{"id":12096,"date":"2026-04-09T19:08:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=12096"},"modified":"2026-04-30T17:28:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T11:58:40","slug":"ugc-net-environmental-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-environmental-science","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Environmental Science 2026: Check Eligibility, Syllabus, Paper Pattern &#038; Preparation Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for UGC NET Environmental Science 2026 requires a clear understanding of the eligibility criteria, syllabus, and exam pattern. Candidates aiming for Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) must follow a structured preparation strategy supported by the right study resources and consistent practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET Environmental Science 2026 exam evaluates candidates across two papers\u2014Paper 1 (General Aptitude) and Paper 2 (Environmental Science subject). While Paper 1 focuses on teaching and research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension, and ICT, Paper 2 assesses in-depth knowledge of environmental concepts, ecology, pollution, resource management, and sustainable development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To strengthen preparation, candidates can enroll in the <\/span><b>JRFAdda General Paper 1 Online Test Series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which offers exam-level practice questions, performance analysis, and concept clarity. This page provides complete details on UGC NET Environmental Science 2026, including eligibility criteria, syllabus, paper pattern, previous year question papers, and career opportunities, helping candidates plan their preparation effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/general-paper-1-online-test-series-dec-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Enroll Today- JRFAdda General Paper 1 Online Test Series<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Environmental Science\u00a0 2025, Exam analysis<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>UGC NET Paper 1 2nd shift on 7 January 2026<\/b> maintained a <b>moderate <\/b>overall difficulty level, with <b>good attempts <\/b>ranging from<b> 40-45 out<\/b> of 50 questions. The paper balanced <b>conceptual, PYQ-based, and assertion-reason questions<\/b> across all units, featuring <b>moderate challenges in Logical Reasoning (syllogisms, statement-based) and Data Interpretation (table\/graph with percentages\/ratios), while ICT basics and Teaching Aptitude proved easier<\/b>. Reading Comprehension involved factual\/inference tasks from one passage, and the Higher Education System emphasized <b>NEP 2020 chronology, <\/b>making the paper manageable for prepared candidates with strong time management.<\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-paper-1-exam-analysis-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Paper 1 Exam Analysis 2025 December<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-analysis-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 December<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 | UGC NET Paper 1 Exam Analysis | 7th Jan 2026 (2nd Shift)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z5YblD2bMpc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Environmental Science Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b> National Testing Agency (NTA) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conducts the UGC NET Environmental Science 2026 examination to find out the eligibility for <\/span><b>Assistant Professor <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and\/or <\/span><b>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> posts in Environmental Science. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While practicing with the UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2025 is important, having a complete understanding of the eligibility criteria is just as important. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">following are the complete<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> UGC NET Environmental Science eligibility <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16713 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_fxvm48fxvm48fxvm-300x300.png\" alt=\"UGC NET Environmental Science Eligibility Criteria 2025\" width=\"729\" height=\"729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_fxvm48fxvm48fxvm-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_fxvm48fxvm48fxvm-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_fxvm48fxvm48fxvm-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_fxvm48fxvm48fxvm-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Gemini_Generated_Image_fxvm48fxvm48fxvm.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Criteria Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational Qualification<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master\u2019s degree or equivalent in Environmental Science or a related field from a recognized university.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Marks (General\/UR\/EWS)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum 55% marks in Master\u2019s degree (not rounded off).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum Marks (OBC-NCL\/SC\/ST\/PwD\/Third Gender)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 50% marks in Master\u2019s degree (without rounding off).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Year Students<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final-year\/awaiting result candidates can apply; must obtain the degree within 2 years from the date of NET result with required marks.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JRF Maximum Age (as on 1 June 2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age Relaxation \u2013 OBC (NCL)\/SC\/ST\/PwD\/Female\/Third Gender<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relaxation of up to 5 years on the upper age limit for JRF.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age Relaxation \u2013 LLM Degree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional 3 years relaxation on JRF upper age limit.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age Relaxation \u2013 Research Experience<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 5 years, depending on the period spent on relevant research.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Professor Age Limit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No upper age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-eligibility-criteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/MTc1NTUxMjU5NHw1Mzg=?utm_source=website_seo1&amp;utm_medium=blog1&amp;utm_campaign=study_planner1&amp;utm_id=seo_3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp\" alt=\"Study Planner\" width=\"985\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1024x256.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-768x192.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1536x384.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-2048x512.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Environmental Science Paper Pattern 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET Environmental Science Paper Pattern 2025 is important to understand to become eligible for<\/span><b> Assistant Professor <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Environmental Science. The following is a descriptive overview of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Environmental Science Paper Pattern 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 96.9214%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 22.8262%;\"><b>Component<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 86.1878%;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.8262%;\"><b>Mode<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 86.1878%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.8262%;\"><b>Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 86.1878%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two: Paper I (General Aptitude) and Paper II (Environmental Science Subject)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.8262%;\"><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 86.1878%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours (180 minutes) for both papers combined<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.8262%;\"><b>Total Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 86.1878%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150 (Paper I: 50 questions; Paper II: 100 questions)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.8262%;\"><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 86.1878%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 (Paper I: 100 marks; Paper II: 200 marks)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.8262%;\"><b>Question Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 86.1878%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.8262%;\"><b>Marking Scheme<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 86.1878%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+2 marks for each correct answer; no negative marking<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 22.8262%;\"><b>Session<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 86.1878%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both papers conducted in a single session without any break<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET Paper 1 Teaching Aptitude | Online Learning Tools | UGC NET Dec 2025 | JRFAdda\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KuFZdF-WA9g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Environmental Science Syllabus 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2026 is prepared based on the latest UGC NET Environmental Science Syllabus 2025. The UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2025 is<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> designed to assess the candidate\u2019s comprehensive understanding of environmental concepts, ecological systems, environmental pollution, natural resource management, and sustainable development. The syllabus includes two papers\u2014<\/span><b>Paper 1 (general aptitude) and Paper 2 (Environmental Science)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-date-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Exam Date 2025<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET Environmental Science Syllabus Paper 2 Unit-wise Topics<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET Environmental Science Syllabus Paper 2 in unit-wise format allows for targeted preparation and clarity on the scope of each section in Paper 2. All these units comprise the UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Unit Title<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Topics Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structure\/composition of atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere; Sustainable development; Remote sensing &amp; GIS applications; Environmental ethics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Chemistry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemical kinetics, equilibria, atmospheric chemistry, photochemical smog, water chemistry, biogeochemical cycles, analytical methods<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Biology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecology, ecosystems, biodiversity &amp; conservation, population &amp; community ecology, toxicology, environmental biotechnology<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Geosciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth\u2019s origin, minerals and rocks, weathering, soil formation, geochemistry, groundwater, natural hazards<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy and Environment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solar, fossil fuels, renewable energy sources, nuclear energy, energy impacts, global warming<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Pollution and Control<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air, water, soil, marine, thermal, noise, and radioactive pollution; Pollution monitoring and control methods<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solid and Hazardous Waste Management<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solid waste types, collection, processing, disposal; Hazardous waste treatment; e-waste and plastic waste management<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Assessment, Management, Legislation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), laws and policies like Wildlife Protection Act, Air\/Water Pollution Acts, National policies, International conventions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistical Approaches and Modelling<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statistical measures, probability, distributions, hypothesis testing, regression, environmental models<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contemporary Environmental Issues<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biodiversity loss, climate change, water resource projects, forest conservation, waste management, environmental disasters<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/selection-package-paper-1-ugc-net-dec-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Enroll Today- JRFAdda Selection Package Paper 1 UGC NET Dec 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14807 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" width=\"989\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET Environmental Science Syllabus PDF Download<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET Environmental Science Syllabus PDF Download for the 2026 exam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here you can find the syllabus for both <\/span><b>Paper 1 (General Paper on Teaching &amp; Research Aptitude) and Paper 2 (Environmental Science)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, available in PDF format.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 96.2309%; height: 82px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 76.7409%; text-align: center; height: 23px;\"><b>Subject Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 92.6813%; text-align: center; height: 23px;\"><b>Download PDF<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 59px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 76.7409%; height: 59px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Environmental Science Syllabus 2025\u00a0 (English)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 92.6813%; height: 59px;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1CZwtkfjEgHKBMGwmH63GHOXk75ko6pQi\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Download Link<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Syllabus 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper <\/b><b>2025<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025 for the December session will be released after the exam completion. You\u2019ll be able to download the UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2025 PDFs once released from the link provided. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0It provides knowledge about the newest exam pattern, question trend, difficulty level, and the subject matter type prioritized by the NTA.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 96.4644%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 77.1901%;\"><b>Exam Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.9091%;\"><b>Download Link<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 77.1901%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2025 December<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.9091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available Soon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Environmental Science Previous Year Question Papers\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice and referring to<\/span><b> UGC NET <\/b><b>Environmental Science <\/b><b>Previous Year Question Papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are important for successful exam preparation. The papers give an indication of the exam pattern, question types, and levels of difficulty, which guide in making strategic studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 96.3837%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 58.5082%; text-align: center;\"><b>Exam Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 13.8983%; text-align: center;\"><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 139.237%; text-align: center;\"><b>Download PDF<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 58.5082%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Environmental Science\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 13.8983%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 139.237%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/Paper_20250303102817.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Download Link<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 58.5082%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Science\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 13.8983%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 139.237%;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/Paper_20230628111906.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 58.5082%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Science <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 13.8983%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 139.237%;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/paper_73110292022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 58.5082%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Science <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 13.8983%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 139.237%;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/Paper_20220303094207.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 58.5082%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Science <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 13.8983%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 139.237%;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/Paper_20201202083728.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 58.5082%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Science\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 13.8983%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 139.237%;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/Paper_20200623150710.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-selection-procedure-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Selection Procedure 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET Offline Vs Online | UGC NET Paper 1 CBT MCQs | UGCNET ICT, Research, PDE, HE, LR | Aditi Mam\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FaTAInEEwQc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>Career Scope After Qualifying UGC NET Environmental Science\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifying for UGC NET Environmental Science provides access to a broad spectrum of academic, research, and professional careers in India. Following is a list of important career options:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Assistant Professor: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligible for teaching in colleges\/universities with a salary of \u20b957,700+ (Academic Level 10).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monthly stipend: \u20b931,000\u2013\u20b935,000 + HRA and Leads to Ph.D. in top institutes (IITs, CSIR labs, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ph.D. Admission: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NET qualifies you for direct Ph.D. admission in many universities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Scientist\/Research Roles: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work in CSIR, DRDO, ISRO, CPCB, IMD, and MoEFCC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Corporate &amp; Consultancy Jobs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roles: Environmental Analyst, EIA Expert, Sustainability Officer. And Employers: ERM, AECOM, WSP, and Tata Environment Research Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>NGOs &amp; Think Tanks: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work with WWF, UNEP, or CSE on climate, biodiversity, or advocacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Government Jobs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for IFS, UPSC (Environment optional), State PCS, Forest Dept.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Other Options: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental author, consultant, startup founder, or foreign Ph.D.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14809 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" 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300ms;}#sp-ea-12100.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-12100.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-12100.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-12100.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-12100.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1749795801\"><div id=\"sp-ea-12100\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-121000\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse121000\" aria-controls=\"collapse121000\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the eligibility for the UGC NET Environmental Exam 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse121000\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-12100\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-121000\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Environmental Science or an allied subject with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC\/ST\/OBC\/PwD categories).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-121001\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse121001\" aria-controls=\"collapse121001\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When will the UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2026 be released?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse121001\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-12100\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-121001\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2026 will be released after the December session scheduled between 31 Dec 2025 to 7 Jan 2026 has concluded.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-121002\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse121002\" aria-controls=\"collapse121002\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where can I download the UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse121002\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-12100\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-121002\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2026 will be available to download from the official website or from this article.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-121003\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse121003\" aria-controls=\"collapse121003\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many papers are there in the UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse121003\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-12100\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-121003\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2025 include<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> two papers\u2014Paper I (General) and Paper II (Environmental Science), held in a single sitting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of 3 hours.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-121004\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse121004\" aria-controls=\"collapse121004\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the minimum qualifying mark for UGC NET Environmental Science?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse121004\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-12100\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-121004\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General category candidates require 40% aggregate, and reserved category candidates 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