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UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) 2026
National Testing Agency (NTA) · UGC NET
Exam Overview
Eligibility test for Assistant Professor and JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) in Indian colleges and universities, with all subjects covered across two shifts.
Eligibility Criteria
Master's degree (PG) with 55% marks for general/EWS; 50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD. Age 19+ (varies for JRF).
Exam Pattern & Stages
Stage 1 — Paper 1 (General Aptitude)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching, Research, Reasoning, Comprehension, DI, ICT, People, Environment, Higher Education | 50 | 100 |
- Mode
- CBT
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Negative Marking
- No
Stage 2 — Paper 2 (Subject)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Subject-specific 100 questions | 100 | 200 |
- Mode
- CBT
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Negative Marking
- No
Full Syllabus & Preparation
No negative marking — permutation safe but attempt smartly. Paper 1 is high-scoring with a finite syllabus; score 60+ there and protect your subject paper.
Frequently Asked Questions
UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) 2026 ke liye eligibility criteria kya hai?
Master's degree (PG) with 55% marks for general/EWS; 50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD. Age 19+ (varies for JRF).
Exam pattern kya hai?
2 stage(s): Paper 1 (General Aptitude), Paper 2 (Subject).
Apply karne ki last date kab hai?
Please check the official notification for application dates. Visit the conducting body's website for the latest updates.