The syllabus of the UGC-NET exam is vast and covers various disciplines. Here is a detailed syllabus for both papers:
Paper-I: General Aptitude This paper aims to assess the candidate’s teaching and research abilities, reasoning, and comprehension skills. The syllabus for Paper-I includes:
- Teaching Aptitude:
- Teaching: Nature, Objectives, Characteristics, and Basic Requirements.
- Learner’s Characteristics.
- Factors Affecting Teaching.
- Methods of Teaching.
- Teaching Aids.
- Evaluation Systems.
- Research Aptitude:
- Research: Meaning, Types, and Characteristics.
- Steps of Research.
- Methods of Research.
- Research Ethics.
- Paper, Article, Workshop, Seminar, Conference, and Symposium.
- Comprehension:
- A passage of text is given, and the candidate has to comprehend it and answer questions based on it.
- Communication:
- Communication: Nature, Types, and Characteristics.
- Barriers to Communication.
- Effective Communication.
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication.
- Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude:
- Number Series.
- Letter Series.
- Codes and Relationships.
- Mathematical Aptitude.
- Logical Reasoning.
- Logical Reasoning:
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
- Analogy.
- Classification.
- Statement and Conclusion.
- Syllogism.
- Venn Diagram.
- Data Interpretation:
- Sources, Acquisition, and Interpretation of Data.
- Quantitative and Qualitative Data.
- Graphical Representation and Mapping of Data.
Paper-II: Subject-specific This paper covers various disciplines such as Home science, economics, management, history, sociology, psychology, and many others. The syllabus for Paper II varies depending on the subject. Here are the broad topics that are covered in Paper II
Paper II Syllabus for Home Science
The syllabus for Home Science in UGC-NET exam (Paper-II) covers various topics related to the subject. Here is a detailed syllabus for Home Science:
- Human Development:
- Life Span Development.
- Theories of Human Development.
- Developmental Tasks.
- Developmental Disorders.
- Developmental Assessment.
- Nutrition:
- Nutrients and their functions.
- Nutritional Requirements.
- Nutritional Disorders.
- Diet Planning and Assessment.
- Community Nutrition.
- Textile and Apparel:
- Fibres and Yarns.
- Fabric Construction and Finishes.
- Textile Testing and Quality Control.
- Fashion Designing.
- Apparel Production and Marketing.
- Resource Management:
- Time and Energy Management.
- Financial Management.
- Environmental Management.
- Human Resource Management.
- Extension Education.
- Home Environment:
- Housing Design and Planning.
- Housing Services and Facilities.
- Home Furnishings and Decor.
- Ergonomics and Safety.
- Indoor and Outdoor Pollution.
- Communication and Extension:
- Communication Process and Channels.
- Communication Models and Theories.
- Extension Education Methods and Strategies.
- Participatory Approaches.
- Media and Technology in Extension.
- Research and Statistics:
- Research Process and Design.
- Sampling Techniques.
- Data Collection and Analysis.
- Hypothesis Testing.
- Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion.
It is essential to cover the entire syllabus thoroughly and practice previous year papers and mock tests to perform well in the exam. Candidates can also refer to standard textbooks and reference materials for a better understanding of the subject.