UGC NET Mock Test 2025: December Online Practice Test Series for Paper 1 & 2

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2026 ( UGC NET )

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Dec 30, 2025 13:56 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

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. 

 

Table of contents
  • 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
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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 
UGC NET mock test window
  • 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 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Why is it important to solve the mock test for the NTA UGC NET exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Will the questions in the UGC NET 2026 Paper 1 exam be asked from communication skills?
A: 

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.

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What are the benefits of UGC NET Mock Test 2025?

UGC NET Mock test will help candidates to prepare well for the exam, help in gaining confidence, analyse performance, strengthen the preparation to gain better scores, boost time management and candidates can even track their progress. Here are a few benefits of solving the NTA UGC NET mock test.
  • 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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to download the UGC NET question papers?
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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

Q:   Which books are recommended for UGC NET Paper 2 Commerce and English?
A: 

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.

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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

 

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the mode of application for UGC NET exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Where will the UGC NET 2026 syllabus be released?
A: 

Candidates can check the UGC NET syllabus at ugcnetonline.in. It will be 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.

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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

 

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Q:   What is the UGC NET exam pattern for Paper 1?
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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

Q:   What is the exam pattern of UGC NET exam?
A: 

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

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UGC NET Mock Test FAQs 2025

Candidates can check below the UGC NET Mock Test FAQs 2025.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the UGC NET 2026 June session application form correction dates?
A: 

The UGC NET 2026 June session application form correction dates will be released along with the notification on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who will made a mistake while filling out the application form will be able to make corrections from a particular period as mentioned in the UGC NET 2026 notification.

Q:   Why is an analysis important for the preparation journey of the UGC NET exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Will the questions in the UGC NET 2026 Paper 1 exam be asked from communication skills?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is the application form for the UGC NET 2026 June session released?
A: 

The authority will soon release the UGC NET June 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. 

Q:   Where will the UGC NET certificate be released?
A: 

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.

Q:   Where will the UGC NET Cut Off be released?
A: 

The UGC NET 2026 Cut off for the June session will be released at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. It is the minimum qualifying marks required by the student to clear the exam. The Cutoff PDF has been released along with the result.

Q:   What is the UGC NET 2026 expected cutoff for all subjects and categories?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can a candidate give UGC NET without a master's degree?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Is UGC NET exam conducted online?
A: 

The UGC NET December 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. 

Q:   Is a separate book required for practicing the mock tests for the UGC NET exam?
A: 

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.

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The UGC NET 2026 June session result will be released after the conduction of an exam. It is expected that it will be declared in the last week of July or first week of August 2026. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Satyendra Garg

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Ishita Kaur

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The UGC NET exam has two papers namely Paper 1 and Paper 2. The duration of an exam is three hours. Paper 1 is common for all the candidates and Paper 2 is subject-specific. In Paper 1, total questions asked are 50 and in Paper 2, total questions asked are 100. Questions asked in the form of MCQs. P

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Shikha Goyal

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The UGC NET June session 2026 exam date has not been released yet. It will be announced along with the notification. The NTA conducts the UGC NET exam in two sessions, namely June and December.

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No the registrations for the UGC NET are not open for MDSU Ajmer PhD admissions for the academic year 2026. The December session of UGC NET for 2026 admissions is already over.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, UGC-NET is a mandatory entrance exam for MDSU Ajmer PhD admissions. All candidates who are eligible for MDSU Ajmer PhD course must appear for the UGC-NET as well as participate in the interview round to gain admissions. The selection of candidates will be based on their UGC-NET score.

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No, UGC NET is not a mandatory entrance exam for NIT Srinagar PhD admissions. Candidates can also appear in the GATE as well to qualify for admissions to the NIT Srinagar PhD course.

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