{"id":19453,"date":"2026-04-10T22:18:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=19453"},"modified":"2026-04-10T23:35:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:05:24","slug":"ugc-net-jrf-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-jrf-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET JRF 2026, Eligibility, Fellowship Amount, Benefits, Career Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>UGC NET JRF 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a prestigious opportunity for postgraduate students who wish to pursue research and teaching careers in Indian universities. Organised by the <\/span><b>National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the UGC NET JRF Exam Date 2026 is expected from <\/span><b>25 June to 29 June 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The candidates who pass the <\/span><b>JRF exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are provided with financial support for research courses, as well as the chance to join <\/span><b>Ph.D. courses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at well-known institutions. The JRF scholarship offers a monthly UGC NET JRF stipend, which makes it an attractive choice among those looking for academic merit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article includes the UGC NET JRF age limit, exam eligibility, qualifying marks, JRF stipend information, distinctions between <\/span><b>JRF and Assistant Professor positions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and NET JRF scholarship options for UGC NET JRF 2026 aspirants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/ugc-net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Top UGC NET Foundation Batch Online<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is UGC NET JRF 2026?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JRF full form is <\/span><b>Junior Research Fellowship,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is given to candidates who secure high marks in the UGC NET exam. It is created to encourage research in different areas by giving monetary assistance to candidates pursuing a PhD or undertaking advanced research. The JRF exam is the first step towards initiating an academic and research career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/premium-june-2026-commerce-batch-paper-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Premium June 2026 Commerce Batch Paper 2- Enroll Today!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/MTc1NTUxMjU5NHw1Mzg=?utm_source=website_seo1&amp;utm_medium=blog1&amp;utm_campaign=study_planner1&amp;utm_id=seo_3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp\" alt=\"Study Planner\" width=\"985\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1024x256.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-768x192.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1536x384.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-2048x512.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET JRF Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET JRF eligibility criteria 2026 involve educational qualifications, age restrictions, and minimum marks for eligibility to sit for the <\/span><b>JRF exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The applicants need to satisfy these JRF requirements to be able to meet the JRF exam eligibility for the UGC NET JRF 2026 June exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master\u2019s degree with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognised university for SC\/ST\/OBC\/PwD with 50%.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maximum age for JRF is 30 years. OBC\/SC\/ST\/PwD and women candidates get an age relaxation of 5 years. Upper age limit for Assistant Professor is not restricted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-eligibility-criteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET JRF Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET JRF Age Limit 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To meet the JRF requirements for the UGC NET JRF 2026 exam based on the age limit, the candidate must review the UGC NET JRF age limit criteria, along with the age relaxations listed in the table ahead:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.1772%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.9981%; text-align: center;\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 78.2578%; text-align: center;\"><b>Age Relaxation<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.9981%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 78.2578%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.9981%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender, Women<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 78.2578%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years (up to 35 years)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.9981%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates with research experience<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 78.2578%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 5 years (as per duration of research)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.9981%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Armed Forces personnel (ex-servicemen)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 78.2578%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 44.9981%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L.L.M. Degree holders<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 78.2578%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 years (up to 33 years)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-age-limit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET JRF Age Limit 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19455 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UGC-NET-JRF-Age-Limit-2026-300x169.png\" alt=\"UGC NET JRF Age Limit 2026\" width=\"783\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UGC-NET-JRF-Age-Limit-2026-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UGC-NET-JRF-Age-Limit-2026-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UGC-NET-JRF-Age-Limit-2026-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UGC-NET-JRF-Age-Limit-2026-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UGC-NET-JRF-Age-Limit-2026.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Nationality Criteria<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidates must meet the UGC NET JRF 2026 nationality criteria to be able to sit for the examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidates should be Indian nationals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreigners can apply upon UGC recognition and need to authenticate their qualifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Number of Attempts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the UGC NET JRF 2026 number of attempts a candidate is allowed in the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No maximum number of attempts is provided for Assistant Professor eligibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For JRF, the candidates should qualify prior to the cut-off age (30 years for General category and 35 years with relaxation).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/premium-june-2026-ugc-net-paper-1-batch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Premium June 2026 UGC NET Paper-1 Batch- Enroll Today!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET JRF Reservation Policy 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The candidates must review the UGC NET JRF 2026 reservation policy before applying for the exam and check whether they meet the UGC NET JRF requirements to avail any relaxations based on reservation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reservation by category is done according to the Government of India regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should present genuine caste, disability, or EWS certificates to avail of relaxation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/ugc-net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join UGC NET Online Course<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET JRF 2026 Qualifying Marks &amp; Selection Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible for UGC NET JRF 2026, one has to score above the JRF cutoff in both <\/span><b>Paper 1 (General Teaching &amp; Research Aptitude) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Paper 2 (Subject-Specific)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The JRF scholarship eligibility cutoff is higher than the cutoff for Assistant Professor and differs with respect to subject and category. The minimum qualifying UGC NET JRF 2026 cut-off marks are:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.7542%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 53.2503%;\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 51.0264%;\"><b>Minimum Percentage (Paper 1 + Paper 2)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 53.2503%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General \/ Unreserved (UR)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 51.0264%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 53.2503%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC-NCL \/ EWS \/ SC \/ ST \/ PwD \/ Third Gender<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 51.0264%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-pattern-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET JRF Exam Pattern 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET June 2026 | Last Chance to Crack JRF \ud83d\udd25 Complete Strategy + Study Plan | JRFAdda\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0dgCHP62OSo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>Difference Between JRF and Assistant Professor<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET provides two significant qualifications: <\/span><b>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Eligibility for an Assistant Professor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Though both are provided on the basis of the UGC NET examination, they have different applications. Here\u2019s a comprehensive comparison between UGC NET eligibility for Assistant Professor and UGC NET JRF scholarship eligibility:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Factor<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Assistant Professor Eligibility<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports research and Ph.D. studies with a PhD JRF stipend<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualifies candidates to teach in colleges\/universities<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age Limit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum 30 years (Relaxation for reserved categories)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No age limit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Benefit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monthly UGC NET JRF stipend of \u20b937,000\u2013\u20b942,000 + HRA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No financial assistance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Career Scope<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ph.D., research, postdoctoral fellowships, government projects<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching at universities, colleges, coaching institutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selection Criteria<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher cutoff than Assistant Professor<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower cutoff compared to JRF<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid for 3 years from the result date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifetime validity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ph.D. Preference<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct preference for Ph.D. admissions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No direct financial support for Ph.D.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-jrf--assistant-professor\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>What is the difference between NET and JRF?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Scholarship Opportunities for UGC NET JRF 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we have provided all the details regarding the scholarship opportunities for UGC NET JRF 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>UGC NET JRF Stipend:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET fellowship amount 2026 starts with \u20b931,000 in the first two years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After two years, if the fellow is pursuing research, the fellowship is elevated to <\/span><b>Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a monthly stipend of \u20b935,000.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Institutional Fellowships:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several universities and institutions of research also provide extra grants and scholarships to JRF researchers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/ugc-net-coaching-in-jaipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Top UGC NET Offline Classes in Jaipur<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Research Grants:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The JRF fellows can seek government and private foundations\u2019 research grants to support their research.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Stipend for JRF Qualified Candidates:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>First Two Years: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b931,000 per month.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Two Years after that (SRF):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b935,000 per month (depending on performance and research progress).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contingency Grant: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JRF fellows are also provided with an annual contingency grant of \u20b910,000 for social sciences and humanities or \u20b912,000 for science and engineering to meet research expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/career-options-after-ugc-net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Career Options after UGC NET June 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14807 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" width=\"989\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET JRF Syllabus 2026 For Paper 1 &amp; Paper 2<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The test evaluates candidates on teaching skills, research capabilities, logical reasoning, and subject matter for <strong>Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/strong>. The UGC NET JRF syllabus 2026 comprises two papers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper 1 \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Teaching &amp; Research Aptitude (Common to all subjects)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper 2 \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Subject-Specific (According to the subject opted by the candidate)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/jrfadda-gold-june-2026-philosophy-batch-paper1-paper2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Gold June 2026 Philosophy Batch (Paper1+Paper2)- Enroll Today!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET JRF Syllabus 2026 Paper 1 (General Paper \u2013 Common for All Candidates)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET JRF 2026 Paper 1 examines candidates on the basis of teaching and research aptitude and has 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 100 marks. The UGC NET JRF syllabus 2026 for Paper 1 is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.6835%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.7708%; text-align: center;\"><b>Unit No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 113.543%; text-align: center;\"><b>Topics Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.7708%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 113.543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching Aptitude \u2013 Methods, Characteristics, Learner-Centred Teaching<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.7708%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 113.543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research Aptitude \u2013 Types, Methods, Ethics, Paper Writing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.7708%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 113.543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehension \u2013 Passage-Based Reading &amp; Interpretation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.7708%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 4<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 113.543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication \u2013 Verbal, Non-Verbal, Classroom Communication<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.7708%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 5<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 113.543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Reasoning \u2013 Analogies, Deductive &amp; Inductive Reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.7708%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 6<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 113.543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Interpretation \u2013 Tables, Graphs, Charts, Percentage Analysis<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.7708%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 7<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 113.543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematical Reasoning \u2013 Number Series, Relationships, Equations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.7708%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 8<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 113.543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information &amp; Communication Technology (ICT) \u2013 Basics of Digital Learning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.7708%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 9<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 113.543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People &amp; Environment \u2013 Climate Change, Pollution, Environmental Laws<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.7708%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 10<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 113.543%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher Education System \u2013 Policies, Governance, Quality Standards<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Syllabus 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"\ud83d\udc49 UGC NET Paper 1 | 50 Most Important Topics to Crack JRF June 2026\ud83d\udd25Aditi Mam JRFAdda\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oB9yl2Ua9cc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET JRF Syllabus 2026 Paper 2 (Subject-Specific)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET JRF 2026 Paper 2 comprises 100 MCQs that carry 200 marks, including in-depth knowledge of the opted subject. There are 85 subjects. Some of these trendy UGC NET JRF 2026 subjects are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Some Trendy UGC NET Subjects for JRF<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Commerce \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business environment, accounting, marketing, finance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Education \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational philosophy, psychology, curriculum development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Law \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Jurisprudence, constitutional law, criminal law, corporate law.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Computer Science \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Algorithms, databases, programming, AI, networks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Political Science \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Political theory, public administration, international relations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>History \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ancient, medieval, modern, and world history.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Economics \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Micro &amp; macroeconomics, statistics, growth, and development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Management \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> HR, marketing, finance, operations, strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>English \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British English, American English, Indian literature, literary theory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sociology \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social institutions, research methods, sociological theories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/ugc-net-coaching-in-jaipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Enroll UGC NET Coaching in Jaipur<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Benefits of Qualifying for UGC NET JRF 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET JRF June 2026 offers several benefits to the qualifying candidates:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UGC NET JRF Stipend: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The chosen applicants are provided a monthly PhD JRF stipend of \u20b937,000 (for the first two years), which is increased to \u20b942,000 upon assessment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ph.D. Admission Preference:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most universities give preference to JRF-successful candidates while offering PhD admissions, simplifying the process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Research &amp; Teaching Opportunities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Applicants can apply for prestigious institutes as research scholars or assistant professors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Preference for Government Jobs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most government agencies, research organisations, and think tanks prefer applicants who are JRF-certified.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scholarship &amp; Grants: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JRF recipients can apply for research grants and funds from UGC and other agencies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/benefits-of-clearing-the-ugc-net-jrf-examination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Benefits of clearing UGC NET\/JRF exam<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Prepare for UGC NET JRF 2026?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are points mentioned to prepare for UGC NET JRF June 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Understand the Syllabus: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to the UGC NET JRF June 2026 syllabus for both Paper 1 (General Aptitude) and Paper 2 (Subject-Specific).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practice Previous Year Papers: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice PYQs to get familiar with the pattern and difficulty level of the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Plan your studies and dedicate time to each topic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mock Tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Practice regular mock tests to enhance speed and accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay Updated:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Stay updated with the latest notifications of the UGC NET JRF 2026 exam and syllabus changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-preparation-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Preparation Tips 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Previous Years UGC NET JRF Cutoff<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analysing the recent years of UGC NET JRF cutoff trends gives candidates an idea of the level of competition, marks to be expected, and preparation strategy. Here&#8217;s a year-wise breakdown based on previous years:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 13.6476%;\"><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 18.2382%;\"><b>General (UR) JRF Cutoff<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.8735%;\"><b>OBC-NCL JRF Cutoff<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.9975%;\"><b>EWS JRF Cutoff<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 15.881%;\"><b>SC JRF Cutoff<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.3771%;\"><b>ST JRF Cut Off<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.6476%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.2382%;\">220-240<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.8735%;\">200-220<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9975%;\">210-230<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.881%;\">180-200<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3771%;\">170-190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.6476%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.2382%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">195-215<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.8735%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">185-205<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9975%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">182-202<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.881%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">172-192<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3771%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">168-188<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.6476%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.2382%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">206-224<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.8735%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">196-220<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9975%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">198-224<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.881%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">188-208<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3771%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180-224<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.6476%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.2382%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200-220<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.8735%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">190-210<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9975%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">192-215<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.881%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180-200<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3771%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">170-190<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.6476%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.2382%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">198-215<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.8735%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">188-205<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9975%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">190-210<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.881%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">178-195<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3771%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">168-185<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.6476%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.2382%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">195-210<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.8735%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">185-200<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9975%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">187-205<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.881%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">175-190<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3771%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">165-180<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.6476%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.2382%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">192-208<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.8735%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">182-198<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9975%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">184-200<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.881%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">172-188<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3771%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">162-178<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 13.6476%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.2382%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">190-205<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.8735%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">180-195<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9975%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">182-197<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.881%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">170-185<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3771%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">160-175<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-expected-cutoff-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Expected Cut Off 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14809 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET JRF 2026 is an excellent opportunity for candidates competing for a research or teaching career in Indian universities. The JRF full form is Junior Research Fellowship, and with its monetary benefits, the advantage of admission to a PhD, and priority in academic and research organisations, passing the UGC NET JRF 2026 exam can be a career booster.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who want to clear the UGC NET JRF 2026, conceptual clarity, mock tests, and analysis of previous year papers will be the key. Begin early, remain regular, and stay <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">updated to increase your chances of succeeding in the UGC NET JRF 2026 exam!<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 98.7592%;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UGC NET Question Paper 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.3822%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-2025-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2356%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-question-paper-2-download-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Question Paper 2 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 31.1414%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Psychology Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.3822%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-management-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Management Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2356%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-commerce-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Commerce Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 31.1414%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-law-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Law Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.3822%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-economics-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Economics Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2356%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-environmental-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 31.1414%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Computer Science Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.3822%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET History Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2356%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-education-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Education Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 31.1414%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-previous-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Previous Year Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.3822%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Geography Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2356%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-english-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET English\u00a0 Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 31.1414%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-home-science-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Home Science Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.3822%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-public-administration-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Public Administration Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 35.2356%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-law-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Law Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 31.1414%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-sociology-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Sociology Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.3822%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-philosophy-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Philosophy Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 66.377%;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Political Science Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 98.8834%;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UGC NET Cut Off 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.5062%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-expected-cutoff-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Expected Cut Off 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 34.9876%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Computer Science Cut Off 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; 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