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UGC NET Subjects List 2026 - Check All Papers & Subject Codes
UGC NET Subjects List 2026 - National Testing Agency released the list of UGC NET 2026 subjects in online mode for the benefit of applicants. Candidates can access the list of UGC NET subjects at ugcnetonline.in/ ugcnet.nta.nic.in. 2 new subjects - Forestry and Statistics have been added this time. There are a total of 87 UGC NET subjects 2026. To be eligible for a certain subject, candidates must possess a master's degree in that subject.
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- UGC NET Exam Dates 2026
- UGC NET Subject List
- UGC NET preparation tips
- UGC NET Best Books
Candidates interested in applying for the UGC NET exam can find out more about the subject list on this page. Candidates can pick the subject they are eligible to attempt during the UGC NET 2026 application process. Candidates must go through the subject list of UGC NET 2026, as the detailed syllabus for each subject is also released in online mode along with the list.
UGC NET Exam Dates 2026
Candidates can check the UGC NET 2026 exam dates along with other important dates for December 2026 session in the table below.
UGC NET Important Dates 2026
Events | Dates June 2026 Session | Dates December 2026 Session |
UGC NET apply online 2026 | April 29, 2026 | To Be Announced |
Last dates for online application | May 20, 2026 | To Be Announced |
Fee payment last date (online) | May 20, 2026 | To Be Announced |
UGC NET application form correction date | May 22 to 24, 2026 | To Be Announced |
UGC NET admit card | By June 15, 2026 | To Be Announced |
UGC NET exam date | June 22 to 30, 2026 | To Be Announced |
UGC NET Subject List
Candidates willing to apply for the UGC NET 2026 exam must check the complete subject list of UGC NET 2026. NTA provided the UGC NET syllabus according to the UGC NET subject list. Check the table below for the UGC NET 2026 subject list and subject code.
List of UGC NET Subjects
Subject | Subject Code |
Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non Formal Education. | 46 |
7 | |
Arab Culture and Islamic Studies | 49 |
29 | |
67 | |
Assamese | 36 |
19 | |
Bodo | 94 |
Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies | 60 |
Chinese | 32 |
8 | |
Comparative Literature | 72 |
Comparative Study of Religions | 62 |
87 | |
68 | |
Defence and Strategic Studies | 11 |
Dogri | 33 |
Economics / Rural Economics /Cooperation / Demography / Development Planning/ Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics/Development Economics/Business | 1 |
9 | |
88 | |
30 | |
89 | |
Folk Literature | 71 |
82 | |
French (French Version) | 39 |
80 | |
44 | |
Gujarati | 37 |
20 | |
Hindu Studies | 102 |
6 | |
12 | |
Human Rights and Duties | 92 |
Indian Culture | 50 |
Indian Knowledge System | 103 |
45 | |
Kannada | 21 |
Kashmiri | 84 |
Konkani | 85 |
Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management | 55 |
58 | |
Library and Information Science | 59 |
31 | |
Maithili | 18 |
Malayalam | 22 |
Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing/ Marketing Mgt./Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt./ Personnel Mgt./Financial Mgt./Co-operative Management) | 17 |
Manipuri | 35 |
Marathi | 38 |
63 | |
Museology & Conservation | 66 |
16 | |
Nepali | 34 |
Oriya | 23 |
Pali | 83 |
Performing Art - Dance/Drama/Theatre | 65 |
Persian | 42 |
3 | |
47 | |
2 | |
Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defence/Strategic Studies, West Asian Studies, South East Asian Studies, African Studies, South Asian Studies, Soviet Studies, American Studies. | 90 |
Population Studies | 15 |
Prakrit | 91 |
4 | |
Public Administration | 14 |
Punjabi | 24 |
Rajasthani | 43 |
Russian | 41 |
25 | |
Sanskrit traditional subjects (including Jyotisha/Siddhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darshan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama). | 73 |
Santali | 95 |
Sindhi | 101 |
Social Medicine & Community Health | 81 |
10 | |
5 | |
40 | |
Tamil | 26 |
Telugu | 27 |
93 | |
Tribal and Regional Language/Literature | 70 |
28 | |
Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art) | 79 |
Women Studies | 74 |
| Disaster Management | 104 |
| Ayurveda Biology | 105 |
100 | |
| Disaster Management | 104 |
| Ayurveda Biology | 105 |
| Forestry | 106 |
| Statistics | 107 |
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UGC NET preparation tips
Candidates can follow the UGC NET 2026 preparation tips given below to boost their preparation.
Acquaint yourself with the UGC NET 2026 syllabus and exam pattern before preparation.
Create a robust the UGC NET study plan before beginning your preparation.
Pick the best UGC NET books for preparation, take notes from them and revise often.
Practice solving UGC NET mock tests and previous years question papers.
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UGC NET Best Books
In order to prepare for your exam, it is important for the candidates to pick the best books for UGC NET. By going through the best books, candidates can prepare really well for their exams. These books contain all topics and chapters from which questions are asked. By studying from these best books for UGC NET, candidates can cover all the topics mentioned in the syllabus as per their subjects. The table below contains the list of books that candidates can refer to.
Best Books for UGC NET 2026 Paper 1
Book Name | Author/Publisher Name |
NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF - Paper 1: Teaching and Research Aptitude | KVS Madaan /Pearson Education |
NTA UGC NET / SET / JRF - Paper 1 Teaching and Research Aptitude | Harpreet Kaur /Oxford University Press |
Trueman's UGC NET/SET General Paper I - Teaching & Research Aptitude | Sajit Kumar, M. Gagan |
NTA UGC NET / SET / JRF - Paper 1 Teaching and Research Aptitude | Arihant Experts/Arihant Publications |
NTA UGC NET / SET / JRF - Paper 1: Teaching and Research Aptitude | Dr Usha Rani Jain |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I choose two subjects to appear in the UGC NET 2026 June exam?
A:
No, you must select only one subject. The subject you choose must be the one in which you hold the Master's degree.
Q: Will both paper I and II contain questions based on the chosen subject?
A:
No, the paper I is common for all asking for Reasoning, English and candidates' awareness. Only paper II is based on the subjects opted by you.
Q: Will I be able to take the mock test as per my opted subject?
A:
Yes, the mock test will be available on the official website for all UGC NET subjects 2026
Q: For how many marks will the questions be asked from the opted subject of UGC NET?
A:
A total of 200 marks questions are asked in paper II which are based on the opted UGC NET subjects.
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The UGC NET 2026 result was announced on February 4, 2026. In case you find any issues checking the result, you can write an email at ugcnet@nta.ac.in (mailto:ugcnet@nta.ac.in) or call at 011-40759000.
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