:42:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T17:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=12067"},"modified":"2026-01-08T20:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:51:15","slug":"ugc-net-performing-arts-dance-drama-theatre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-performing-arts-dance-drama-theatre\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Performing Arts- Dance\/Drama\/Theatre 2025, Exam Analysis, Eligibility, Career Scope"},"content":{"rendered":"

UGC NET Performing Arts: Dance\/Drama\/Theatre 2025<\/strong> is a prestigious national-level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The exam was\u00a0held on 7 January 2026 in Shift 2 (03:00 PM to 06:00 PM)<\/strong> and serves as a key gateway for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors<\/strong> or to qualify for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/strong> in dance, drama, and theatre.<\/p>\n

It recognizes a candidate\u2019s in-depth knowledge of India\u2019s rich performing arts heritage, encompassing both classical and contemporary traditions.<\/p>\n

UGC NET Performing Arts- Dance\/Drama\/Theatre 2025 Exam Analysis<\/h2>\n

The UGC NET 2025 exam for Performing Arts (Dance\/Drama\/Theatre)<\/b> was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the revised pattern. The paper was divided into two parts: Paper 1 (General Aptitude)<\/b> and Paper 2 (Subject-Specific: Performing Arts)<\/b>. Based on candidate feedback and expert reviews, the exam was overall rated as moderate<\/b>, with Paper 2 containing both theoretical and application-based questions.<\/p>\n

Paper 1 (2nd shift) on 7 January 2026<\/b> maintained a moderate <\/b>overall difficulty level, with good attempts <\/b>ranging from 40-45 out<\/b> of 50 questions. The paper balanced conceptual, PYQ-based, and assertion-reason questions<\/b> across all units, featuring moderate challenges in Logical Reasoning (syllogisms, statement-based) and Data Interpretation (table\/graph with percentages\/ratios), while ICT basics and Teaching Aptitude proved easier<\/b>. Reading Comprehension involved factual\/inference tasks from one passage, and the Higher Education System emphasized NEP 2020 chronology, <\/b>making the paper manageable for prepared candidates with strong time management.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/b> UGC NET Paper 1 Exam Analysis 2025 December<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

UGC NET Paper 2<\/strong> Performing Arts (Dance\/Drama\/Theatre) Shift 2 on January 7, 2026,<\/strong> aligned with the latest exam pattern, featuring moderate to slightly difficult questions on Indian classical dance\/Natya Shastra (5-6 moderate), theatre history (4-5 moderate), drama theory (5-6 moderate-difficult), folk theatre (3-4 easy-moderate), modern theatre (3-4 moderate), stagecraft (2-3 moderate), notable playwrights (3-4 easy), aesthetics\/rasa (2-3 slightly difficult),<\/strong> and performance analysis (2-3 moderate). The paper emphasized classical texts, performance techniques, and aesthetics per today’s syllabus focus. Prepared candidates could achieve 50-60%<\/strong> via targeted PYQ practice on these topic distributions.<\/p>\n

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Overall, UGC NET Performing Arts (Dance\/Drama\/Theatre)<\/strong> Shift 2 on January 7, 2026, was moderate in difficulty.<\/strong>
\nPaper 1 allowed 40-45 good attempts out of 50,<\/strong> with tougher logical reasoning\/Data Interpretation but easier ICT\/Teaching Aptitude\/NEP 2020.
\nPaper 2 balanced<\/strong> classical dance\/Natya Shastra, theatre history, drama theory, folk\/modern forms, and aesthetics\/rasa, targeting 50-60% for prepared candidates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Also Read:<\/b> UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 December<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n