UGC NET June 2025: 68 per cent of candidates are doing self-study for the UGC NET 2025 June session exam preparation as per the Shiksha polls. 12% candidates have not yet started their preparation. Scroll down to check the UGC NET 2025 shiksha poll view, exam pattern and preparation tips.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the UGC NET 2025 exam from June 21 to June 30, 2025 at various centres across the country. Shiksha.com run a poll on 'What method of preparation are candidates using for UGC NET 2025 June Exam?' to gather the opinion of the candidates of what method they are using for the June session exam preparation. According to the Shiksha Polls, 68 percent students are doing self-study and 12 percent have not yet started the preparation, etc. The detailed schedule of the UGC NET exam will be released soon. Scroll down to know the UGC NET 2025 exam pattern and preparation tips.
- UGC NET 2025 June Session: Shiksha Poll Analysis
- UGC NET 2025: Exam Pattern
- UGC NET 2025: Preparation Tips
UGC NET 2025 June Session: Shiksha Poll Analysis
As per the Shiksha Polls, 68 percent students are doing self study, 12 percent have not yet started the preparation, 9 per cent are preparing online. 8 percent through mock tests and rest 2 per cent have enrolled themselves in a coaching program. The screenshot of the Shiksha Polls on the UGC NET June exam preparation is shared below.
Shiksha Poll: What are the preparation methods used by UGC NET 2025 June exam candidates?
Commonly asked questions
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.
UGC NET 2025: Exam Pattern
The UGC NET is conducted in CBT mode (Computer Based Test mode). The NTA UGC NET exam pattern comprises two papers- Paper 1 and 2. Candidates need to complete both papers in a single duration of three hours. Take a look at the detailed NET exam pattern 2025 below.
| UGC NET Paper |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 |
50 |
100 |
| Paper 2 |
100 |
200 |
| Total |
150 |
300 |
UGC NET 2025: Preparation Tips
Candidates can check below the UGC NET exam preparation tips:
- The candidates must focus on accuracy rather than guessing for the right answer. However, the UGC NET exam does not have a negative marking scheme but candidates must go for the question that they know perfectly and then solve the rest paper by guessing:
- Focus on time management
- Read the questions carefully
- Prepare a concrete timetable
- Do frequent revision
- Solve UGC NET mock test
- Practice UGC NET previous years’ papers
- Prioritise high weightage topics
- Improvise your weak areas
- Stay focused, etc.
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Student Forum
Answered 2 weeks ago
No. Once the admit card is released, candidate will not be able to change the exam centre in any circumstances. The exam centre mentioned on the hall ticket is final. Also, the assigned exam centre is based on the choices of the candidate made during the application process and can not be modified l
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
No. A candidate will not receive the UGC NET City Intimation Slip by post. The authority will release the City slip on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates required their login credentials to download the city slip including the application number and date of birth.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes. It is important for a candidate to carry the UGC NET admit card to the examination centre. Without it, candidate will not be allowed to sit in the exam. It consists of the details like name of a candidate, photograph, shift, reporting time, exam day instructions, etc.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
If in case candidate find any discrepancy in the UGC NET admit card for the June session then he or she must contact the NTA via helpline numbers 011-40759000 during the working hours or email them.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The UGC NET admit card for the June session 2026 will be released around four days prior to the examination date. It will be released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The behavior of the MCAM staff is very inappropriate and disrespectful. They often use offensive language and insult students. Such behavior is unacceptable in an educational institution. I request the authorities to look into this matter and take appropriate action to ensure a respectful environmen
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes, IIT Hyderabad does accept UGC NET scores to decide admissions to the PhD courses. Several IIT Hyderabad departments also accept the GATE scores as well to decide the PhD admissions of candidates.
In addition to the aforementioned entrance exams, candidates are also required to fulfill the specif
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Candidates can check below the methods to make corrections if required in the UGC NET application or registration form:
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Login using the application number and password
- Click on the link/button available for the application form correction
- Read the instructions and click on the
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The NTA has not yet released the UGC NET 2026 notification and so the application process dates have not been announced for the June session. It is expected that the application is likely to start in April 2026 and the last date for the registration may likely be in May 2026. The authority will also
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET exam twice in a year in two sessions namely June and December session. Candidates can give the exam unlimited times. There is no limit in number of attempts. Two sessions increase the opportunity for a candidate to qualify the exam for JRF
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