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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.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Paper I — Teaching & Research AptitudePaper 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.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)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.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. |
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