UGC NET 2026 Exam Analysis: June 24 Shift 1 Student Reactions OUT, Memory Based Questions and Answers & More

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2026 ( UGC NET )

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UGC NET June 2026 Exam Date

22 Jun '26 - 30 Jun '26

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Shikha Goyal
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Updated on Jun 24, 2026 14:40 IST
The NTA conducted the UGC NET 2026 June 24 Shift 1 exam at 12 PM. The Shift 2 is from 3 PM to 6 PM. The UGC NET 2026 Exam analysis for Paper 1 and 2 will be provided here after the completion of each shift. Scroll down for more detail about the UGC NET 2026 Exam Analysis June 24.

The UGC NET 2026 exam analysis for June 24 is provided below after the completion of each shifts. Shift 1 is 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

UGC NET 2026 Exam Analysis (June 24): The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the UGC NET 2026 June session exam at various centres across the country in two shifts. The last exam will be conducted on June 30. Today is the Day 3 of an examination. Shift 1 is 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. 

Table of contents
  • UGC NET 2026 June 24 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions OUT
  • UGC NET 2026 Paper 1 Analysis (Shift 1, June 24)
  • UGC NET 2026 June 24 Analysis: Memory Based Questions and Answers (Shift 1, Paper 1)
  • UGC NET Exam Pattern 2026
  • UGC NET 2026 Exam Analysis: Marking Scheme

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 is 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, 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Why is it important to solve the mock test for the NTA UGC NET exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   How many papers are there in the UGC NET Exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the UGC NET exam pattern for Paper 1?
A: 

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

Q:   How to download the UGC NET question papers?
A: 

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 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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the exam pattern of UGC NET exam?
A: 

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

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 answerThere 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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The UGC NET result 2026 for the June session be released on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be required their login credentials to download their result including the application number and date of birth.

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