UGC NET 30 June Exam Analysis OUT: Check Shift 1 & 2 Questions, Answers, Difficulty Level, Good Attempts

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2026 ( UGC NET )

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UGC NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key

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Updated on Jun 30, 2026 19:27 IST
The UGC NET 2026 June 30 exam analysis for Shift 1 and 2 is provided below. Today is the last day of the UGC NET 2026 June session exam. Scroll down for UGC NET June 30 exam analysis including the overall difficulty level, questions or topics asked, memory-based questions and answers as per the feedback received from the students.

The UGC NET 2026 Analysis for June 30 for Shifts 1 and 2 are provided below. Today is the last day of the UGC NET June session exam. Scroll down for UGC NET June 30 exam analysis including the overall difficulty level, questions or topics asked, memory-based questions and answers as per the feedback received from the students.

UGC NET 2026 June 30 Exam Analysis

UGC NET 2026 June 30 Exam Analysis

UGC NET June 30 Exam Analysis: The National Testing Agency conducted the UGC NET June 30, 2026 exam Shift 1 and 2. Today is the last UGC NET June session exam. As per the feedback received from the students, we are providing the UGC NET 2026 exam analysis for June 30 including the overall difficulty level, questions or topics asked, memory-based questions and answers etc. The UGC NET 2026 exam was started on June 22.

In June 30 (Shift 1) subjects whose exam is conducted are Economics/Rural Economics/Co-operation/ Demography/Development Planning/Development Studies/Econometrics/ Applied Economics/Development Eco./Business Economics, Environmental Sciences, Hindu Studies, Anthropology, Bodo, Gujarati, Sanskrit, Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defence/Strategic Studies; West Asian Studies; South East Asian Studies; African Studies; South Asian Studies; Soviet Studies; American Studies and Human Rights and Duties.

In Shift 2 subjects are Assamese, Sociology, Yoga, Tourism Administration and Management, Adult Education/Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non Formal Education, Archaeology, Oriya, Social Medicine and Community Health, Statistics and Forestry.

Table of contents
  • UGC NET 2026 June 30 Exam Analysis (Shift 2): Student Reactions OUT
  • UGC NET 2026 June 30 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions OUT
  • UGC NET 2026 June 30 Analysis: Memory Based Questions and Answers (Shift 1, Paper 1)
  • UGC NET 2026 Paper 1 Analysis (Shift 1, June 30)
  • UGC NET Exam Pattern 2026

UGC NET 2026 June 30 Exam Analysis (Shift 2): Student Reactions OUT

As per the student reactions, the UGC NET 2026 June 30 Shift 2 Paper 1 difficulty level is Easy to Moderate.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Why is an analysis important for the preparation journey of the UGC NET exam?
A: 

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.

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:   Is a separate book required for practicing the mock tests for the UGC NET exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is UGC NET exam easy or tough?
A: 

UGC NET exam is considered to be moderate to difficult in the overall difficulty level as per the experts. The syllabus of the exam is vast and a bit challenging to cover for the candidates. In depth subject knowledge is required to crack the examination. Frequent revision also plays an important role. Paper 1 is about the teaching or research aptitude and Paper 2 is focused on specialised subjects.

UGC NET 2026 June 30 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions OUT

As per the feedback received from the students', the UGC NET 2026 June 30 overall difficulty level of an exam was Easy to Moderate. Paper 1 was Easy to Moderate. 

Topics asked in Paper 1:

  • Number series
  • DI was easy, population
  • RC was also Easy
  • Communication: Mass Media
  • Logical Reasoning: Square of opposition, Anuman
  • Jean Piaget stages of development
  • Movie related question asked (Match the following), Movie and director name
  • Non Verbal Communication
  • Algebra: x+1/x
  • Magazine sequence
  • Variance
  • Scientific Research
  • Fallacy 
  • Magazines sequence
  • Swayamprabha Channel
  • ICT: Conversion
  • Decreasing Connotation (virtual Library)
  • Research design 
  • SWAYAM- Diksha (Common is both offer online course)
  • Contradictory
  • IP address (Which one is wrong)
  • Green House Gases (Arrange in order)
  • Time and Work
  • Pratyaksha Pramaan
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Q:   How much time is sufficient for UGC NET exam preparation?
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It is important to understand the core concept of the subject while preparing for the UGC NET exam. Generally, around 6 months with dedicated hard work is sufficient to crack the UGC NET exam as per the experts. It is also recommended to study for around three to four hours daily. Consistent revision and practice is also plays an important role in the preparation journey.

Q:   What was the difficulty level of UGC NET January 2, 2026 exam?
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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.  

Q:   Which subjects do I have to study for UGC NET exam?
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The UGC NET exam consists of two papers namely Paper 1 and 2. Paper 1 is common for all the candidates which is based on teaching/research aptitude and Paper 2 is subject-specific and is based on the post graduate subject. In total 85 subjects are there namely history, geography, political science, etc.

Q:   How can I crack UGC NET exam in two months?
A: 

To crack UGC NET in two months, you really need to work hard. that to in a right direction. Firstly you need to focus on building your basics strong, and need to solve previous years' question papers. Preparation should be in such a manner that you can revise at least 60 - 70% of the syllabus before the exam (as it is very difficult to read complete syllabus). 

UGC NET 2026 Paper 1 Analysis (Shift 1, June 30) 

Check below in detail about the Paper 1 analysis, questions, topics asked, weightage, etc. as per the students' feedback.

Section Topics asked (Shift 1) Difficulty Level (Shift 1) Good attempts
Data Interpretation 

Population ratio, percentage, city-wise data interpretation

Easy

5

Communication

Mass Communication, communication models, Mass Media, non-verbal communication

Easy 3-4

Logical Reasoning

Anumana (Inference), Pratyaksha (Perception), sequence-based reasoning, Square of opposition

Easy 4-5
ICT

VOIP, Chat, E-mail, identification of ICT tools, IP address, Conversion

Easy 4-5
People and Environment

Basic environment and sustainability concepts, Green House Gases (Arrange in order)

Easy 3-4
Mathematics

x + 1/x Algebra, Time & Work, basic calculations

Easy to Moderate 3-4
Reading Comprehension

Easy, Passage

Easy 5
Higher Education System

Chronology and sequence of higher education developments

Easy

3-4

Research Aptitude

Research methodology, research types, research ethics, research design, 

Easy

4-5

Teaching Aptitude

Teaching methods, learner characteristics, classroom communication

Easy

4-5

Overall

 Chronology questions were asked, Match the following, movie (Films and directors name) based questions, Syllabus based questions, 

Easy to Moderate

43-48

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Candidtes can check 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

  • Candidates need to complete the paper in a combined duration of 3 hours (180 minutes) without any break.
  • All the questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 are compulsory.
  • The medium of the question paper is in English & Hindi only. Candidates need to choose the medium carefully.
  • Each question carries two marks.
  • There is no negative marking for incorrect responses.

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