UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis: June 25 Shift 1 & 2 Student Reactions OUT, Question Paper, Answer Key, Good Attempts & More

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2025 ( UGC NET )

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Updated on Jun 25, 2025 23:34 IST

The UGC NET 2025 Analysis for June 25, 2025, for Shift 1 & 2 is provided below. Both the shifts are over. Check below UGC NET June 25, 2025 exam analysis, students reactions, difficulty level, memory-based questions and answers, and more.

UGC NET June 25 Exam Analysis (Both Shifts)

UGC NET June 25 Exam Analysis (Both Shifts)

UGC NET 2025 June 25 Exam Analysis: The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the June session exam on June 25, 2025, in two shifts. Shift 1  concluded at 12 PM and shift 2 at 6 PM. Candidates can check the exam analysis for Shift 1 & 2 based on students' reactions after the completion of the shift. It will be useful for the candidates who have to appear for the UGC NET exam and those who are preparing as well. Scroll down to know the shift-wise difficulty level of the exam, the number of good attempts, the expected cutoff, and more about the NTA UGC NET June 25 exam. Also, candidates can check the unofficial answer key along with the memory-based question paper for both shifts. 

The UGC NET 2025 Syllabus consists of two parts: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 has 50 multiple-choice questions, and Paper 2 has 100 subject-specific questions. The UGC NET 2025 exam for June session started on June 25 and will conclude on June 29, 2025.

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.
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  • Download the question paper PDF
Table of content
  • UGC NET 2025 June 25 Exam Analysis (Shift 2): Student Reactions
  • UGC NET 2025 June
  • UGC NET 2025 June 25 Analysis: Memory Based Questions and Answers (Shift 1, Paper 1)
  • UGC NET 2025 June 25 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions
  • UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis: Student Reactions
  • UGC NET 2025 Paper 1 Analysis (Shift 2, June 25)
  • UGC NET 2025 Paper 1 Analysis (Shift 1, June 25)
  • UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis June 25: Paper 2 Subject-Wise (Shift 1 & 2)
  • UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025
  • UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis: Marking Scheme
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UGC NET 2025 June 25 Exam Analysis (Shift 2): Student Reactions 

According to the students' feedback, the UGC NET 2025 Shift 2 Paper 1 was moderate in diffculty level. Some felt easy to moderate.

Topics asked are:

  • Fallacy
  • Square of opposition
  • In this shift bollywood movies questions were not asked.
  • Domain name system (Sub level domain question)
  • Number system, etc.

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UGC NET 2025 June 25 Analysis: Memory Based Questions and Answers (Shift 1, Paper 1)

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UGC NET 2025 June 25 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions 

As per the students' reactions, the UGC NET 2025 Day 1 shift 1 Paper 1 was moderate in difficulty. Some of the students felt questions were lengthy. Stay tuned for more responses.
In Current Affairs, environemnet day question asked, quetsions on movie was also asked, bloom taxanomy, etc.
Paper 2 (Public Administration) was Moderate. No new questions were asked. Questions asked from the syllabus only.

Topics asked in Paper 1 are:

  • DI Moderate level
  • Environment Day
  • No new concept asked
  • Kyoto protoco
  • Research hypothesis, types of research
  • Nuclear disaster Chronology (Charnobil)
  • ICT devise asked for connecting multiple computers.
  • National Knowledge Commission
  • Yashpal Committee
  • Vikramshila University
  • Fallacies questions in reasoning 
  • Justice Verma Committee
  • Water Treatment Process
  • Global Warming
  • Ozone, etc.

UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis: Student Reactions

Candidates can check below the student reactions of the June 25 exam (Shift 1).

UGC NET 2025 Paper 1 Analysis (Shift 2, June 25)

Check below in detail about the Paper 1 analysis, questions, topics asked, weightage, etc.

Section Topics asked (Shift 1) Difficulty Level (Shift 1)
Data Interpretation
  • Simple Interest
  • Compound Interest
  • Work and Time
  • Time and Distance
  • Coding Decoding
  • Number Series
Easy
Communication
  • Formal and informal communication
  • Barriers in Communication
  • 5 Cs of Cinematography (applied to communication and media studies)
Moderate

Logical Reasoning

  • Square of opposition
  • Hetvabhasha (fallacies in Indian logic)
  • Hasty Generalisation
Easy to Moderate
ICT
  • Spyware
  • Keyboard -F8
  • Output Devices
  • Electronic Devices Properties
  • Optical Devices
  • SOOC (Small Online Open Courses)
Easy to Moderate
People and Environment
  • Water purification method
  • pH value
Easy 
Mathematics
  • Incorrect series
  • Standard deviation
Moderate
Reading Comprehension
  • RC on Liberty
  • Hollywood movie name and directors
Easy to Moderate
Higher Education System
  • UGC Related Chronology
  • NCTE
  • UGC, NCET Establishment Years - MTF
  • Macaulay Minutes
  • NIRF Rankings

Moderate

Teaching Aptitude
  • Andragogy
  • Assessment-Formal and Informal
  • Lesson Plan
  • Classroom Teaching
  • Inclusive Education
  • Normative (Educational Philosophy)

Moderate

UGC NET 2025 Paper 1 Analysis (Shift 1, June 25)

Check below in detail about the Paper 1 analysis, questions, topics asked, weightage, etc.

Section Topics asked (Shift 1) Difficulty Level (Shift 1)
Data Interpretation Ratio, percentage, time and distance Moderate
Communication Bollywood movies, match the column Easy
Logical Reasoning Informal Fallacy, square of opposition, logical equivalence Easy to Moderate
ICT Tools, memory, Incorrect and correct sequence, Device multiple computer connect, Statement based questions were asked. Easy
People and Environment Montreal & Kyoto Protocol, Electrostatic Precipitator, Focculation, Aeration, Water Treatment Process, Ozone, Global Warming Easy to Moderate
Mathematics Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Series,  Coding & Decoding Moderate
Reading Comprehension Topic is Cancer Easy
Higher Education System Commissions, AICTE full form, 

Moderate

Teaching Aptitude Blooms Taxonomy, Commissions, SWAYAM Channels, etc. 

Easy to Moderate

UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis June 25: Paper 2 Subject-Wise (Shift 1 & 2)

Candidates can check below the table which will provide the UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis for Shift 1 and 2, Subject-wise (Paper 2). It includes the number of questions asked, difficulty level, student reactions, good attempts, etc. 

Subjects Number of Questions asked Good Attempts Overall Difficulty Level Topics with max. weightage
Public Administration 100 To be updated To be updated  
Education (Shift 1) 100 55 to 65 Moderate
  • Curriculum studies
  • Teacher Education
  • Research in Education
  • Pedagogy
  • Educational Management
  • Administration
Criminology 100 To be updated To be updated  
Environmental Science 100 To be updated To be updated  
Law (Shift 2) 100 60-70 Moderate
  • Jurisprudence
  • Constitutional Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Company Law
  • Criminal Law and Consumer Law

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025

Take a look at the detailed UGC 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 Exam Analysis: Marking Scheme

In each paper of UGC NET exam, two marks are awarded for every correct answerThere is no negative marking in the UGC NET 2025 exam.

UGC NET Marking Parameters

Marks Allotted 

Correct answer

+2

Incorrect answer

0

Un-attempted question

0

Paper 1 (Common for all candidates) consist of 50 questions of 100 marks. 2 marks for every questions is awarded and there is no negative marking.

Paper 2 (Subject-Specific questions) consist of 100 questions of 200 marks. 2 marks for every question is awarded and there is no negative marking.

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Answered a week ago

The NTA opens the UGC NET 2025 Application correction window from November 10 to 12, 2025 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The Registration process was closed on November 7.

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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

No. The authority has not released the UGC NET certificate for the December session 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026. 

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Ishita Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

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.

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Shikha Goyal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

  • Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
  •  Click on the link available for the answer key
  • Use application number and password or the application number and date of birth to open the link
  • Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen)
  • Click on Sign In and submit the Chal

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 weeks ago

The UGC NET answer key challenge fee per question is INR 200. It is non refundable whether the challenge is accepted or rejected. It can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts.

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Gunjan Majumder

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Answered 3 weeks ago

It is released by the National Testing Agency NTA a few days after the exam is conducted. The answer key helps candidates in calculating their probable scores and checking the accuracy of their responsesThe details provided on the UGC NET answer key are mentioned below:

  • Exam date
  • Exam shift
  • Exam subjec

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Nitesh Pruthi

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Answered a month ago

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

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Virajita Shukla

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Answered a month ago

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.

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Gunjan Majumder

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Answered a month ago

Analysis is crucial for a candidate in the NTA NET exam. It helps to strategize the preparation, understand the paper structure, difficulty level, topics asked or high weightage areas, expected cutoff, etc. 

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