UGC NET Economics 2026: Complete Preparation Guide
UGC NET Economics 2026 is a highly competitive exam for Assistant Professor and JRF aspirants. This page provides a complete roadmap covering syllabus, PYQs, notes, Paper 1 & Paper 2 strategy and mock test planning.
UGC NET Economics Exam Pattern
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 50 | 100 | Teaching & Research Aptitude |
| Paper 2 (Economics) | 100 | 200 | Economics Subject |
UGC NET Economics Syllabus
- Microeconomics – Consumer, Producer, Market Structures
- Macroeconomics – IS–LM, AD–AS, Growth Models
- Econometrics – OLS, Time Series, Panel Data
- Indian Economy – Growth, Reforms, Policies
- Paper 1 – Teaching Aptitude, Research, Reasoning
UGC NET Economics PYQs & Strategy
Solving previous year questions is essential to understand NTA trends. Focus on last 10–15 years PYQs for high accuracy.
Career After UGC NET Economics
- Assistant Professor
- Junior Research Fellowship
- PhD & Research
- Policy Analyst & Economist