SarkariResultHome.comUGC NET, Download PDF for All Subjects Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern
Updated by Sujata on 17 Oct 2026 · Organisation: University Grants Commission · State: All India
Students preparing for NET, Download PDF for All Subjects can now see the syllabus from University Grants Commission (UGC) on its official portal. The official syllabus PDF is given in the Important Links table. The sections below turn it into a plan.
The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more UGC updates on the UGC Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
UGC NET, Download PDF for All Subjects Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
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NET, Download PDF for All Subjects: What This Page Covers
Here you get the exam overview of NET, Download PDF for All Subjects, followed by the exam pattern and the topic lists, all in one place.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
NET, Download PDF for All Subjects: NET 2026
NET 2026 of NET, Download PDF for All Subjects:
In short: mode: Computer Based Test (CBT).
| Paper | Marks | Number of Questions | Durations (First Shift) | Durations (Second Shift) |
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| Paper 1 | 100 | 50 | 03 Hours (09:00 Am to 12:00 Pm) | 03 Hours (03:00 Pm to 06:00 Pm) |
| Paper 2 | 200 | 100 | 03 Hours (09:00 Am to 12:00 Pm) | 03 Hours (03:00 Pm to 06:00 Pm) |
NET, Download PDF for All Subjects: NET Paper 1 2026
Check the net paper 1 2026 for NET, Download PDF for All Subjects in the table below.
In short: mode: Computer Based Test (CBT).
| Part | Sections (Multiple Choice Questions) | Questions | Marks |
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| I | Teaching Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
| II | Research Aptitude | 5 | 10 |
| III | Reading Comprehension | 5 | 10 |
| IV | Communication | 5 | 10 |
| V | Reasoning (including Maths) | 5 | 10 |
| VI | Logical Reasoning | 5 | 10 |
| VII | Data Interpretation | 5 | 10 |
| VIII | Information & Communication Technology (ICT) | 5 | 10 |
| VIII | People & Environment | 5 | 10 |
| IX | Higher Education System: Governance, Polity & Administration | 5 | 10 |
| Total | 50 | 100 |
NET, Download PDF for All Subjects: Unit 2: NET Research Aptitude
Keep these points in mind for NET, Download PDF for All Subjects.
- Research: Meaning, Types, and Characteristics, Positivism and Post-positivist approach to research.
- Methods of Research: Experimental, Descriptive, Historical, Qualitative, and Quantitative Methods.
- Steps of Research.
- Thesis and Article writing: Format and styles of referencing.
- Application of ICT in research.
- Research ethics.
NET, Download PDF for All Subjects: NET Paper 2 2026
Check the net paper 2 2026 for NET, Download PDF for All Subjects in the table below.
In short: mode: Computer Based Test (CBT).
| Subject Code | Subject-Wise | In English | In Hindi |
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| All | General Paper | ||
| 01 | Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation / Demography /; Development Planning/ Development Studies / Econometrics/; Applied Economics/Development Eco./Business Economics | ||
| 02 | Political Science | ||
| 03 | Philosophy | ||
| 04 | Psychology | ||
| 05 | Sociology | ||
| 06 | History | ||
| 07 | Anthropology | ||
| 08 | Commerce | ||
| 09 | Education | ||
| 10 | Social Work | ||
| 11 | Defence and Strategic Studies | ||
| 12 | Home Science | ||
| 14 | Public Administration | ||
| 15 | Population Studies | ||
| 16 | Music | ||
| 17 | Management (including Business Admin. Mgt./Marketing/; Marketing Mgt./Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt./; Personnel Mgt./Financial Mgt./Co-operative Management) | ||
| 18 | Maithili | ||
| 19 | Bengali | ||
| 20 | Hindi | ||
| 21 | Kannada | ||
| 22 | Malayalam | ||
| 23 | Oriya | ||
| 24 | Punjabi | ||
| 25 | Sanskrit | ||
| 26 | Tamil | ||
| 27 | Telugu | ||
| 28 | Urdu | ||
| 29 | Arabic | ||
| 30 | English | ||
| 31 | Linguistics | ||
| 32 | Chinese | ||
| 33 | Dogri | ||
| 34 | Nepali | ||
| 35 | Manipuri | ||
| 36 | Assamese | ||
| 37 | Gujarati | ||
| 38 | Marathi | ||
| 39 | French (French Version) | ||
| 40 | Spanish | ||
| 41 | Russian | ||
| 42 | Persian | ||
| 43 | Rajasthani | ||
| 44 | German | ||
| 45 | Japanese | ||
| 46 | Adult Education/ Continuing Education/; Andragogy/Non-Formal Education. | ||
| 47 | Physical Education | ||
| 49 | Arab Culture and Islamic Studies | ||
| 50 | Indian Culture | ||
| 55 | Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/; Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management | ||
| 58 | Law | ||
| 59 | Library and Information Science | ||
| 60 | Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian, and Peace Studies | ||
| 62 | Comparative Study of Religions | ||
| 63 | Mass Communication and Journalism | ||
| 65 | Performing Art - Dance/Drama/Theatre | ||
| 66 | Museology & Conservation | ||
| 67 | Archaeology | ||
| 68 | Criminology | ||
| 70 | Tribal and Regional Language/Literature | ||
| 71 | Folk Literature | ||
| 72 | Comparative Literature | ||
| 73 | Sanskrit traditional subjects (including) Jyotisha/; Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/; Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/; Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/; Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/; Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama). | ||
| 74 | Women Studies | ||
| 79 | Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture,; Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art) | ||
| 80 | Geography | ||
| 81 | Social Medicine & Community Health | ||
| 82 | Forensic Science | ||
| 83 | Pali | ||
| 84 | Kashmiri | ||
| 85 | Konkani | ||
| 87 | Computer Science and Applications | ||
| 88 | Electronic Science | ||
| 89 | Environmental Sciences | ||
| 90 | Politics, including International Relations/International Studies,; including Defence/Strategic Studies, West Asian Studies,; South East Asian Studies, African Studies, South Asian Studies,; Soviet Studies, and American Studies. | ||
| 91 | Prakrit | ||
| 92 | Human Rights and Duties | ||
| 93 | Tourism Administration and Management | ||
| 94 | Bodo | ||
| 95 | Santali | ||
| 100 | Yoga | ||
| 101 | Sindhi | ||
| 102 | Hindu Studies | ||
| 103 | Indian Knowledge System | ||
| 104 | Disaster Management | ||
| 105 | Ayurveda Biology |
NET, Download PDF for All Subjects: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Read the exam overview above first, so you know who conducts the exam, its mode, language and marking before you study.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
- Copy the subject-wise topics into a notebook or sheet and tick each topic as read, revised and tested.
NET, Download PDF for All Subjects: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Turn the subject-wise syllabus into a checklist of topics.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
Earlier UGC Notifications
Earlier UGC notifications we have tracked, for comparison. Tap a title to open it, or see all UGC updates.
| Update | Type | Posts | Key date |
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| UGC NET Philosophy Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 16 Oct 2026 |
| UGC NET Sociology Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern | Syllabus | — | 14 Oct 2026 |
| UGC NET Economics Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 14 Oct 2026 |
| UGC CUET General Aptitude Test (GAT) Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 14 Oct 2026 |
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UGC NET, Download PDF for All Subjects Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the official NET, Download PDF for All Subjects syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of UGC. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the NET, Download PDF for All Subjects syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
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