The UGC NET June 2026 Syllabus is divided into two papers. Paper I is common for all candidates (Teaching and Research Aptitude), while Paper II is subject-specific (83 subjects). Here is the complete syllabus with topic-wise breakdown and preparation strategy. Last updated: 14.05.2026.
UGC NET Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Topics | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Teaching Aptitude, Research, Comprehension, Reasoning, Data, ICT, Environment, Higher Education | 50 | 100 |
| Paper II | Subject chosen by candidate (e.g., Economics, History, Commerce, Education, Management) | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
Duration: 3 hours (both papers together) | No negative marking | CBT mode
Paper I — Complete Syllabus (10 Units)
Unit 1: Teaching Aptitude
- Teaching: concept, objectives, levels (memory, understanding, reflective)
- Characteristics of good teaching, methods and aids
- Teacher’s roles and responsibilities in higher education
Unit 2: Research Aptitude
- Research: meaning, types (fundamental, applied, action)
- Steps of research, research methods
- Thesis writing, research ethics, plagiarism
Unit 3: Reading Comprehension
- Passage-based questions — inference, vocabulary, main idea
Unit 4: Communication
- Communication: nature, barriers, effective communication
- Classroom communication, mass communication
Unit 5: Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude
- Number series, letter series, codes
- Relationships, classification, logical diagrams
Unit 6: Logical Reasoning
- Venn diagrams, syllogism, argument evaluation
- Indian Logic: Anumana, Vyapti, Hetvabhasa
Unit 7: Data Interpretation
- Tables, bar charts, pie charts, line graphs — questions on percentage, average, ratio
Unit 8: Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
- Computer basics, internet, e-learning, digital tools
- Abbreviations in ICT, cybersecurity basics
Unit 9: People & Environment
- Environmental pollution, climate change
- Natural hazards, biodiversity
Unit 10: Higher Education System
- Indian higher education institutions, UGC, NAAC, NEP 2020
- Governance, Acts and policies in higher education
Paper II — How to Prepare (Subject-specific)
Download the official syllabus for your subject from ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Most popular subjects:
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Economics | Micro/Macro economics, Indian economy, statistics, international trade |
| History | Ancient, medieval, modern Indian history; world history |
| Commerce | Accounting, finance, business law, marketing, HRM |
| Education | Philosophy, psychology, sociology of education, curriculum, guidance |
| Management | Organisational behaviour, HRM, financial management, operations |
| Political Science | Political theory, Indian government, international relations |
Preparation Strategy
- Paper I carries 33% marks — never ignore it; 50 questions × 2 marks = 100 marks
- Unit 10 (Higher Education) has 10+ questions every paper — read NEP 2020 summary
- Paper II previous year questions — repeat questions are common in many subjects
- No negative marking — attempt all 150 questions
- Time management — 3 hours for 150 questions = 72 seconds each
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