UGC NET Syllabus 2023

UGC NET Syllabus 2023 has been released on the official website. UGC NET Syllabus PDF is released by National Testing Agency (NTA). The University Grant Commission – UGC prescribes the NET exam syllabus for paper 1 and Paper 2.  

Knowing the UGC NET syllabus of Paper 1 and 2 is the first step toward Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowship exam preparation. Being well versed with the latest UGC NET exam Syllabus is crucial and will help candidates to prepare well for the examination. 

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UGC NET Paper Pattern

Before going through the detailed UGC NET syllabus for both paper 1 and Paper 2 given below are the important facts related to the NET exam- 

1. UGC NET exam is held in a single session (unlike previous pattern) and comprising 2 different papers. All three papers will be on a single day. There is no break in between the papers.
2. The medium of the UGC NET question paper is in English and Hindi languages only.
3. Both the papers will have multiple-choice questions (MCQ).
4. UGC NET paper 1, and 2 will have a total of 300 marks with a total time duration of 3 hours.
5. UGC NET paper 1 will have 100 marks and paper 2 will have a total of 200 marks.
6. For each correct answer in both the papers candidates will be awarded 2 marks.
7. There is no negative marking for incorrect responses.
8. No marks will be awarded for questions left blank or unanswered.

Go through the detailed UGC NET Exam Pattern for in depth knowledge of the pattern.

UGC NET Syllabus Paper 1

UGC NET Paper 1 is common and compulsory for every candidate. The paper 1 syllabus of UGC NET comprises topics from General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude. There are a total of ten sections/subjects in UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus 2023. Subjects include Research Aptitude, Teaching Aptitude, Communication, Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Information & Communication Technology,  Maths, etc. The  paper 1 is designed in such a way that it will test the candidate’s teaching and research ability. The UGC NET Paper 1 syllabus is as follows – 

UGC NET Syllabus Paper 1 PDF – Download Here

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UGC NET Syllabus Paper 2

The subject for UGC NET Paper 2 needs to be chosen by the candidate. A candidate can choose the subject of his/her post-graduation or a related subject. NTA UGC NET is conducted for a total of 82 subjects (earlier 81).

In 2023, the UGC added a new subject ‘Hindu Studies’ (Subject code 102) to the list of UGC NET 2023 subjects. 

The subjects covered in UGC NET exams are as follows-

• Streams: Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Science and Application, Electronic Science, Environmental Science, Politics, etc
• Indian Languages: Maithili, Bengali, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Singhi, Bodo, Santali, etc
• Foreign Language: Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian, Persian, German, Japanese,
• Cultures: Arab Culture and Islamic Studies, Indian Culture, Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian & Peace Studies, Yoga, etc.

Aspirants can go through the UGC NET Subjects and codes on the linked page.

The knowledge about the complete UGC NET Syllabus for Paper 2 of your desired subject helps to plan your timetable and strategize your study in the most effective way. Hence, download the UGC NET Syllabus Paper 2 PDF provided in the table below.

UGC NET Books

Good UGC NET study materials are very important for any candidate to get success in the exam. There are millions of UGC NET books available in the market for the exam, but candidates must choose the right books for them.

Here we are providing some important books for UGC NET Paper I, and for Paper II candidates must follow the post-graduation and graduation books to revise the topics and excel in the exam.

To pursue a good career through UGC NET, you must prepare well for the exam with the best study material. For the Best preparation strategy for competitive exams, candidates can visit the linked article and get detailed study material and preparation tips to excel in the examination.

Aspirants can check the following links for assistance – 

Aspirants who shall be appearing for the exam for the first time and are willing to get some preparation tips and study material for the competitive exams can turn to BYJU’S for assistance.