The UGC NET 2026 June session exam is approaching. It will be conducted from June 22 to June 30. Candidates whi have English subject in paper 2 can check below the UGC NET English Previous Year Question papers that will help in the preparation.
UGC NET English Previous Year Question Papers
UGC NET 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the UGC NET 2026 exam from June 22 to June 30 at various centres across the country. As the June session exam is approaching, candidates can check below the UGC NET English Previous Year Question papers PDF to strengthen their preparation. With the help of previous years' question papers, candidates will come to know the difficulty level of an exam, type of questions asked, weightage and more. It will also help them to understand the actual question pattern, improves time management, gain confidence and also make it crucial in the last preparation phase. The UGC NET exam will be conducted in Computer-Based test (CBT) mode. Those candidates who are preparing for the examination are advised to practice the previous year question papers. Scroll down for more details.
- UGC NET English Previous Year Question Papers PDF
- UGC NET 2026 English Paper Syllabus
- UGC NET 2026 English Paper Pattern
UGC NET English Previous Year Question Papers PDF
Candidates can download the Paper 2 English subject previous year question papers for the UGC NET Exam 2026.
| Year | Download PDF |
|---|---|
| June 2025, Shift 2 | Download PDF |
| September 2024, Shift 2 | Download PDF |
| December 2023, Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| December 2022, Shift 2 | Download PDF |
| December 2021, Shift 2 | Download PDF |
| October 2020, Shift 1 | Download PDF |
| July 2018, Paper II | Download PDF |
| November 2017, Paper II | Download PDF |
| November 2017, Paper III | Download PDF |
Also Read: UGC NET Preparation
Commonly asked questions
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
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.
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.
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 2026 English Paper Syllabus
Candidates can check below the UGC NET 2026 English Paper Syllabus.
Unit I : Drama
Unit II : Poetry
Unit III : Fiction, short story
Unit IV : Non-Fictional Prose
NOTE: The first four units must also be tested through comprehension passages to assess critical reading, critical thinking and writing skills. These four units will cover all literatures in English.
Unit V : Language: Basic concepts, theories and pedagogy. English in Use.
Unit VI : English in India: history, evolution and futures
Unit VII : Cultural Studies
Unit VIII : Literary Criticism
Unit IX : Literary Theory post World War II
Unit X : Research Methods and Materials in English
Also Read: UGC NET Syllabus
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UGC NET 2026 English Paper Pattern
The UGC NET English exam consists of two papers namely paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper has 50 questions with total of 100 marks whereas Paper 2 has 100 questions with a total of 200 marks. The duration of an exam is 3 hours. Scroll down to know the paper pattern:
| UGC NET Paper |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| UGC NET Paper 1 |
50 |
100 |
| UGC NET Paper 2 |
100 |
200 |
| Total |
150 |
300 |
- 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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UGC NET Exam Pattern
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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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates can check below the methods to make corrections if required in the UGC NET application or registration form:
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Login using the application number and password
- Click on the link/button available for the application form correction
- Read the instructions and click on the
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The NTA released the UGC NET 2026 notification on April 29. Along with the notification, the application process also released. The last date to apply is May 23.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET exam twice in a year in two sessions namely June and December session. Candidates can give the exam unlimited times. There is no limit in number of attempts. Two sessions increase the opportunity for a candidate to qualify the exam for JRF
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