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. 

 

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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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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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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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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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UGC NET Mock Test FAQs 2025

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

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.

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:   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:   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 will be released along with the result.

Q:   What is the UGC NET 2026 expected cutoff for all subjects and categories?
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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:   Is UGC NET exam conducted online?
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The UGC NET June 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:   What were the UGC NET 2026 June session application form correction dates?
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The UGC NET application process was closed and also the application correction window. It was opened from May 26 to May 28. The UGC NET June session exam was conducted from June 22 to June 30 at various centres across the country.

 

 

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: 

Yes, the authority released the UGC NET June session application form 2026 on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The link was activated online and candidates can fill the form from the direct link provided here also on this page.

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.

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