UGC NET Sociology Question Paper 2025 will be released by the NTA after the exam completion. Based on early feedback, Paper 1 (general aptitude) ranged from easy to moderate, while Paper 2 (Sociology-specific) maintained a similar pattern, testing core theories and research methodology.
Candidates can now access the full PDF of the UGC NET Sociology Question Paper 2025, including both papers, to assess individual performance. The guide also highlights answer key updates, subject-wise analysis, and cut‑off predictions to aid detailed review.
Whether reviewing memory-based questions or awaiting the official key, this comprehensive coverage helps aspirants prepare for next steps—challenge window, result announcements, and deciding eligibility for JRF and Assistant Professor roles.
UGC NET Sociology Question Paper 2025 Download
Candidates will be able to access the December 2025 cycle’s UGC NET Sociology Question Paper as memory-based question paper PDFs for both Paper I (General Aptitude) and Paper II (Sociology). These unofficial versions will be compiled from student feedback and will be available shortly. For the official question papers, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the official PDFs soon on their official portal.
To download the UGC NET Sociology question papers:
- Visit the official NTA UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Navigate to the section titled “Previous Year Question Papers – December 2025”
- Select “Sociology” under the Paper II subject list
- Download the PDFs for both UGC NET Sociology Question Paper I and Paper II
These papers are valuable for analysis, revision, and understanding the current exam pattern.
UGC NET Sociology Question Paper 2025 Analysis (Available Soon)
The detailed analysis of the UGC NET Sociology Question Paper 2025 will be updated here after the exam has taken place. The analysis will include students’ feedback, exam pattern, difficulty levels, and a good number of questions to have been attempted.
UGC NET Sociology Exam 2025 Overview
The UGC NET Sociology Question Paper followed the standard UGC NET structure:
| 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 Aptitude); Paper II (Sociology) |
| Total marks | 300 |
| Total questions | 150 |
| Language | English & Hindi |
| Negative marking | None |
UGC NET Sociology Exam Pattern 2025
Paper I: 50 MCQs × 2 marks = 100 marks
Topics: teaching aptitude, reasoning, data interpretation, research tools, environment, ICT, and higher education system.
Paper II: 100 MCQs × 2 marks = 200 marks
Key units include:
- Sociological theories (Comte, Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Indian thinkers)
- Research methodology (qualitative & quantitative methods)
- Social institutions (family, tribe, caste, religion, education)
- Social change and development (urbanisation, globalization)
- Political sociology and sociology of law
- Economy and society (work, inequality, labour)
- Environmental sociology
- Gender and caste studies
- Population and demography
- Applied sociology and welfare policies
Duration: 3 hours; no sectional cutoff—aggregate score determines qualification.
UGC NET Sociology 2025 Paper I, Paper II 2025 Subject-Wise Analysis (Available Soon)
The subject-wise analysis of the UGC NET Sociology Question Paper for both Paper I and Paper II will be provided here. The Paper II basically included – Sociological Theory, Research Methodology, Social Institutions, Social Change, Gender & Cast, Political Sociology, Economy, Environment, Applied Sociology. Stay tuned for further updates.
UGC NET Sociology 2025: Good Attempt Range & Cut‑Off Expectations
- Paper I: ~45–50 correct considered good
- Paper II: ~65–75 correct expected
- Total good attempts: 110–115 out of 150
- Expected cut-offs (General category):
- JRF: ~205–215 marks
- Assistant Professor: ~185–195 marks
These align with trends from other subjects on the same date
- JRF: ~205–215 marks
UGC NET Sociology 2025 Answer Key
- Unofficial answer keys: Released soon.
- Official NTA answer key: Expected in the first week of February 2026. Candidates can challenge provisional key entries via an objection window (fee applies).
How to download the official key:
- Log in at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Navigate to “Answer Key – December 2025”
- Download the response sheet and provisional key
- Submit challenges during the objection window
UGC NET Sociology 2025 Result
Sequence of result publication:
- Provisional answer key release
- Objection window
- Final answer key
- Result declaration—expected by February 2026
Check your qualifying status and download the scorecard via the official portal once released.
Conclusion
The UGC NET Sociology Question Paper 2025 will soon be released for both Paper I and Paper II. The exam tests an aspirant on various dimensions—from classical and contemporary theories to applied and policy-driven sociology. With in-depth coverage across caste, gender, globalization, political sociology, and environment, Paper II is conceptually rich and analytically oriented. Candidates with 110–115 good attempts are likely to clear the cut-off comfortably. With the answer key and results expected in February 2026, aspirants should stay updated on the official NTA website for notifications and scorecards.
UGC NET Sociology Question Paper 2025 FAQs
Q2. What was the difficulty level of UGC NET Sociology Paper II?
Paper II difficulty levels will be updated soon after the completion of the exam for the December 2025 cycle
Q3. What is the expected cut-off for UGC NET Sociology 2025?
For the General category, the expected cut-off is around 205–215 marks for JRF and 185–195 marks for Assistant Professor roles.
Q4. When will the official UGC NET Sociology 2025 answer key be available?
The official answer key is expected in the first week of February 2026, and candidates will be given an opportunity to challenge the provisional answers.
Q5. How many questions were there in the UGC NET Sociology Paper II?
Paper II consisted of 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying 2 marks, making a total of 200 marks.
