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UGC NET Home Science 2026<\/strong> is a national-level eligibility exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to assess candidates\u2019 eligibility for Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/strong> in Indian universities and colleges. The exam evaluates in-depth knowledge of core areas such as food and nutrition, human development, textiles, family resource management, and extension education.<\/p>\n

For the UGC NET June 2026 session<\/strong>, aspirants must thoroughly understand the updated syllabus and exam pattern. The UGC NET Home Science December 2025 exam was successfully held on 7 January 2026<\/strong>. Below, we provide complete details on the UGC NET Home Science syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, PYQs, and preparation guidance to help candidates prepare effectively for upcoming sessions.<\/p>\n

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

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UGC NET Home Science 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n

Candidates who want to apply for the UGC NET Home Science 2026 exam must meet certain eligibility criteria related to educational qualifications and age limit.<\/span> Below are the detailed UGC NET Home Science eligibility criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master\u2019s Degree\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nA Master of Political Science or equivalent degree from a UGC-recognized university is mandatory.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minimum Marks in Master\u2019s Degree<\/strong><\/td>\nGeneral\/Unreserved\/EWS- <\/strong>Minimum 55% aggregate marks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OBC-NCL\/SC\/ST\/PwD\/Transgender- <\/strong>Minimum 50% aggregate marks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Final Year Students<\/strong><\/td>\nMust complete a Master\u2019s degree with requisite marks within 2 years of NET result declaration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age Limit<\/strong><\/td>\nJRF- <\/strong>Maximum 30 years as on 1 June 2025.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assistant Professor- <\/strong>No upper age limit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Age Relaxation<\/strong><\/td>\nOBC-NCL\/SC\/ST\/PwD\/Transgender\/Female- <\/strong>Up to 5 years relaxation (maximum age for JRF: 35 years).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Also:<\/b> UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

UGC NET Home Science Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n

The UGC NET Home Science 2025 exam is conducted online in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and consists of two papers: <\/span>Paper 1 (General) and Paper 2 (Subject-specific: Home Science)<\/b>. <\/span>The exam is conducted in a span of 3 hours without a break:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Paper<\/b><\/td>\nTotal Questions<\/b><\/td>\nTotal Marks<\/b><\/td>\nCorrect Answers<\/b><\/td>\nNegative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UGC NET Paper I \u2013 General Teaching & Research Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n50<\/span><\/td>\n100<\/span><\/td>\n+2<\/span><\/td>\nNo negative marking for incorrect or no answers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UGC NET Paper-II \u2013 Subject Specific (Home Science)<\/span><\/td>\n100<\/span><\/td>\n200<\/span><\/td>\n+2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Also Read: <\/b>UGC NET Exam Pattern 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n