UGC NET Commerce Previous Year Question Papers PDF

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The National Testing Agency will conduct the UGC NET 2026 June session exam from June 22 to June 30 at various centres across the country. To ease in the preparation and revision, scroll down for the UGC NET Commerce previous year question papers PDFs. It is crucial for candidates to solve previous year papers.

The UGC NET Previous Year Question papers for Commerce subjects is provided below. Candidates can download the NTA UGC NET Commerce Previous Year Question Papers PDF that will help in the preparation.

UGC NET Commerce Previous Year Question Papers PDF

UGC NET Commerce Previous Year Question Papers PDF

UGC NET Commerce Previous Year Question Papers: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NTA UGC NET 2026 exam from June 22 to June 30 at several centres across the country in two shifts. The NTA UGC NET exam will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The UGC NET application form 2026 dates were April 29 to May 20. Candidates who have filled the application form and are giving the June session exam recommended to solve the previous year question papers that will help in the preparation. Candidates will come to know about the topics asked in the exam, the difficulty level, time management, etc. Scroll down for UGC NET Commerce previous year question papers PDFs.

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  • UGC NET Commerce Previous Year Question Papers Highlights
  • UGC NET Commerce Previous Year Question Papers Download PDF Link
  • UGC NET 2026 Commerce Paper Syllabus
  • UGC NET 2026 Commerce Exam Pattern

UGC NET Commerce Previous Year Question Papers Highlights

The authority conducts the  UGC NET 2026 exam in two sessions in a year in several subjects including the Commerce. Candidates can check below the UGC NET Commerce Previous Year Question papers overview.

Particulars

UGC NET Paper 1 Highlights

UGC NET Paper 2 (Commerce) Highlights

Exam mode

Online

Online

Exam duration

3 hours (180 minutes)

UGC NET June Exam Date 2026 22-Jun-2026 to 30-Jun-2026

Type of paper

Common for all candidates

Commerce

Total Questions

50

100

Type of questions

MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option

MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option

Total marks

100

200

Marking scheme

+2 for correct answer

0 for incorrect answer

+2 for correct answer

0 for incorrect answer

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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

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:   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:   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

UGC NET Commerce Previous Year Question Papers Download PDF Link

Candidates can check below the previous years question papers download PDFs link for Commerce subject. The Commerce subject consists of ten units. The syllabus of the Commerce Business Environment, Accounting and Auditing, Business Economics, Business Finance, Marketing Management, Banking and Financial Institutions, Business Statistics and Research Methods, Income tax and Corporate tax planning, etc.

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UGC NET 2026 Commerce Paper Syllabus

The UGC NET 2026 June syllabus comprises two papers namely Paper 1 and Paper 2. It is conducted to test candidates teaching aptitude and subject expertise. The Commerce subject syllabus PDF is provided below that will also help in the preparation of an examination. The Commerce syllabus includes topics like Business Environment and International Business, Accounting and Auditing, Business Economics, Business Finance, Business Statistics and Research Methods, Marketing Management, Legal Aspects of Business, Income-tax and Corporate Tax Planning, etc.

UGC NET Commerce Syllabus PDF: Download PDF 

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UGC NET 2026 Commerce Exam Pattern

 Both Papers 1 and 2 contain objective-type questions and it is mandatory for candidates to attempt questions from both papers. The duration of the NTA UGC NET exam is three hours. Candidates can check below the UGC NET exam pattern:

UGC NET Paper

Number of Questions

Total Marks

UGC NET Paper 1

50 

100

UGC NET Paper 2

100 

200

Total

150 

300

  • Each question carries two marks.
  • There is no negative marking for incorrect responses.

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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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Shikha Shukla

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Answered 2 months ago

No. Once the admit card is released, candidate will not be able to change the exam centre in any circumstances. The exam centre mentioned on the hall ticket is final. Also, the assigned exam centre is based on the choices of the candidate made during the application process and can not be modified l

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Ishita Kaur

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Answered 2 months ago

No. A candidate will not receive the UGC NET City Intimation Slip by post. The authority will release the City slip on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates required their login credentials to download the city slip including the application number and date of birth.

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Virajita Shukla

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes. It is important for a candidate to carry the UGC NET admit card to the examination centre. Without it, candidate will not be allowed to sit in the exam. It consists of the details like name of a candidate, photograph, shift, reporting time, exam day instructions, etc.

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Shikha Goyal

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Answered 2 months ago

If in case candidate find any discrepancy in the UGC NET admit card for the June session then he or she must contact the NTA via helpline numbers 011-40759000 during the working hours or email them. 

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Kritika Sharma

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Answered 2 months ago

The UGC NET admit card for the June session 2026 will be released around four days prior to the examination date. It will be released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. 

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