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What to know about the subject-wise syllabus of The University Grants Commission (UGC) Paper II to prepare about subjects easily
What to know about the subject-wise syllabus of The University Grants Commission (UGC) Paper II to prepare about subjects easily
Introduction subject-wise syllabus of The University Grants Commission (UGC) Paper II
The University Grants Commission (UGC) is the regulatory body of university and colleges in India. The UGC is responsible for formulating standards and regulations, promoting higher education, allocating grants to universities, colleges and institutions. The subject-wise syllabus of The University Grants Commission (UGC) Paper II as follows: 
Section A: Environmental Science
Describe how we can conserve biodiversity in India using examples from different ecosystems.
Section B: History
Describe the contribution of ancient Indian scientists to science and technology through the ages?
Section C: Political Science/Economics/Sociology/Psychology/Education etc.
Describe the role played by political parties in shaping policies on environmental issues during their tenure? Explain your answer with examples from recent times.”
The following are topics from which questions are asked in the UGC NET paper II.
Reasoning: Mental Ability includes induction, syllogism, analogy, classification and number series and many more.
Numerical ability: It is mainly about numbers and their representation in the real world. Questions based on number systems like decimal system or binary system are common in this section of exam. In addition to that questions related with arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of numbers etc. which will be asked from this section of paper can also be expected by the candidates who are preparing for UGC NET examination.
Reasoning: Mental Ability includes induction, syllogism, analogy, classification and number series and many more.
Reasoning is an important subject for the UGC NET exam.
Induction or Inference: It is a process of arriving at a general statement from specific data.
Syllogism: It is a formal logic that consists of three parts called premises, conclusion and middle term. The conclusion is derived from the premises by applying some logical rules known as 'syllogistic rules'.
Analogy: This type of argument involves comparing two things based on their common features while ignoring their differences.
Classification: Classifications are made into different groups on the basis of shared characteristics or properties respectively, such as size, colour etc. There are various types including natural classifications (based on similarities), artificial classifications (based on groupings done by humans), numerical classifications (based on numbers used to define them) and qualitative classifications (which do not involve numbers).
Aptitude: Mathematical word problems (Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Profit & Loss) and Statistics (Mean, median, mode) will be a part of this section.
Mathematics is one of the most important subjects and a candidate should be good in all its branches. The paper will have questions from Arithmetic and Geometry. Aptitude: Mathematical word problems (Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Profit & Loss) and Statistics (Mean, median, mode) will be a part of this section.
Problems:
Ratio & proportion: Given four quantities X, Y, Z and W respectively such that their ratio is 1 : 2 : 3 and difference between two successive ratio is 1 then find value of X?
Profit & Loss: A shopkeeper purchased goods worth Rs 40000 at 20% discount on selling price then sold it for Rs 60000 after getting 10% profit what was original selling price?
English Comprehension covers the skills of reading comprehension of unseen texts which may include fiction/non-fiction text or poetry. This also includes grammar that is usage/correction of sentences and vocabulary.
The reading comprehension section covers the skills of reading comprehension of unseen texts which may include fiction/non-fiction text or poetry. This also includes grammar that is usage/correction of sentences and vocabulary.
Grammar: The test will involve questions on the usage and correction of sentences, e.g., punctuation marks, placement of commas, apostrophes etc., use of adjectives and adverbs in phrases and clauses (e.g., misplaced modifiers).
Vocabulary: This section will require you to identify synonyms for a given word from a set list as well as making antonyms out of given words from a set list. You’ll also have to match words from one set with their related definition in another set provided in multiple choice format.
Unit 1 Syllabus in History deals with the historical themes like Mahatama Gandhi, Indian National Movement and the History of Modern World.
The History of Modern World: This unit covers the period from the middle of eighteenth century to present time. It deals with the impact of industrialization on society, nationalism and modernization.
Mahatma Gandhi: This unit gives an overview of Gandhiji's life and times including his role in Indian National Movement.
Indian National Movement: In this unit you will get an introduction to the history of India through modern times by learning about various movements like Samaj movement, Arya Samaj movement, Bharatiya Jana Sangh etc., which worked towards freedom struggle.
Unit 2 Syllabus in History covers World History through maps along with major geographical features like river system, climate and resources along with details of India's physical features including rivers etc.
The unit 2 syllabus in History covers World History through maps along with major geographical features like river system, climate and resources along with details of India's physical features including rivers etc. The unit is divided into two parts, which are Part A and Part B.
Part A includes the following topics:
Indian civilization from pre-historic period to Gupta Period (up to 600 CE)
Rise of the Mughal Empire in India until 1707 CE
Formation of British Rule in India - 1857-1947 CE
Unit 3 Syllabus in Geography covers important classes of human settlements based on location as well as characteristics such as city planning and management.
Unit 3 Syllabus in Geography covers important classes of human settlements based on location as well as characteristics such as city planning and management.
The main focus of this unit is on the following:
Urbanization, urban growth and development
Urban functions, problems and prospects
City planning and management
Unit 4 Syllabus in Geography covers details about the trends in migration within or between countries as well as its impact on environment and economy along with major aspects of population planning.
Migration is a phenomenon that has been happening since ages. It can be internal or external, temporary or permanent, voluntary or forced and rural to urban or urban to rural.
The paper also includes the following areas of study:
Demographic and socioeconomic trends in various parts of the country
Trends in population growth due to issues related to fertility rate, mortality rate and migration
Impact of population growth on economic development
Conclusion
These are the subjects that will be tested in UGC NET. If you are preparing for it, then it is important to know these subjects and their importance. We have an expert team who can help you prepare well before the exam by giving mock tests and online coaching sessions.
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