National Testing Agency (NTA)Entrance Exam 2026

UGC NET 2026

University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test

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UGC NET Previous Question Papers

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Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Application Fee

General: ₹1100 | OBC/EWS: ₹550 | SC/ST/PwD: ₹275

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Master's degree with at least 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
  • Candidates appearing in final year of Master's can also apply
  • PhD holders (as per UGC norms) are exempt from NET
  • Age limit for JRF: 30 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women)

Exam Pattern

Computer Based Test — 2 papers. Paper 1: 50 questions, 100 marks, General Aptitude. Paper 2: 100 questions, 200 marks, Subject-specific. Total: 3 hours.

Important Dates

Registration: March – April / September – October

Exam Date: June / December

Result: July / January

JRF Award: After result declaration

Syllabus

Paper 1: Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Communication, Reasoning, Mathematical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, ICT, Environment, Higher Education
Paper 2: 82 subjects available — from Commerce to Political Science to Computer Science

Student Tips

Paper 1 is common for all — master teaching and research aptitude
Choose your Paper 2 subject based on your Master's specialization
Current affairs and education policy questions are increasingly common
Practice with mock tests for time management — 150 questions in 3 hours

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