The NTA will conduct the UGC NET 2026 exam from June 22 to 30 for 87 subjects. Scroll down for the Education subject previous year question papers PDF that will help in the preparation and identifying the important topics asked in the examination. Scroll down for more details.
UGC NET 2026 Education Question Papers PDF
The UGC NET 2026 June session exam is upcoming. The application process is closed. The UGC NET 2026 application dates were April 29 to May 24. The NTA will conduct the UGC NET 2026 exam from June 22 to June 30 at several centres across the country for 87 subjects. Here we are providing the UGC NET Education subject previous year question papers to know the topics asked in the exam, overall difficulty level, improving accuracy and also the time management during the examination. The NTA UGC NET exam will be conducted on Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Scroll down for more details.
- UGC NET Education Previous Year Question Papers Highlights
- UGC NET Education Previous Year Question Papers Download PDF Link
- UGC NET 2026 Education Paper Syllabus
- UGC NET 2026 Education Exam Pattern
UGC NET Education Previous Year Question Papers Highlights
The authority conducts the UGC NTA NET exam in two sessions in a year in various subjects including the Education. Candidates can check below the UGC NET Education Previous Year Question papers overview.
| Particulars |
UGC NET Paper 1 Highlights |
UGC NET Paper 2 (Hindi) 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 |
Hindi |
| 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 |
Also Read: UGC NET Question Papers
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.
No. Candidates are required to appear in both UGC NET Paper 1 and Paper 2 to qualify for the exam. Candidates need to pass both exams separately to be considered for the position. Qualifying marks category-wise are mentioned below:
For General or Unreserved category: 40% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together
For PWD/SC/ST/OBC Non-creamy layer and Transgenders: 35% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together.
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.
UGC NET Education Previous Year Question Papers Download PDF Link
Candidates can check below the previous years Education question papers download PDFs link. The Education subject consists of ten units. The syllabus of the education covers topics including educational philosophy, sociology, research methodology, etc.
| Year | Download PDF |
|---|---|
| June 2025 (Shift 1) | Download PDF |
| August 2024 (Shift 2) | Download PDF |
| August 2023 (Shift 1) | Download PDF |
| October 2022 (Shift 1) | Download PDF |
| December 2021 (Shift 2) | Download PDF |
| November 2020 (Shift 1) | Download PDF |
| July 2018 (Paper 2) | Download PDF |
| November 2017 (Paper 2) | Download PDF |
| November 2017 (Paper 3) | Download PDF |
Also Read: UGC NET Preparation
UGC NET 2026 Education Paper Syllabus
The UGC NET 2026 June syllabus covers two papers namely Paper 1 and Paper 2. It is conducted to test candidates teaching aptitude and subject expertise. The Education subject syllabus PDF is provided below that will also help in the preparation of an examination. The Education syllabus includes topics like Education Studies, Teaching Methods, Inclusive Education, Educational Management, Administration and Leadership, Pedagogy, Andragogy and Assessment, etc.
UGC NET Education Syllabus PDF: Download PDF
Also Read: UGC NET Syllabus
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
27 May '26 - 19 Jun '26
1 May '26 - 30 Jun '26
31 Jul '26
22 Aug '26 - 23 Aug '26
31 Aug '26
UGC NET 2026 Education Exam Pattern
The duration of the UGC NET exam is three hours. Both Papers 1 and 2 contain objective-type questions and it is mandatory for candidates to attempt questions from both papers. Scroll down to know about 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 |
It is to be noted that
- Each question carries two marks.
- There is no negative marking for incorrect responses.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
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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Contributor-Level 6
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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Contributor-Level 7
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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Contributor-Level 10
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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Contributor-Level 7
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, IIT Hyderabad does accept UGC NET scores to decide admissions to the PhD courses. Several IIT Hyderabad departments also accept the GATE scores as well to decide the PhD admissions of candidates.
In addition to the aforementioned entrance exams, candidates are also required to fulfill the specif
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