UGC NET Syllabus 2027
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper 1 — Teaching & Research Aptitude (50Q) | 75 | 150 |
| 2 | Paper 2 — Subject Specific (100Q) | 75 | 150 |
| Total | 150 | 300 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Paper 1 — Teaching & Research Aptitude (50Q)
Key topics covered as per the official UGC NET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Paper 1 — Teaching & Research Aptitude (50Q).
View Paper 1 — Teaching & Research Aptitude (50Q) Syllabus →Paper 2 — Subject Specific (100Q)
Key topics covered as per the official UGC NET syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Paper 2 — Subject Specific (100Q).
View Paper 2 — Subject Specific (100Q) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Postgraduate degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD/OBC-NCL born before 1.10.1991); final-year students eligible
ANumber of Attempts
No restriction; valid for teaching and JRF for 3 years
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Twice a year
Next Exam Date
June 2027
Registration Opens
March 2027
Preparation Tips
- 1Master UGC NET Paper 1 — Teaching Aptitude, Research Methodology, and Logical Reasoning are the core topics requiring systematic study
- 2Cover your Paper 2 subject comprehensively from PG syllabus — previous year question banks help identify topic weightage
- 3Practise Paper 1 environment, ICT, communication, and higher education questions — these 20+ questions are high-scoring
- 4Attempt full-length mock tests for both papers under 3-hour conditions to build the endurance needed for the actual exam
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