UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers PDF Download

UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers: Practicing with UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers is a crucial step toward exam success. These papers provide a clear understanding of the exam pattern, difficulty level, and frequently asked topics. Analysis of past UGC NET exams shows that nearly 60-70% of questions follow a similar pattern, making PYQs essential for effective revision. Studies also reveal that candidates who solve at least 10 previous year papers improve their accuracy by 30% or more. Additionally, practicing with UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers with solutions helps in mastering time management, concept clarity, and answer-writing strategies. Download UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers PDF to enhance your exam readiness and maximize your score in UGC NET 2025.

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UGC NET exam comprises of 2 papers: Paper 1 (General Aptitude) and Paper 2 (Subject specific). We are here with the UGC NET previous year question papers solved paper 1 pdf, and Paper 2 past year papers:

UGC NET Previous Year Paper 2023

UGC NET Paper Name	UGC NET Previous Year Question Paper Download Link
UGC NET 2023 History Previous Year Paper	UGC NET History 2023 Shift 1 Paper UGC NET History 2023 Shift 2 Paper
UGC NET 2023 Sociology Previous Year Paper	UGC NET Sociology 2023 Paper
UGC NET 2023 Anthropology Previous Year Paper	UGC NET 2023 Anthropology Paper
UGC NET 2023 Commerce Previous Year Paper	UGC NET 2023 Commerce Paper
UGC NET 2023 English Previous Year Paper	UGC NET 2023 English Paper

UGC NET Previous Year Paper 2022

UGC NET Paper Name	UGC NET Previous Year Paper Download Link
UGC NET 2023 History Previous Year Paper	UGC NET History 2023 Shift 1 Paper UGC NET History 2023 Shift 2 Paper
UGC NET 2023 Sociology Previous Year Paper	UGC NET Sociology 2023 Paper
UGC NET 2023 Anthropology Previous Year Paper	UGC NET 2023 Anthropology Paper
UGC NET 2023 Commerce Previous Year Paper	UGC NET 2023 Commerce Paper
UGC NET 2023 English Previous Year Paper	UGC NET 2023 English Paper

UGC NET Previous Year Paper 2021

UGC NET Paper Name	UGC NET Previous Year Paper Download Link
UGC NET 2021 Commerce Previous Year Paper	Commerce-25 Dec-Shift-1 Commerce-25 Dec-Shift-2 Commerce-26 Dec-Shift-1
UGC NET 2021 English Previous Year Paper	English-2021-Shift-1 English-2021-Shift-2
UGC NET History Previous Year Question Papers	UGC NET 2021 History
UGC NET Economics Previous Year Question Papers	UGC NET 2021 Economics Question Paper
UGC NET Geography Previous Year Question Papers	UGC NET 2021 Geography Question Paper

UGC NET Previous Year Paper 2020

Commerce-2020-Shift-1
Commerce-2020-Shift-2
English-2020-Shift-1
English-2020-Shift-2

UGC NET Previous Year Paper 2019

Commerce-2020-Shift-2
English-2020-Shift-1

UGC NET Previous Year Paper 2018

Commerce-2020-Shift-2
English-2020-Shift-2

UGC NET December 2025 Exam Pattern

Previously, CBSE was in charge of the UGC NET test. Since 2018, National Testing Agency is conducting UGC NET exam. Here is the UGC NET 2025 exam pattern:

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025:

Sl. No.	Subject	Total Questions	Total marks
1	General aptitude	50	100
2	The subject selected by the candidate	100	200
Total		150	300

UGC NET Topic Wise Breakup For Paper 1

Paper 1 is common for all candidates who have applied for the UGC NET exam. The UGC NET Paper 1 is divided into ten sections. The number of questions and marks allotted to each part of UGC NET Paper 1 are as follows:

UGC NET Paper 1 Sections	Questions in UGC NET Paper 1	UGC NET Paper 1 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

The test pattern for UGC NET Paper 2 is determined by the applicants’ chosen subject. Regardless of the subject you choose, the UGC NET Paper 1 exam pattern will be consistent across all courses.

UGC NET Paper 2

The second paper of the UGC NET will be subject-based. The candidates will be quizzed on the subject of their choice. The paper will be written in an objective style.

Particulars	Details
Number of Subjects	83 (Candidates need to choose from these)
Type of Questions	Objective MCQs (All questions are compulsory)
Number of Questions	100 Questions
Mark for each Question	2 marks
Total Marks	200 marks
Time Duration	2 hours

UGC NET Exam Mode

• The UGC NET will be held in an online format.
• At the examination centre, each applicant will be assigned a PC with pre-installed software specifically designed for the exam.
• Before beginning the exam, double-check that the computer and mouse are in functioning order.

UGC NET Question Types

• For both papers, the questions would be objective.
• Candidates must choose the best relevant response from a list of four possibilities.

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