{"id":27286,"date":"2026-07-25T23:52:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T18:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=27286"},"modified":"2026-07-26T00:17:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T18:47:40","slug":"ugc-net-population-studies-previous-year-question-papers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-population-studies-previous-year-question-papers","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Population Studies Previous Year Question Papers, Download PDF With Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">UGC NET Population Studies Previous Year Question Papers are among the most effective study resources for candidates preparing for the \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-december-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET December 2026<\/a>. 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24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 34.965%;height: 24px\"><b>Exam Name\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 141.764%;height: 24px\"><b>UGC NET Population Studies<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 34.965%;height: 24px\"><b>Conducting Body<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 141.764%;height: 24px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 34.965%;height: 24px\"><b>Exam Level<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 141.764%;height: 24px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 34.965%;height: 24px\"><b>Mode of Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 141.764%;height: 24px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 34.965%;height: 24px\"><b>Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 141.764%;height: 24px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paper 1 (General) + Paper 2 (Population Studies)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 34.965%;height: 24px\"><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 141.764%;height: 24px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3 Hours (No Break)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 34.965%;height: 24px\"><b>Total Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 141.764%;height: 24px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 34.965%;height: 24px\"><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 141.764%;height: 24px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"width: 34.965%;height: 24px\"><b>Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 141.764%;height: 24px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 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It will also help them to identify the topics of high importance in their examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/ugc-net-coaching-in-jaipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Best UGC NET Offline Coaching in Jaipur<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Knowledge of latest exam pattern<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Identification of important and recurring topics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Speed up and manage time effectively<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strengths and weaknesses assessment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Boost confidence before the exam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Decrease errors and increase accuracy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Revise and practice better<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Get accustomed to the question difficulty level<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46 \" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14809 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2.webp\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-400x133.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>UGC NET Population Studies Previous Year Question Papers are one of the most reliable preparation resources for the <strong>UGC NET December 2026 Examination<\/strong>. These papers help candidates understand the latest examination pattern, marking scheme, subject-wise weightage, recurring questions, and overall difficulty level. Regular practice improves conceptual clarity, speed, accuracy, and confidence while reducing exam anxiety. Candidates should solve year-wise previous papers along with mock tests and thorough revision to maximize their chances of qualifying for <strong>JRF, Assistant Professor, and PhD Admission<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>UGC NET Population Studies Previous Year Question Papers FAQs<\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-27291 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-27291.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-27291.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-27291.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-27291.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-27291.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-1779715147\"><div id=\"sp-ea-27291\" 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-272910\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse272910\" aria-controls=\"collapse272910\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Where can I download UGC NET Population Studies Previous Year Question Papers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse272910\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-27291\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-272910\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates can download UGC NET Population Studies Previous Year Question Papers from the official UGC NET website and various educational portals offering free PDF downloads.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-272911\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse272911\" aria-controls=\"collapse272911\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are UGC NET Population Studies Previous Year Question Papers useful for preparation?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse272911\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-27291\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-272911\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, UGC NET Population Studies Previous Year Question Papers help candidates understand the exam pattern, important topics, and question trends asked in the examination.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-272912\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse272912\" aria-controls=\"collapse272912\" 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 included in the UGC NET Population Studies exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse272912\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-27291\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-272912\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UGC NET Population Studies exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2 conducted in a single session.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-272913\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse272913\" aria-controls=\"collapse272913\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is there any negative marking in UGC NET Population Studies Previous Year Question Papers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse272913\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-27291\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-272913\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, there is no negative marking in the UGC NET Population Studies examination for incorrect answers.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-272914\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse272914\" aria-controls=\"collapse272914\" 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 Population Studies Previous Year Question Papers 2026 be available?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse272914\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-27291\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-272914\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UGC NET Population Studies Previous Year Question Papers 2026 will be available after the NTA successfully conducts the June 2026 examination.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UGC NET Population Studies Previous Year Question Papers are among the most effective study resources for candidates preparing for the \u00a0UGC NET December 2026. 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