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UGC NET PAPER 1

UGC NET Paper 1 develops essential teaching, research, reasoning, communication, and analytical skills required for academic and professional success. It forms the foundation for qualifying as an Assistant Professor, JRF candidate, and pursuing higher education opportunities.

Next Exam

announced
Date: 9 September 2026
Message: The UGC NET June 2026 re-examination for English, Commerce, and Sociology is scheduled for September 9 and 10, 2026.

Registration

completed
Open Date: 29 April 2026
Close Date: 24 May 2026
Message: Registration for the UGC NET June 2026 cycle has been completed.
Official Websites:
https://ugcnet.nta.nic.inhttps://nta.ac.in

Result & Answer Key

announced
Message: UGC NET June 2026 results for 84 subjects were declared on August 28, 2026. English, Commerce, and Sociology results will be declared post-re-exam.
Answer Key Date: 28 August 2026
Answer Key Download Url: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in

Latest Updates & News

UGC NET June 2026 Re-Exam Admit Card Released

NTA has released the admit cards for the upcoming UGC NET June 2026 re-examination for English, Commerce, and Sociology subjects scheduled on September 9 and 10.

Delhi High Court Seeks Response on English Re-test Challenge

The Delhi High Court has sought NTA's response over a petition filed challenging the decision to re-conduct the UGC NET June 2026 English paper.

UGC NET June 2026 Results Declared for 84 Subjects

NTA declared the results of UGC NET June 2026 for 84 subjects. Over 1.47 lakh candidates have qualified for JRF, Assistant Professorship, or PhD admissions.

NTA Releases UGC NET June 2026 Final Answer Keys

NTA published the final answer keys for 84 subjects of the UGC NET June 2026 exam following the resolution of candidate challenges.

UGC NET December 2026 Notification Expected in October

Following the conclusion of the June cycle, NTA is expected to release the official notification and application form for UGC NET December 2026 by early October.

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Eligibility

Post Graduation

  • General Category - 55%
  • Others - 50%
  • Final Year Students can apply

Age Limit for JRF

  • General Category - 30 Years
  • Others - 35 Years

Age Limit for Assistant Professor

  • No limit

Paper Pattern

Paper 1

50 Questions
100 MM
3hrs Duration
MCQ Type

Paper 2

10 Questions
100 MM
3hrs Duration
MCQ Type
No Negative Marking
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Complete Syllabus Breakdown

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UGC NET PAPER 1

Research Aptitude
  • Meaning
  • Characteristics dfds sdfsd sdvsd
  • Types Methods of Research Paper
  • Article
  • Workshop
  • Seminar
  • Conference
  • Symposium Steps of Research Research Ethics Thesis writing: its characteristics and format
Teaching Aptitude
  • Nature
  • Objectives
  • Characteristics
  • Basic Requirements Evaluation Systems Factors Affecting Teaching Learneru2019s Characteristics Teaching Aids Methods of Teaching
Reading Comprehension
  • Comprehensive Passage Set of Associated Questions
Reasoning (Including Mathematics)
  • Number Series Letter Series Codes Classification Relationship
Communication
  • Communication Nature Types of Communication Characteristics Barriers Effective Classroom Communication
Logical Reasoning
  • Venn Diagram Analytical Reasoning Reasoning Logical Diagrams: Simple Diagrammatic Relationship, Multi-Diagrammatic Relationship Understanding the Structure of Arguments Verbal Analogies: Word Analogy u2014 Applied Analogy Evaluating and Distinguishing Deductive and Inductive Reasoning Verbal Classification
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Meaning
  • Advantages
  • Disadvantages
  • Uses Basics of Internet and E-Mailing General Abbreviations and Terminology
Data Interpretation
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Data Sources
  • Acquisition and Interpretation of Data Graphical Representation and Mapping of Data.
Test
  • Topic1
  • Topics2
Paper-I English Paper-I Hindi
Timeline
4 September 2026
COMPLETED
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Release of Re-Exam Admit Card

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4 September 2026
9 September 2026
ANNOUNCED
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UGC NET June 2026 Re-Exam (English & Commerce)

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9 September 2026
10 September 2026
ANNOUNCED
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UGC NET June 2026 Re-Exam (Sociology)

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10 September 2026
Fees
Completed
Category
Fee (INR)
General / Unreserved
₹1,150
General-EWS / OBC-NCL
₹600
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender
₹325
Payment Mode
Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI
Cut Offs
Year: 2026
Category
Cut Off
Economics (UR) - JRF / Assistant Professor / PhD Only
224 / 196 / 170
Political Science (UR) - JRF / Assistant Professor / PhD Only
222 / 196 / 170

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