University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET), also known as NTA UGC NET, is a national-level examination conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the posts of Assistant Professors or Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) at Indian Universities and Colleges.

The test is administered nationally. There will be 83 topics covered by UGC NET in total. To apply for the exam, candidates must complete the UGC NET 2025 Application Form. Candidates will only be able to obtain their UGC NET Admit Card if they successfully complete the application.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has prescribed the UGC NET examination format 2025. The UGC NET 2025 exam consists of two exams, Paper 1 & Paper 2, In accordance with the mst recent exam pattern. Three hours are allotted for the UGC NET exam. Miultiple-Choice (MCQ) questions of the objective type are included in both papers. Combining Paper 1 & Paper 2, the candidates are given 150 Questions in total. Negative marking is not used in the UGC NET exam. Candidates receive rewards for accurate responses: wrong answers do not result in a Mark deduction. The test is administered via computer-based testing, or CBT. The UGC NET Question Paper is available exclusively in Hindi and English. Take a close look the most recent UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024 for Papers 1 & 2 below.

Up to December 2018, there are two papers (Paper 1 & 2) in the UGC NET Exam, which were administered during two separate sessions. The candidates were given a time limit of one hour for Paper 1 & two hours for Paper 2. Nevertheless, the NTA modified the exam format in 2019, requiring candidates to complete both papers in a single three-hour session.

Mode of Examination : The Examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.

UGC NET Exam Pattern of both papers of the exam:

UGC NET Exam Pattern June 2025:

Total Questions : 150

Total Marks : 300

Marking Scheme : +2 marks for each correct answer

Negative Marking : No Negative marking for incorrect answers

Change in Exam Pattern Over the years

Before December 2018:

• Paper I & Paper II were conducted in two separate sessions
• Paper I : 1 Hours
• Paper II : 2 Hours

After June 2019 (Current Pattern)

• Both papers are held together in a single session of 3 hours
• Candidates can attempt questions from both papers freely within the allotted time

Subject & Syllabus Test :

The list of Subjects and their Codes of June 2025 of UGC NET.

A New Syllabus "Disaster Management" (Subject Code 104) and "Ayurveda Biology (Subject Code 105) has been introduced among the list of subject vide letter no. F.No.4-1/2018(NET/Policy) dated 25.10.2022, received from NET Bureau of UGC w.e.f. UGC-NET.

The candidates may note that the syllabus has been modified and the new syllabus applicable from June 2019 onwards has been notified though a Public Notice on NTA Website.

Medium of Question Paper

1. The UGC NET Question Paper is available in Hingi and English Only. Candidates can choose their preferred language while filling out the application form.

2. Option for medium of Question Paper should be carefully cjosen by the Candidate, while filling the Application Form online. The option once exercised cannot be changed.

3. Candidates are required to answer in the medium as per option exercised in the Application Form.

4. In case of any ambiguity in translation / construction of a question in the exam, its English Version shall be treated as final and decision of NTA shall be final in this regard.

Schedule of Examination:

Note:

 During a break, candidates are not allowed to leave the premises under any circumstances.

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 1

The NTA's official website states about UGC NET Paper 1: The questions will be generic in nature, intending to access the candidate's teaching / research aptitude. "It's Main purpose is to assess the candidate's capacity of reasoning, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness." The exam pattern and UGC NET curriculum should be the first things applicants study for the UGC NET exam. The following provides applicants with the format for the UGC NET Paper 1:

UGC NET Exam Pattern for Paper 2

The website states on the UGC NET Paper 2 exam, "This will be based on the subject selected by the candidate. "Paper 2's questions are all required to be answered.

When completing the application form, candidates must select one of the 83 disciplines provided as the subject for the UGC NET Paper 2. Only the subject of their post-graduation must be mentioned by candidates. Candidates may appear in a comparable subject of their Post Graduation Subject is not included in the list of UGC NET Subjects.

UGC NET Marking Scheme 2025

Every right responses receives two marks in each UGC NET exam paper, The UCG NET exam has no negative grading.

1. To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as correct option.

2. Each question carries (02) two marks.

3. For each correct response, candidate will get 02 (two) marks.

4. There is no negative marking for incorrect response.

5. If a question is found to be incorrect / ambiguous or has multiple correct answers, only those candidates who have attempted the question and chose one of the correct answers would be given the credit.

6. If a question is found to be incorrect and the Question is dropped, then two marks (+2) will be awarded to only those candidates who have attempted the question. The reason could be due to human error or technical error. Since, there is no negative marking, candidate needs to choose one of the most appropriate options as correct answer.

Display of Provisional Answer Key for Challenges.

The NTA will display Provisional Answer Key of the questions on the NTA Website ugcnet.nta.nic.in to provide an opportunity to the candidates to challenge the Provisionaly Answer Key. The Answer Keys are likely to be displayed for two to three days.

The candidates will be required to pay online an amount of Rs. 200/-per answer key challenged as processing fee which is non-refundable.

Only paid challenges made during the stipulated time through the key challenge link will be considered. Challenges without justification / evidence / after stipulated time period and those filed on any other medium other than the prescribed link will not be considered.

The NTA decision on the challenges shall be final and no further communication will be entertained. NTA will not inform the Candidates individually about the outcome of the challenge made.

The subjects experts will examine all the challenges received and then a final answer key will be displayed and declared.

The result will be compiled based on the final answer key declared. No grievance with regard to answer key(s) after the declaration of result / NTA Score of UGC - NET June 2025 will be entertained.

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET), also known as NTA UGC NET, is a national-level examination conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the posts of Assistant Professors or Junior Research Fellows (JRFs) at Indian Universities and Colleges.

The test is administered nationally. There will be 83 topics covered by UGC NET in total. To apply for the exam, candidates must complete the UGC NET 2025 Application Form. Candidates will only be able to obtain their UGC NET Admit Card if they successfully complete the application.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has prescribed the UGC NET examination format 2025. The UGC NET 2025 exam consists of two exams, Paper 1 & Paper 2, In accordance with the mst recent exam pattern. Three hours are allotted for the UGC NET exam. Miultiple-Choice (MCQ) questions of the objective type are included in both papers. Combining Paper 1 & Paper 2, the candidates are given 150 Questions in total. Negative marking is not used in the UGC NET exam. Candidates receive rewards for accurate responses: wrong answers do not result in a Mark deduction. The test is administered via computer-based testing, or CBT. The UGC NET Question Paper is available exclusively in Hindi and English. Take a close look the most recent UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024 for Papers 1 & 2 below.

Up to December 2018, there are two papers (Paper 1 & 2) in the UGC NET Exam, which were administered during two separate sessions. The candidates were given a time limit of one hour for Paper 1 & two hours for Paper 2. Nevertheless, the NTA modified the exam format in 2019, requiring candidates to complete both papers in a single three-hour session.

Mode of Examination : The Examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.

UGC NET Exam Pattern of both papers of the exam:

UGC NET Exam Pattern June 2025:

Total Questions : 150

Total Marks : 300

Marking Scheme : +2 marks for each correct answer

Negative Marking : No Negative marking for incorrect answers

Change in Exam Pattern Over the years

Before December 2018:

• Paper I & Paper II were conducted in two separate sessions
• Paper I : 1 Hours
• Paper II : 2 Hours

After June 2019 (Current Pattern)

• Both papers are held together in a single session of 3 hours
• Candidates can attempt questions from both papers freely within the allotted time

Subject & Syllabus Test :

The list of Subjects and their Codes of June 2025 of UGC NET.

A New Syllabus "Disaster Management" (Subject Code 104) and "Ayurveda Biology (Subject Code 105) has been introduced among the list of subject vide letter no. F.No.4-1/2018(NET/Policy) dated 25.10.2022, received from NET Bureau of UGC w.e.f. UGC-NET.

The candidates may note that the syllabus has been modified and the new syllabus applicable from June 2019 onwards has been notified though a Public Notice on NTA Website.

Medium of Question Paper

1. The UGC NET Question Paper is available in Hingi and English Only. Candidates can choose their preferred language while filling out the application form.

2. Option for medium of Question Paper should be carefully cjosen by the Candidate, while filling the Application Form online. The option once exercised cannot be changed.

3. Candidates are required to answer in the medium as per option exercised in the Application Form.

4. In case of any ambiguity in translation / construction of a question in the exam, its English Version shall be treated as final and decision of NTA shall be final in this regard.

Schedule of Examination:

Note:

 During a break, candidates are not allowed to leave the premises under any circumstances.

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper 1

The NTA's official website states about UGC NET Paper 1: The questions will be generic in nature, intending to access the candidate's teaching / research aptitude. "It's Main purpose is to assess the candidate's capacity of reasoning, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness." The exam pattern and UGC NET curriculum should be the first things applicants study for the UGC NET exam. The following provides applicants with the format for the UGC NET Paper 1:

UGC NET Exam Pattern for Paper 2

The website states on the UGC NET Paper 2 exam, "This will be based on the subject selected by the candidate. "Paper 2's questions are all required to be answered.

When completing the application form, candidates must select one of the 83 disciplines provided as the subject for the UGC NET Paper 2. Only the subject of their post-graduation must be mentioned by candidates. Candidates may appear in a comparable subject of their Post Graduation Subject is not included in the list of UGC NET Subjects.

UGC NET Marking Scheme 2025

Every right responses receives two marks in each UGC NET exam paper, The UCG NET exam has no negative grading.

1. To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as correct option.

2. Each question carries (02) two marks.

3. For each correct response, candidate will get 02 (two) marks.

4. There is no negative marking for incorrect response.

5. If a question is found to be incorrect / ambiguous or has multiple correct answers, only those candidates who have attempted the question and chose one of the correct answers would be given the credit.

6. If a question is found to be incorrect and the Question is dropped, then two marks (+2) will be awarded to only those candidates who have attempted the question. The reason could be due to human error or technical error. Since, there is no negative marking, candidate needs to choose one of the most appropriate options as correct answer.

Display of Provisional Answer Key for Challenges.

The NTA will display Provisional Answer Key of the questions on the NTA Website ugcnet.nta.nic.in to provide an opportunity to the candidates to challenge the Provisionaly Answer Key. The Answer Keys are likely to be displayed for two to three days.

The candidates will be required to pay online an amount of Rs. 200/-per answer key challenged as processing fee which is non-refundable.

Only paid challenges made during the stipulated time through the key challenge link will be considered. Challenges without justification / evidence / after stipulated time period and those filed on any other medium other than the prescribed link will not be considered.

The NTA decision on the challenges shall be final and no further communication will be entertained. NTA will not inform the Candidates individually about the outcome of the challenge made.

The subjects experts will examine all the challenges received and then a final answer key will be displayed and declared.

The result will be compiled based on the final answer key declared. No grievance with regard to answer key(s) after the declaration of result / NTA Score of UGC - NET June 2025 will be entertained.