Pearson NTA UGC NET English Paper 2 2026 6th Edition | For NET/SET/JRF | Solved 2025–26 Papers, 3000+ MCQs, Linguistics, PYQs & Mock Tests (UGC preparation series 2026)

UGC NET ENGLISH PAPER 2 – SIXTH EDITION UGC NET English Paper 2 is a comprehensive ready reckoner for aspiring English language teachers. Now in its sixth edition, the book has been updated with a new chapter on Linguistics and enriched with summaries of important non-fiction works and 25 significant short stories from an examination perspective. This edition also includes summaries of key non-fiction texts such as Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death and Hope, The Book of Minds, and more, making it a valuable resource for conceptual clarity and revision. KEY FEATURES Updated with January 2026 and June 2025 papers – fully solved Topic-wise Previous Years’ (2020–2024) trending questions Important literary terms and acronyms compiled Did You Know and Key Point boxes for quick revision 3000+ practice questions and 9 mock tests Access to e-Library platform with solved previous years’ papers CHAPTERS INCLUDED Chapter 1: British Poetry Chapter 2: British Drama Chapter 3: Fiction and Short Stories Chapter 4: Nonfictional Prose Chapter 5: Language – Basic Concepts, Theories and Pedagogy, English in Use Chapter 6: English in India – History, Evolution and Future Chapter 7: Cultural Studies Chapter 8: Literary Criticism Chapter 9: Literary Theory (Post World War II) Chapter 10: Research Methods and Materials in English Chapter 11: Linguistics INCLUDED PAPERS & PRACTICE NTA UGC English Paper 2 – January 2026 NTA UGC English Paper 2 – June 2025 Trending Questions (2020–2024) Mock Tests Previous Years’ Papers: January 2025 August 2024 December 2023 June 2023 (Shift 1 & Shift 2) Memory-based Paper 2022 (Shift 1) Read more