UGC NET 2026 History syllabus released for June, December sessions

In short

The UGC NET 2026 June session exam is scheduled from June 22 to June 30, 2026.
The UGC NET 2026 December session exam will be conducted from December 14 to December 19, 2026.
The History syllabus (subject code 06) for Paper 2 comprises ten units and is available in English and Hindi.
The exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and no negative marking.
Candidates can download the official syllabus from ugcnetonline.in.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) and the National Testing Agency (NTA) have released the UGC NET 2026 History syllabus, detailing the topics for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. This syllabus is crucial for candidates preparing for the June and December 2026 sessions of the National Eligibility Test, which determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and colleges.

The UGC NET exam is conducted twice annually, in June and December, and the syllabus typically aligns with the post-graduate level curriculum of the respective subjects. The official syllabus was released alongside the examination notification, with the list of subjects for the June 2026 examination dated April 30, 2026.

UGC NET 2026 Examination Schedule and Pattern

The UGC NET 2026 June session examination is scheduled to take place from June 22 to June 30, 2026. Following this, the December session exam will be conducted from December 14 to December 19, 2026. The December session will feature two shifts: the for starters from 9 AM to 12 PM and the second from 3 PM to 6 PM.

The examination is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). There is no negative marking for incorrect answers, and each question carries 2 marks. The total duration for both papers is 3 hours (180 minutes) without any break.

Particulars	Paper 1	Paper 2
Subject	Teaching & Research Aptitude	Subject selected by candidate
Number of Questions	50	100
Maximum Marks	100	200
Question Type	Objective MCQs	Objective MCQs
Marks per Question	2	2
Negative Marking	No	No
Duration	Part of combined 3 hours	Part of combined 3 hours
Nature	Common for all candidates	Subject-specific Questions
All compulsory	All compulsory	All compulsory

History Syllabus (Subject Code 06) Details

For candidates opting for History (subject code 06), Paper 2 of the UGC NET exam comprises ten units. Paper 1, which is common for all subjects, covers Teaching and Research Aptitude and also consists of ten units. The subject-specific Paper 2 syllabus for History, along with the general Paper 1 syllabus, is available in PDF format on the official website, ugcnetonline.in, in both English and Hindi.

The syllabus aims to assess both subject-related concepts and application-centric abilities of aspirants. Candidates are advised to refer to the official syllabus for their preparation and use the unit-wise topics as a quick reference guide.

Particular	Details
Exam	UGC NET
Subject	History
Subject Code	06
Paper	Paper 2
Number of Units	10
Paper 2 Questions	100
Paper 2 Marks	200
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Negative Marking	No negative marking

General Syllabus and Support Information

The UGC NET syllabus is available in multiple languages, including Hindi and English, for most subjects, with exceptions for language-specific papers. The NTA conducts the examination for many subjects, with History being one of 87 subjects listed for the June 2026 examination.

For any queries or assistance, candidates can contact the NTA Helpline Number at +91-11-40759000 or visit the NTA website at www.nta.ac.in. The official portal for checking the UGC NET syllabus and other related information is ugcnetonline.in.

Units	Topics
Teaching Aptitude	Teaching concepts, objectives, learner characteristics, methods, teaching aids, evaluation systems.
Research Aptitude	Research types and methods, steps of research, research ethics, paper/thesis writing, application of ICT in research.
Comprehension	Reading comprehension passages with questions to assess interpretation skills.
Communication	Communication theories, types, characteristics, barriers, classroom communication.
Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude	Number series, codes, relationships, percentage, profit and loss, algebra, probability.
Logical Reasoning	Analogies, syllogisms, Venn diagrams, deductive and inductive reasoning.
Data Interpretation	Sources, tabulation, data representation, statistics, percentage analysis.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)	Computer basics, internet, e-mail, digital initiatives in higher education.
People, Development, and Environment	Environment issues, sustainable development, environmental protection, policies.
Higher Education System	Governance, structure, policies, and management in the Indian education system

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