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UGC NET Sociology 2026<\/b> exam is a prestigious national-level exam conducted by the <\/span>National Testing Agency (NTA) <\/b>on behalf of the <\/span>University Grants Commission (UGC)<\/b>. This exam is designed to test the eligibility of the candidates for the posts of <\/span>Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b> in the subject of Sociology in various universities and colleges in India.<\/span><\/p>\n

This article explains everything you need to know about the UGC NET Sociology Exam 2026, including a comprehensive breakdown of the UGC NET Sociology syllabus, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and effective preparation strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n

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UGC NET Sociology 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n

The UGC NET Sociology 2026 is a national-level exam for determining the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) that comprises two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2, to be completed within a 3-hour period for a total of 300 marks. It is a twice-yearly exam that tests the teaching and subject knowledge of the candidates in the subject of Sociology.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Parameter<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting Body<\/span><\/td>\nNational Testing Agency (NTA) \u200b<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Cycle<\/span><\/td>\nUGC NET June 2026\u200b<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purpose<\/span><\/td>\nAssistant Professor & JRF Eligibility \u200b<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UGC NET Sociology Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\n30 June 2026 (Shift 2; 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode<\/span><\/td>\nComputer-Based Test (CBT) \u200b<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of Papers<\/span><\/td>\nPaper 1- General Paper; Paper 2- Sociology<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper 1 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n50 Questions, 100 Marks \u200b<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper 2 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n100 Questions, 200 Marks \u200b<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Negative Marking<\/span><\/td>\nNone (+2 per correct) \u200b<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official Website<\/span><\/td>\nhttps:\/\/ugcnet.nta.nic.in\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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UGC NET Sociology Exam Analysis 2026 (30 June, Shift 2)<\/b><\/h2>\n

JRFAdda’s expert mentors have prepared the detailed UGC NET Sociology Exam Analysis 2026 after the conclusion of the examination held on 30 June 2026 (Shift 2). Candidates can now check the overall difficulty level of the paper along with the unit-wise question distribution and important topics covered in the UGC NET Sociology June 2026 session. The analysis will help aspirants evaluate their performance, estimate their qualifying chances, and understand the latest examination trends for future preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check UGC NET Paper 1 Exam Analysis 2026 for June<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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  • Most Weightage:<\/b> Sociological Theory, Research Methodology and Methods, and Basic Concepts and Institutions carried the highest number of questions.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Conceptual Questions:<\/b> Greater emphasis was placed on theoretical concepts, sociological thinkers, research methods, and application-based questions related to contemporary social issues.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Repeated Themes:<\/b> Questions on Karl Marx, Max Weber, \u00c9mile Durkheim, social stratification, research methodology, family and kinship, globalization, and social change in India were frequently asked.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Difficulty Level:<\/b> The overall paper was <\/span>Moderate<\/b>, with questions from Sociological Theory and Research Methodology being relatively more challenging.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Paper 2 Good Attempts:<\/b> 72-78 questions.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Overall Good Attempts (Paper 1 + Paper 2):<\/b> 112-118 questions out of 150.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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