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As per the reviews of the students, UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 is provided here, along with the question paper and answer key. The online-based examination is being conducted from June 25 to June 29, 2025.
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 LIVE UpdatesUGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 Live Updates: Day 1 of UGC NET June 2025 exam is being conducted for a total of 300 marks and 150 questions today, June 25, 2025. The CBT first shift is being held from 9 AM to 12 PM, and the second shift from 3 PM to 6 PM. Exam analysis, provided below as per the reviews of the examinees, is useful for both the candidates who have appeared for the exam and those who are preparing for it in the future. The shift-wise difficulty level, topics with higher weightage, number of good attempts, and other important details of the UGC NET June 25 exam 2025 are given below. The candidates can go through the below-mentioned UGC NET June 25 Unofficial Answer Key 2025 along with the memory-based question paper for all the shifts and analyse their performance, or accordingly prepare for the upcoming examination.
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UGC NET June 25 Exam Analysis 2025: Students’ Reactions
After the exam concluded, we talked to the aspirants, and some of the reactions for UGC NET June 25 Paper Analysis 2025 for Shift 1 and 2 from the candidates have been updated here:
Shift 1
Ritika Sharma: “This time too, the paper had a fair number of repeat questions from previous years, especially in the teaching-learning and curriculum development units. The paper felt moderately difficult overall.”
Sahil Meena: “The exam was quite balanced. Few surprises, but mostly from expected areas. Educational Psychology and ICT questions were conceptual but manageable.”
Nitin Yadav: “Research aptitude and curriculum questions were a bit twisted this time. But thankfully, many were application-based and not memory-driven.”
Shift 2
Aastha Choudhary: “The exam was okay, but some terms in educational philosophy were confusing. Luckily, some previous year MCQs helped in elimination.”
Karthik Rao : “The difficulty level was moderate. National Education Policy and Bloom’s Taxonomy had multiple questions. UGC NET prep books really helped.”
Neha Rajput: “I didn’t find the paper too tough, but the options were very close. You really had to understand the concept to choose correctly.”
UGC NET June 25 Paper 1 Exam Analysis 2025 Shift-Wise
Here is the detailed analysis of the UGC NET 2025 June 25 question paper in the view of the candidates who appeared for the exam in Shift 1 and 2.
| Section | Shift 1 Difficulty Level | High-Weightage Topics (Shift 1) | Shift 2 Difficulty Level | High-Weightage Topics (Shift 2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication | Easy |
| Moderate |
|
| Data Interpretation | Moderate |
| Easy |
|
| ICT | Easy |
| Easy to Moderate |
|
| Logical Reasoning | Easy to Moderate |
| Easy to Moderate |
|
| Mathematics | Moderate |
| Moderate |
|
| People and Environment | Easy to Moderate |
| Easy |
|
| Reading Comprehension | Easy |
| Easy to Moderate |
|
| Research Aptitude | Easy to Moderate |
| Moderate |
|
| Teaching Aptitude | Easy to Moderate |
| Moderate |
|
| Higher Education System | Moderate |
| Moderate |
|
UGC NET June 25 Paper 2 Exam Analysis 2025 Shift-Wise
Here is the detailed analysis of the UGC NET 2025 June 25 question paper in the view of the candidates who appeared for the exam in Shift 1 and 2.
| Subject | Exam Analysis |
|---|---|
| Shift 1: Education Paper | |
| Overall Difficulty Level of Education Paper | Moderate |
| Education Paper Expected Number of Good Attempts | 55 to 65 Questions |
| Education Paper Topics with Maximum Weightage |
|
| Shift 2: Law Paper | |
| Overall Difficulty Level of Law Paper | Moderate |
| Law Paper Expected Number of Good Attempts | 60 to 70 Questions |
| Law Paper Topics with Maximum Weightage |
|
UGC NET 25 June 2025 Question Paper PDF
Candidates can obtain the UGC NET 25 June 2025 memory-based question paper is provided below:
- Memory
- Incorrect and Correct Sequence
- Curriculum Studies
- Research in Education
- Pedagogy
- Electrostatic Precipitator
- Montreal & Kyoto Protocol
- Focculation
- Bloom Taxonomy
- Swayam Prabha
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 Live Updates
03 00 AM IST - 27 Jun'25
UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis Live: How to Prepare for Data Interpretation?
Focus on pie charts, bar graphs, and tables. Practice quick percentage and ratio calculations. Questions often test your interpretation and analytical skills.
02 00 AM IST - 27 Jun'25
UGC NET June 27 Exam Analysis 2025 Live: Top Scoring Unit for Paper 1
Teaching Aptitude is often considered the most scoring, as it includes direct and conceptual questions. Candidates who prepare well can easily score 8 to 10 marks from this unit alone.
01 00 AM IST - 27 Jun'25
UGC NET June 27 Exam Analysis 2025 Live: Role of Paper 1 in final NET result?
Paper 1 contributes 100 marks to the overall score. Combined with Paper 2, it determines eligibility for NET/JRF.
12 00 AM IST - 27 Jun'25
UGC NET 27 June Exam Analysis 2025: Which Units are Scoring?
Units like Communication, ICT, and Comprehension are often considered easy and scoring, especially for non-math backgrounds.
11 00 PM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET June 2025 Exam: Is Paper 1 Compulsory?
Yes. Paper 1 is common and mandatory for all subjects, testing general aptitude and foundational academic skills.
10 00 PM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis: Frequently Repeated Topics from Paper 1
Frequently repeated topics include:
Types of teaching
Characteristics of research
Syllogism
Communication barriers
Environmental acts
Regulatory bodies in education
09 00 PM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis: How Many Questions do I neet to Target for Paper 1?
Aim for at least 38 to 42 correct answers for a strong Paper 1 score, depending on your target category cut-off.
08 00 PM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET June 26 Exam Analysis 2025: Topics to Focus on Higher Education System
Indian education system, NEP 2020, regulatory bodies (UGC, AICTE, NAAC), education-related commissions, and constitutional provisions on education.
07 00 PM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025: Scoring Topics in People, Development & Environment
Prepare topics like pollution, climate change, sustainable development, population growth, and environmental acts (like the Environment Protection Act).
06 00 PM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 Live: Most Important Topics under ICT
Focus on Internet basics (HTTP, IP), software vs. hardware, MS Office tools, email components, digital learning tools, and ICT in education.
05 00 PM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025: Topics to be Focused under Data Interpretation
Data sets based on tables, bar graphs, or pie charts. Revise percentages, averages, and ratios to handle these efficiently.
04 00 PM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis June 2025: Repeating Topics under Logical Reasoning
Expect questions on syllogism, analogies, statement-conclusion, statement-assumption, assertion-reason, and logical puzzles.
03 00 PM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis June 2025: Topics to Revise under Mathematical Reasoning
Prepare number series, percentages, ratios, averages, time & work, and basic arithmetic logic. These are frequently asked and scoring areas.
02 00 PM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 Live: Topics I can cover under Communication
Understand types of communication (verbal, non-verbal), barriers to communication, models of communication, and characteristics of effective classroom interaction.
01 00 PM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis: High-Weightage Topics for Research Aptitude
Emphasise topics such as types of research, research ethics, sampling, steps in research, hypothesis formulation, and characteristics of good research.
12 00 PM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis: Important Topics for Teaching Aptitude
Focus on learner-centered methods, teaching aids, teaching objectives, levels of teaching, and the characteristics of good teaching. Also, revise Bloom’s Taxonomy and evaluation systems.
11 00 AM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis June 2025: Paper 1 Syllabus
The Paper 1 syllabus includes 10 units:
Teaching Aptitude
Research Aptitude
Comprehension
Communication
Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
Logical Reasoning
Data Interpretation
ICT
People, Development & Environment
Higher Education System
10 00 AM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET June 26 Exam Analysis 2025: Paper 1 Exam Pattern
UGC NET Paper 1 consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 2 marks, totalling 100 marks. The paper tests teaching and research aptitude, logical reasoning, comprehension, ICT, people and environment, and more. There is no negative marking, and candidates have 1 hour to complete it.
09 00 AM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 Live: June 26 Exam Started
Aspirants have entered the exam centre and NTA has commenced the UGC NET June 26 Exam. After concluding it, the UGC NET June 26 Exam Analysis 2025 will be provided here. Stay tuned!
09 00 AM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis June 2025: Exam Day Instructions
Aspirants must check the exam day instructions below before appearing for the UGC NET June 26 exam.
- Candidates appearing for the UGC NET Dec exam must carry a printed admit card along with a valid ID proof
- They must also carry two passport-sized photographs as pasted on the UGC NET application form
- They must not carry electronic devices (mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators), study materials, or personal belongings into the examination hall
- Before the commencement of the exam, they must also read the instructions on the computer screen
- As the UGC NET exam is computer-based, rough sheets will be provided for calculations or notes. However, candidates must submit it after the exam
- They can only leave the exam hall after the invigilator permits and ensure all rough sheets are returned
08 00 AM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 Live: Number of Attempts Allowed
There is no limit to the number of attempts allowed for the UGC NET exam. As long as a candidate meets the eligibility criteria, they can appear for the exam in any number of attempts.
07 00 AM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 Live: Exam Schedule for June 26
UGC NET Exam Date 2025
SHIFT – I (09:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
SHIFT – II (03:00 PM to 06:00 PM)
Subject Code
Subject Name
Subject Code
Subject Name
26 June 2025
49
Arab Culture and Islamic Studies
2
Political Science
19
Bengali
72
Comparative Literature
32
Chinese
36
Assamese
87
Computer Science & Applications
95
Santali
42
Persian
46
Adult Education / Continuing Education / Andragogy / Non-Formal Education
43
Rajasthani
50
Indian Culture
41
Russian
60
Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies
10
Social Work
67
Archaeology
12
Home Science
16
Music
15
Population Studies
82
Forensic Science
06 00 AM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET June 26 Exam Analysis 2025: Key Instructions
Candidates were required to bring admit card, photo ID proof, and passport-sized photo. Reporting time was strictly followed, and late entry was not permitted.
04 00 AM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025: Types Questions under Logical Reasoning
Questions included analogies, syllogism, statement-assumption, and logical argument identification — all standard in nature.
03 00 AM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 Live: Important Topics from Environment
Topics like environmental pollution, sustainable development, climate change, and environmental laws were covered.
02 00 AM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 Live: Number of Questions in ICT
Around 5 questions, focusing on basics like software-hardware distinction, internet protocols, and commonly used tools in teaching.
01 00 AM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025: Important Sections in Part 1
Traditionally, Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Reasoning (Logical & Mathematical), and ICT hold significant weight. These areas together cover around 60–70% of the paper.
12 00 AM IST - 26 Jun'25
UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis: Any changes in exam structure?
No, the exam structure remained unchanged from previous cycles. All questions were compulsory and equally weighted.
11 00 PM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis: Number of Question from Teaching Aptitude
As per student feedback, around 8 to 10 questions were from Teaching Aptitude, focusing on methods, learner-centered education, and teaching aids.
10 00 PM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis: Number of Question from Communications
About 5 to 6 questions, covering barriers to communication, types of communication, and characteristics of effective communication.
09 00 PM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis Live: Topics asked under Logical Reasoning
Questions included analogies, syllogisms, statement-assumption, and logical argument identification — all standard in nature.
08 00 PM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025: How can I score better?
Prioritise high-weightage subjects, solve previous year papers, try full-length mock tests, and enhance time management while writing the exam.
07 00 PM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 Live: Negative Marking
A total of 150 questions are given to the candidates, combining paper 1 and paper 2. UGC NET exam does not have a negative marking scheme. The candidates are awarded for correct answers, but no mark deductions are made for incorrect answers.
06 00 PM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 Live: Economics Important Topics
The candidates can check the UGC NET 2025 syllabus for the Economics subject below in the table.
- Curriculum Studies Topic
- Research in Education Topic
- Teacher Education Topic
- Learner & Learning Process
- History, Politics & Economics of Educational
05 00 PM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025: English Important Topics
The candidates can check the UGC NET 2025 syllabus for the English subject below in the table.
UGC NET English Syllabus Units UGC NET 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
04 00 PM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 Live: Paper 1 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for the UGC NET paper 1 has been given below for the candidates:
UGC NET Paper 1 Sections
No. of Questions
Total Marks
Teaching Aptitude
5
10
Research Aptitude
5
10
Reading Comprehension
5
10
Communication
5
10
Reasoning (including Maths)
5
10
Logical Reasoning
5
10
Data Interpretation
5
10
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
5
10
People & Environment
5
10
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration
5
10
Total
50
100
03 00 PM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025: Second Shift Started
The second shift for UGC NET June 25 exam has been commenced by the National Testing Agency. All aspirants have started answering questions. Second shift will conclude at 6 PM.
02 00 PM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025: Best Books for Paper 1
The latest UGC NET Paper 1 books have been given below for the candidates:
UGC NET Books for Paper 1 Author/Publication Trueman’s UGC NET General Paper 1 Trueman Publication UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1 Teaching & Research Aptitude General Paper-1 Upkar Prakashan NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper 1- Teaching and Research Aptitude KVS Madaan (Pearson Education) UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1 Teaching & Research Aptitude Arihant Experts 01 00 PM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 Live Updates: Previous Year's Paper 1 Analysis
Check below in detail about the Paper 1 analysis, questions, topics asked, weightage, etc.
Section Topics asked (Shift 1) Difficulty Level (Shift 1) Data Interpretation Income Expenditure & Profit
Profit formula based
Moderate Communication Media convergence, Mass Media (Radio & TV) Easy Logical Reasoning Coding-Decoding, Fallacy, Indian logic, Mood and figure, etc. Moderate ICT
Conversion (Binary Numbers), Digital Platform, AI Sequence, MS Excel Formula, Open Source, Half-Full Duplex, Trojan HorseEasy to Moderate People and Environment BOD & COD, Water pH Hardness, Hydro-Thermal Energy, Bio-accumulation, Global Warming & Greenhouse Gases, Aur Pollution, NAPCC, Disaster Management, ISA, London Smog, Green House Gases, etc. Moderate Mathematics Square and cube, Number system, Boat, River, Time and Distance, Coding & Decoding Moderate Reading Comprehension Ayurveda Studies Easy Higher Education System UGC Chairman Chronology, Chronology based questions were asked, Ministry of Education, Kothari Commission, Ancient Scholars (Brahmagupta & Vishnugupta) Moderate Teaching Aptitude ICT tools & teaching, MOOC, Types of learning, Peer Teaching, Metacognition, Learner Centric, etc. Easy Research Aptitude
Stratified Sampling, Correlational Research, Non-Parametric Test, ANOVA, Steps & Types of ResearchEasy to Moderate 12 00 PM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis: First Shift Concluded
At 12 Noon, the first shift for UGC NET June 2025 exam has been concluded by the NTA. UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 will be shared shortly after talking to candidates.
11 00 AM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 Live: Documents Required at Exam Centre
The documents aspirants need to carry to the UGC NET Exam Centre are listed below.
- Downloaded Admit Card
- Valid Proof of Photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving License)
- Passport-size Photograph (same as attached in the application form)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
10 00 AM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025: Exam Conducted by NTA
The UGC NET June 2025 exam is being conducted by the National Testing Agency in CBT mode. First shift will conclude at 12 PM.
09 00 AM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025: Things Allowed at Exam Centre
Candidates have to carry the below-mentioned things while appearing for UGC NET 2025 exam:
- UGC NET Admit card and self-declaration form
- One ball point pen
- Extra passport-sized photograph
- Any one photo ID card
- Personal hand sanitiser
- Transparent water bottle
08 00 AM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET June 2025 Live: Day 1 Shift 1 will start at 9 am
The authority will start the (Day 1) Shift 1 on June 25, at 9 am. After the completion of an exam at 12 pm, we will provide student reactions, analysis and more.
07 30 AM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET June 25 Exam Analysis 2025: Exam Pattern
The exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) and comprises two papers, both being conducted on the same day with no break in between.
Paper Subject Number of Questions Marks Duration Nature of Questions Paper 1 General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude 50 100 1 hour Objective (MCQs) Paper 2 Subject Chosen by the Candidate 100 200 2 hours Subject-Specific Objective (MCQs) 07 00 AM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET June 25 Exam Analysis 2025: Reporting Time
The candidates will have to report at the examination centre two hours before the start of the examination to complete the frisking and registration formalities.
06 30 AM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 Live: Marking Scheme
Check the marking scheme for UGC NET 2025 exam below.
Paper 1:
- 50 questions
- 2 marks per question
- Total 100 marks
- No negative marking
Paper 2:
- 100 questions
- 2 marks per question
- Total 200 marks
- No negative marking
06 00 AM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET Exam Analysis June 2025: Exam Day Instructions
Aspirants must check the exam day instructions below before appearing for the UGC NET June 25 exam.
- Candidates appearing for the UGC NET Dec exam must carry a printed admit card along with a valid ID proof
- They must also carry two passport-sized photographs as pasted on the UGC NET application form
- They must not carry electronic devices (mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators), study materials, or personal belongings into the examination hall
- Before the commencement of the exam, they must also read the instructions on the computer screen
- As the UGC NET exam is computer-based, rough sheets will be provided for calculations or notes. However, candidates must submit it after the exam
- They can only leave the exam hall after the invigilator permits and ensure all rough sheets are returned
05 30 AM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis: Shift Timings
The examination is conducted in two sessions daily:
- Morning Shift: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
05 00 AM IST - 25 Jun'25
UGC NET 2025 Exam Analysis: Exam Schedule for June 25
In the table below, aspirants can check the exam schedule for UGC NET June 25 Exam 2025.
UGC NET Exam Date 2025
SHIFT – I (09:00 AM to 12:00 PM)
SHIFT – II (03:00 PM to 06:00 PM)
Subject Code
Subject Name
Subject Code
Subject Name
25 June 2025
9
Education
88
Electronic Science
14
Public Administration
45
Japanese
103
Indian Knowledge System
58
Law
22
Malayalam
63
Mass Communication and Journalism
28
Urdu
34
Nepali
55
Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / HRM
65
Performing Arts – Dance/Drama/Theatre
68
Criminology
25
Sanskrit
70
Tribal & Regional Language / Literature
74
Women Studies
71
Folk Literature
59
Library and Information Science
85
Konkani
3
Philosophy
89
Environmental Sciences
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