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The current syllabus for Library and Information Science (Code 059) is organized into ten units, covering the theoretical foundations of information science as well as contemporary developments in library services, ICT, digital libraries, and research. Download the syllabus here: UGC NET Syllabus

Thus, the UGC-NET examination in Library and Information Science provides a comprehensive assessment of both the traditional foundations of librarianship and contemporary information practices. The syllabus progresses from information, communication, and society to library organization, information sources, and services, knowledge organization, management, ICT, automation, digital libraries, research methodology, and specialized information systems. Consequently, effective preparation requires not only a strong understanding of classical LIS theories, laws, principles, classification and cataloguing, but also familiarity with digital information environments, emerging technologies, research metrics, information retrieval, artificial intelligence and contemporary library services. The NTA’s official 2026 documentation confirms that UGC-NET continues to include Library and Information Science as Subject Code 059.

The University Grants Commission–National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) is a national-level eligibility examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC) to determine candidates’ eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programmes, according to the applicable qualifying category. The examination is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Library and Information Science is an established UGC-NET subject with Subject Code 059.
For Library and Information Science, the examination comprises two compulsory papers: Paper I, which assesses Teaching and Research Aptitude and is common to all candidates, and Paper II, which assesses subject-specific knowledge in Library and Information Science. The current examination pattern comprises 50 questions in Paper I (100 marks) and 100 questions in Paper II (200 marks), giving a total of 150 questions and 300 marks, with a total examination duration of three hours. There is no negative marking for incorrect responses. The aggregate performance in both papers is considered for determining eligibility under the different UGC-NET categories.