UGC NET 2026 — Exam Dates & Updates

UGC NET 2026 important dates

Check the official UGC NET website for confirmed dates.

UGC NET key facts

• Two papers in one 3-hour computer-based sitting: Paper 1 (50 questions, 100 marks) and Paper 2 (100 questions, 200 marks). No negative marking.
• Held twice a year, in June and December cycles.
• Results fall into three categories: JRF + Assistant Professor + PhD admission, Assistant Professor + PhD admission, and PhD admission only. JRF has an age limit (30, with relaxations).
• UGC sets the eligibility rules; NTA conducts the exam (ugcnet.nta.nic.in).

From the latest official notice. Confirm in the 2026 notification from NTA.

1. 1

   Map the syllabus

   Download the official syllabus and rate yourself 1–5 on every topic before you start.

2. 2

   Build a weekly plan

   Split the syllabus into weekly targets and keep the final month for revision and full-length mocks.

3. 3

   Basics before speed

   Get the fundamentals of each section right before moving on to hard, mixed-topic questions.

4. 4

   Mock tests every weekend

   Take a full-length mock every weekend once you've covered the basics. Analyse — don’t just attempt.

5. 5

   Spaced revision

   Revisit each topic at days 1, 7, 21 and 60, with a one-page summary per topic.

6. 6

   Fix weak areas

   In the final 6 weeks, spend most of your time on your weakest topics. That’s where the biggest score gains live.

UGC NET study material

We haven't added UGC NET study material to Super Tutor yet, so there are no UGC NET notes or mock tests here. For the syllabus and official notices, use the official UGC NET website.

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