The UGC NET 2025 exam will only be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) format, with many shifts planned in accordance with the Information Bulletin's designated time windows. This mode guarantees the examination process's effectiveness and impartiality.
Two papers, Paper I and Paper II, include multiple-choice (MCQ) questions of the objective kind. Paper I evaluates research and teaching aptitude, emphasizing skills like general awareness, understanding, pergent thinking, and reasoning ability.
Paper II is subject-specific and covers in-depth material associated with the candidate's area of study. The two papers are consecutive, which is significant since it promotes a continuous assessment structure. Using this strategy, applicants may efficiently show off their knowledge and abilities in the given time for each paper.
Key notes: UGC NET 2025
- Mode of Exam: The UGC NET 2025 exam will be conducted through online CBT (computer-based mode).
- Duration: Total 3 hours will be given to solve the exam.
- Papers: There will be 2 papers in exam i.e. Paper 1 & Paper II.
- Questions Type: Exam will consist of Objective type, Multiple Choice Questions only.
- Total Marks: 300 marks of questions will be asked in the exam.
- Language: In Hindi & English language the exam will be held.
- Number of Questions: Total 150 questions will be available in the paper.
- Marking Scheme: For every correct response, 2 marks will be awarded.
- Medium of Question Paper: The medium of Question Paper shall be in English & Hindi only except language papers.
- Marking Scheme
- Each question carries 02 (two) marks.
- For each correct response, the candidate will get 02 (two) marks.
- There is no negative marking for incorrect response
- Negative Marking: No negative marking will be there for wrong answers.
| Paper | Marks | No. of Questions | MCQ | Total Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 100 | 50 | The question in paper I Intends to assess the teaching/ research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, reading comprehension, pergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate. | 03 hours (180 minutes) without any break. All the questions are compulsory. |
| II | 200 | 100 | This is based on the subject selected by the candidate and will assess domain knowledge |