UGC NET 2025 June: 68% candidates are preparing themselves as per Shiksha polls
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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.
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
26 Sep '25 - 16 Oct '25
25 Sep '25 - 24 Oct '25
15 Nov '25 - 16 Nov '25
22 Nov '25 - 23 Nov '25
31 Dec '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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
The Commission released the UGC NET notification 2025 for the December session in the form of PDF on October 7 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The registration also started for the December sesison along with the notification. The last date to apply is November 7, 2025.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Candidates can check below the important books that can be used for the preparation for UGC NET paper 2 Commerce and English.
Commerce: Some of the books are Trueman's UGC NET Commerce, CB Gupta's Business Organisation, etc.
English: Some of the books are Arihant UGC NET English Literature, History of
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the December session of the UGC NET 2025 exam. The notification is not released yet. It is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor, the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and the admission to Ph.D
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
After BA, you need to pursue an MA in Urdu (or a related subject).
Once you complete or are in the final year of your MA, you can apply for UGC NET in Urdu.
In short:
BA alone cannot fulfill the eligibility for UGC NET.
The eligibility for UGC NET is MA in Urdu (or related field) with 55%+ marks
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
No, PhD students aren't exempt from UGC-NET or CSIR-NET. To get admission in a PhD course, UGC is requesting institutions to integrate NET scores.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The UGC NET 2025 December session exam will be conducted online in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode at various centress across the country. The exam is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), and candidates must select their answers on a computer screen during the allotted time for each par
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Contributor-Level 6
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