Teaching eligibility | as of 2026-05-31
UGC-NET eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
National eligibility test for Assistant Professor, Junior Research Fellowship, and PhD admission categories as defined by the current bulletin.
Eligibility at a glance
| Education | Master's degree or equivalent with required percentage as per category and bulletin. |
|---|---|
| Relaxations | Category, PwD, and other relaxations apply as listed in the information bulletin. |
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- Paper I
- Paper II
Mode: Computer based test. Marks: Bulletin-defined.. Duration: Bulletin-defined.
Selection flow
- CBT
- Answer key and result
- Eligibility, JRF, or PhD admission category outcome
Syllabus outline and cadence
Syllabus buckets
- Paper I teaching and research aptitude
- Paper II subject-specific syllabus
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UGC-NET | Postgraduate | Outcome-specific | No | CBT |
| CTET | Teacher training route-specific | No age band verified | No | MCQ |
| UPSC CSE | Graduate | 21-32 | Yes | Mixed |
| RRB NTPC | Class 12 or Graduate by post | See CEN | No | CBT |
| Agniveer Army | 8th to 12th by category | 17.5-21 typical | No | CEE plus rally |
| Agniveer Navy | Class 10 or 12 by entry | DOB-window based | No | INET plus physical |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Age eligibility | UGC-NET information bulletin category | 2026-05-31 |
| Education | UGC-NET information bulletin category | 2026-05-31 |
| Relaxations | UGC-NET information bulletin category | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | UGC-NET information bulletin category | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | UGC-NET information bulletin category | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | UGC-NET official site | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | UGC-NET official site | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | UGC-NET information bulletin category | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | UGC-NET official site | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Does UGC-NET have two papers?
Yes. The test has Paper I and Paper II as defined by the current information bulletin.
Where is the UGC-NET syllabus confirmed?
NTA hosts the current information bulletin and subject material on the official UGC-NET site.