UGC NET 2025 June: 68% candidates are preparing themselves as per Shiksha polls
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2025 ( UGC NET )
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
| 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 6 days ago
Candidates can crack or clear the UGC NET exam in first attempt with regularity, dedication, hard work, proper study plan, etc. He or she should also solve previous year papers and give mock test.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
The NTA will release the UGC NET 2026 notification for the June session on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. All the important dates related to the exam like application form start date and all will be mentioned in the notification. It is advised to the candidates to read the notification ca
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
The NTA is expected to release the UGC NET notification in April 2026. It will be announced in the form of PDF at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The notification or information brochure consists the details about the exam including the registration form, exam duration, pattern, etc.
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Contributor-Level 6
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 weeks ago
The authority will release the NTA UGC NET provisional answer key after the conclusion of an exam in a few days along with the question paper and response sheet. It will help the candidates to verify their responses, estimate the probable scores and evaluate their performance in the examination.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
No. candidate can not submit the UGC NET application form offline. It was released on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The application form was released online on October 7. All the process of the online form including the registration, document upload, fee payment, confirmation, etc. must
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
In the UGC NET exam, two marks are awarded for every correct answer. There is no negative marking in the exam. For every correct answer, two marks are awarded. Scroll down to know the marking scheme.
UGC NET Marking Parameters | Marks Allotted |
|---|---|
Correct answer | +2 |
Incorrect answer | 0 |
Un-attempted question | 0 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The NTA released the UGC NETadmit card 2025 for the December session exam. It was released on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The admit card is a mandatory document thata needs to be carried at the examination centre by the candidate.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The UGC NET December session exam was over on January 7. As per the students' feedback UGC NET January 2 Paper 1 was Moderate some felt that Assertion & Reasoning part was a bit difficult. Paper 1 was lengthy.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The questions asked in the NTA UGC NET Paper 1 exam are generic and intend to assess the teaching or research aptitude of the candidate. Details are provided below:
UGC NET Paper 1 Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
Teaching Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
Research Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
Reading Comprehension | 5 | 10 |
Communication | 5 | 10 |
Reasoning (including Maths) | 5 | 10 |
Logical Reasoning | 5 | 10 |
Data Interpretation | 5 | 10 |
Information & Communication Technology (ICT) | 5 | 10 |
People & Environment | 5 | 10 |
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration | 5 | 10 |
Total | 50 | 100 |
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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.