UGC NET 2025 June: 68% candidates are preparing themselves as per Shiksha polls

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2026 ( UGC NET )

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Shikha Goyal
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Updated on May 28, 2025 16:48 IST
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the UGC NET 2025 June session exam from June 21 to June 30, 2025. The detailed schedule will be released soon. Know about the method of preparation candidates are using for the UGC NET 2025 exam preparation. What Shiksha poll says. Scroll down for details.

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

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.

Table of contents
  • 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?

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Q:   What is the UGC NET 2026 expected cutoff for all subjects and categories?
A: 

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

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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
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  • Prioritise high weightage topics
  • Improvise your weak areas
  • Stay focused, etc.

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