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• December 17, 2025
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This upcoming test series focuses only on Literary Theory and Criticism, so you can isolate this area and strengthen it thoroughly. Instead of mixing theory questions randomly inside large mixed tests, you get:

• Separate sets for Literary Criticism(classical to modern).
• Separate sets for Literary Theory(20th–21st century schools).

Each test contains questions:

• Based on UGC NET English PYQs(previous years’ questions), so you see the exact style of framing used by NTA.
• Plus new, exam-level questions specially sorted and designed by the Sahitya Classes academic team under Prof. Vineet Pandey’s guidance.

This means you not only revise what was asked before but also stretch your understanding to answer what can be asked in coming papers.

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What Areas Will the Test Series Cover?

The Criticism and Theory Test Series will be structured to touch all major zones of the NET syllabus, such as:

1. Literary Criticism (Classical to Modern)

• Greek/Classical Criticism: Plato, Aristotle, Longinus.
• Neoclassical and Augustan critics.
• Romantic and Victorian criticism.
• Early modern critics leading up to formalism and New Criticism.

1. Literary Theory (Modern and Contemporary)

• Russian Formalism & New Criticism.
• Structuralism, Post-Structuralism, Deconstruction.
• Psychoanalysis, Feminism, Marxism, Postcolonialism, Reader-Response, New Historicism, Cultural Studies, Queer Theory, Eco-criticism, and more.

Within each cluster, questions will test:

• Key concepts and terminology.
• Major theorists and their works.
• Famous essays and books.
• Important quotations and ideas often hidden inside options in NET questions.

Because Criticism and Theory are separated into their own tests, you can:

• Take a “Criticism only” day and see how strong you are on Aristotle to Eliot.
• Take a “Theory only” day and review your grasp over later 20th-century and contemporary thinkers.

PYQ-Based + Expert-Sorted Questions Under Prof. Vineet Pandey

The greatest advantage of this series is the mix of authenticity and innovation:

• PYQ-based questions: Directly modeled on actual UGC NET English questions from past years, to teach you pattern recognition, phrasing styles, and common traps.
• Expert-sorted new questions: The Sahitya Classes team, working under Prof. Vineet Pandey’s supervision, adds hand-picked conceptual and integrative questions to ensure your understanding is not limited to what you’ve already seen.

This dual design helps you:

• Recognise repeated question patterns and “favourite” theorists/critics.
• Learn to handle questions that combine multiple theories or ask about less obvious connections.
• Build the confidence to face even “new-looking” theory questions in the December 2026 NET attempt.

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Available on Sahitya Classes App (Along with Many Other Test Series)

The Criticism and Theory Test Series will soon be listed online on the Sahitya Classes app, where students will be able to:

• Purchase this specialised series separately for targeted theory preparation.
• Access the tests anytime, track performance, and revisit wrong questions.
• Combine this series with other already listed test series(for poetry, drama, novels, paper-wise NET practice, PYQ sets, etc.) for a complete preparation ecosystem.

Students preparing seriously for UGC NET English 2026 December can therefore build a layered plan:

1. Study theory and criticism from classes/notes.
2. Take Criticism-onlyand Theory-only tests to check conceptual clarity.
3. Attempt full-syllabus mock tests and other topic-wise series on the app.
4. Repeat weak areas using results and solution reviews.

FAQs – Criticism & Theory Test Series (Sahitya Classes)

Q1: What is special about this Criticism and Theory Test Series?
It is dedicated exclusively to Literary Criticism and Literary Theory, with separate sets, PYQ-based questions, and new expert-sorted questions under Prof. Vineet Pandey’s supervision.

Q2: Is the series based on UGC NET English PYQs?
Yes. A large portion of questions are inspired by, or directly modeled on, UGC NET English previous year questions, ensuring you practice in the real exam style.

Q3: Will Criticism and Theory be mixed in one test?
No. One key feature is separate question sets for Criticism and for Theory, so you can focus on each area independently before combining them in full-length mocks.

Q4: Where will this test series be available?
It will be available on the Sahitya Classes app, where students can purchase and attempt the tests online.

Q5: Are there other test series available on the app?
Yes. There are many other series for UGC NET English, including PYQ sets, topic-wise tests, and full mock tests that students can buy for better preparation.

Q6: Is this test series helpful for NET 2026 December attempt?
Absolutely. Theory and criticism form a big chunk of the NET English syllabus, and this focused series is designed to sharpen your conceptual understanding and exam performance specifically for upcoming attempts like UGC NET 2026 December.

If you want to turn Literary Theory and Criticism from a fear zone into a strength, this upcoming Sahitya Classes Criticism & Theory Test Series can be a game-changing tool in your preparation plan.