UGC NET 2026 June 22 Shift 1 Exam Ends; Check Question Paper Analysis & Difficulty Level

UGC NET June 2026 Shift 1 exam concluded on June 22. Candidates have mentioned that overall paper difficulty level was moderate. Check details here 

UGC NET 2026 Shift 1 Day 1 Exam Analysis

UGC NET June 22 Shift 1 Exam 2026: National Testing Agency concluded first shift of UGC NET June 2026 exam today on June 22. Candidates who appeared for Computer-Based Test (CBT) shared their initial reactions. UGC NET exam was moderate. Paper 1 was easier than Paper 2.

UGC NET June 2026 is being conducted from June 22 to June 30 for determining eligibility of candidates for award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to PhD programmes in Indian universities and colleges.

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UGC NET 2026 June 22 Shift 1 Difficulty Level

Based on feedback from candidates, UGC NET overall difficulty level of Shift 1 exam was moderate.

• Paper 1: Easy to Moderate

• Paper 2: Moderate 

Overall UGC NET 2026 Shift 1 Day 1 Difficulty Level Moderate

Many candidates found Paper 1 to be balanced with application-based questions. Many subject papers in Paper 2 needed more understanding. UGC NET difficulty level of Paper 2 was different for different subjects. Candidates reported that UGC NET paper 2 questions were syllabus-based. Some papers had analytical questions instead of direct factual ones.

UGC NET 2026 Marking Scheme

In both papers of UGC NET, two marks are awarded for every correct answer. There is no negative marking. Check table