# UGC NET / JRF 2026 Syllabus & Pattern The UGC NET / JRF 2026 syllabus follows the latest notification. This post gives the section-wise breakdown so you know exactly what to prepare and what to skip. ## Exam Pattern at a Glance - Prelims: Objective (MCQs) - Mains: Descriptive (subject papers) - Interview / Personality Test (for select posts) Each stage carries specific weightage. Consult the official UGC NET / JRF notification for the exact scheme. ## Section-wise Syllabus (2026) ### Section 1 — General Studies - Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern) - Indian Polity + Constitution - Economic + Social Development - Geography (Indian + World) - General Science + Technology - Current Affairs (National + International) ### Section 2 — Subject Papers (choose as per exam) Depending on UGC NET / JRF specialisation, aspirants select subject papers. Full syllabus of every subject is available in the official notification. ### Section 3 — Reasoning / Aptitude - Logical reasoning - Basic numeracy - Data interpretation - Comprehension ## Zenith Notes for Each Section - **[COMMERCE - UGC NET NOTES (HINDI MEDIUM)](/course/c-commerce-ugc-net-notes-hindi-medium-5s6f7)** — Complete COMMERCE - UGC NET NOTES (HINDI MEDIUM) for UGC NET / JRF 2026. Mapped to latest syllabus + last 5 years of PYQs. Hindi medium. Free 10-page sample per unit. - **[DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES - UGC NET NOTES (ENGLISH MEDIUM)](/course/c-defence-and-strategic-studies-ugc-net-no-np5tp)** — Complete DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES - UGC NET NOTES (ENGLISH MEDIUM) for UGC NET / JRF 2026. Mapped to latest syllabus + last 5 years of PYQs. English medium. Free 10-page sample per unit. - **[ECONOMICS - UGC NET NOTES (ENGLISH MEDIUM)](/course/c-economics-ugc-net-notes-english-medium-1xw1m)** — Complete ECONOMICS - UGC NET NOTES (ENGLISH MEDIUM) for UGC NET / JRF 2026. Mapped to latest syllabus + last 5 years of PYQs. English medium. Free 10-page sample per unit. - **[ECONOMICS - UGC NET NOTES (HINDI MEDIUM)](/course/c-economics-ugc-net-notes-hindi-medium-ft0ze)** — Complete ECONOMICS - UGC NET NOTES (HINDI MEDIUM) for UGC NET / JRF 2026. Mapped to latest syllabus + last 5 years of PYQs. Hindi medium. Free 10-page sample per unit. - **[EDUCATION - UGC NET NOTES (ENGLISH MEDIUM)](/course/c-education-ugc-net-notes-english-medium-136j4)** — Complete EDUCATION - UGC NET NOTES (ENGLISH MEDIUM) for UGC NET / JRF 2026. Mapped to latest syllabus + last 5 years of PYQs. English medium. Free 10-page sample per unit. - **[EDUCATION - UGC NET NOTES (HINDI MEDIUM)](/course/c-education-ugc-net-notes-hindi-medium-vw002)** — Complete EDUCATION - UGC NET NOTES (HINDI MEDIUM) for UGC NET / JRF 2026. Mapped to latest syllabus + last 5 years of PYQs. Hindi medium. Free 10-page sample per unit. - **[ENGLISH LITERATURE - UGC NET](/course/c-english-litt-1prui)** — Complete ENGLISH LITERATURE - UGC NET for UGC NET / JRF 2026. Mapped to latest syllabus + last 5 years of PYQs. English medium. Free 10-page sample per unit. - **[ENVIRONMENT - UGC NET (ENGLISH MEDIUM)](/course/c-environment-ugc-net-english-medium-ykmi7)** — Complete ENVIRONMENT - UGC NET (ENGLISH MEDIUM) for UGC NET / JRF 2026. Mapped to latest syllabus + last 5 years of PYQs. English medium. Free 10-page sample per unit. ## Weightage Breakdown Historically, UGC NET / JRF papers give heavy weight to Polity + History + CA + Rajasthan/State-specific GK. If you're preparing for UGC NET / JRF 2026, don't skip these. ## Free Resources - 📥 [Download syllabus PDF](/free-materials) - 📝 [Free demo test based on this pattern](/free-tests) - 📰 [Daily current affairs feed](/daily-news) [Start with Zenith Master Notes →](/)