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UGC NET Psychology Syllabus 2026:\u00a0 UGC NET Psychology Syllabus 2026 <\/b>is important for candidates preparing for the <\/span>UGC NET December 2026<\/b><\/a> examination. Psychology is one of the subjects included in the UGC NET examination under Subject Code 04. The syllabus for Paper 2 covers major areas such as the emergence of psychology, research methodology, psychological testing, biological bases of behaviour, cognition, intelligence, personality, social psychology, developmental psychology and applied psychology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Candidates preparing for Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) should understand the complete syllabus before starting their preparation. Paper 1 is common to all subjects, while Paper 2 tests subject-specific knowledge of Psychology. This page covers the UGC NET Psychology Syllabus 2026, Paper 1 and Paper 2 syllabus, unit-wise topics, exam pattern, marking scheme, important topics, best books, coaching options and PYQs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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UGC NET Psychology Syllabus 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n

The UGC NET Psychology examination is conducted by the <\/span>National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/b>. The examination consists of two papers. Paper 1 assesses teaching and research aptitude, while Paper 2 tests the candidate’s knowledge of Psychology. Paper 2 is divided into <\/span>10 major units<\/b> covering both fundamental and applied areas of Psychology.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\nUGC NET December 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting Authority<\/span><\/td>\nNational Testing Agency (NTA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject<\/span><\/td>\nPsychology<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject Code<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purpose<\/span><\/td>\nEligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Papers<\/span><\/td>\nPaper 1 and Paper 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Mode<\/span><\/td>\nComputer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medium<\/span><\/td>\nEnglish and Hindi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Duration<\/span><\/td>\n3 Hours \/ 180 Minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper 1 Questions<\/span><\/td>\n50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper 1 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper 2 Questions<\/span><\/td>\n100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper 2 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Questions<\/span><\/td>\n150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Marks<\/span><\/td>\n300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Negative Marking<\/span><\/td>\nNo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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