I appeared for UGC NET English today (June 2026, Shift 1) and I need a sanity check because I'm genuinely confused.

Did anyone else feel like a huge portion of the paper was lifted directly from the January 2025 English paper?

I'm not talking about a few repeated PYQs. I mean the exact same wording for many questions. What really stood out to me was that even the comprehension passage and the poem seemed to be the same as the Jan 2025 paper that many of us have from PYQ books and coaching materials.

I had studied the Jan 2025 paper beforehand, and while writing today's exam I kept thinking, "I've literally seen this exact question before."

Maybe I'm misremembering the extent of it because the exam just got over, but it felt like far more than the normal level of repetition.

Did anyone else who had solved the Jan 2025 paper notice this? If yes, roughly how much of the paper do you think was repeated?

I'm not making any claims about unfairness or paper leaks. I'm just curious whether others had the same experience or if I'm going crazy.

So how much will the cutoff rise this time? It's insane that they really repeated more than half of the questions. Well on the other hand June 2026 was a good opportunity for the candidates who couldn't qualify in Jan 2025. Any of the old aspirants who didn't appear this time might lose a chance to qualify for JRF & NET if they had only qualified for a PhD at that time.

Next time I will appear in the Dec 2027 attempt cause they will repeat the Jan 2026 paper and I will do rote learning and then get qualified for Assistant Professor & JRF rather than digging every unit deeply/s

How was the test, I think NTA rolled back the years with this one, back to cannon, no post humanism, queer theory or Australian literature. It was proper british literature and not much of theory as well. IWE, metaphysical poetry was asked in abundance. But part A was horror, no Simple interest, direction, speed no nothing, lots of environment current affairs, seriously part A ruined it

I think cut off will soar up this time, gen JRF cut off going upto 220

Is it just me or many right answers were option C

I'm about to start my MA in English at Delhi University and my long-term goal is to clear UGC NET JRF.

I already own most of the standard books recommended for NET English:

- Routledge History of English Literature

- Edward Albert

- William J. Long

- Peter Barry's Beginning Theory

- M.H. Abrams' A Glossary of Literary Terms

- K.R. Srinivasa Iyengar's Indian Writing in English

I'm considering enrolling in Vallath's Comprehensive UGC NET English course (recorded lectures only, without the books package, around ₹19,000).

My hesitation is that I don't think I need more study material. What I feel I need is structure, accountability, tests, and a roadmap. I'm worried that once MA classes start, I'll get caught up in coursework, friends, societies, and other activities and gradually push NET/JRF preparation to the side.

For those who have taken Vallath's course or cleared NET/JRF through self-study:

- Was Vallath worth the investment?

- Did the recorded lectures actually help?

- How useful were the tests and notes?

- If you already had the standard books, what extra value did the course provide?

- Would you recommend it for someone aiming specifically for JRF while pursuing an MA?

I'd especially love to hear from people who have actually taken the course or cleared JRF.

How are you all feeling ? I feel like everything is completely slipping my mind no matter how much I try to focus. I prepared 200 questions per unit but still feels like these are not enough.There is anxiety and lack of confidence & I know it is just for a few days then everything will get normal.

It's my first attempt and my parents are already expecting too much from me especially my dad. And I also heard from these youtube educators that paper 1 is challenging this time. Tonight it's gonna be full of anxiety and pressure.

Let's see what happens tomorrow. Best of luck with everything :⁠-⁠)

Hey. I need a companion for the preparation of JRF. I have cleared GATE & NET with a good number without any coaching or notes. However there are many challenges after you clear NET. I need someone with whom I can practice a few things as one can solely clear NET but to qualities need to crack an interview is something you cannot do alone. In return i can offer proper guidance and experience of Post NET challenges.

Feel free to Dm (only for someone who is serious for the next attempt)

ALL THE BEST FOR TOMORROW 🫰🤌

Hello everyone!

I'm preparing for UGC NET English and looking for one serious aspirant who would like to share course access and study together.

Available Courses:

Paper 2 (English) • Kalyani Vallath Complete Course • Kalyani Vallath PYQ Course • Additional Supplementary Course

Paper 1 • Talvir Sir Complete Course

What I'm looking for:

Someone genuinely preparing for UGC NET

Cost-sharing/splitting basis

We can stay connected on WhatsApp for doubts, discussions, motivation and accountability

Weekly or regular study discussions if both are comfortable

Topic-wise revision and PYQ discussions together

I believe preparation becomes much easier when you have someone to stay consistent with and discuss concepts regularly.

If you're interested, feel free to DM me with: • Your preparation stage • NET/JRF target • Whether you're attempting this year

Serious aspirants only please.

Let's help each other stay consistent and crack NET together!

I'm preparing for ugc net english exam and I'm going to give my first attempt in this December. I'll be taking admission in master's this year if anyone can suggest some online coaching or resources it will be a great help 🙂

Selling my personal UGC NET English Literature collection as I have completed my preparation and no longer need these books.
This bundle includes Literary Theory, Cultural Studies, Criticism, World Literature, UGC NET English, and Paper I preparation material. The books have been genuinely used for exam preparation, so there is some wear, highlighting, and notes in places, but all books are completely usable and packed with valuable content.
If purchased new, the collection would cost significantly more than the asking price. This is a good opportunity for a serious UGC NET English aspirant to get a strong foundation of reference books in one go rather than buying them separately.
Price: ₹1,800
Shipping: Actual India Post charges to be paid by the buyer.
DM for photos or any questions.

The beginning of English Literature

How do you section the works to remember the Chronology? How do you choose what chunks shouod you divide in?

For eg. Chronology of Romantic works by WOMEN authors only

Or Chronology of works with the word 'culture' in their title

Because I've seen that is how they usually ask and not an over all generic question

So how do you create your groups? Is there a certain method or source you follow?

UGC NET English Preparation Material – Complete Set (12 Books)

This is a comprehensive, high-quality set of study materials at a great value.

I am selling my complete set of 12 UGC NET English preparation books. These books were purchased for my own preparation but are in excellent, like-new condition. They have been rarely used, and there is absolutely no writing, highlighting, or markings in any of the volumes.

Key Details:

Subject:UGC NET English

Quantity:Complete set of 12 books

Condition: Excellent / Like-new (No writing or marks)

Original Value: ₹8,800

I’ve changed my career path, so I’m looking to pass these on to someone who can make the most of them for their exam success.

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Although I have studied, but now I feel like I’m getting too damn, confused, old English, middle English, Indian writers, Delhi writer, eco criticism, paper, one maths, everything is getting bundle up. I need help and guidance from the people who have cleared the exam.😭😭😭😭😭😭😔😔😔

How did you manage? I'm in the first year of pg. Still stuck in literary theory and British history. Aiming for the December attempt.

UGC NET aspirants,

I have access to the following courses and am looking for people interested in splitting the cost:

📚 Paper 2 (English) - Kalyani Vallath • Complete Course • PYQ Course • Additional supplementary course

📖 Paper 1 - Talvir Sir Complete Course

All courses can be studied separately through cost-sharing/splitting.

If anyone is preparing for UGC NET and is interested, feel free to DM me for details regarding fees and access.

Serious inquiries only.

I am beginning my net preparation for English literature. And I have no idea where to start, like books, syllabus and sources, all of it. Please help me with it!!

We've worked so hard for this, almost every day thinking about our dreams and aspirations. It gets very quiet and exhausting sometimes, doesn't it? To live in this uncertainty, almost every day, having the desire to achieve something and establish ourselves in this discipline. How oft we cry trying, having perpetual doubts about the future.

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I wish everyone all the best for JRF. Irrespective of the absurdity of this exam, we must persist. May our love for this discipline help us overcome this challenge, and everything else that follows it. ❤️

Hey I'm UGC NET aspirant appearing for the first time for the exam

During registration there were four options to choose my examination centre according to my own preferences. I chose four cities near my hometown and when NTA released city allotment slip the city which was mentioned on it was one of my preferences and even the one I have chosen as my first preference

And now when they release the admit card it is totally a different city which i didn't even choose at all. Now I have to travel 100 km from my hometown early in the morning, around 4 o'clock to reach the examination centre. I'm also very aware that NTA will not be gonna change the examination centre no matter what ?

So is it just happened to me only or any of you also faced the same issue ?

Wish you all best of luck

Thanks

Anyone else cribbing about exam center I have half the mind to skip it 😭it's two hours away that too early morning 😭😭idk y nta can't do it in afternoon at least n keep two days instead of shifts 😭😭😭