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NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST (UGC NET)
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks*.
NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST (UGC NET)
Admission is subject to qualifying LPUNEST*, CUET, or JEE Main (from Phase II onwards).
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Frequency | Twice a Year |
| Mode of Exam | Online (CBT) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Papers | Paper 1 & Paper 2 |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Language | Hindi, English |
UGC NET Syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2
The UGC NET syllabus is deep, covering teaching and research aptitude, logical reasoning, data interpretation, and subject-specific knowledge. To crack the exam, you must have a clear roadmap of the topics in both Paper 1 and Paper 2.
UGC NET Syllabus for Paper 1
What is Paper 1?
Paper 1 is designed to assess teaching and research aptitude. It is common for all candidates, irrespective of their subject in Paper 2. Many candidates underestimate Paper 1, but it plays a key role in determining your overall score. A strong performance here boosts your final rank.
This paper aims to asses:
Teaching aptitude
Research aptitude
Comprehension and reasoning skills
General awareness about higher education and environment
UGC NET Syllabus Paper 1
| Unit | Subject |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Teaching Aptitude |
| Unit 2 | Research Aptitude |
| Unit 3 | Comprehension |
| Unit 4 | Communication |
| Unit 5 | Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude |
| Unit 6 | Logical Reasoning |
| Unit 7 | Data Interpretation |
| Unit 8 | Information and Communication Technology (ICT) |
| Unit 9 | People, Development, and Environment |
| Unit 10 | Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration |
UGC NET Syllabus for Paper 2
What is Paper 2?
Paper 2 is a subject-specific exam, allowing candidates to choose from 85 subjects based on their academic background. It consists of 100 MCQs, carrying 200 marks. Paper 2 holds more weightage (200 marks) compared to Paper 1. A good score here determines your eligibility for JRF and Assistant Professor roles.
The UGC NET syllabus Paper 2 covers 85 subjects, including:
For a detailed list of all 85 subjects, visit the official UGC NET website and download the syllabus PDFs provided by the NTA.
How to Prepare for UGC NET Exam?
Understand the Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Read the syllabus of UGC NET carefully and plan a study schedule.
Use the Right Study Materials
Choose NCERT Books, Previous Year Papers, and Online Courses for preparation.
| 1 | Commerce |
| 2 | Management |
| 3 | Political Science |
| 4 | Economics |
| 5 | History |
| 6 | Sociology |
| 7 | Education |
| 8 | Library and Information Science |
| 9 | Environmental Science |
| 10 | Computer Science and Applications |