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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the UGC NET December 2025 question papers for Paper 1 (General Aptitude) and Paper 2 (Subject-Specific) soon on its official website. Candidates will be able to download the PDFs for all 85 subjects, along with the recorded responses, to evaluate their performance. These resources help aspirants analyze their strengths and weaknesses, refine their preparation strategies, and enhance their understanding of the exam pattern. By accessing the UGC NET Question Paper, future test-takers can also gain valuable insights into question trends and difficulty levels. The release of these materials ensures transparency and supports candidates in their exam preparation.
UGC NET Question Paper 2025
The UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is conducted twice a year (June & December) to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Here’s a quick overview of the exam:
| Exam Name | UGC NET 2025 |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Mode | Online (CBT) |
| Exam Date | Out Soon for Dec Cycle |
| Shifts | Shift 1 (9 AM-12 PM) & Shift 2 (3 PM-6 PM) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Papers | Paper 1 (General Aptitude) & Paper 2 (Subject-Specific) |
| Official Website | https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
UGC NET June Question Paper 2025 PDF Download
| Subject | Date | Download PDF |
| Sanskrit | 25 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Urdu | 25 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Mass Communication and Journalism | 25 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| EVS | 25 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Education | 25 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Law | 25 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Political Science | 26 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Home Science | 26 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Computer Science and Application | 26 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Commerce | 27 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| English | 27 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Anthropology | 27 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Human Rights and Duties | 27 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Management | 28 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| History | 28 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Physical Education | 28 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Psychology | 28 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Economics | 29 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Geography | 29 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Sociology | 29 June 2025 | Download PDF |
| Hindi | 29 June 2025 | Download PDF |
How to Download UGC NET Question Paper 2025?
As the NTA will release the official UGC NET 2025 Question Papers, follow these steps to download them:
- Visit the official website: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Navigate to the “UGC-NET June-2025: Click Here to Answer Key Challenge” section on the scrolling Notification.
- Log in with Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Click on the download link and save the PDF for future reference.
UGC NET Marking Scheme
The UGC NET 2025 marking scheme has been explained below with the Question marking scheme in the table below, to evaluate candidates fairly while encouraging them to attempt all questions confidently.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 150 (Paper 1: 50, Paper 2: 100) |
| Maximum Marks | 300 (Paper 1: 100, Paper 2: 200) |
| Marking Scheme | +2 for correct, no negative marking |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (No break between papers) |
UGC NET Qualifying Marks
The minimum qualifying marks for UGC NET 2025 are as follows. Candidates must secure the minimum cut-off marks to qualify for JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility.
| UGC NET Last Year Cut Off | ||
| Category | Minimum Percentage Required | |
| Paper 1 | Paper 2 | |
| General / EWS | 40 (40%) | 40 (40%) |
| OBC / PwD / SC / ST | 35 (35%) | 35 (35%) |
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