UGC NET Mock Test 2025: December Online Practice Test Series for Paper 1 & 2
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2026 ( UGC NET )
UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam Date
14 Dec '26 - 19 Dec '26
UGC NET Mock Test 2025: The December session exam was held from December 31 to January 7, 2026. The Mock test is designed in such a way that candidates feel the experience of giving the real UGC NET exam before the actual exam. However, Mock test is an essential component in the preparation journey of a candidate.
UGC NET 2025 Mock Test provide the practical environment to the candidate to check the preparation level, increase knowledge and also make their strategy accordingly. It promotes self-assessment and also aligned the preparation with the latest UGC NET syllabus. With the help of Mock test, candidates will understand the distribution of question, marking scheme and topics asked. The NTA allows taking the mock test before the exam to check on their performance. Moreover, the NTA releases the official mock test to help candidates get acquainted with the online format of the test.
- How to Take NTA UGC NET Mock Test 2025?
- What are the benefits of UGC NET Mock Test 2025?
- Key Features of UGC NET Mock Test
- UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025
- UGC NET Mock Test FAQs 2025
How to Take NTA UGC NET Mock Test 2025?
Going through the pattern and syllabus of an exam is the first and foremost step towards exam preparation and to boost the preparation level, it becomes imperative for candidates to solve the mock tests. Candidates can take the mock tests now to prepare for the exam and accordingly make strategies, plan their study schedule, etc. It will help candidates in revision and also they will come to know their weak areas and study accordingly. Candidates can follow below-mentioned methods to appear for mock test for Papers 1 and 2.
- Visit at nta.ac.in
- Click on link Mock Test UGC NET Exam
- Select exam and paper for which mock test needs to be given
- Click on Start Mock Test button
- Click on Login button
- Read all the instructions on page carefully
- Click on checkbox against declaration given at end of page
- Click on Proceed
- Click on correct option out of four available options
- Click on Save & Next Save & Mark for Review Clear Response Repeat the above two steps till you reach last question in mock test
- Click on Submit
- Click on Yes
- Click on View Result to check total score obtained and see correct answers for all questions in test
| Direct link to the official NTA UGC NET mock test- https://nta.ac.in/Quiz |
Also Read: UGC NET Syllabus
Commonly asked questions
To give mock test is important. It helps them to find out strengths and weaknesses. regular practice also improves speed, gain confidence, reduce the exam pressure, helps to understand the exam pattern, improves speed, etc.
Yes, the NTA UGC NET 2026 paper 1 exam consists of questions related to communication skills. It is a part of a general aptitude test that have the teaching and research topics in which reading comprehension, reasoning, and communication skills also asked.
What are the benefits of UGC NET Mock Test 2025?
- Mock tests are considered one of the best practice materials for the exam. By solving the mock test, candidates get to gain confidence and overcome their silly mistakes
- Mock test helps in strategising well for the exam on how to crack the exam with the required speed and accuracy
- Mock test helps candidates in identifying their weak areas so that they focus more on the same
- Attempting more and more tests also enable candidates to learn new techniques for solving the questions
Also Read: UGC NET Preparations
Commonly asked questions
Candiates can check below the steps to download the UGC NET question papers: Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Click on the answer key & question paper link. Login using the required details. Download the question paper PDF
Candidates can check below the important books that can be used for the preparation for UGC NET paper 2 Commerce and English.
Commerce: Some of the books are Trueman's UGC NET Commerce, CB Gupta's Business Organisation, etc.
English: Some of the books are Arihant UGC NET English Literature, History of English Literature by Edward Albert, etc.
Key Features of UGC NET Mock Test
Candidates can take the mock test for the NTA UGC NET exam by clicking on the link available on the official portal. It consists of several features that will help the candidates to prepare for the exam easily including;
- After taking the test candidates can cover the entire syllabus
- Mock test can be taken in the English and Hindi language
- Candidates can take it free of cost
- Candidates can cover the topics like general awareness, core aptitude, general awareness, etc.
- The candidates can take the previous papers for the exam on the link below
Direct link for UGC NET Previous Years' Question Papers: Click Here
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check the UGC NET syllabus at ugcnetonline.in. It was released along with the notification. The Paper 1 includes topics on teaching aptitude, research, development, environment, and more. Paper 2 is subject-specific. A thorough understanding of the NTA NET syllabus is important for all the candidates aiming to clear the exam. It is important to appear for both papers to qualify for the NET exam.
Candidates can submit their UGC NET application form in an online. No other method is there to fill the form. Without it, candidates will not be able to sit in the examination.
UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025
The NTA UGC NET exam pattern releases along with the notification PDF at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. It consists of two papers namely Paper 1 and 2. The duration of the exam is 3 hours. A total of 150 questions are asked in the examination. Both papers contain objective-type multiple choice questions. The exam does not have negative marking. Therefore, there will be no deductions for incorrect answers.
Also Read: UGC NET Exam Pattern
Commonly asked questions
The questions asked in the NTA UGC NET Paper 1 exam are generic and intend to assess the teaching or research aptitude of the candidate. Details are provided below:
UGC NET Paper 1 Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
Teaching Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
Research Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
Reading Comprehension | 5 | 10 |
Communication | 5 | 10 |
Reasoning (including Maths) | 5 | 10 |
Logical Reasoning | 5 | 10 |
Data Interpretation | 5 | 10 |
Information & Communication Technology (ICT) | 5 | 10 |
People & Environment | 5 | 10 |
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration | 5 | 10 |
Total | 50 | 100 |
The NTA UGC NET exam consists of two papers and candidates need to complete it in a duration of three hours. Candidates can check below the exam pattern for both papers.
UGC NET Paper | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
UGC NET Paper 1 | 50 | 100 |
UGC NET Paper 2 | 100 | 200 |
Total | 150 | 300 |
UGC NET Mock Test FAQs 2025
Candidates can check below the UGC NET Mock Test FAQs 2025.
Yes, the NTA UGC NET 2026 paper 1 exam consists of questions related to communication skills. It is a part of a general aptitude test that have the teaching and research topics in which reading comprehension, reasoning, and communication skills also asked.
The UGC NET 2026 expected cutoff may fall within the range of 216 to 160 for all subjects and categories. The NTA will release the UGC NET 2026 June session cutoff marks after the declaration of the result. Candidates who will meet or exceed the cutoff marks will qualify for further recruitment process.
There are several books available in the market that consist of the UGC NET practice sets. Also, some standard guidebooks include model test papers for the practicing of the UGC NET exam. Online test series are also available for the candidates who are aspiring to prepare for the UGC NET exam.
The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.
No. Candidate must possess a Master's degree with a minimum of 55% grade score average from a UGC recognised university to apply for the NTA UGC NET exam. Also, if she or he is in the final year of their Master's programme or hold a four year bachelor's degree in specific subjects.
The UGC NET 2026 Cut off for the June session was released at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. It is the minimum qualifying marks required by the student to clear the exam. The Cutoff PDF released along with the result.
The UGC NET Dec session exam will be conducted online in Computer-Based Test Mode. It will be held in two shifts. Shift 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm.
The UGC NET application process will start along with the announcement of the notification for the December session. The NTA will also open the application correction window for a limited timeperiod.
No, the authority will release the UGC NET Dec session application form 2026 on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The link will be activated online and candidates will be able to fill the form from the direct link provided here also on this page once it is announced.
Analysis is important for candidate in NTA NET exam. It helps in preparation, understand paper structure, difficulty level, topics asked or high weightage areas, expected cutoff. By analyzing mock tests and previous years papers students can prepare well.
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