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UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers, Download Free PDF for Paper 1 & 2

Preparing for the UGC NET Exam requires a strategic approach, and solving previous year question papers is one of the most effective ways to boost your performance. By accessing UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers for Paper 1 (General Paper) and Paper 2 (Subject-Specific), candidates can familiarize themselves with the exam pattern, important topics, and difficulty level. UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers help in time management, identifying recurring trends, and improving accuracy. Here, you can download free PDFs of past years’ UGC NET question papers of 21 yr i.e. 2004- 2025 to enhance your preparation and increase your chances of success.

UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers

The UGC NET exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 (General Aptitude) and Paper 2 (Subject-Specific), each carrying 100 marks. Paper 1 includes 50 questions on teaching aptitude, reasoning, and research, while Paper 2 has 100 questions from the chosen subject. Both papers are conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode, with no negative marking. Practicing previous year question papers (PYQs) helps candidates understand the exam format, difficulty level, and frequently asked topics. To aid your preparation, we have compiled 21 years of UGC NET PYQs in free downloadable PDFs for Paper 1 and Paper 2—helping you analyze trends and strengthen your weak areas effectively.

UGC NET Question Papers Jan 2025 PDF

UGC NET Jan 2025 Question Papers – Subject Wise
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Computer Science Download PDF
History Download PDF
Political Science Download PDF
Sanskrit Download PDF
Home Science Download PDF
Physical Education Download PDF
English Download PDF
Ayurveda Biology Download PDF
Sociology Download PDF
Education Download PDF
Geography Download PDF

UGC NET Question Paper August 2024 PDF

UGC NET 2024 Question Paper PDF – Subject Wise
Subjects Shifts Download PDF Link
English Shift 1 Download PDF
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Home Science Shift 1 Download PDF
Education  Shift 2 Download PDF
Computer Science Shift 1 Download PDF
Sociology Shift 2 Download PDF
Hindi Shift 1 Download PDF
Geography Shift 2 Download PDF
Commerce Shift 2 Download PDF
Political Science Shift 1 Download PDF
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UGC NET Question Paper June 2024 PDF

UGC NET Shift 1 Question Paper 2024 (18 June 2024)
UGC NET Paper 1 Question Paper Download PDF
UGC NET Question Paper 2- Geography Download PDF
UGC NET Question Paper 2- History Download PDF
UGC NET Shift 2 Question Paper 2024 (18 June 2024) 
UGC NET Paper 1 Question Paper Download PDF
Physical Education Download PDF
Economics Download PDF
Home Science Download PDF
Management Download PDF
Hindi Download PDF
Computer Science Download PDF
English Download PDF
Political Science Download PDF

UGC NET Question Paper Dec 2023 PDF

UGC NET Dec 2023 Question Paper PDF – Subject Wise
Subject Download PDF
Sanskrit Download PDF
Hindi Download PDF
Home Science Download PDF
Commerce Download PDF
Economics Download PDF
Geography Download PDF
Mass Communication and Journalism Download PDF
Physical Education Download PDF
Sociology Download PDF
Education Download PDF
English Download PDF
Management Download PDF
English March 2023 Paper 2 Morning Shift Download PDF
English March 2023 Paper 2  Evening Shift Download PDF

UGC NET Question Paper Oct 2022 PDF

The UGC NET Oct 2022 question paper consists of multiple-choice questions across various subjects, assessing knowledge in fields like education, humanities, and sciences.

UGC NET Question Paper Oct 2022 PDF: Subject Wise
UGC NET Oct 2022 Paper 1 Download PDF
UGC NET 2022 Commerce Question Paper Download PDF
UGC NET 2022 English Literature Paper Download PDF

UGC NET Question Paper Dec 2021 PDF

Download UGC NET Question Paper PDF Subject-wise
UGC NET December 2021 PAPER 1 Download PDF

UGC NET Question Paper June 2020 PDF

UGC NET 2020 Question Paper PDF – Subject Wise
Subjects Paper Download PDF Link
Commerce Paper 1 Download PDF
Paper 2 Download PDF
English Paper 1 Download PDF
Paper 2 Download PDF
Hindi Paper 1 Download PDF
Paper 2 Download PDF
Assamese Paper 2 Download PDF
Bengali  Paper 2 Download PDF
Computer Science & Applications Paper 2 Download PDF
Economics Paper 2 Download PDF
Computer Science Paper 2 Download PDF
Education  Paper 2 Download PDF
Environmental Science  Paper 2 Download PDF
Geography Paper 2 Download PDF
History Question Paper Paper 2 Download PDF
HRM and Labour Welfare Paper 2 Download PDF
Mass Communication and Journalism Paper 2 Download PDF
Philosophy Paper 2 Download PDF
Political Science Paper 2 Download PDF
Psychology Paper 2 Download PDF
Public Administration Paper 2 Download PDF
Sanskrit Paper 2 Download PDF
Sociology Paper 2 Download PDF
Anthropology Paper 2 Download PDF
Management Paper 2 Download PDF
Archaeology
Paper 2 Download PDF
Defense and Strategic Studies Paper 2 Download PDF
Indian Culture Paper 2 Download PDF
Library and Information Science Paper 2 Download PDF
Music Paper 2 Download PDF
Social Work Paper 2 Download PDF

UGC NET Question Paper 2019 PDF

UGC NET June & December 2019 Question Paper PDF – Subject Wise
UGC NET Month Wise Subjects Download PDF Link
UGC NET June 2019 Management Download PDF
Anthropology Download PDF
Archeology Download PDF
Defense and Strategic Studies Download PDF
Indian Culture Download PDF
Philosophy Download PDF
Library and Information Science Download PDF
Music Download PDF
Physical Education Download PDF
Social work Download PDF
UGC NET Dec 2019 Management Download PDF
Anthropology Download PDF
Archeology Download PDF
Philosophy  Download PDF
 Indian Culture Download PDF
Physical Education  Download PDF
Library and Information Science Download PDF
Music Download PDF
Social Work Download PDF

UGC NET Question Paper July 2018 PDF

UGC NET July 2018 Question Paper PDF – Subject Wise
Subjects Download PDF
Management Download
Anthropology Download
Archeology Download
Defense and Strategic Studies Download
Indian Culture Download
Philosophy Download
Library and Information Science Download
Music Download
Physical Education Download
Social Work Download
UGC NET Question Paper July 2018 – 8 July 2018 Download
UGC NET Question Paper July 2018 – 22 July 2018 Download

UGC NET Question Paper 2017 PDF

Subjects Papers Download PDF
Archaeology Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Criminology Paper 2 Download
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International and Area Studies Paper 2 Download
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Yoga Paper 2 Download
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NET Yoga Paper 2 Download
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Archaeology Paper 2 Download
Bengali Paper 2 Download
Commerce Paper 2 Download
Defence and Strategic Studies Paper 2 Download
Hindi Paper 2 Download
Kannada Paper 2 Download
Maithili Paper 2 Download
Malayalam Paper 2 Download
Management Paper 2 Download
Music Paper 2 Download
Oriya Paper 2 Download
Philosophy Paper 2 Download
Population Studies Paper 2 Download
Psychology Paper 2 Download
Punjabi Paper 2 Download
Social Work Paper 2 Download
Sociology Paper 2 Download
Tamil Paper 2 Download
Telugu Paper 2 Download
Urdu Paper 2 Download
UGC NET Question Paper Jan 2017 Paper 1 Download
UGC NET Question Paper 1 Dec PDF (2017) Download

UGC NET Question Paper June & Dec 2015 PDF

Month Wise Subject Paper Download PDF
UGC NET June 2015 UGC NET Question Paper June 2015 Download
Archaeology Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
International and Area Studies Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Criminology Paper 2 Download
Defence and Strategic Studies Paper 2 Download
Hindi Paper 2 Download
Bengali Paper 2 Download
Commerce Paper 2 Download
Kannada Paper 2 Download
Maithili Paper 2 Download
Malayalam Paper 2 Download
Management Paper 2 Download
Music Paper 2 Download
Oriya Paper 2 Download
Philosophy Paper 2 Download
Population Studies Paper 2 Download
Psychology Paper 2 Download
Punjabi Paper 2 Download
Social Work Paper 2 Download
Sociology Paper 2 Download
Tamil Paper 2 Download
Telugu Paper 2 Download
Urdu Paper 2 Download
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UGC NET Question Paper Dec 2015 Download
Archaeology Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Criminology Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
International and Area Studies Paper 2 Download
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UGC NET Question Paper 2013 PDF

Month Wise Subject Paper Download PDF
UGC NET June 2013 UGC NET Question Paper June 2013 Paper 2 Download
Archaeology Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Criminology Paper 2 Download
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International and Area Studies Paper 2 Download
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UGC NET Sept 2013 UGC NET Question Paper Sept 2013 Paper 2 Download
Archaeology Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Criminology Paper 2 Download
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International and Area Studies Paper 2 Download
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UGC NET Dec 2013 UGC NET Question Paper Dec 2013 Paper 2 Download
Archaeology Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Criminology Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
International and Area Studies Paper 2 Download
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UGC NET Question Paper June & Dec 2008 PDF

Month Wise Subject Paper Download PDF
UGC NET June 2008 Adult Education, Continuing Education, Andragogy, Non-Formal Education Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Arab Culture and Islamic Studies Paper 2 Download
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Archaeology Paper 2 Download
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Buddhist Jaina, Gandhian, and Peace Studies Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Criminology Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Folk Literature Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Forensic Science Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Human Resource Management, Labour Welfare, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Social Welfare Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Indian Culture Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
International and Area Studies Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Kashmiri Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Law Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Library and Information Science Paper 2 Download
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UGC NET Dec 2008 UGC NET Question Paper Dec 2008 Paper 2 Download
Adult Education, Continuing Education, Andragogy, Non-Formal Education Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Arab Culture and Islamic Studies Paper 2 Download
Archaeology Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian, and Peace Studies Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Comparative Literature Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Criminology Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Folk Literature Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Forensic Science Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Human Resource Management, Labour Welfare, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, Labour Social Welfare Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Indian Culture Paper 2 Download
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International and Area Studies Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Kashmiri Paper 2 Download
Paper 3 Download
Law Paper 2 Download
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Library and Information Science Paper 2 Download
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Download UGC NET 2004 – 2016 Question Paper PDF

The UGC NET previous year question paper PDFs, along with their answer keys and solutions, are available for free download in the table below. Aspiring candidates can click on the respective links to access the UGC NET last year’s papers, complete with detailed solutions to enhance their exam preparation.

Year UGC NET Question Paper (2004- 2016) Download PDF
2016 UGC NET Question Paper June 2016 – 28 August 2016 Download 
UGC NET Question Paper June 2016 – 10 July 2016 Download 
2014 UGC NET Question Paper Dec 2014 Download 
UGC NET Question Paper June 2014 Download 
2012 UGC NET Question Paper Dec 2012 Download 
UGC NET Question Paper June 2012 Download 
2011 UGC NET Question Paper Dec 2011 Download 
UGC NET Question Paper June 2011 Download 
2010 UGC NET Question Paper Dec 2010 Download 
UGC NET Question Paper June 2010 Download 
2009 UGC NET Question Paper Dec 2009 Download 
UGC NET Question Paper June 2009 Download 
2007 UGC NET Question Paper Dec 2007 Download 
UGC NET Question Paper June 2007 Download 
2006 UGC NET Question Paper Dec 2006 Download 
UGC NET Question Paper June 2006 Download 
2005 UGC NET Question Paper Dec 2005 Download 
UGC NET Question Paper June 2005 Download 
2004 UGC NET Question Paper Dec 2004 Download 

Why Solving UGC NET Previous Year Papers is Crucial for Success?

Practicing UGC NET previous year question papers is one of the most effective strategies for cracking the exam. Here’s why:

  • Understand Exam Pattern & Trends – Familiarizes you with the structure, marking scheme, and frequently tested topics.
  • Improve Time Management – Helps you practice pacing yourself to complete both papers within the allotted time.
  • Identify Important Topics – Reveals recurring themes and high-weightage areas in Paper 1 and your chosen subject.
  • Boost Accuracy & Confidence – Regular practice reduces exam-day anxiety and improves answer precision.
  • Self-Assessment – Analyzing mistakes helps strengthen weak areas before the actual exam

UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers, Download Free PDF for Paper 1 & 2_3.1

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