UGC NET June Notification 2026 Out : Exam Pattern
| Section/Paper | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration | Type Of Questions | Negative Marking |
| Paper 1 (Teaching & Research Aptitude) | 50 | 100 | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) | Objective Type / Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | No Negative Marking For Incorrect Answers |
| Paper 2 (Subject Specific Domain) | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 150 | 300 | 3 Hours | MCQs | None |
UGC NET June Notification 2026 Out : Syllabus
Syllabus For Paper 1 (General Paper On Teaching And Research Aptitude)
This Paper Is Mandatory For All Candidates Regardless Of Their Core Subject. It Is Designed To Test The Candidate's Teaching And Research Capabilities, Cognitive Abilities, And General Awareness. It Consists Of 10 Units:
- Teaching Aptitude: Concept, Objectives, Levels Of Teaching (Memory, Understanding, Reflective). Characteristics Of Adolescent And Adult Learners. Factors Affecting Teaching. Methods Of Teaching In Institutions Of Higher Learning (Teacher-Centered Vs. Learner-Centered, Offline Vs. Online Methods Like Swayam, Swayamprabha, MOOCs). Evaluation Systems.
- Research Aptitude: Meaning, Types, And Characteristics Of Research. Positivism And Post-Positivistic Approach. Methods Of Research (Experimental, Descriptive, Historical, Qualitative And Quantitative Methods). Steps Of Research. Thesis And Article Writing. Application Of ICT In Research. Research Ethics.
- Comprehension: A Passage Of Text Is Given, And Questions Must Be Answered Based On The Passage To Test Reading And Understanding Skills.
- Communication: Meaning, Types, And Characteristics Of Communication. Effective Communication (Verbal, Non-Verbal, Inter-Cultural, Group Communication). Barriers To Effective Communication. Mass-Media And Society.
- Mathematical Reasoning And Aptitude: Types Of Reasoning. Number Series, Letter Series, Codes, And Relationships. Mathematical Aptitude (Fraction, Time & Distance, Ratio, Proportion And Percentage, Profit And Loss, Interest And Discounting, Averages).
- Logical Reasoning: Understanding The Structure Of Arguments. Deductive And Inductive Reasoning. Analogies. Venn Diagram. Indian Logic: Means Of Knowledge (Pramanas - Pratyaksha, Anumana, Upamana, Shabda, Arthapatti, Anupalabdhi). Structure And Kinds Of Anumana (Inference).
- Data Interpretation: Sources, Acquisition, And Classification Of Data. Quantitative And Qualitative Data. Graphical Representation (Bar-Chart, Histograms, Pie-Chart, Table-Chart, Line-Chart). Data And Governance.
- Information And Communication Technology (ICT): General Abbreviations And Terminology. Basics Of Internet, Intranet, E-Mail, Audio And Video-Conferencing. Digital Initiatives In Higher Education. ICT And Governance.
- People, Development And Environment: Development And Environment (Millennium Development And Sustainable Development Goals). Human And Environment Interaction. Environmental Issues (Local, Regional And Global; Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Soil Pollution, Noise Pollution, Waste). Impacts Of Pollutants On Human Health. Natural And Energy Resources. Natural Hazards And Disasters. Environmental Protection Act (1986).
- Higher Education System: Institutions Of Higher Learning And Education In Ancient India. Evolution Of Higher Learning And Research In Post-Independence India. Oriental, Conventional And Non-Conventional Learning Programs. Professional, Technical, And Skill-Based Education. Value Education And Environmental Education. Policies, Governance, And Administration.
Syllabus For Paper 2 (Subject Specific)
Paper 2 Is Based On The Subject Chosen By The Candidate (There Are 85 Subjects Available, Eg., Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, Commerce, History, Computer Science, Literature, Etc.).
- It Deeply Assesses The Domain Knowledge Of The Candidate At The Post-Graduation Level.
- Candidates Must Download The Subject-Specific Syllabus From The Official Website.
- All 100 Questions In This Section Are Compulsory And Are Based On Advanced Master's Degree Concepts.
Note: To Check The Detailed Unit-Wise Syllabus For Your Specific Paper 2 Subject, Please Visit The Official Website Of The UGC NET Syllabus Section.