Rajasthan SET Syllabus 2026 PDF Download – Exam Pattern, Subjects & Scheme
UGC NET / SET Eligibility Criteria
Before you start filling out the application form, it is crucial to ensure you meet the minimum eligibility requirements. General, Unreserved, and General-EWS candidates must have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in their Master's Degree or equivalent examination. For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), SC, ST, PwD, and Third Gender candidates, the minimum mark requirement is 50%.
If you are currently pursuing your Master's degree, awaiting your final year results, or if your exams have been delayed, you can still apply provisionally. However, you must complete your degree with the required percentage within two years from the date of the SET/NET result declaration, otherwise you will be disqualified.
UGC NET / SET Exam Pattern & Structure
The examination is divided into two papers, both consisting of objective-type, multiple-choice questions (MCQs). There is no break between these two papers, and they must be completed in a single stretch of 3 hours.
| Paper | Total Marks | Number of Questions | Focus Area | Total Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 100 | 50 | Teaching/research aptitude, reasoning, comprehension, and general awareness | 3 Hours (180 minutes) combined for both papers |
| Paper II | 200 | 100 | Based on the specific subject selected by the candidate | 3 Hours (180 minutes) combined for both papers |
UGC NET Marking Scheme Details
- Each question carries 2 marks.
- You get +2 marks for every correct response.
- There is no negative marking for wrong answers, so it is highly recommended to attempt all questions.
- No marks are given or deducted for unattempted questions.
- If a question is found to be incorrect or dropped for any reason, +2 marks will be given to all candidates who appeared in the exam.
Syllabus Breakdown: English (Code No. 30)
The English syllabus is structured beautifully into ten core units. The first four units test critical reading, thinking, and writing skills through comprehension passages covering all literatures in English.
- Unit I: Drama
- Unit II: Poetry
- Unit III: Fiction, short story
- Unit IV: Non-Fictional Prose
- Unit V: Language: Basic concepts, theories, and pedagogy
- Unit VI: English in India: history, evolution, and futures
- Unit VII: Cultural Studies
- Unit VIII: Literary Criticism
- Unit IX: Literary Theory post World War II
- Unit X: Research Methods and Materials in English
Other Subjects Included in the Syllabus
The official curriculum also provides detailed syllabi for various other subjects, helping candidates prepare systematically. Major subjects covered include Hindi (Code 20), Sanskrit (Code 25), Political Science (Code 02), Geography (Code 80), Mathematical Sciences (CSIR-UGC NET), and Urdu (Code 28). Each subject-specific paper deep-dives into advanced post-graduate topics, theories, and historical developments in that respective field.