UGC NET Geography 2026 December session from December 14 to 19

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to conduct the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) Geography exam for the December 2026 session from December 14 to December 19, 2026. This national-level examination is held to determine the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor positions or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges.

The UGC NET 2026 December session will cover a total of 85 subjects, with the detailed schedule for the examination released on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The UGC NET exam is conducted twice a year, with the June 2026 exam having been held from June 22 to June 30, 2026, following its notification on April 29, 2026.

UGC NET Geography Exam Structure and Syllabus

The University Grants Commission (UGC) prescribes and curates the syllabus for the NTA UGC NET exam, including the Geography subject. The UGC NET Geography syllabus is divided into two parts: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is a general paper common for all 85 subjects and comprises questions from teaching aptitude, research aptitude, and quantitative and qualitative approaches. Paper 2 is subject-specific, focusing on Geography.

The UGC NET Geography Syllabus for Paper 2 is further divided into ten units. These units include Geomorphology, Climatology, Oceanography, Geography of Environment, Population and Settlement Geography, Geography of Economic Activities and Regional Development, Cultural, Social and Political Geography, Geographic Thought, Geographical Techniques, and Geography of India. The examination is conducted in online mode as a Computer Based Test (CBT).

Examination Pattern and Marking Scheme

The UGC NET exam consists of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for a total of 300 marks. The exam duration is 3 hours (180 minutes) without any intervals between papers. Paper 1 contains 50 questions, carrying 100 marks, while Paper 2 has 100 questions, accounting for 200 marks. Each correct answer carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking for incorrect or unattempted questions.

The examination is designed to assess candidates’ aptitude for teaching and research, along with their subject-specific knowledge in Geography. The detailed UGC NET 2026 schedule, including specific dates for each subject, has been made available by the authorities on the official website. Candidates are advised to refer to ugcnet.nta.nic.in for full information.

Further reading

• Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2026 registration begins: apply by November 5
• CSIR-UGC NET December 2026: Biotechnology exam merges with Life Sciences
• Andhra Pradesh EdCET registration: dates and steps to apply
• UGC NET: complete exam guide

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