UGC NET Paper 2 tests the single subject you registered for, at 100 questions and 200 marks. This Education paper covers educational philosophy, psychology, curriculum, measurement and evaluation, and teacher education. There is no negative marking, so every question is worth an attempt.
Questions
100 subject MCQs
Total marks
200
Marking
No negative marking
Duration
2 hours
These are practice questions, not official papers. Report unclear questions through the in-test report control; a report does not guarantee an immediate correction.
How to use this practice
Connect each theorist or policy idea to its classroom and research implications. Separate closely related terms in learning theory, curriculum, assessment and inclusion, and practise interpreting study designs rather than memorising isolated definitions.
Topics covered
Educational studies
Learner and development
Teacher education
Curriculum studies
Research methods
Pedagogy
Assessment
Inclusive education
Sample questions with worked solutions
These short examples show the style of reasoning used in the simulator. They are illustrative and are not a full practice paper.
Sample 1. A teacher uses exit slips to adjust the next lesson before assigning grades. This is primarily which kind of assessment?
Summative
Formative
Norm-referenced
Placement
Show answer and solution
B — Formative
The evidence is collected during instruction to improve subsequent teaching and learning, which is the purpose of formative assessment.
Sample 2. Which classroom activity best reflects a constructivist view of learning?
Copying a definition repeatedly
Receiving facts without discussion
Building an explanation from evidence in groups
Memorising an answer key
Show answer and solution
C — Building an explanation from evidence in groups
Constructivism emphasises learners actively forming and revising understanding through experience, evidence and social interaction.
Official source and review
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Questions candidates ask
How many questions are in the UGC NET Education mock test?
100 subject-specific MCQs worth 200 marks, matching the real Paper 2 format.
Does UGC NET Paper 2 have negative marking?
No. Nothing is deducted for a wrong answer, so leaving questions blank only costs you.
Do I need to clear Paper 1 and Paper 2 separately?
No. Both papers are taken in one sitting and the aggregate decides qualification, so a strong Paper 2 can offset a weaker Paper 1.
Which Education areas should I prioritise?
Start with the areas where your timed accuracy is weakest, then rotate through the full syllabus. This paper covers educational studies, learner and development, teacher education, curriculum studies, research methods, pedagogy, assessment, inclusive education.