UGC NET 2025 June: 68% candidates are preparing themselves as per Shiksha polls
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2025 ( UGC NET )
Exam On - 31 Dec '25 - 7 Jan '26
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.
Method of preparation used by UGC NET 2025 June exam candidates
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.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the UGC NET admit card 2025 for all exam dates. The candidates can download the UGC NET admit card through the candidate's login on the official webiste: ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The steps to download the admit card by following the steps given below:
- Go to the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on the UGC NET admit card link availble on the page
- Fill out the login credentials on the login page
- Fill out the security pin
- Click on the submit button
- The UGC NET 2025 admit card will appear on the screen
- Downlaod the UGC NET admit card and save it for later use
The candidates are advised to download and take a print out of the UGC NET admit card as the candidates will not be allowed in the exam hall without the UGC NET hall ticket/admit card. The digital admit card will not be accepted at the exam centre.
Shiksha Poll: What are the preparation methods used by UGC NET 2025 June exam candidates?
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.
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
16 Nov '25 - 23 Nov '25
29 Nov '25
24 Nov '25 - 30 Nov '25
3 Dec '25 - 6 Dec '25
9 Dec '25 - 12 Dec '25
14 Dec '25
18 Dec '25
11 Nov '25 - 30 Apr '26
12 Nov '25 - 25 Nov '25
15 Nov '25 - 29 Nov '25
| 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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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 2 weeks 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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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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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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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
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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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Contributor-Level 6
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
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Contributor-Level 6
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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Contributor-Level 6
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
UGC NET Notifications
The UGC NET 2025 expected cutoff may fall within the range of 216 to 160 for all subjects and categories. The NTA will release the UGC NET 2025 Dec session cutoff marks after the declaration of the result. Candidates who will meet or exceed the cutoff marks will qualify for further recruitment process.