UGC NET 2018 Question Papers: Know what to expect
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2026 ( UGC NET )
UGC NET Exam
UGC NET 2018 exam is all set to be conducted from December 9 – 23 by the newly formed National Testing Agency (NTA). With less than four months remaining for the exam, it is important that all UGC NET aspirants speed up their preparation. Solving past year question papers is one of the best ways to prepare for a competitive exam like UGC NET as it gives the look and feel of the actual paper. Also, past year papers are an excellent tool to understand exam paper pattern and syllabus well.
Candidates must note that for the first time ever UGC NET is being conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Till July 2018, NET was conducted as a pen-and-paper based test. Although format of the exam has changed to online mode, NTA has not introduced any changes in the exam pattern or syllabus of UGC NET.
UGC NET December 2018 exam pattern is such that the test will contain two papers – Paper-I and Paper-II. While paper-I will be a general paper common for all candidates, paper-II will be subject-specific. Regarding the same, the official website of NTA informs, “In paper-I the questions will be generic in nature, intending to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate.” Regarding paper-II, the website further states, “This will be based on the subject selected by the candidate. All the questions of Paper–II will be compulsory.”
Both paper-I and paper-II of UGC NET exam will consist of objective-type multiple choice questions that candidates need to complete in a time duration of one and two hours, respectively. Paper-I will contain 50 questions of 100 marks and paper-II will contain 100 questions of 200 marks. Both the papers will be conducted in two different sessions with a gap of half an hour.
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| Paper |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
| I |
50 |
100 |
1 Hour |
| II |
100 |
200 |
2 Hours |
| Total |
150 |
350 |
3 Hours |
Candidates must note that the syllabus for both the papers of UGC NET is extremely broad. Candidates can check complete UGC NET syllabus here. While paper-II demands thorough knowledge of candidates’ respective subjects, questions in paper-I can be expected from the below-mentioned subjects:
| Teaching Aptitude |
Research Aptitude |
| Reading Comprehension |
Communication |
| Reasoning (including Maths) |
Logical Reasoning |
| Data Interpretation |
Information & Communication Technology (ICT) |
| People & Environment |
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration |
UGC NET 2018 application process is currently underway. All interested candidates can apply for the exam latest by September 30, 2018. However, before applying candidates must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria for UGC NET exam. Admit cards for UGC NET exam will be made available from November 19, 2018 onwards. Also, UGC NET results will be released on January 10, 2019.
Check all UGC NET past year question papers for both paper-I and II here.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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 a week 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 6
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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 a week 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 6
Answered a week 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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The behavior of the MCAM staff is very inappropriate and disrespectful. They often use offensive language and insult students. Such behavior is unacceptable in an educational institution. I request the authorities to look into this matter and take appropriate action to ensure a respectful environmen
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 weeks 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 3 weeks 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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Answered 3 weeks ago
The NTA has not yet released the UGC NET 2026 notification and so the application process dates have not been announced for the June session. It is expected that the application is likely to start in April 2026 and the last date for the registration may likely be in May 2026. The authority will also
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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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Can a candidate change the exam centre after release of the UGC NET admit card 2026?