Does UGC NET — Sociology have negative marking?

No — UGC NET — Sociology has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 2 marks, so attempt every question.

How is UGC NET — Sociology scored?

Scaled score range: 0 to 300. UGC NET (out of 300).

How can I practise UGC NET — Sociology online for free?

Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length UGC NET — Sociology mock test — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock that never expires. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.

How long is the UGC NET — Sociology exam?

UGC NET — Sociology runs for 180 minutes total across 2 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.

What topics are covered in UGC NET — Sociology?

UGC NET — Sociology is split into: Paper 1 — General Aptitude (50 Q), Paper 2 — Sociology (100 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. NTA · Common Paper 1 (50 Q · General Aptitude) + Paper 2 (100 Q · Sociology). 3h · 300 marks · Assistant Professor + JRF eligibility. · Official language: English & Hindi.

Is the UGC NET — Sociology test adaptive?

No — UGC NET — Sociology is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.

How many UGC NET — Sociology mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?

Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct UGC NET — Sociology variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first one free for everyone and 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock. That's 7500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.

Is there a free UGC NET — Sociology test series 2026?

Yes. The Wrexa Edge UGC NET — Sociology test series for 2026 gives you a free full-length mock test (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.

Are UGC NET — Sociology previous year question–style papers included?

Every UGC NET — Sociology mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 150-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.

Which is the best free UGC NET — Sociology mock test online?

Wrexa Edge's UGC NET — Sociology mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.

Can I take the UGC NET — Sociology mock test on mobile?

Yes. UGC NET — Sociology mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.

What is the UGC NET — Sociology syllabus?

The UGC NET — Sociology syllabus maps to its 2 sections: Paper 1 — General Aptitude (50 Q), Paper 2 — Sociology (100 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.

When is the UGC NET — Sociology exam and how should I prepare?

Official UGC NET — Sociology exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you a free UGC NET — Sociology mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.

UGC NET — Sociology Mock Test 2026

UGC NET — Sociology exam at a glance

150

Questions

180

Minutes total

Sections

Variants

50 full-length mock tests

Attempt 50 full-length mocks

Each is a distinct question set built on the real 150-question, 180-minute pattern, with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first is free; unlock all 50 forever for $1.99 (one-time, no subscription).

Mock 1Free Mock 2Full-length Mock 3Full-length Mock 4Full-length Mock 5Full-length Mock 6Full-length Mock 7Full-length Mock 8Full-length Mock 9Full-length Mock 10Full-length Mock 11Full-length Mock 12Full-length Mock 13Full-length Mock 14Full-length Mock 15Full-length Mock 16Full-length Mock 17Full-length Mock 18Full-length Mock 19Full-length Mock 20Full-length Mock 21Full-length Mock 22Full-length Mock 23Full-length Mock 24Full-length Mock 25Full-length Mock 26Full-length Mock 27Full-length Mock 28Full-length Mock 29Full-length Mock 30Full-length Mock 31Full-length Mock 32Full-length Mock 33Full-length Mock 34Full-length Mock 35Full-length Mock 36Full-length Mock 37Full-length Mock 38Full-length Mock 39Full-length Mock 40Full-length Mock 41Full-length Mock 42Full-length Mock 43Full-length Mock 44Full-length Mock 45Full-length Mock 46Full-length Mock 47Full-length Mock 48Full-length Mock 49Full-length Mock 50Full-length

FreeUnlock for $1.99

Unlock all 50 UGC NET — Sociology tests — $1.99 Start free mock →

UGC NET — Sociology key facts & eligibility

UGC NET — Sociology at a glance — verified exam facts
Conducting body	The University Grants Commission (UGC), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Official website	ugcnet.nta.ac.in ↗
Mode	A single computer-based session of two papers taken back-to-back — Paper 1 (common Teaching & Research Aptitude) and Paper 2 (Sociology, subject code 05) — over 3 hours.
Frequency	Usually twice a year.
Scoring & marking	Paper 1 has 50 questions (100 marks) on teaching aptitude, research, reasoning, comprehension, ICT and higher education; Paper 2 has 100 questions (200 marks) on Sociology — sociological theory, research methodology and methods, basic concepts and institutions, rural and urban transformations, state/politics/development, economy and society, environment and society, family/marriage/kinship, science/technology/society, and culture and symbolic transformations. Both are objective with no negative marking, for 300 marks total. It qualifies candidates for JRF, Assistant Professor and PhD admission.
Score validity	A JRF award has a fixed window to be availed; Assistant Professor eligibility does not expire.
Language	English and Hindi.

Who is eligible for UGC NET — Sociology?

A Master’s degree in Sociology (or a related subject) with at least 55% (50% for reserved categories). For JRF there is an upper age limit (with relaxations); there is no age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility.

Last verified July 2026 against UGC NET — NTA. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.

UGC NET — Sociology section breakdown

The UGC NET — Sociology mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.

Paper 1 — General Aptitude (50 Q)

50 questions · 60 minutes · ~72 sec/question
Paper 2 — Sociology (100 Q)

100 questions · 120 minutes · ~72 sec/question

Marking scheme

+2 per correct. Try your score.

+2Correct

0Wrong

0Unanswered

Correct answers 99 Wrong answers 18

Your score0/ 300

Strategy: UGC NET — Sociology has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.

Scale: UGC NET (out of 300).

How UGC NET — Sociology is conducted

Mode
Standard — practice without proctoring on Wrexa Edge, or enable optional webcam proctoring to simulate test-day conditions.
Test format
Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
Backtracking
Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
Mark for review
Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.

UGC NET — Sociology time strategy

With 150 questions in 180 minutes, you have about 72 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:

Paper 1 — General Aptitude (50 Q)
Target ~72 sec/question. If a question takes more than 108 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Paper 2 — Sociology (100 Q)
Target ~72 sec/question. If a question takes more than 108 seconds, mark for review and move on.

Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.

UGC NET — Sociology topics covered

Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of UGC NET — Sociology, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):

Paper 1 — General Aptitude (50 Q)

Paper 1 · Teaching Aptitude · 3
Paper 1 · Research Aptitude · 3
Paper 1 · Communication · 2
UGC NET Paper 1 — ICT · e-learning · 2
Paper 1 · ICT · 2
Paper 1 · People, Development & Environment · 2
Paper 1 · Higher Education System · 2
UGC NET Paper 1 — Teaching Aptitude · Higher education · 1

Paper 2 — Sociology (100 Q)

UGC NET Sociology — Theoretical Perspectives · 14
Paper 2 · Theory & Thinkers · 12
UGC NET Sociology — Classical Theorists · 10
Paper 2 · Social Institutions · 10
UGC NET Sociology — Indian Sociology · 9
Paper 2 · Social Stratification · 9
UGC NET Sociology — Research Methodology · 6
UGC NET Sociology — Kinship, Marriage & Family · 5

UGC NET — Sociology difficulty calibration

Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.

NTA · Common Paper 1 (50 Q · General Aptitude) + Paper 2 (100 Q · Sociology). 3h · 300 marks · Assistant Professor + JRF eligibility. · Official language: English & Hindi.

Verified content — Wrexa Edge's UGC NET — Sociology bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).

How Wrexa Edge prepares you for UGC NET — Sociology

Real test-day interface
Our nta skin mirrors the actual UGC NET — Sociology testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
50 distinct variants
7500 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
Detailed analytics
Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
Spaced repetition (Notebook)
Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
Optional proctoring
Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate a high-stakes environment.
Free to start
No credit card. Sign up, pick a variant, and your first UGC NET — Sociology mock starts in under a minute.

Expert take: what UGC NET — Sociology really tests

UGC-NET Sociology (subject code 05) is conducted by the NTA on behalf of the UGC as a single 3-hour computer-based session — Paper 1 (Teaching & Research Aptitude, 50 questions / 100 marks) and Paper 2 (Sociology, 100 questions / 200 marks), 300 marks total, no negative marking. Paper 2 spans sociological theory, research methodology, Indian society, social change and stratification, family/marriage/kinship, and the sociology of economy, environment and culture. It qualifies for JRF, Assistant Professor and PhD admission.

Preparation tips

There is no negative marking — attempt every question.
Cover theory, research methods and Indian society.
Know the classical theorists and Indian-society thinkers.

Common mistakes to avoid

Leaving Paper 1 (aptitude) unprepared.
Under-preparing research methodology and methods.

UGC NET — Sociology study plan

A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.

1 Phase 1 — Paper 1 Months 1–2

Teaching & research aptitude
Reasoning, comprehension, ICT, higher education
Common to all subjects (100 marks)

2 Phase 2 — Paper 2 (Sociology) Months 2–5

Sociological theory; research methods
Indian society; social change and stratification
Family/kinship; economy, environment, culture

3 Phase 3 — Practice Ongoing

Previous-year papers (no negative marking)
Attempt every question
Theorists and Indian-society thinkers

Where UGC NET — Sociology can take you

A strong UGC NET — Sociology result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:

Assistant Professor (Sociology)
UGC-NET qualifies for lectureship.
JRF
A Junior Research Fellowship for research.
PhD route
UGC-NET is also an entry route for PhD admission.
No negative marking
Attempt every question across both papers.

Best books & official prep for UGC NET — Sociology

UGC NET Paper 1 guide — Various (e.g. KVS Madaan)
Covers the common teaching & research aptitude paper.
Sociological theory references (Ritzer, Haralambos) — Various
Classical and modern sociological theory.
UGC NET Sociology previous-year papers — NTA
The best guide to the Paper 2 pattern and depth.
Indian society & research-methods notes — Various
High-weight units in Paper 2.

Official practice: NTA publishes the syllabus and past papers; there is no negative marking, so attempt every question, and Paper 2 rewards coverage of theory, research methods and Indian society.

Previous-year papers: NTA releases UGC NET past papers — the best practice for both papers.

Sample UGC NET — Sociology practice questions

5 questions taken from the UGC NET — Sociology mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.

Paper 2 — Sociology (100 Q) · UGC NET Sociology — Rural & Agrarian

Q1. The 'folk–urban continuum' and the distinction between great and little traditions are associated with:
1. Louis Wirth
2. Oscar Lewis
3. Ferdinand Tönnies
4. Robert Redfield
Show answer

Answer: D — Robert Redfield
Paper 2 — Sociology (100 Q) · UGC NET Sociology — Theoretical Perspectives

Q2. Ralf Dahrendorf located the source of conflict in 'imperatively coordinated associations', defined by the unequal distribution of:
1. Authority
2. Property
3. Prestige
4. Ownership
Show answer

Answer: A — Authority
Paper 2 — Sociology (100 Q) · UGC NET Sociology — Indian Sociology

Q3. A.R. Desai's 'Social Background of Indian Nationalism' analyses the national movement from a:
1. Indological perspective
2. Marxian perspective
3. Functionalist perspective
4. Subaltern perspective
Show answer

Answer: B — Marxian perspective
Paper 2 — Sociology (100 Q) · UGC NET Sociology — Classical Theorists

Q4. Marx's distinction between a 'class in itself' and a 'class for itself' turns on the presence of:
1. A common position in production
2. A shared level of income and wealth
3. Class consciousness and organisation
4. Hereditary membership of an estate
Show answer

Answer: C — Class consciousness and organisation
Paper 2 — Sociology (100 Q) · UGC NET Sociology — Research Methodology

Q5. Match List-I (Scale) with List-II (Associated scholar). List-I: A. Social distance scale B. Summated rating scale C. Equal-appearing interval scale D. Cumulative (scalogram) scale. List-II: i. L.L. Thurstone ii. Louis Guttman iii. E.S. Bogardus iv. Rensis Likert. Choose the correct code:
1. A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii
2. A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i
3. A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii
4. A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
Show answer

Answer: D — A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii

Frequently asked questions

What is the UGC NET — Sociology exam pattern?: UGC NET — Sociology contains 150 questions across 2 sections: Paper 1 — General Aptitude (50 Q), Paper 2 — Sociology (100 Q). Total duration is 180 minutes (about 72 seconds per question).
Does UGC NET — Sociology have negative marking?: No — UGC NET — Sociology has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 2 marks, so attempt every question.
How is UGC NET — Sociology scored?: Scaled score range: 0 to 300. UGC NET (out of 300).
How can I practise UGC NET — Sociology online for free?: Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length UGC NET — Sociology mock test — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock that never expires. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
What is the difficulty level of UGC NET — Sociology?: UGC NET — Sociology is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. NTA · Common Paper 1 (50 Q · General Aptitude) + Paper 2 (100 Q · Sociology). 3h · 300 marks · Assistant Professor + JRF eligibility. · Official language: English & Hindi.
How long is the UGC NET — Sociology exam?: UGC NET — Sociology runs for 180 minutes total across 2 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
What topics are covered in UGC NET — Sociology?: UGC NET — Sociology is split into: Paper 1 — General Aptitude (50 Q), Paper 2 — Sociology (100 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. NTA · Common Paper 1 (50 Q · General Aptitude) + Paper 2 (100 Q · Sociology). 3h · 300 marks · Assistant Professor + JRF eligibility. · Official language: English & Hindi.
What tools or aids are allowed during UGC NET — Sociology?: No special tools are required.
Is the UGC NET — Sociology test adaptive?: No — UGC NET — Sociology is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
How many UGC NET — Sociology mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?: Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct UGC NET — Sociology variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first one free for everyone and 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock. That's 7500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
Is there a free UGC NET — Sociology test series 2026?: Yes. The Wrexa Edge UGC NET — Sociology test series for 2026 gives you a free full-length mock test (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
Are UGC NET — Sociology previous year question–style papers included?: Every UGC NET — Sociology mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 150-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
Which is the best free UGC NET — Sociology mock test online?: Wrexa Edge's UGC NET — Sociology mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
Can I take the UGC NET — Sociology mock test on mobile?: Yes. UGC NET — Sociology mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
What is the UGC NET — Sociology syllabus?: The UGC NET — Sociology syllabus maps to its 2 sections: Paper 1 — General Aptitude (50 Q), Paper 2 — Sociology (100 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
What is the eligibility for UGC NET — Sociology?: A Master’s degree in Sociology (or a related subject) with at least 55% (50% for reserved categories). For JRF there is an upper age limit (with relaxations); there is no age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic UGC NET — Sociology practice: a free full-length mock in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
When is the UGC NET — Sociology exam and how should I prepare?: Official UGC NET — Sociology exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you a free UGC NET — Sociology mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.

Related exams & practice tests

Candidates preparing for UGC NET — Sociology also practise these on Wrexa Edge:

Browse more: All University & Higher Ed exams → · All India exams → · Full exam catalog →

Exam calendar 2026

Ready to ace UGC NET — Sociology?

Join thousands of candidates practising on Wrexa Edge. Free signup, 50 variants per exam, instant scoring.

Start practising free →

Wrexa Edge — Mock Tests & ExamsAvailable

Practise on the go — 1,900+ exams with the real interface, timer & marking. 1 free mock each.

Get it onGoogle Play

UGC NET — Sociology — Free Online Mock Test