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) conducted 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 was 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.

Table of contents
  • 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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Commonly asked questions
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.

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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:   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

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:   What is the marking scheme of the UGC NET exam?
A: 

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

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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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