UGC NET Economics Question Paper 2025 will be released by the NTA after the exam completion for the December cycle. The exam consists of two papers — Paper 1 (General Aptitude) and Paper 2 (Economics). Based on candidates’ feedback, the overall difficulty level of the question paper, the final analysis is presented, carrying the conceptual and analytical questions in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and development theories.
This article provides access to the UGC NET Economics Question Paper 2025 PDF, along with a detailed section-wise analysis, answer key updates, and expected cut-off insights. It is a complete resource for candidates to review their performance and prepare for the result phase.
UGC NET Economics Question Paper 2025 Download
Memory-based PDFs for both UGC NET Economics Question Paper I (General Aptitude) and Paper II will be available soon on our website. Official PDFs will soon be released on the NTA portal:
How to download:
- Visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Navigate to “Previous Year Question Papers – December 2025.”
- Choose Economics under Paper II.
- Download PDFs for both Paper I and Paper II.
UGC NET Economics Question Paper 2025 Analysis (Available Soon)
The detailed analysis of the UGC NET Economics Question Paper 2025 will be updated here after the exam has taken place. The analysis will include students’ feedback, exam pattern, difficulty levels, and what number of questions to have been attempted.
UUGC NET Economics Question Paper 2025 Overview
The UGC NET Economics Question Paper followed the standard UGC NET format:
| Feature | Details |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Date | Between 31 December 2025 to 7 January 2026 |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Papers | Paper I (General); Paper II (Economics) |
| Total marks | 300 |
| Total questions | 150 |
| Language | English & Hindi |
| Negative marking | None |
UGC NET Economics Question Paper Pattern 2025
- Paper I: 50 MCQs × 2 marks = 100 marks
Topics include teaching aptitude, reasoning, data interpretation, ICT, environment, and communication. - Paper II: 100 MCQs × 2 marks = 200 marks
Topics span Economics disciplines:
- Microeconomic Theory
- Macroeconomic Theory
- Mathematics & Statistics in Economics
- International Trade & Finance
- Public Finance & Taxation
- Indian Economy
- Development Economics
- Environmental & Resource Economics
- Growth Models & Policies
- Econometrics & Quantitative Techniques
Duration: 3 hours, no sectional cut-off; qualifying based on aggregate score.
UGC NET Economics Question Paper I, Paper II 2025 Subject-Wise Analysis (Available Soon)
Detailed analysis of the UGC NET Economics Question Paper 2025 will be made available soon here. The candidates can go through the Nlyaia for future practice.
The Paper II Economics includes units such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematics & Statistics, International Economics, Public Finance, Indian Economy, Development Economics, Environmental Economics, Growth Models, Econometrics
UGC NET Economics 2025: Good Attempt Range & Cut‑Off Expectations
- Paper I: 40–45 correctly estimated.
- Paper II: 70–80 correct expected.
- Total good attempts: 100–110 out of 150.
- Expected cut-offs (General category):
- JRF: ~205–215 marks
- Assistant Professor: ~185–195 marks
UGC NET Economics 2025 Answer Key
- Unofficial keys: Released soon.
- Official NTA key: Expected in early February 2026, with a challenge window.
To download the official key:
- Log in at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Navigate to “Answer Key – December 2025”
- Download the provisional key and response sheet
- Submit challenges (₹200/question) before the deadline.
UGC NET Economics 2025 Result
Result sequence:
- Provisional answer key released
- Objection window open/close
- Final key declaration
- Results expected by mid–February 2025
Check qualifying status and download scorecard via the official portal once live.
Conclusion
The UGC NET Economics Exam 2025 includes topics like macroeconomics, econometrics, and quantitative methods that require deeper conceptual clarity and numerical aptitude.. Candidates must aim to attempt 100–110 questions to be considered a good attempt across both papers are likely to be in a strong position to qualify. The question paper was well-balanced, testing theoretical understanding as well as analytical application across all domains of Economics. Aspirants are advised to stay updated on the NTA portal for answer keys, result announcements.
UGC NET Economics Question Paper 2025 FAQs
Q2. What was the overall difficulty level of the Economics Paper II?
Paper II's detailed analysis will be released in the article soon. Stay tuned.
Q3. What is the expected cut-off for UGC NET Economics 2025?
The expected cut-off for the General category is around 205–215 for JRF and 185–195 for Assistant Professor.
Q4. When will the UGC NET Economics 2025 answer key be released?
The official answer key is likely to be released in early February 2026. Candidates will get a chance to raise objections for a limited time.
Q5. How many questions are there in the UGC NET Economics Paper II?
There are 100 multiple-choice questions in Paper II, each worth 2 marks, totaling 200 marks.
