NTA UGC NET 2026 Exam Analysis Out for 31 December, Check Attempts and Difficulty Level

NTA UGC NET 2026 exam analysis for 31 December is out. Check Paper 1 and Paper 2 difficulty level, section-wise good attempts, key topics, and expert insights based on student feedback and exam trends.

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The NTA UGC NET 2026 Exam Analysis for 31 December is now available, as today’s Shift 1 has concluded successfully. Based on real-time student feedback and expert review, Adda247 has released the detailed exam analysis for today’s shift, offering candidates a clear understanding of section-wise difficulty levels, good attempts, and question trends. This analysis is also aligned with previous year UGC NET exam patterns, ensuring aspirants get a reliable and accurate picture of the exam level.

UGC NET 2026 Exam Analysis by Students: Today Highlights

According to the Adda247 UGC NET expert team, today’s Shift 1 paper closely followed the established UGC NET pattern. Most questions were direct, syllabus-oriented, and concept-driven, making the paper approachable for well-prepared candidates.

Overall Difficulty Level: Moderate; paper was lengthy and time-consuming.
Research Aptitude: High weightage; questions were concept-based and analytical.
Logical Reasoning: Moderate difficulty; required strong reasoning and analytical skills.
Reasoning & Maths: Lengthy; questions tested problem-solving and calculation speed.
ICT Section: Scoring section; tested conceptual clarity and technical understanding.
Reading Comprehension: Easy; passages were straightforward and inference-based.
Teaching Aptitude: Average level; required understanding of teaching-learning concepts.
People & Environment: Moderate; questions were conceptually focused.
Higher Education System: Moderate; statement-based and analytical questions were prominent.
Key Takeaway: Candidates with strong conceptual clarity and previous year practice found the paper manageable; effective time management was crucial.

NTA UGC NET 2026 Exam Pattern Overview

The UGC NET examination consists of two papers conducted in a single session:

Paper 1: General Aptitude (50 Questions, 100 Marks)
Paper 2: Subject-Specific (100 Questions, 200 Marks)

Both papers are conducted in CBT mode, with no negative marking. Based on Adda247’s analysis and previous year trends, Paper 1 continues to be scoring, while Paper 2 remains decisive for JRF qualification.

UGC NET 2026 Paper 1 Analysis: Difficulty Level (Shift 1)

The UGC NET 2026 Paper 1 exam for Shift 1 was assessed as easy to moderate in overall difficulty, as per student feedback and expert review. The paper maintained a balanced structure, covering all ten units of the syllabus. Most questions were direct, concept-based, and familiar to candidates who had practised previous year questions. Below is the section-wise difficulty level table to help candidates quickly understand the paper’s overall nature and scoring potential.

Section	Difficulty Level
Teaching Aptitude	Easy to Moderate
Research Aptitude	Moderate
Reading Comprehension	Easy
Communication	Easy
Logical Reasoning	Moderate
Data Interpretation	Easy to Moderate
Mathematical Reasoning	Easy to Moderate
Information & Communication Technology (ICT)	Easy to Moderate
People & Environment	Moderate
Higher Education System	Moderate

UGC NET 2026 Paper 1 Analysis: Section wise

As per Adda247’s today exam analysis, the UGC NET Paper 1 conducted on 31 December (Shift 1) was Easy to Moderate in overall difficulty. The paper focused more on conceptual understanding, application-based thinking, and PYQ-aligned topics rather than rote memorisation. All ten units of the syllabus were represented, making the paper balanced and scoring well for well-prepared candidates.

Part	Section	Important Topics Asked (as per Student Feedback)	Good Attempt (Out of 5)
I	Teaching Aptitude	Learner-Centric Approach, Memory Level of Teaching, Self-Regulated Teaching, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Barriers of Communication, Teaching-learning Process, Levels of Teaching (Understanding, Reflective), Film City & Movies-based Questions	3
II	Research Aptitude	Types of Research (Statement-Based), Research Design, Type I Error, Ratio-based Questions, Table-based Questions, Reliability, Qualitative Research, Survey, P-value, TOR Statement, SOSO Design, Chronology-based Research Questions	3-4
III	Reading Comprehension	RC Passages on Education Policy, Research, Social Issues, Inference-based Questions	4-5
IV	Communication	Types of Communication, Models of Communication, Barriers of Communication, Language-related Questions, Effective Communication	4
V	Reasoning (Including Maths)	Number Series, Moods and Figures, Speed, Time, and Distance, Calendar, Blood Relations, Direction Reasoning, Commission-based Problems, Fractions, Ratio-based Questions	3
VI	Logical Reasoning	Syllogism, Square of Opposition, Fallacies (Formal & Informal), PYQ-based Logic, Indian Logic, Moods & Figures	3-4
VII	Data Interpretation & Quantitative Aptitude	Data Interpretation (DI), Ratio-based DI, Table-based DI, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Mean, Standard Deviation	3
VIII	Information & Communication Technology (ICT)	ICT Fundamentals, Domain Name System (DNS), Types of Computer Languages, Assembly Language, Machine Language, Computer Types Classification (Microcomputer, Macrocomputer, Supercomputer), Computer Memory Types (RAM, ROM, SRAM, DRAM), Computer Arrangement, Function Keys, Memory Hierarchy, Scripted Language, Language-related ICT Questions, Protocol	4
IX	People, Development & Environment	SDGs, GHD (Gross Human Development), Disaster Management, Evaluation & Measurement, Richter Scale, PSL/P/R Waves (earthquake wave types), Mercalli Scale, Energy-related Concepts, Biology / General Science, Blood, Environment-related Concepts	3
X	Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration	Education-related Commissions, Chronology of Committees/Commissions, NCRF (National Credit Framework), Higher Education Topics, NIOS / NIOR, NEP, MSO-based Questions	3