Best Books & Mock Tests for UGC NET 2026

Start with National Testing Agency (NTA)'s previous year UGC NET papers, solved under real exam timing. Aim for at least 15–20 full mocks before the exam and analyse every test.

The most recommended books for UGC NET are: NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper 1: Teaching and Research Aptitude by K.V.S. Madaan; Trueman's UGC NET/SET General Paper I by M. Gagan, Sajit Kumar. Read one good book per subject multiple times instead of many books once.

UGC National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). Eligibility test for Assistant Professor, Junior Research Fellowship and PhD admission across 80+ subjects.

Master's degree with 55% (50% for reserved categories). Always verify the latest criteria in the official notification at https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

UGC NET is conducted in the following stage(s): Paper 1 (Teaching & Research Aptitude); Paper 2 (subject). Mode: Online (CBT).

The main subjects/sections of UGC NET are: Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Communication, Reasoning, Data Interpretation, ICT, Higher Education, Subject paper. Download the detailed syllabus from https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

UGC NET is held twice a year (june & december). Dates are announced by National Testing Agency (NTA) in the official notification.

(1) Download the official syllabus and previous papers. (2) Build concepts from one standard book per subject. (3) Practise topic-wise sets daily. (4) Start full-length mock tests at least 3 months before the exam and analyse each one. (5) Revise weak areas and keep a short-notes register. (6) Take the last 15 days only for revision and mocks.