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UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers
UGC National Eligibility Test
National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the University Grants Commission5 papers · 2020–2026Verified 3 Oct 2026
Papers by year
About UGC NET
UGC NET is the national test that decides eligibility for Assistant Professor posts and the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and also qualifies candidates for PhD admission in Indian universities. NTA holds it twice a year (June and December) as a computer-based test. Every candidate takes a common teaching and research aptitude paper plus a paper in their own postgraduate subject.
Eligibility (summary)
Master's degree or equivalent with at least 55% (50% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD/third gender); final-year students may apply provisionally; JRF age limit 30 years (with relaxations), and no upper age limit for Assistant Professor or PhD admission Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Paper 1
Common objective paper on teaching and research aptitude, reasoning, comprehension and general awareness
- 2
Paper 2
Objective paper testing domain knowledge in the subject the candidate chooses
Teaching and Research Aptitude (Paper 1)Subject-specific paper (Paper 2)
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 50 MCQs, 100 marks; both papers are taken together in one 3-hour (180-minute) CBT session with no break; 2 marks per correct answer, no negative markingUGC-NET June 2026 Information Bulletin · source |
| Paper 2 | 100 MCQs, 200 marks in the subject chosen by the candidate; 2 marks per correct answer, no negative markingUGC-NET June 2026 Information Bulletin · source |
Preparing with UGC NET papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Paper 1, Paper 2.
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download UGC NET previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 5 UGC NET papers from 2020 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts UGC NET?
UGC NET is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the University Grants Commission. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 3 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the University Grants Commission — official website
- UGC-NET June 2026 Information Bulletin
- UGC NET Information Bulletin page
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