UGC NET Syllabus 2025: Paper 1 and 2 Syllabus PDF Available

The UGC NET exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for only Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges. UGC NET Syllabus is divided into two papers, wherein the syllabus for paper 1 is common for all posts, and the syllabus for paper 2 differs as per the subjects opted. As the syllabus plays an important role in boosting the preparation for the UGC NET 2025 exam, we have provided the detailed UGC NET syllabus and exam pattern for both Paper I & Paper II in this article. 

UGC NET Syllabus 2025

UGC has entrusted the National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct the UGC NET 2025 in 83 subjects to determine the eligibility of students to become "Assistant Professors" and "Junior Research Fellowship" (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. In this article, we have covered the UGC NET revised syllabus. UGC NET exam is conducted in two papers (Paper-I and Paper-II) consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and all questions are compulsory. Candidates need to complete both papers in a single three-hour period. To score good marks in the exam, read the detailed syllabus and start your preparation now.

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UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025

UGC NET 2025 Examination will be conducted in online mode (Computer Based Test). Before looking into the detailed syllabus of the NTA UGC NET Syllabus 2025, the student must be familiar with the updated UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025, which has been discussed below.

Important Points:
1. For each correct answer the candidate will get 2 marks in both papers 1 & 2.
2. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the UGC NET 2025 exam.
3. No marks will be given for questions Unanswered/Marked for Review.
4. All questions are mandatory.
5. If a question is found to be incorrect/ambiguous during the key challenge, the candidate who has attempted the question and chosen one of the correct answers will be given credit. If there is any dropped question(s), marks will be awarded to all the candidates.

UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus 2025

The first step for preparing for the UGC NET exam is to be familiar with the UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus 2025, as this helps the aspirants to strategise their preparations in a well-defined manner. UGC NET 2025 exam will consist of 2 papers and the syllabus for both papers is discussed below.

The UGC NET syllabus for Paper 1 consists of the subjects that will help analyse the candidate’s teaching and research ability, cognitive abilities, and general awareness about teaching and learning processes in the higher education system. The paper 1 consists of 50 questions for 100 marks. The detailed syllabus and UGC NET Paper-1 Syllabus PDF file link have been provided below:

NOTE: (i) Five questions each carrying 2 marks are to be set from each Module.
(ii) Whenever graphical/pictorial question(s) are set for sighted candidates, a passage followed by an equal number of questions and weightage be set for visually impaired candidates.

Note: We have also attached the UGC NET Paper 1 PDF below in both Hindi and English languages. 

UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus PDF 2025 [in English]

UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus PDF 2025 [in Hindi]

UGC NET Paper 2 Syllabus 2025

UGC NET 2025 Paper 2 will be based on subject-wise selection by the candidate. Paper II will also consist of only 100 objective-type questions (MCQs) for 200 marks. A total of 83 subjects will be covered in the UGC NET Exam. Candidates will have to select one subject for the NET Exam, preferably the subject of their post-graduation. The UGC NET Paper 2 Syllabus PDFs for all subjects are mentioned below: