UGC NET Commerce syllabus 2026 released: exam from 14 December

In short

The UGC NET 2026 exam for Commerce (Subject Code 08) will be conducted online from December 14 to December 19, 2026.
The exam consists of two papers, Paper 1 (General) and Paper 2 (Commerce), with a total of 150 multiple-choice questions for 300 marks.
Candidates who completed post-graduation in Commerce are eligible to choose this subject for the NTA UGC NET 2026.
The UGC NET Commerce Syllabus 2026 PDF is available in both Hindi and English languages for download.
There will be no negative marking in the UGC NET Commerce exam, with each correct answer fetching 2 marks.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET December 2026 notification, detailing the syllabus for the Commerce subject and the examination schedule. The UGC NET 2026 exam for Commerce is set to take place online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) between December 14 and December 19, 2026.

This examination is conducted to assess candidates’ understanding of concepts across commerce, finance, management, accounts, taxation, economics, and business-related fields. Successful candidates become eligible for Assistant Professor positions and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) programs in Indian universities and colleges.

UGC NET Commerce Exam Structure and Marking Scheme

The UGC NET Commerce exam (Subject Code 08) is structured into two papers: Paper 1, which is general, and Paper 2, which is concerned with the Commerce subject. Paper 1 comprises 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for a total of 100 marks, while Paper 2 consists of 100 MCQs for 200 marks. The entire examination has a total of 150 questions, carrying a maximum of 300 marks, and candidates are allotted 3 hours to complete both papers.

According to the National Testing Agency, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the UGC NET Commerce exam, and each correct answer is awarded 2 marks. The exam is conducted in an online, computer-based format. The NTA officially released the UGC NET June 2026 Notification on April 29, 2026, and the application process for the June 2026 cycle is currently underway.

Particular	Details
Total Papers	2
Total Questions	150
Total Marks	300
Marks per Correct Answer	2
Negative Marking	No
Unanswered Questions	No penalty
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Commerce Syllabus and Eligibility

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has updated the UGC NET syllabus, with Commerce being one of the 85 subjects available for candidates. The syllabus for Commerce (Code 08) was last updated by the UGC in January 2019 and has remained unchanged since then. It is divided into ten units, covering a broad spectrum of topics relevant to the field.

Candidates who have completed their post-graduation in Commerce are eligible to select this subject for the NTA UGC NET 2026. When filling out the application form, candidates must select ‘Subject Code 08’ for Commerce. The UGC NET Commerce Syllabus 2026 PDF is available for download in both Hindi and English languages on the official portal, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

Unit	Section
Unit 1	Business Environment and International Business
Unit 2	Accounting and Auditing
Unit 3	Business Economics
Unit 4	Business Finance
Unit 5	Business Statistics and Research Methods
Unit 6	Business Management and Human Resource Management
Unit 7	Banking and Financial Institutions
Unit 8	Marketing Management
Unit 9	Legal Aspects of Business
Unit 10	Income-tax and Corporate Tax Planning

Overview of the UGC NET Examination

The UGC NET examination is conducted twice a year by the National Testing Agency for individuals aspiring to establish careers in research and academia. Clearing the UGC NET makes candidates eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor in their respective fields. In addition, exceptional scores in the UGC NET can lead to induction into the Junior Research Fellowship program, which provides recipients with research scholarships and other benefits.

The examination does not primarily focus on rote memorization but rather on assessing candidates’ analytical abilities and understanding of core concepts. Candidates are advised to download the UGC NET Commerce Syllabus PDF and ensure they select ‘Subject Code 08’ correctly during the application process for the UGC NET 2026.

Information	Details
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency
Category	UGC NET Commerce Syllabus 2026
Name of the Examination	UGC NET 2026
Frequency of Examination	Twice a year
Exam Mode	Online CBT / OMR Based
Number of Papers	Paper I – General, Paper-II – Subject Concerned Commerce
Total Marks	Paper I – 100, Paper-II –200
Number of Questions	Paper I – 50, Paper II –100 (Total 150)
Question type	MCQ (Multiple choice question)
Time Allowed in the exam(Duration)	3 hours
Official website	ugcnet.nta.nic.in

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