UGC NET Syllabus 2025 is released on the official website for University Grants Commission. Candidates must note that the UGC NET 2024 exam consists of two papers -- Paper 1 and 2. While paper 1 has topics from Teaching and Research Aptitude, paper 2 consists of 85 different subjects.
Last year, a new subject was added to the UGC NET exam which goes by the name of 'Hindu Studies'. Candidates who are appearing for the UGC NET exam 2025 should carefully check the syllabus from the official website as it will prove extremely beneficial for candidates while preparing for the exam.
Both the UGC NET exam papers consist of MCQ questions. Candidates are required to attempt all the questions during the examination. Apart from checking the UGC NET exam syllabus, candidates are also advised to check UGC NET exam pattern 2025.
UGC NET Syllabus 2025
As mentioned above, the UGC NET exam has 2 papers. While paper 1 is a common subject for all the students, paper 2 has different subjects from which the candidates have been given the option to select. Candidates can take a look at the following division of the syllabus below.
UGC NET Syllabus 2025: Paper 1
Candidates must know that the UGC NET syllabus for paper 1 aims to analyse the teaching and research ability, cognitive abilities, and general awareness of the candidate. The syllabus of UGC NET contains subjects that are helpful for candidates in. Students should note that all these subjects are common for all the candidates appearing for the UGC NET exam paper 1.
The UGC NET syllabus for paper 1 is available in Hindi and English languages on the official website. The same can be downloaded from the links provided below:
Take a look at the complete UGC NET Syllabus for Paper 1 below.
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Unit
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Subject Name
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Topics
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1
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Teaching Aptitude
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- Methods of teaching in higher learning institutions:
- Teaching support system:
- Evaluation systems:
- Teaching: Concept,
- Learner’s characteristics:
- Factors affecting teaching related to:
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2
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Research Aptitude
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- Thesis and article writing: Application of ICT in research
- Research ethics
- Research:
- Steps of research
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3
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Comprehension
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- There is a text passage provided. The text contains questions that call for answers.
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4
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Communication
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- Effective communication:
- Barriers to effective communication
- Communication:
- Mass-media and society
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5
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Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
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- Aptitude for mathematics (fraction, time & distance, ratio, proportion and percentage, profit and loss, interest and discounting, averages etc.)
- Types of reasoning
- Number series, letter series, codes, and relationships
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6
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Logical Reasoning
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- Venn diagram
- Indian Logic
- Structure and kinds of Vyapti (invariable relation), Anumana (inference), Hetvabhasas (fallacies of inference)
- Understanding the structure of arguments
- Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive reasoning
- Analogies
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7
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Data Interpretation
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- Data interpretation
- Data and governance
- Sources, acquisition and classification of data
- Quantitative and qualitative data
- Data mapping and graphic representation (bar charts, histograms, pie charts, table charts, and line charts)
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8
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Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
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- ICT:
- Internet, intranet, email, audio, and video conferencing fundamentals
- Digital Initiatives in higher education
- ICT and Governance
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9
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People, Development and Environment
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- Impacts of pollutants on human health
- Natural and energy resources:
- Natural hazards and disasters:
- Environmental Protection Act (1986), National Action Plan on Climate Change, International agreements/efforts -Montreal Protocol, Rio Summit, Convention on Biodiversity, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, International Solar Alliance
- Development and environment:
- Human and environment interaction:
- Environmental issues:
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10
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Higher Education System
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- Professional, technical and skill-based education.
- Value education and environmental education
- Policies, governance, and administration
- Ancient Indian educational and learning institutions
- Evolution of higher learning and research in post-independence India
- Asian, Western, and Non-Western educational programmes in India
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UGC NET Syllabus 2025: Paper 2
While UGC NET paper 1 is mandatory for all the candidates to attempt, in paper 2 candidates have to appear for the exam for the subjects which they have chosen. Paper 2 of the UGC NET exam consists of 82 subjects in total. Take a look at the 82 subjects for the UGC NET paper 2.
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Subject Code
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Subject
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01
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Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics/Development Eco./Business Economics/ Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning
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02
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Political Science
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03
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Philosophy
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04
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Psychology
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05
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Sociology
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06
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History
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07
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Anthropology
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08
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Commerce
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09
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Education
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10
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Social Work
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11
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Defence and Strategic Studies
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12
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Home Science
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14
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Public Administration
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15
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Population Studies
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16
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Music
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17
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Management (includes Business Administration Management, Marketing, Marketing Management, Industrial Relations, and Personnel Management, Personnel Management, Financial Management, and Cooperative Management)
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18
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Maithili
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19
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Bengali
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20
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Hindi
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21
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Kannada
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22
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Malayalam
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23
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Oriya
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24
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Punjabi
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25
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Sanskrit
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26
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Tamil
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27
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Telugu
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28
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Urdu
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29
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Arabic
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30
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English
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31
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Linguistics
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32
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Chinese
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33
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Dogri
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34
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Nepali
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35
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Manipuri
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36
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Assamese
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37
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Gujarati
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38
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Marathi
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39
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French (French Version)
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40
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Spanish
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41
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Russian
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42
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Persian
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43
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Rajasthani
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44
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German
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45
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Japanese
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46
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Continuing Education/ Andragogy/Adult Education/Non-Formal Education
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47
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Physical Education
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49
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Arab Culture and Islamic Studies
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50
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Indian Culture
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55
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Industrial Relations/ Labour Welfare/Labour and Social Welfare/Personnel Management/ Human Resource Management
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58
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Law
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59
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Library and Information Science
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60
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Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies
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62
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Comparative Study of Religions
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63
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Mass Communication and Journalism
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65
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Performing Art - Dance/Drama/Theatre
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66
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Museology & Conservation
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67
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Archaeology
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68
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Criminology
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70
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Tribal and Regional Language/Literature
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71
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Folk Literature
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72
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Comparative Literature
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73
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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).
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74
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Women Studies
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79
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Visual Art (includes Sculpture Graphics/ History of Art/ Drawing & Painting/Applied Art)
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80
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Geography
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81
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Social Medicine & Community Health
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82
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Forensic Science
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83
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Pali
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84
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Kashmiri
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85
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Konkani
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87
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Computer Science and Applications
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88
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Electronic Science
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89
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Environmental Sciences
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90
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Politics includes international relations and international studies, such as defence and strategic studies, as well as studies of the Soviet Union, Africa, South Asia, West Asia, and South East Asia.
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91
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Prakrit
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92
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Human Rights and Duties
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93
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Tourism Administration and Management.
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94
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Bodo
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95
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Santali
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101
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Sindhi
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UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025
The National Testing Agency conducts the UGC NET exam and the paper is conducted in the CBT (Computer Based Test) mode. The first step of the candidate towards preparation for the exam is knowing the UGC NET exam pattern thoroughly. Students can download the exam pattern from the official website of the UGC.
The UGC NET paper 1 will be common for all the candidates who are appearing for the exam, whereas paper 2 will be based on the subject that the candidate has selected. While the UGC NET paper 1 will consist of 100 marks, paper 2 will contain 200 marks. Which makes the total mark 300.
UGC NET Exam Pattern: Important Points
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Paper
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Paper syllabus
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Number of Questions
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Marks
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Duration
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Paper 1
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Questions in paper 1 are general in nature and aim to test the teaching/research aptitude of the student.
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50
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100
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3 hours
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Paper 2
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Paper 2 consists of the subject that the candidate has selected and this paper aims to assess domain knowledge.
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100
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200
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Total
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150
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300
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Important Points:
- 2 marks will be given for each correct answer.
- The exam does not have negative marking for incorrect answers
- Students will get no marks for the question unanswered or marked for review.
- Students are required to answer all the questions in the UGC NET exam
- If during the key challenge, any question is found to be wrong, then the student who has attempted the question and selected the right answer will be given the marks.
