Practise UGC NET Paper 1 the way it is set in the exam: 50 compulsory questions of 2 marks each. Each attempt draws from every Paper 1 practice set on CodingHumans, covering teaching and research aptitude, reasoning, data interpretation, ICT, people and environment, communication and the higher education system.
How the mock test works
- 50 questions with a 1-hour timer.
- +2 marks for each correct answer and no negative marking, as in UGC NET.
- Answers stay hidden until you submit. The test submits itself when the time runs out.
- After submitting, every question shows the correct answer, an explanation and a link to its practice set.
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Tips for mock tests
- Take the mock in one sitting, with no notes and no breaks, so your score reflects exam conditions.
- Do a first pass answering only the questions you are sure about, then come back to the rest.
- After submitting, spend as long reviewing the explanations as you spent on the test. Note every concept you got wrong and revise it from the linked practice set.
- Retake the mock after a week. Questions are shuffled each time.
Competitive Exams Hub | All UGC NET practice sets
UGC NET Paper 1 exam pattern at a glance
| Paper 1 | 50 questions, 100 marks (2 marks each) |
|---|---|
| Paper 2 | 100 questions on your subject, 200 marks |
| Time | 3 hours for both papers together, with no break |
| Negative marking | None |
Because there is no negative marking, never leave a question blank in the real exam. This mock gives you one hour for Paper 1, which is about the time most candidates spend on it.
Where the questions come from
The mock draws its questions from these practice sets. If a topic keeps costing you marks, open its set and work through it on its own, with the explanations, before your next attempt.
- UGC NET Paper 1 MCQs - Teaching Aptitude and Research Aptitude (Set 1)
- UGC NET Paper 1 MCQs - Reasoning, Data Interpretation, ICT and Environment (Set 2)
- UGC NET Paper 1 MCQs - Higher Education System and Communication (Set 3)
- UGC NET Paper 1 MCQs - Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude (Set 4)
- UGC NET Paper 1 MCQs - Logical Reasoning (Set 5)
- UGC NET Paper 1 MCQs - People, Development and Environment (Set 6)
Five sample questions
Here is a taste of the question bank. Try them before you start the full test. The answers are hidden until you open them.
The University Grants Commission became a statutory body through an Act of Parliament in:
(a) 1948
(b) 1953
(c) 1956
(d) 1964Show answer
(c) 1956. The UGC was set up in 1953 and given statutory status by the UGC Act, 1956. It coordinates and maintains standards in university education. More questions like this
How many Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda?
(a) 8
(b) 12
(c) 17
(d) 21Show answer
(c) 17. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (September 2015) set 17 goals with 169 targets. They replaced the 8 Millennium Development Goals, which ran from 2000 to 2015. More questions like this
If A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 4 : 5, what is A : B : C?
(a) 2 : 3 : 5
(b) 8 : 12 : 15
(c) 4 : 6 : 5
(d) 6 : 12 : 15Show answer
(b) 8 : 12 : 15. Make B the same in both ratios: A : B = 8 : 12 and B : C = 12 : 15, so A : B : C = 8 : 12 : 15. More questions like this
In a code language GOLD is written as TLOW. How is SILVER written in that code?
(a) HROEVI
(b) HRPEVI
(c) TJMWFS
(d) REVLISShow answer
(a) HROEVI. Each letter is replaced by its opposite letter in the alphabet (A↔Z, B↔Y and so on, position p becomes 27 − p). S→H, I→R, L→O, V→E, E→V, R→I. More questions like this
In the revised Bloom's taxonomy (Anderson and Krathwohl, 2001), which is the highest level of the cognitive domain?
(a) Evaluating
(b) Creating
(c) Analysing
(d) ApplyingShow answer
(b) Creating. The revised order is Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analysing, Evaluating and Creating. In the original 1956 version, Evaluation was at the top. More questions like this
How to use your result
Paper 1 is mostly about speed and reading carefully. The reasoning and data interpretation questions are where most time goes, so after each mock note how long those took you. Teaching and research aptitude questions often turn on a single word in the options, so read all four before choosing.
Frequently asked questions
Is there negative marking in UGC NET?
No. UGC NET has no negative marking, so attempt every question.
Does this include Paper 2?
No. This mock covers Paper 1 only. Paper 2 Computer Science practice sets are listed on the Competitive Exams Hub.
Where is my score saved?
Your last score is saved in your browser on this device only.
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