{"id":9785,"date":"2026-03-21T09:26:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T03:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=9785"},"modified":"2026-03-21T22:55:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T17:25:36","slug":"ugc-net-sociology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-sociology\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Sociology 2026, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation Tips & Career Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

This exam is not only based on theoretical knowledge but also tests the analytical and application-based knowledge of the candidates in the subject of Sociology.<\/p>\n

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UGC NET Sociology 2026 Overview<\/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.<\/p>\n

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Feature<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Exam Name<\/td>\nUGC NET Sociology 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting Body<\/td>\nNational Testing Agency (NTA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Level<\/td>\nNational<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purpose<\/td>\nAssistant Professor & JRF Eligibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode<\/td>\nComputer-Based Test (CBT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Papers<\/td>\nPaper 1 + Paper 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Marks<\/td>\n300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

UGC NET Sociology Exam Date 2026 (December Cycle)<\/h2>\n

The UGC NET Sociology Exam Date for the 2026 December cycle will be according to the usual schedule announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The application process for the exam will start in September or October 2026, according to previous trends, with the exam being conducted in late December 2026 or early January 2027 in the afternoon session.<\/p>\n

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Event<\/th>\nExpected Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Application Form Release<\/td>\nSeptember\u2013October 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Admit Card Release<\/td>\nDecember 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Date<\/td>\nLate December 2026 \/ Early January 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Timing<\/td>\n3:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Also Read: <\/b>UGC NET Application Form 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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

To be able to apply for UGC<\/span> NET Sociology 2026,<\/span> the aspirants <\/span>should satisfy the following eligibility conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n

UGC NET Sociology 2026 <\/b>Educational Qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  • Master\u2019s degree in Sociology or any other subject equivalent from a recognized university.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Minimum Marks Required:<\/span>\n
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    • General\/EWS: 55%<\/span><\/li>\n
    • SC\/ST\/OBC-NCL\/PwD\/Third Gender: 50%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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