The syllabus has been revised as per the NEP 2020 program with subjects such as ‘Ayurveda Biology’ added to the list. In this article, you can find the complete list of subjects, their codes, and links.
List of UGC NET Subjects with Codes
Here is a list of 85 subjects in the UGC NET with their codes:
Check below the complete list of 85 UGC NET subjects along with the codes.
| Subjects | Codes |
| Anthropology | 07 |
| Arabic | 29 |
| Arab Culture and Islamic Studies | 49 |
| Archaeology | 67 |
| Assamese | 36 |
| Bengali | 19 |
| Bodo | 94 |
| Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian, and Peace Studies | 60 |
| Chinese | 32 |
| Commerce | 08 |
| Comparative Study of Religions | 62 |
| Computer Science and Applications | 87 |
| Criminology | 68 |
| Defence and Strategic Studies | 11 |
| Dogri | 33 |
| Comparative Literature | 72 |
| Economics/Rural Economics/Co-operation/Demography/Development Planning/Development Studies/Econometrics/Applied Economics/Development Economics/Business Economics |
01 |
| Education | 09 |
| Electronic Science | 88 |
| English | 30 |
| Environmental Sciences | 89 |
| Folk Literature | 71 |
| Forensic Science | 82 |
| French (French Version) | 39 |
| Geography | 80 |
| German | 44 |
| Gujarati | 37 |
| Hindi | 20 |
| Hindu Studies | 102 |
| History | 06 |
| Home Science | 12 |
| Human Rights and Duties | 92 |
| Indian Culture | 50 |
| Japanese | 45 |
| Kannada | 21 |
| Kashmiri | 84 |
| Konkani | 85 |
| Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management | 55 |
| Law | 58 |
| Library and Information Science | 59 |
| Linguistics | 31 |
| Maithili | 18 |
| Malayalam | 22 |
| Management (including Business Admin. Mgt./Marketing/Marketing Mgt./Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt./ Personnel Mgt./Financial Mgt./Co-operative Management) |
17 |
| Manipuri | 35 |
| Marathi | 38 |
| Mass Communication and Journalism | 63 |
| Museology & Conservation | 66 |
| Music | 16 |
| Nepali | 34 |
| Oriya | 23 |
| Pali | 83 |
| Performing Art – Dance/Drama/Theatre | 65 |
| Persian | 42 |
| Philosophy | 03 |
| Physical Education | 47 |
| Political Science | 02 |
| Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defence/Strategic Studies, West Asian Studies, South East Asian Studies, African Studies, South Asian Studies, Soviet Studies, American Studies |
90 |
| Population Studies | 15 |
| Prakrit | 91 |
| Psychology | 04 |
| Public Administration | 14 |
| Punjabi | 24 |
| Rajasthani | 43 |
| Russian | 41 |
| Sanskrit | 25 |
| Santali | 95 |
| Sindhi | 101 |
| Spanish | 40 |
| Sanskrit traditional subjects | 73 |
| Social Medicine & Community Health | 82 |
| Social Work | 10 |
| Sociology | 05 |
| Tamil | 26 |
| Telugu | 27 |
| Tourism Administration and Management. | 93 |
| Tribal and Regional Language/Literature | 70 |
| Urdu | 28 |
| Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art) | 79 |
| Women Studies | 74 |
| Yoga | 100 |
| Indian Knowledge System | 103 |
| Disaster Management | 104 |
| Adult Education/Continuing Education/Andragogy/Non-Formal Education | 46 |
| Ayurveda Biology | 105 |
Steps to Choose a UGC NET Subject
An official notification by the UGC NET said- “Candidates are advised to appear in the subject of their post-graduation only. The candidates, whose post-graduation subject is not covered in the list of NET subjects, may appear in a related subject.”
Candidates can select a subject as per their field of specialization in the post-graduation degree. If your master’s degree subject is not mentioned in the UGC NET Subject List, then you can opt for a related subject instead. You can check the list above to find all the subjects in the UGC NET examination.
UGC NET 2024: Exam Pattern
The UGC NET examination is conducted online with subject-specific questions for candidates. Here is a detailed breakdown of the UGC NET exam pattern:
| Particulars | UGC NET Paper 1 | UGC NET Paper 2 |
| Exam Mode | Online | Online |
| Exam Duration | 180 minutes | 180 minutes |
| Type of Paper | Common for all candidates | Subject-specific 85 Subjects |
| Total Questions | 50 | 100 |
| Language of paper | English and Hindi | English and Hindi |
| Marking scheme | +2 for a correct answer
0 for an incorrect answer |
+2 for a correct answer
0 for an incorrect answer |
| Total marks | 100 | 200 |
FAQs
Ques. What is the UGC NET subject list?
Ans. UGC NET has released a list of 85 subjects with their subject codes. Candidates need to choose a subject based on their master’s degree.
Ques. Where can I find the UGC NET syllabus?
Ans. Candidates looking for the UGC NET syllabus can find it on the official website which can be reached at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Go to the syllabus section then search for the subject. Click on the link there and a PDF will appear with the syllabus.
Ques. Is the UGC NET Syllabus Going to Change in 2024?
Ans. The syllabus of the UGC NET will be revised as per the NEP 2020. The new updated syllabus will cover all 83 subjects.
Ques. What is the date for the UGC NET exam in 2024?
Ans. The UGC NET exam is scheduled from January 1 to 19, 2025. Candidates who are willing to appear for the test can register online at the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
Also Read: UGC NET December 2024 Registration Begins: Check @ugcnet.nta.ac.in
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