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UGC NET June 2026 Exam Analysis LIVE: Check Subject-Wise Paper Review, Difficulty Level, Good Attempts and More

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: The NTA is conducting the UGC NET exam 2026 starting from today onwards and will go on till 30 June 2026. The UGC NET examination which was held in shift 1 for 23 June will start at 09:00 am. The candidates who are going to appear for the examination can check the detailed paper review subject-wise in this live blog.

Jun 23, 2026, 16:07 IST
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026
UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026

HIGHLIGHTS

  • UGC NET 2026 is being conducted by NTA starting from 22 June onwards.
  • UGC NET June session exam will be conducted form 22 June to 30 June 2026.
  • UGC NET exam is being conducted for a total of 87 subjects.

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will be conducting the UGC NET June 2026 examination for 87 subjects from 22 June to 30 June 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts on a day-to-day basis for different subjects. The UGC NET exam consists of two papers- Paper 1 and Paper 2, and the exam is being held in a single shift for both the papers. There will be no break between the two papers. The NTA is conducting the examination in online mode (Computer-Based Test). The UGC NET shift 1 exam for 23 June includes subjects such as Public Administration, Education, Social Work, Malayalam, Urdu, Criminology, Performing Art, Tribal & Regional Language, Folk Literature.

The UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) is conducted to assess the eligibility of the candidates for three positions: Assistant Professor, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD admissions. The candidates qualifying the UGC NET exam will be eligible for these posts depending on the basis of the eligibility criteria for each of these posts.

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026

The UGC NET exam is underway today, and Shift 1 examination will be concluding at 12:00 pm. The candidates who are appearing for the Shift 1 exam for subjects such as Public Administration, Education, Social Work, Malayalam, Urdu, Criminology, Performing Art, Tribal & Regional Language, Folk Literature can check the exam analysis once the exam gets over.

UGC NET Paper 1 Analysis 2026 (23 June)

The candidates who have appeared for the UGC NET examination in shift 1 has provided the feedback on the difficulty level of Paper 1. According to the feedback provided by the candidates, section-wise dificulty level has been provided here:

Section

Difficulty Level

Teaching Aptitude

Easy to Moderate

Research Aptitude

Moderate

Comprehension

Easy

Communication

Easy to Moderate

Logical Reasoning

Moderate

Data Interpretation

Easy to Moderate

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Moderate

People, Development and Environment

Moderate

Higher Education System

Moderate

Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude

Moderate

UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026

UGC NET exam for the Geography subject is being held in Shift 1 today. The candidates who have appeared for the examination has outlined that some sections in Paper 1 were easy to tackle and others were of moderate difficulty. Paper 2 seems to be a bit moderate to difficult.

Paper

No. of Questions

Difficulty Level

Paper 1

50

Easy to Moderate

Paper 2

100

Moderate to Difficult

TOTAL

150

Moderate

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  • Jun 23, 2026, 14:00 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Difficulty Level of Paper

    The UGC NET examination held in shift 1 today was considered to be of moderate difficulty. The candidates who gave the exam have reiterated that the sections of the exam were easy to moderate in their level and the questions were balanced showing coverage of topics across sections. The difficulty level of the exam being easy to moderate is the continuation of yesterday's paper.

  • Jun 23, 2026, 13:12 IST

    UGC NET June 2026: Exam Cancelled at One Centre

    The UGC NET examination 2026 which was held at CT Group of Insitutions, Jalandhar, faced technical glitches during shift 1. The candidates reported the technical issues. The NTA has regretted over the issue and re-scheduled the examination for the same candidates that have appeared in the Shift 1 on 22 June 2026 at the institute to again give the examination on 05th July 2026 at 03:00 pm. The examination will be reconducted at the same exam center.

  • Jun 23, 2026, 12:27 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Memory Based Questions in Shift 1

    The UGC NET examination for shift 1 has been concluded and here we are providing a list of topics that were asked from each of the sections in Paper 1. These topics are based on the feedback by the students.

    • DI: Ratio based
    • Maths: Profit & Loss, Chronology, p-value
    • Communication: Radio, Vande Matram chronology
    • Logical Reasoning: Contrary, Moods & Figure, Square of Opposition, Distribution, Inductive Deductive, Validity
  • Jun 23, 2026, 12:03 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Shift 1 Concluded

    The UGC NET examination has been concluded successfully at 12:00 pm. The second day of UGC NET exam is underway and the first shift has been concluded now. The candidates will soon come out of their examination halls. The feedback by the candidates on the level of the paper will be provided shortly.

  • Jun 23, 2026, 11:02 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Questions from People, Development

    The UGC NET Paper 1 held on 22 June was conducted in online mode. The People, Development & Environment section in Paper 1 included questions from the following topics:

    • Match the columns on alcohol (methanol, ethanol)
    • Conceptual Questions
  • Jun 23, 2026, 09:57 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Mathematical

    The UGC NET Paper 1 consist of Mathematical Reasoning section, from which the following topics were asked in yesterday's exam:

    • Number Series
    • Percentage
    • Profit & Loss
    • Discount
    • Mathematical Series
  • Jun 23, 2026, 08:30 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Shift 1 to Start at 09 AM

    The UGC NET June examination is underway and today is the second day of the exam. The exam is being conducted in two shifts on a daily basis till 30 June. The shift 1 today will start at 09:00 am and ends at 12:00 pm. The candidates have 3 hours of time to complete the exam.

  • Jun 23, 2026, 08:00 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Memory Based Questions from Teaching Aptitude

    The teaching aptitude section in Paper 1 tests a candidate's teaching capabilities in different scenarios. The questions that were asked in the paper are not known exactly due to the online nature of the examination, but, the candidates told the topics that were asked. Here are some of those topics.

    • Learner-Centered Teaching
    • Bloom's Taxonomy
    • Teacher Planning
    • NEP 2020
  • Jun 23, 2026, 07:26 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Shift 1 Paper Today

    The UGC NET examination is being conducted in two shifts each day starting from 22 June onwards. The exam that is going to be conducted today in shift 1 will be of these subjects: Public Administration, Education, Social Work, Malayalam, Urdu, Criminology, Performing Art, Tribal & Regional Language, Folk Literature.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 22:16 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Memory-Based Questions May Help Future Aspirants

    Compilation of memory-based questions has been provided in this blog. These questions provide valuable insights into important topics and evolving examination trends for future UGC NET aspirants.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 21:47 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: JRF Competition Remains Highly Competitive

    While qualifying for Assistant Professor eligibility is a major objective for many candidates, securing JRF requires significantly higher scores. Performance in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 becomes crucial for candidates targeting research fellowships.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 21:12 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Unanswered Questions Do Not Affect Scores

    Questions left unanswered carry zero marks and do not attract any penalty. Candidates should focus on maximizing attempts through intelligent elimination and educated guessing whenever possible.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 20:43 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Qualifying Marks Differ Across Categories

    To qualify for UGC NET, candidates must secure the minimum aggregate percentage prescribed for their category. However, final eligibility is also determined through subject-wise and category-wise cut-offs announced after result declaration.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 20:16 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Why Exam is being conducted in CBT mode?

    Candidates can mark questions for review and revisit them later before submitting the paper. Proper use of the review feature helps aspirants avoid missing questions and improves overall examination strategy.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 19:50 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Exam Conducted for 87 Subjects

    UGC NET June 2026 is being conducted for a wide range of disciplines covering humanities, social sciences, sciences, commerce, management, and other academic fields. Candidates appear only for the subject chosen during the application process.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 19:20 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Questions from Environment

    The UGC NET paper 1 consisted of some questions from the environment topic such as:

    • Protocols
    • National Climate Action Plan
    • Clean energy fuels

    Candidates who are going to appear for the exam in upcoming dates can go through these topics and revise.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 18:50 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Good Attempt Depends on Subject and Difficulty Level

    The number of good attempts in UGC NET cannot be generalized across all subjects. Experts suggest that accuracy remains more important than the sheer number of attempts, especially for candidates targeting JRF.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 18:36 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Shift 2 Concludes

    UGC NET examination shift 2 has been concluded at 06:00 pm. Candidates feedback will be provided shortly on the paper difficulty level. The exam in shift 2 was conducted for various subjects such as Computer Science & Applications, Persian, Russian, Bengali, Home Science, Music, and Population Studies.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 18:22 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Assertion-Reason Questions Continue to Gain Importance

    Experts have observed an increase in assertion-reason and statement-based questions in recent UGC NET examinations. Such questions assess conceptual understanding rather than rote memorization and often require careful reading before selecting the correct answer. In Shift 1 today, questions from reasoning have been asked in good numbers.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 18:03 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: ICT Section Tests Digital Awareness

    Information and Communication Technology (ICT) remains a significant component of Paper 1. Questions are generally asked on networking, internet technologies, digital communication, cyber security, and e-governance initiatives. Candidates familiar with contemporary technological developments gain an advantage.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 17:25 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Communication Unit Emphasizes Effective Teaching Skills

    The Communication section evaluates understanding of classroom communication, barriers to communication, verbal and non-verbal communication, and teaching-learning processes. This unit is closely aligned with the role of future educators and researchers.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 16:56 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Environmental Studies Questions Often Yield Easy Marks

    Environmental Studies forms an important unit in Paper 1 and is often considered one of the scoring areas. Questions generally focus on sustainability, biodiversity, pollution, environmental legislation, and climate-related issues. Candidates with a strong grasp of current environmental developments may find this section straightforward.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 16:28 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Time Management Crucial During Three-Hour Exam

    Since candidates need to attempt 150 questions within 180 minutes, effective time management is essential. Experts recommend allocating approximately one hour to Paper 1 and two hours to Paper 2, although strategies may vary depending on subject expertise and comfort level.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 16:06 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Questions from Data Interpretation

    The questions from the Data Interpretation section were highly on the expected lines. Ratio based questions that were also asked earlier in the UGC NET June 2025 and UGC NET December 2025 exams were asked this time too. Therefore, the candidates who are going to appear for the UGC NET in the coming days can practice these ratio-based questions as well.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 15:52 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Paper 1 Memory Based Questions

    The candidates who have appeared for the UGC NET examination in the shift 1 today has given the details on the topics of the questions that were asked from Paper 1.

    • A good number of questions were asked from Communications topic.
    • Research: Sampling, Variance & Standard Deviation
    • Iran-Israel conflict based questions were asked.
    • Series question from Number System.
    • Climate Change
    • Logical Reasoning: India Logic
  • Jun 22, 2026, 15:19 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Shift 2 Begins at 3 PM

    The shift 2 of UGC NET June examination has started at 03:00 pm and the exam will conclude at 06:00 pm. Meanwhile, the candidates who have appeared in the shift 1 exam can check the details about the exam and paper review.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 14:50 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Research Aptitude Continues to Hold Importance

    Research Aptitude remains a major component of Paper 1. Topics such as research methods, types of research, sampling techniques, hypotheses, and research ethics frequently appear in the examination. Candidates aiming for high scores should pay close attention to conceptual clarity in these areas.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 14:25 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Logical Reasoning Questions Expected to Test Concepts

    Recent UGC NET trends indicate that Logical Reasoning questions are becoming more conceptual and analytical. Statement-based questions, syllogisms, assumptions, arguments, and inference-based problems are frequently asked. Candidates who have practiced reasoning extensively are likely to find this section manageable.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 14:02 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Data Interpretation Remains a Key Paper 1 Section

    Data Interpretation consistently contributes several questions in Paper 1. Candidates are required to analyze tables, graphs, charts, and statistical information. Accuracy and quick calculations play an important role in maximizing scores in this section.


  • Jun 22, 2026, 13:38 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Paper 2 Memory Based Questions

    The candidates who have appeared for UGC NET examination for Geography subject can have a look at the memory based questions that have been mentioned by the candidates. The questions were asked form the following topics:

    • Geomorphology
    • Climatology
    • Ecosystem
    • Theories of Population Growth
    • Economic Geography
    • Geographical Techniques
    • Major Physiographic Regions and their Characteristics (India)
    • Drainage System (Himalayan and Peninsular)
  • Jun 22, 2026, 13:00 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Section-wise Difficulty Level for Paper 1

    The candidates can check the section-wise difficullty level for Paper 1 here:

    Section

    Difficulty Level

    Teaching Aptitude

    Easy to Moderate

    Research Aptitude

    Moderate

    Comprehension

    Easy

    Communication

    Easy to Moderate

    Logical Reasoning

    Moderate

    Data Interpretation

    Moderate

    Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

    Moderate

    People, Development and Environment

    Moderate

    Higher Education System

    Moderate

    Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude

    Moderate

  • Jun 22, 2026, 12:36 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Paper 1 Difficulty Level

    The UGC NET Paper 1 consists of the Teaching & Research Aptitude, making it common for all the candidates, despite their choice of subject for Paper 2. As per the feedback from the candidates, Ppaer 1 remained balanced with all the sections being on the expected lines. Therefore, the candidates remed the overall difficulty level of Paper 1 to be easy to moderate.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 12:17 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Shift 1 Exam Concludes

    The UGC NET shift 1 exam which started at 09:00 am has now been concluded at 12:00 pm. The exam analysis will be provided based on the feedback from the candidates, as the exam was conducted in CBT mode.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 12:03 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Questions Available in Hindi and English

    The UGC NET examination is conducted bilingually in Hindi and English for most subjects. Candidates can choose the language they are comfortable with while attempting the examination. This bilingual format ensures accessibility for aspirants from diverse educational backgrounds.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 11:42 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Single Session Exam Format Continues in 2026

    The UGC NET examination continues to follow the single-session format introduced in previous years. Both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are conducted together within a continuous three-hour duration. Candidates can switch between questions and papers during the examination according to their preferred strategy.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 11:19 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Paper 2 Carries Maximum Weightage in UGC NET

    Paper 2 consists of 100 compulsory questions based entirely on the candidate's selected subject. With 200 marks at stake, Paper 2 significantly influences the final result. Experts suggest that candidates prioritize accuracy and conceptual clarity in this section, as even a small difference in scores can impact JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 11:00 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Paper 1 Focuses on Teaching and Research Aptitude

    All candidates, irrespective of their chosen field, will have to attempt Paper 1. This paper assesses teaching aptitude, research skills, logical reasoning capabilities, comprehension abilities, communication proficiency, data interpretation skills, ICT knowledge, understanding of higher education systems, and environmental awareness. While many candidates view Paper 1 as an opportunity to score well, recent patterns indicate a growing importance placed on grasping core concepts and employing analytical thinking.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 10:47 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: Morning Shift Conducted from 9 AM to 12 PM

    The Shift 1 of the UGC NET June 2026 exam will take place between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. It was essential for participants to arrive considerably ahead of the exam's start to undergo biometric checks and security screenings. Once the designated entry time passed, the gates were shut, and individuals arriving late were denied access to the examination venue. Those intending to take the exam on subsequent days are strongly urged to adhere precisely to the reporting times indicated on their admission tickets.

  • Jun 22, 2026, 10:34 IST

    UGC NET Exam Analysis 2026: UGC NET 2026 Exam Begins in CBT Mode Across the Country

    The UGC NET June 2026 examination, administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), has begun in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. This exam, covering a range of subjects, is scheduled to take place from June 22nd to June 30th. Candidates are taking the test in specific time slots as indicated on their admit cards. The CBT system provides a consistent testing experience and enables participants to move between questions throughout the exam. This assessment is crucial for determining candidates eligibility for positions such as Assistant Professor, for receiving a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and for admission to PhD programs.

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