
UGC NET December 2025 Political Science Question Paper details a comprehensive live review session focused on the UGC NET December 2025 Political Science Question Paper. The session aims to assist students in their exam preparation by providing a thorough analysis of the paper and valuable insights into cutoff trends. This review is beneficial for candidates targeting upcoming UGC NET examinations.
UGC NET December 2025 Political Science exam, held on January 6, 2026, in Shift 1, presented a moderate to difficult Paper 2 focusing on political theory, Indian governance, and international relations through analytical MCQs.
| UGC NET December 2025 Political Science Question Paper Overview | |
| Aspect | Paper 2 (Political Science) |
| Questions | 100 MCQs β |
| Marks | 200 (2 marks each) β |
| Difficulty | Moderate-difficult β |
| Good Attempts | 68-78 β |
| Duration | Combined 3 hours |
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This section reviewed key questions and foundational concepts from political theory that appeared in the UGC NET December 2025 Political Science exam. Discussions included feminist concepts, David Easton's definition of politics, the origins of ecofeminism, and various ecological theories.
This section provided an in-depth review of questions from Indian governance and historical developments. Topics covered constitutional amendments, significant figures like Jawaharlal Nehru, and historical acts. The session also examined state representation in Parliament.
Understanding the composition of parliamentary bodies is crucial for grasping India's political structure. Below is a detailed summary outlining the allocation of seats for several states in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.
| Question Analysis: Indian Polity & History | ||
|---|---|---|
| State | Rajya Sabha Seats | Lok Sabha Seats |
| West Bengal | 16 | 42 |
| Tamil Nadu | 18 | 39 |
| Odisha | 10 | 21 |
| Karnataka | 12 | 28 |
This segment focused on questions related to global affairs, treaties, and international organizations from the UGC NET Political Science exam. Key discussions included the Treaty of Westphalia, the Axis Alliance formation, the WTO establishment year, and timelines of UN environmental conferences.
International organizations play a vital role in global governance and cooperation. The following table provides key foundation years for several prominent international bodies, essential for understanding their historical context.
| Question Analysis: International Relations & Organizations | |
|---|---|
| Organization | Foundation Year |
| NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) | 1994 |
| ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) | 1967 |
| APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) | 1989 |
| OSCE (Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe) | 1973 |
Here we highlighted specific questions identified as potentially challenging or those with a basis for official challenges in the UGC NET December 2025 Political Science Question Paper. Several questions, including QID 3505 (WTO Establishment Year) and QID 3506 (Lokpal & Uplokpal Act), were flagged due to ambiguities. Students are advised to formally challenge such questions.