UGC NET 2024 June English Exam Analysis, Difficulty Level & Question Paper PDF
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2025 ( UGC NET )
Registration - 7 Oct '25 - 7 Nov '25
UGC NET English Question Paper will be released along with the provisional answer key for the June cycle exam. The candidates will be able to check the detailed analysis, student reactions, question papers for the NTA UGC NET English June exam in the article.
UGC NET English Question Paper
The National Testing Agency will release the question paper for the NTA NET subject-wise exam along with the provisional answer key and response sheet. The authority is conducting the UGC NTA NET exam from August 21 to September 4, 2024. The English exam was conducted on August 21. Candidates can check below the Engish exam question paper and analysis in detail. The question paper will help the candidates understand the exam pattern, standard of questions, section-wise weightage, and more.
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test is a national-level exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for only Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges.
- English Exam Memory Based Question: August 21 (Shift 1 and 2)
- English Question Paper
- NTA UGC NET English Previous Year Question Paper PDF Download
- English Exam Pattern
- English Syllabus Paper 2
- How to use English Paper?
English Exam Memory Based Question: August 21 (Shift 1 and 2)
The English exam memory-based questions will be shared below for the English subject exam conducted on August 21, 2024. The memory-based questions are taken from the candidates who have taken the exam. Check below questions for the English exam (August 21):
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
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30 Oct '25 - 1 Nov '25
22 Nov '25 - 23 Nov '25
30 Nov '25 - 31 Dec '25
31 Dec '25
2 Nov '25
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English Question Paper
English Paper will be released along with the release of the provisional answer key and response sheet. The candidates will be able to access the response sheet and the Question Paper through the candidates' login. The candidates can get the previous and current year's question papers in the article. The link for the June English Question Paper will be provided below:
| Question Paper | English Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| English | Available Soon |
NTA UGC NET English Previous Year Question Paper PDF Download
Candidates can download the English Previous Year Question Paper PDF through the link provided below in the table:
| Question Paper Year | PDF Download Link |
|---|---|
| English Question Paper 2022 | Download Here |
| English Question Paper 2021 | Download Here |
| English Question Paper 2020 |
English Exam Pattern
English exam pattern comprises two papers- Paper 1 and 2. As per the prescribed exam pattern, both papers contain multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates need to complete both papers in a single duration of three hours. Have a look at the detailed exam pattern below.
| UGC NET Paper |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 |
50 |
100 |
| Paper 2 |
100 |
200 |
| Total |
150 |
300 |
English Syllabus Paper 2
Paper 2 is the paper of specialisation for the exam. Paper 2 for English primarily consists of Drama, Poetry, Fiction, Cultural Studies, English in India, etc. The total number of questions in Paper 2 is 100 for a total mark of 200. There is no negative marking for the incorrect answers. The detailed syllabus for the English is given below:
| English Syllabus Units | English Syllabus Section |
|---|---|
| Unit I |
Drama |
| Unit II |
Poetry |
| Unit III |
Fiction and Short Story |
| Unit IV |
Non-Fiction Prose |
| Unit V |
Language: Basic Concepts, theories and pedagogy, English in Use |
| Unit VI |
English in India: history, evolution, and future |
| Unit VII |
Cultural Studies |
| Unit VIII |
Literary Criticism |
| Unit IX |
Literary Theory post World War II |
| Unit X |
Research Methods and Materials in English |
How to use English Paper?
English previous year question papers can be an excellent resource for candidates preparing for the exam. Here are some tips on how to use them effectively:
- Understand the exam pattern: Before diving into the previous year's question papers, it's essential to understand the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly. This will help you identify the important topics and the type of questions that are likely to be asked in the exam
- Practice regularly: Regular practice is key to success in any competitive exam. Solve the previous year's question papers regularly to get familiar with the exam pattern and improve your time management skills
- Analyze your performance: After solving the UGC NET question papers, analyze your performance and identify your strengths and weaknesses. This will help you focus on the areas where you need improvement
- Learn from your mistakes: It's essential to learna from your mistakes and avoid them in the future. Analyze the questions you got wrong and understand the concepts behind them
- Use them as a revision tool: Previous year question papers can also be used as a revision tool. Solve them again a few days before the exam to refresh your memory and boost your confidence
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
No. The authority has not released the UGC NET certificate for the December session 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.
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Answered Yesterday
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link available for the answer key
- Use application number and password or the application number and date of birth to open the link
- Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen)
- Click on Sign In and submit the Chal
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
The UGC NET answer key challenge fee per question is INR 200. It is non refundable whether the challenge is accepted or rejected. It can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts.
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Answered Yesterday
It is released by the National Testing Agency NTA a few days after the exam is conducted. The answer key helps candidates in calculating their probable scores and checking the accuracy of their responsesThe details provided on the UGC NET answer key are mentioned below:
- Exam date
- Exam shift
- Exam subjec
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
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
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Analysis is crucial for a candidate in the NTA NET exam. It helps to strategize the preparation, understand the paper structure, difficulty level, topics asked or high weightage areas, expected cutoff, etc.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
No. Candidate must possess a Master's degree with a minimum of 55% grade score average from a UGC recognised university to apply for the NTA UGC NET exam. Also, if she or he is in the final year of their Master's programme or hold a four year bachelor's degree in specific subjects.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
There is no upper age limit to apply for the Assistant Professor positions. But for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), the maximum age limit is 30 years as of June 1 of the exam year. There is also an ahe relaxation provided to the candidates from reserved categories including OBC, SC and ST
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