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UGC NET 2026 — Syllabus

Last Updated

9th May 2026

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Section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for UGC NET 2026 — Syllabus.

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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for UGC NET 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by University Grants Commission / NTA. The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.

Department

University Grants Commission / NTA

Stage Level

National

Syllabus Content

Section

Topics

Paper I — Teaching & Research Aptitude

Teaching aptitude; Research aptitude; Comprehension; Communication; Mathematical reasoning & aptitude; Logical reasoning; Data interpretation; ICT; People, development & environment; Higher education system in India.

Paper II — Subject-specific (chosen domain)

Candidate's chosen subject from 80+ available subjects (e.g. Economics, Political Science, English, Sociology, Commerce, Management, Education, Computer Science, Law, Public Administration). PG-level syllabus per UGC subject-wise PDF.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's / Master's / B.Ed per post

Job Type

Permanent

Exam Mode

Offline Computer Based

Applicants Gender

All

Download Instructions

To download the official syllabus PDF for UGC NET 2026 — Syllabus: 1) Visit the official website at https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/.
2) Navigate to 'Notification' / 'Information Bulletin' / 'Syllabus' from the main menu or homepage.
3) Locate the latest cycle's notification PDF and open it — the syllabus is published as part of the notification or as a separate appendix.
4) Cross-check the syllabus on this page section-by-section against the source PDF; the page summarises the official content for quick revision.
5) For any clarification, refer to the FAQ section of the official website or contact the helpline listed in the notification.
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Dates and Direct Links

Important Dates

Additional Resources
Application Start Date	16th April 202616th April 2026
Application End Date	7th May 20267th May 2026

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