UGC NET Last Minute Preparation Tips 2025: Check Strategy to Crack June Session Exam
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2025 ( UGC NET )
Exam On - 31 Dec '25 - 7 Jan '26
UGC NET exam for the June 2025 session will be conducted from June 25 to June 29, 2025. Check here the UGC NET last-minute preparation tips and strategies to crack the exam with high scores.
UGC NET Last Minute Preparation Tips 2025
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct UGC NET 2025 June exam from June 25 to 29, 2025. As less time is left, it is advisable that candidates should devote their time to last-minute preparations involving the revision and practice of important topics. Undertaking revision of the important topics and sections will help candidates to brush up on the concepts, formulae, and facts.
The last few days before the UGC NET 2025 should be spent on preparing a concrete strategy on how to solve the paper with proper speed and accuracy, which sections need to be answered first, and how to attempt maximum questions in the given time frame. Considering this, we have curated here the best NTA UGC NET 2026 last-minute preparation tips to help boost candidates’ preparation levels.
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UGC NET Last Minute Preparation Tips 2025
The UGC NET exam 2025 is conducted online as a computer-based test. Candidates should follow the given UGC NET preparation tips 2025 to ace the exam with flying colors:
Go through UGC NET exam pattern & syllabus
In the last few days before the exam, candidates should roughly go through the UGC NET exam pattern 2025 and syllabus once again to have a good hold over the marking scheme, number of questions, and important topics. This will help candidates in their quick revision as well. Have a look at the highlights of the UGC NET exam below.
| Particulars |
UGC NET Paper 1 Highlights |
UGC NET Paper 2 Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online |
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| Exam duration |
3 hours (180 minutes) |
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| Total Questions |
50 |
100 |
| Format |
MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option |
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| Total marks |
100 |
200 |
| Marking scheme |
2 marks for correct answer (No negative marking) |
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| Language |
English and Hindi |
|
Also Read: UGC NET Syllabus 2025
Analyse the solved UGC NET mock tests & question papers
During the last phase of preparation, candidates can analyse the UGC NET mock tests and previous years’ question papers already solved by them. By going through the solved mock tests and question papers, candidates get to know their weak areas and strong areas. This will help candidates in improvising their weak areas.
The UGC NET 2025 exam for the December session will be be conducted from December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026. The examination dates has been released by the NTA on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
The Commission released the UGC NET notification 2025 for the December session in the form of PDF on October 7 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The registration also started for the December sesison along with the notification. The last date to apply is November 7, 2025.
Focus on time management & accuracy
While revising for the exam, candidates’ main focus should be on managing their time properly. Candidates should chalk out a proper strategy to attempt the UGC NET question paper 2025 with high accuracy without spending much time on any particular question. If you get stuck on a particular question, do not devote more than one minute and skip to another one. Moreover, as there is no negative marking in the UGC NET exam, candidates should try to answer as many questions as possible.
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Read the questions carefully
Due to anxiety and related issues, candidates tend to mark their answers on the computer without reading the question first. This might end up lowering the UGC NET scores due to the marking of the wrong answer. Therefore, candidates should first read the questions carefully and then mark the most appropriate option as an answer.
Do not forget to carry UGC NET admit card & documents
Candidates need to carry the UGC NET admit card 2025 and a valid and original photo ID proof to the exam centre. Those who forget to carry these documents will not be allowed to appear for the NTA UGC NET examination.
The NTA released the UGC NET 2025 exam date on the official website for the December session. The exam will be conducted from December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026. The detailed schedule will be released later.
The Commission released the UGC NET 2025 December session examination dates on the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The exam will be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2025. The detailed schedule will be released later.
Yes, the UGC NET 2025 paper 1 exam will consist of questions related to communication skills. It is a part of a general aptitude test assessing the teaching and research aptitude, which also includes topics like reading comprehension, reasoning, and effective communication skills.
Reach UGC NET exam centre as per the reporting time
Candidates should reach the UGC NET exam centres 2025 as per the reporting time mentioned on their respective admit cards. Candidates are not permitted to enter the examination centre after the closing of the gates.
Take Frequent Breaks
In the last minutes of preparation the aspirants get stressed out and try to cover unnecessary things hoping it might get beneficial for them. The aspirants must keep in mind they will not be able to cover everything. They should take breaks while preparing and try to think whether they are going on the right path of preparation or not.
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UGC NET Exam Prep 2025 FAQs
Q: How to prepare for the UGC NET exam?
A: The candidates who are preparing for the UGC NET exam must go through the preparation tips to ensure good marks in the exam. The preparation tips have been given below:
- Go through the complete syllabus and make a time table that covers all the section
- Solve Mock Tests and Previous Years' Question Papers
- Prepare for accuracy and time management
Q: Are six months enough to prepare for UGC NET exam?
A: The UGC NET exam is one of the most difficult exams in India. The candidates who want to qualify for the UGC NET exam must start preparing for the exam form the graduation days to qulaify easily for the exam. However, the candidates who have followed the syllabus for the exam from the college days can easily qualify for the UGC NET exam in six month's revision.
Q: How can I self study for the UGC NET exam?
A: You can undertake self-study for the UGC NET exam by going through the complete syllabus of the exam along with the latest exam pattern, practising UGC NET question papers and mock tests. Go for videos on the OTTs and public platforms to get more detailed information about the subjects. Get books for paper 1 and paper 2 to cover every topic possible for the exam.
Q: What are the exam dates for UGC NET Exam?
A: The UGC NET June session exam will be conducted from June 25 to June 29, 2025, The exam subject-wise exam dates will be available after the release of city intimation slip for the June session. The exam dates will be released in the phase-wise manner for the UGC NET June 2025 session exam. However, if the UGC NET subject-wise exam dates are released before the release of the UGC NET city intimation slip, candidates will be informed through the official website of NTA/UGC NET.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
The NTA opens the UGC NET 2025 Application correction window from November 10 to 12, 2025 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The Registration process was closed on November 7.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
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 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
- 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 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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
UGC NET Notifications
The UGC NET 2025 Notification for the December session was released on October 7, 2025 on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Along with the notification, application dates were also released. The last date to apply was November 7.