Preparing for the UGC NET Management Exam 2025 can be a tough task if you start preparing without a standard refrence, but it can be a smooth journey if you base your preparation strategy on PYQs (Previous Year Questions). PYQs offer insights into question trends, important topics, and help in building speed and accuracy. So without taking our much time, I am sharing with you a through step-by-step roadmap to crack the exam using PYQs effectively.
1. Understanding the Exam Structure
The first step for any exam preparation is knowing your subjects and exam structure.Below are two papers which are being asked in exam.
- Paper 1: General Teaching & Research Aptitude (50 Questions) (usually requires less effort)
- Paper 2: Management Subject-specific (100 Questions) (requires ample amount of effort)
2. PYQs-Based Topic Prioritization (Management Paper 2)
As analazing topics from PYQS is very difficult task if you are a beginner and have just started your preparation.knowing imp topics and covering them beforehand will add a five star to your preparation.As you know there are total 10 units being asked in exam.Some key topics are asked repeatedly.
Below I have prepared a thorough topic wise list Important for cracking the exam.
By analyzing PYQs from 2012 to 2024, you’ll observe recurring themes and high-frequency questions in these areas:
| Unit | Key PYQ Topics |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Management | Classical, Neoclassical, and Modern Theories; Mintzberg’s Roles; CSR; Ethics |
| Unit 2: OB & HRM | Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor’s Theory X & Y, Leadership styles, Conflict management |
| Unit 3: Financial Management | Time Value of Money, NPV/IRR, MM Theory, Costing, Leverage, Ratio Analysis |
| Unit 4: Marketing | Marketing Mix (7Ps), STP, Product Lifecycle, Branding, Pricing Strategies |
| Unit 5: Operations | EOQ, JIT, TQM, Six Sigma, PERT/CPM, Inventory Models |
| Unit 6: Strategy | SWOT, BCG Matrix, Porter’s 5 Forces, Competitive Advantage |
| Unit 7: Entrepreneurship | Innovation, MSME, Business Plan, Govt. Schemes |
| Unit 8: Research & Stats | Hypothesis Testing, Sampling, Chi-square, t/z test, Correlation, Regression |
| Unit 9: IT | MIS, DSS, ERP, E-commerce, Data Mining |
| Unit 10: IB & Policy | WTO, FDI, IMF, FEMA, Make in India, BoP |
Am I need to take notes of it?
Answer is yes
3. How to Use PYQs Strategically
Now that we have came to know imp topics of PYQS , the question arise how to use these topics in your benefit.
I have tried below to give a startegy based on pyqs ,hope it will save you with a lot of time.
so lets discuss it step by step.
Step 1: Topic-Wise PYQ Practice
Use books like Trueman’s, KVS Madaan, or Arihant ,pearson that contain chapter-wise PYQs. Solve 10–20 PYQs from each topic to identify patterns.
Step 2: Create a PYQ Tracker
To manage a list of pyqs topics you can use excel.
Use Excel to record:
- Topic
- Year-wise PYQs
- Mistakes and revisions
- Concepts to focus on
Step 3: Mark Frequently Repeated Topics
Focus more on topics that appear in multiple years. Examples include MM Theory, Maslow’s Hierarchy, BCG Matrix, and Hypothesis Testing.
4. Practice & Mock Strategy
Here I am giving a timeframe in which you can complete your tests and revisions.You can adjust this timeline according to your needs.
| Task | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Complete all PYQs (2012–2024) | 3 weeks |
| Topic-wise revision | 1 week |
| Full syllabus mock tests | 2 per week until exam |
| Solve latest paper (June 2025) | Analyze and revise accordingly |
Recommended Mock Test Platforms
Here are some recommended platforms which I have used for my NET exam preparation.You can choose anyone of them.
- NTA Official Mocks
- Testbook
- Unacademy
- BYJU’S
5. Trusted PYQ Resources
As Pyqs are available online .You have to look for some trusted resources form where you can download pyqs.
Here I am giving you a few refrences to look for pyqs.
- Testbook PYQs (Free PDFs + Solutions)
- Human Peritus UGC NET PYQ Bank
- Adda247 Topic-Wise PYQs
- Doorsteptutor MCQ Bank
6. Weekly Preparation Plan (PYQ-Focused)
As for now you have came to know Exam structure,unitwise important topics from pyqs,strategy to prepare and to revise,it is time now to plan your units pyqs and theory weekly.
You can distribute your preparation on weeks and cover your whole syllabus + pyqs through it.
I have given below a weekly plan distribution of units.you can adjust it according to your available time.
| Week | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Units 1–3 + Solve PYQs from each |
| Week 2 | Units 4–6 + PYQ practice |
| Week 3 | Units 7–10 + PYQ practice |
| Week 4 | Full revision of PYQ topics |
| Ongoing | Daily mock or 50 PYQs |
Final Tips
I hope from above discussion you have now got a preety much idea of the exam structure and a core strategy to cover your syllabus.
Well,its time to conclude. So I am leaving some final tips here to conclude your preparation.
- Revise PYQs with detailed solutions regularly.
- Identify tricky options and avoid traps.
- Stay updated with June 2025 paper analysis.
- Don’t ignore Paper 1—solve at least 10 past papers.
Using PYQs as your backbone will not only improve your preparation but also boost your confidence. Start early, stay consistent, and success in UGC NET Management 2025 will be within reach!
Need a printable PDF or Customized weekly revision planner? Drop a comment or message!