The UGC NET 2026 exam analysis for June 24 is provided below after the completion of each shifts. Shift 1 and 2 were concluded. Scroll down for the UGC NET 2026 June 24 exam analysis based on the feedback received from the students.
UGC NET 2026 Exam Analysis June 24
UGC NET 2026 Exam Analysis (June 24): The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC NET 2026 June session exam at various centres across the country in two shifts. The last exam was conducted on June 30. Shift 1 and 2 were Over of the UGC NET exam (June 24). Candidates can check below the detailed exam analysis based on the students reactions. The analysis consists of the topics asked in the exam, good attempts, overall difficulty level and more. Also, candidates can check the unofficial answer key along with the memory-based question paper for both shifts.
The UGC NET 2026 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 2026 exam for June session is conducted in an online CBT mode.
- UGC NET 2026 June 24 Exam Analysis (Shift 2): Student Reactions OUT
- UGC NET 2026 June 24 Analysis: Memory Based Questions and Answers (Shift 1, Paper 1)
- UGC NET 2026 June 24 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions OUT
- UGC NET 2026 Paper 1 Analysis (Shift 1, June 24)
- UGC NET Exam Pattern 2026
- UGC NET 2026 Exam Analysis: Marking Scheme
UGC NET 2026 June 24 Exam Analysis (Shift 2): Student Reactions OUT
As per the feedback received from the students, the UGC NET 2026 exam shift 2 for June 24 overall difficulty level was Easy to Moderate. Previous year paper based paper in Commerce. Paper 1 was factual, process based like research process, hypothesis testing, Maths was easy, etc.
Topics asked in paper 1
- National Park
- Research process
- Hypothesis testing
- Informal Fallacy
- Inductive approach
- Sampling and its types (3 Ques)
- NEP 2020 (2 Ques)
- Five Year Plans
- In Maths time and speed, fraction, series, etc.
- In ICT, hardware, software related questions, volatile memory, memory speed hierarchy, etc.
- Co variance coefficient
- Biodiversity hierarachy
- World Bank chronology based on establishment
- Teaching Aptitude: types of evaluation
- Cyber Crime
- Hetva bhasha
- H-Index
- Bloom Taxonomy
- Ancient University founder
- Simplex Duplex
- Teaching Model Strategy
- Null hypothesis
- Average
- Profit and Loss
- NEP 1986
- Group Communication
- Mail Merge
- Cyber hacking, etc.
Commonly asked questions
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.
The UGC NET exam has two papers namely Paper 1 and Paper 2. The duration of an exam is three hours. Paper 1 is common for all the candidates and Paper 2 is subject-specific. In Paper 1, total questions asked are 50 and in Paper 2, total questions asked are 100. Questions asked in the form of MCQs. Paper 1 is of 100 marks and Paper 2 is of 200 marks.
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 |
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
UGC NET 2026 June 24 Analysis: Memory Based Questions and Answers (Shift 1, Paper 1)
Ans. D
Ans. C
Ans. D
Ans. A (Also known as Discovery method)
Ans. B
Ans. A
Ans. A
UGC NET 2026 June 24 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions OUT
As per the students feedback, the UGC NET June 24 Exam overall difficulty was Easy to Moderate. In Shift 1 Paper 1 questions asked were in the form of chronology and research based questions. Applications questions were also asked. In Shift 1 paper 1, more weightage topics asked are:Research Aptitude
- Logical reasoning
- ICT
- Higher Education
- PDE
- Maths: Ratio Proportion, Algebra, Profit and Loss
Topics asked in Paper 1 are:
- DI: (Moderate Level): Percentage based DI,
- Environment: Political Control Act 1950, Lead disease, Population Pressure, Toxicity, SDG Chronology, Pollution statement based question, Minimata disease, Cause of Deforestation, Micro plastic,
- Maths/Reasoning: Profit and Loss, Ratio Proportion, Question on identities, Average, Algebra (2 Question),
- Logical reasoning: Nyaya Darshan shastra, Hetva Bhasha, Schools like Nyaya, Vedanta, Buddhism,
- Communication: Group Communication, Simplex Duplex, Half Duplex, Communication Thinkers and books orders,
- Higher Education: Planning Commission, Ancient University Founder, NEP 2020, Kothari Commission, Regulatory body
- ICT: MAC address (Media access control), Simplex Duplex, Cyber Grooming, RFID, mail merge
- Research Aptitude: Null Hypothesis, Small group, Mode of individuals, Grounded Theory, Type 1 Error, Methods of Research, Steps of Research
- Teaching Aptitude: Realism, Interpretism (atch the following), Learning stages,
Commonly asked questions
The NTA UGC NET exam consists of two papers and candidates need to complete it in a duration of three hours. Candidates can check below the exam pattern for both papers.
UGC NET Paper | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
UGC NET Paper 1 | 50 | 100 |
UGC NET Paper 2 | 100 | 200 |
Total | 150 | 300 |
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.
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.
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 |
UGC NET 2026 Paper 1 Analysis (Shift 1, June 24)
Check below in detail about the Paper 1 analysis, questions, topics asked, weightage, etc. as per the students' feedback.
| Section | Topics asked (Shift 1) | Good Attempts | Difficulty Level (Shift 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Interpretation | Percentage based DI |
4-5 |
Easy |
| Communication | Communication Channels, Communication Models, Hovland Model, Small Group Models, Communication Scholars, Simplex Duplex, Half Duplex, Communication Thinkers and books orders, |
5-6 |
Moderate |
| Logical Reasoning |
Venn Diagram, Arrangement-Based Questions, Parts of Nyaya Philosophy, Hetva Bhasha, Schools like Nyaya, Vedanta, Buddhism |
4-5 |
Moderate |
| ICT | Mail Merge Sequence, IPv4 vs IPv6, Cyber Grooming, RFID Frequency Band, GIF, MAC address (Media access control) |
5-6 |
Easy to Moderate |
| People and Environment | Microplastics in Ocean, Environmental Policies, Grounded Theory Process, MTC Waste Management Technologies, Recent Environmental Initiatives, Political Control Act 1950, Lead disease, Population Pressure, Toxicity, SDG Chronology, Pollution statement based question, Minimata disease, Cause of Deforestation |
4-5 |
Moderate |
| Mathematics | Percentage Questions, Algebraic Equations, Modulus Questions, Number Series, Exponents, Profit and Loss, Ratio Proportion, Average, Algebra (2 Question) |
6-7 |
Moderate |
| Reading Comprehension | RC Passage |
5 |
Easy |
| Higher Education System | NEP 1986, Planning Commission, Ancient University Founder, NEP 2020, Kothari Commission, Regulatory body |
2-3 |
Easy |
| Research Aptitude | Research Process, Research Ethics, Published Work Chronology, Book Arrangement and Research Process, Null Hypothesis, Small group, Mode of individuals, Grounded Theory, Type 1 Error, Methods of Research, Steps of Research |
4-5 |
Moderate |
| Teaching Aptitude | Levels of Teaching, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Teaching Science, Constructivism, Formative Assessment, Critical Learning, Realism, Interpretism (atch the following), Learning stages |
4-5 | Easy |
| Overall Exam | Questions asked were conceptual and Fact based that is both. |
42-48 | Easy to Moderate |
UGC NET Exam Pattern 2026
Take a look at the detailed UGC NET exam pattern 2026 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 2026 Exam Analysis: Marking Scheme
In each paper of UGC NET exam, two marks are awarded for every correct answer. There is no negative marking in the UGC NET 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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