UGC NET 2020: Books for Paper-I

Book
S.No. Book Name Author
Link

M. Gagan, Get the

1 Trueman's UGC NET/SET General Paper I
Sajit Kumar Book

CBSE UGC NET/SET/JRF - Paper 1: Teaching and Get the

2 KVS Madaan
Research Aptitude Book

UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1 Teaching & Get the

3 Arihant Experts
Research Aptitude Book

Get the
4 UGC NET/SET Paper 1 MHE
Book

CBSE UGC-NET: Teaching and Research Aptitude-JRF Dr. M.S. Ansari

Get the
5 and Assistant Professor Exam Guide (for Paper-I) & RPH Editorial
Book
(CBSE UGC (NET) JRF & Asstt. Professor Exam) Board

List of Recommended Books for UGC NET Paper II

(Students’ Choice)
Economics / Rural Economics /Co- Trueman's

operation / Demography / UGC NET

Development Planning/ Economics by Get the Book

Development Studies/Econometrics/ Sriniwas

Applied Economics/Development Shirur

Eco./Business Economics

Trueman's UGC NET

Get
Political Political Scienceby K.A.
02 the
Science Babu (Author), Sajit
Book
Kumar (Author)

Trueman's UGC NET

Philosophyby A.M. Get

03 Philosophy
Tripathi (Author) the
UGC NET Syllabus For Political Science (Paper-II)

Unit 1: Political Theory

Concepts

Liberty, Equality, Justice, Rights, Democracy, Power, Citizenship

Political Traditions

 Liberalism

 Conservatism

 Socialism

 Marxism

 Feminism

 Ecologism

 Multiculturalism

 Postmodernism

Unit 2: Political Thought

Confucius, Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Mary

Wollstonecraft, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, Gramsci, Hannah Arendt, Frantz Fanon,

Mao Zedong, John Rawls

Unit 3: Indian Political Thought

Dharamshastra, Kautilya, Aggannasutta, Barani, Kabir, Pandita Ramabai, Bal

Gangadhar Tilak, Swami Vivekanand, Rabindranath Tagore, M.K Gandhi, Sri

Aurobindo, Periyar E. V. Ramasamy, Muhammad Iqbal, M.N.Roy, V D Savarkar, Dr.

B.R.Ambedkar, J L Nehru, Ram Manohar Lohia, Jaya Prakash Narayan, Deendayal

Upadhyaya

Unit 4: Comparative Political Analysis

Approaches: Institutional, Political Culture, Political Economy and New Institutionalism;

Comparative Methods

Colonialism and decolonization: forms of colonialism, anti-colonial struggles and

decolonization Nationalism: European and non-European

State theory: Debate over the nature of the state in capitalist and socialist societies;

post-colonial state; welfare state; globalization and nations-states

Political regimes: democratic (Electoral, Liberal, Majoritarian and Participatory) and

non-democratic regimes (Patrimonialism, Bureaucratic authoritarianism, Military

dictatorship, Totalitarianism, and fascist)

Constitutions and Constitutionalism: forms of constitutions, rule of law, judicial

independence and liberal constitutionalism; emergency powers and the crisis of

constitutionalism. Democratisation: democratic transition and consolidation

Development: Underdevelopment, Dependency, Modernization, World Systems

Theory, development and democracy

Structures of Power: Ruling class, power elites, democratic elitism

Actor and Processes: Electoral Systems, Political Parties and Party System, Interest

groups, Social movements, new social movements, Non-Governmental Organisations

(NGOs) and civil society campaigns; Revolutions.

Unit 5: International Relations

Approaches to the study of International Relations: Idealism, Realism, Structural

Marxism, Neoliberalism, Neorealism, Social Constructivism, Critical International

Theory, Feminism, Postmodernism

Concepts: State, state system and non-state actors, Power, Sovereignty, Security:

traditional and non-traditional

Conflict and Peace: Changing Nature of Warfare; Weapons of mass destruction;

deterrence; conflict resolution, conflict transformation

United Nations: Aims, Objectives, Structure and Evaluation of the Working of UN;

Peace and Development perspectives; Humanitarian intervention. International law;

International Criminal Court

Political Economy of IR; Globalisation; Global governance and Bretton Woods system,

North-South Dialogue, WTO, G-20, BRICS

Regional Organisations: European Union, African Union, Shanghai Cooperation

Organisation, ASEAN
Contemporary Challenges: International terrorism, Climate change and Environmental

Concerns, Human Rights, Migration and Refugees; Poverty and Development; Role of

Religion, Culture and Identity Politics

Unit 6: India’s Foreign Policy

Perspectives on India’s Foreign Policy: India’s Identity as postcolonial, development,

rising power and as emerging political economy

Continuity and change in India’s Foreign Policy: Principles and determinants; Non-

Alignment movement: historical background and relevance of Non Aligned Movement;

India’s Nuclear Policy

India’s relations with major powers: USA, USSR/Russia, People’s Republic of China

India’s Engagement with the multipolar world: India’s relations with European Union,

BRICS, ASEAN, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, African Union, Southern African

Development Community, Gulf Cooperation Council

India’s relations with the neighbourhood: SAARC, Gujaral doctrine, Look East/ Act

East, Look West

India’s Negotiation Strategies in International Regimes: The United Nations, World

Trade Organisation, International Monetary Fund, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate

Change

Contemporary challenges: maritime security, energy security, environmental security,

migrants and refugees, water resources, international terrorism, cyber security

Unit 7: Political Institutions in India

Making of the Indian Constitution: Colonialism heritage and the contribution of Indian

National Movement to the making of the Indian Constitution

Constituent Assembly: Composition, Ideological Moorings, Constitutional Debates

Philosophy of the Constitution: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles

Constitutionalism in India: Democracy, Social Change, National Unity, Checks and

Balances, Basic Structure Debate, Constitutional Amendments

Union Executive: President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

Union Parliament: Structure, Role and Functioning, Parliamentary Committees

Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Court, Judicial Review, Judicial Activism, Judicial

Reform.

Executive and Legislature in the States: Governor, Chief Minister, State Legislature

Federalism in India: Strong Centre Framework, Asymmetrical Federal Provisions and

Adaption, Role of Intergovernmental Coordination Mechanisms, Inter-State Council,

Emerging Trends.

Electoral Process and Election Commission of India: Conduct of Elections, Rules,

Electoral Reforms

Local Government Institutions: Functioning and reforms

 Constitutional and Statutory Bodies: Comptroller and Auditor General, National

Commission for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes,

National Commission for Human Rights, National Commission for Women, National

Commission for Minorities.

UGC NET Exam Previous Years Solved Papers

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Unit 8: Political Processes in India

State, Economy and Development: Nature of Indian State, Development Planning

model, New Economic Policy, Growth and Human Development

Process of globalisation: social and economic implications

Identity Politics: Religion, Tribe, Caste, Region, Language

Social Movements: Dalit, Tribal, Women, Farmers, labour

Civil Society Groups: Non-Party Social Formations, Non-Governmental Organisations,

Social Action Groups

Regionalisation of Indian Politics: Reorganisation of Indian States, States as Political

and Economic Units, Sub-State Regions, Regional disparities, Demand for the New

States

Gender and Politics in India: Issues of Equality and Representation

Ideology and Social basis of Political Parties: National Parties, State Parties

Electoral Politics: Participation, Contestation, Representation, Emerging trends

Unit 9: Public Administration

Public Administration: meaning and evolution; public and private administration

Approaches: System Theory, Decision Making, Ecological Approach

Public administration theories and concepts: Scientific Management Theory, Rational

Choice theory, New Public Administration, Development Administration, Comparative

Public Administration, New Public Management, changing nature of Public

Administration in the era of liberalisation and Globalisation

Theories and Principles of Organization: Scientific Management Theory, Bureaucratic

Theory, Human Relations Theory

Managing the organization: Theories of leadership and motivation

Organisational Communication: Theories and Principles, Chester Bernard Principles

of Communication, Information Management in the organization

Managing Conflict in the Organization: Mary Parker Follett

Management by Objectives- Peter Drucker

Unit 10: Governance and Public Policy in India

Governance, good governance and democratic governance, role of state, civil society

and individuals

Accountability and Control: Institutional mechanism for checks and balances,

legislative control over executive, administrative and budgetary control, control through

parliamentary committees, judicial control over legislature and executive, administrative

culture, corruption and administrative reforms

Institutional mechanisms for good governance: Right to Information, Consumer

Protection Act, Citizen Charter; Grievance redress system: Ombudsman, Lokpal,

Lokayukta

Grassroots Governance: Panchayati Raj Institutions and their functioning

Planning and Development: Decentralised planning, planning for development,

sustainable development, participatory development, e-governance; NITI Aayog

Public policy as an instrument of socio-economic development: public policies with

special reference to housing, health, drinking water, food security, MNREGA, NHRM,

RTE

Monitoring and evaluation of public policy; mechanisms of making governance process

accountable: jansunwai, social audit.

 Also Read: UGC NET Syllabus For Philosophy Paper II

Recommended Study Material for UGC NET Exam

 UGC NET Paper-1 Teaching & Research Aptitude Download

 Trueman's UGC NET/SET General Paper I Download

 UGC NET Paper 1: Teaching and Research Aptitude by Pearson Download

 NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF: Teaching & Research Aptitude Paper 1 Download

 Computer Sciences & Applications (Paper I, II & III) Previous Years Papers Download

 Trueman's UGC NET Computer Science Download

n this article, are going to share the Detailed Syllabus of UGC NET 2020 Political
Science Subject. Let’s first look at the Exam Pattern of NTA UGC NET 2020 Exam in
brief:

NTA UGC NET June 2020 Exam Pattern

Number of Questions (All are
Session Paper Marks Duration
compulsory)
Single (No I 50 100
break
between
Paper 1 & II 100 200
3 Hours
Paper 2)

Total 150 300

Check Latest Exam Pattern & Syllabus of NTA UGC NET 2020 Exam
UGC NET 2020 Political Science Syllabus
Let’s look at the Chapter-wise Syllabus of UGC NET Political Science Subject in detail:

Unit 1: Political Theory

S. No Political Theory Chapters
Concepts
1
Liberty, Equality, Justice, Rights, Democracy, Power, Citizenship
2 Political Traditions
Liberalism
 Conservatism
Socialism
Marxism
Feminism
Ecologism
Multiculturalism
Postmodernism
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Unit 2: Political Thought
S. No Political Thought Chapters
Confucius, Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, Mary
1 Wollstonecraft, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, Gramsci, Hannah Arendt, Frantz
Fanon, Mao Zedong, John Rawls
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Unit 3: Indian Political Thought
S. No Indian Political Thought Chapters
Dharamshastra, Kautilya, Aggannasutta, Barani, Kabir, Pandita Ramabai, Bal
Gangadhar Tilak, Swami Vivekanand, Rabindranath Tagore, M.K Gandhi, Sri
1 Aurobindo, Periyar E. V. Ramasamy, Muhammad Iqbal, M.N.Roy, V D Savarkar, Dr.
B.R.Ambedkar, J L Nehru, Ram Manohar Lohia, Jaya Prakash Narayan, Deendayal
Upadhyaya
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Unit 4: Comparative Political Analysis
S. No Comparative Political Analysis Chapters
Approaches: Institutional, Political Culture, Political Economy and New
1
Institutionalism; Comparative Methods
 Colonialism and decolonization: forms of colonialism, anti-colonial struggles and
2
decolonization
3 Nationalism: European and Non-European
State theory: debate over the nature of state in capitalist and socialist societies; post-
4
colonial state; welfare state; globalization and nations-states
Political regimes: democratic (Electoral, Liberal, Majoritarian and Participatory) and
5 non-democratic regimes (Patrimonialism, Bureaucratic authoritarianism, Military
dictatorship, Totalitarianism, and fascist).
Constitutions and Constitutionalism: forms of constitutions, rule of law, judicial
6 independence and liberal constitutionalism; emergency powers and crisis of
constitutionalism
7 Democratisation: democratic transition and consolidation
Development: Underdevelopment, Dependency, Modernization, World Systems
8
Theory, development and democracy.
9 Structures of Power: ruling class, power elites, democratic elitism
Actor and Processes: Electoral Systems, Political Parties and Party System, Interest
10 groups, Social movements, new social movements, Non Governmental Organisations
(NGOs) and civil society campaigns; Revolutions
Get NTA UGC NET 2020 Exam 30 Days Study Plan
Unit 5: International Relations
S. No International Relations Chapters
Approaches to the study of International relations: Idealism, Realism, Structural
1 Marxism, Neoliberalism, Neorealism, Social Constructivism, Critical International
Theory, Feminism, Postmodernism
Concepts: State, state system and non-state actors, Power, Sovereignty, Security:
2
traditional and non- traditional
Conflict and Peace: Changing Nature of Warfare; Weapons of mass destruction;
3
deterrence; conflict resolution, conflict transformation
United Nations: Aims, Objectives, Structure and Evaluation of the Working of UN;
4 Peace and Development perspectives; Humanitarian intervention. International law;
International Criminal Court
Political Economy of IR; Globalisation; Global governance and Bretton Woods
5
system, North-South Dialogue, WTO, G-20, BRICS.
Regional Organisations: European Union, African Union, Shanghai Cooperation
6
Organisation, ASEAN
7 Contemporary Challenges: International terrorism, Climate change and
 Environmental Concerns, Human Rights, Migration and Refugees; Poverty and
Development; Role of Religion, Culture and Identity Politics
Click here to Download Previous Year Papers of UGC NET Exam
Unit 6: India’s Foreign Policy
S. No India’s Foreign Policy Chapters
Perspectives on India’s Foreign Policy: India’s Identity as postcolonial,
1
development, rising power and as emerging political economy
Continuity and change in India’s Foreign Policy: Principles and determinants;
2 Non-Alignment movement: historical background and relevance of Non Aligned
Movement; India’s Nuclear Policy
India’s relations with major powers: USA, USSR/Russia, People’s Republic of
3
China
India’s Engagement with multipolar world: India’s relations with European Union,
4 BRICS, ASEAN, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, African Union, Southern
African Development Community, Gulf Cooperation Council
India’s relations with neighbourhood: SAARC, Gujaral doctrine, Look East/Act
5
East, Look West
India’s Negotiation Strategies in International Regimes: The United Nations,
6 World Trade Organisation, International Monetary Fund, Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change
Contemporary challenges: maritime security, energy security, environmental
7 security, migrants and refugees, water resources, international terrorism, cyber
security
PRACTICE UGC NET 2020 Mock Test
Unit 7: Political Institutions in India
S. No Political Institutions in India Chapters
Making of the Indian Constitution: Colonialism heritage and the contribution Indian
1
National Movement to the making of the Indian Constitution
2 Constituent Assembly: Composition, Ideological Moorings, Constitutional Debates
3 Philosophy of the Constitution: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles
Constitutionalism in India: Democracy, Social Change, National Unity, Checks and
4
Balances, Basic Structure Debate, Constitutional Amendments
5 Union Executive: President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
6 Union Parliament: Structure, Role and Functioning, Parliamentary Committees
7 Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Court, Judicial Review, Judicial Activism, Judicial
 Reform
8 Executive and Legislature in the States: Governor, Chief Minister, State Legislature
Federalism in India: Strong Centre Framework, Asymmetrical Federal Provisions
9 and Adaption, Role of Intergovernmental Coordination Mechanisms, Inter-State
Council, Emerging Trends.
Electoral Process and Election Commission of India: Conduct of Elections, Rules,
10
Electoral Reforms
11 Local Government Institutions: Functioning and reforms
Constitutional and Statutory Bodies: Comptroller and Auditor General, National
Commission for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes,
12
National Commission for Human Rights, National Commission for Women, National
Commission for Minorities
UGC NET 2020 Exam Calendar
Unit 8: Political Processes in India
S. No Political Processes in India Chapters
State, Economy and Development: Nature of Indian State, Development Planning
1
model, New Economic Policy, Growth and Human Development
2 Process of globalisation: social and economic implications
3 Identity Politics: Religion, Tribe, Caste, Region, Language
4 Social Movements: Dalit, Tribal, Women, Farmers, labour
Civil Society Groups: Non-Party Social Formations, Non-Governmental
5
Organisations, Social Action Groups
Regionalisation of Indian Politics: Reorganisation of Indian States, States as
6 Political and Economic Units, Sub-State Regions, Regional disparities, Demand for
New States
7 Gender and Politics in India: Issues of Equality and Representation
8 Ideology and Social basis of Political Parties: National Parties, State Parties
9 Electoral Politics: Participation, Contestation, Representation, Emerging trends
NTA UGC NET 2020 FAQs
Unit 9: Public Administration
S. No Public Administration Chapters
Public Administration: meaning and evolution; public and private administration
1
Approaches: System Theory, Decision Making, Ecological Approach;
2 Public administration theories and concepts: Scientific Management Theory,
 Rational Choice theory, New Public Administration, Development Administration,
Comparative Public Administration, New Public Management, changing nature of
Public Administration in the era of liberalisation and Globalisation
Theories and Principles of Organization: Scientific Management Theory,
3
Bureaucratic Theory, Human Relations Theory
4 Managing the organization: Theories of leadership and motivation
Organisational Communication: Theories and Principles, Chester Bernard
5
Principles of Communication, Information Management in the organization
6 Managing Conflict in the Organization: Mary Parker Follett
7 Management by Objectives- Peter Drucker
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Unit 10: Governance and Public Policy in India
S. No Governance and Public Policy in India Chapters
Governance, good governance and democratic governance, role of state, civil society
1
and individuals.
Accountability and control: Institutional mechanism for checks and balances,
legislative control over executive, administrative and budgetary control, control
2
through parliamentary committees, judicial control over legislature and executive,
administrative culture, corruption and administrative reforms
Institutional mechanisms for good governance: Right to Information, Consumer
3 Protection Act, Citizen Charter; Grievance redress system: Ombudsman, Lokpal,
Lokayukta
4 Grassroots Governance: Panchayati Raj Institutions and their functioning
Planning and Development: Decentralised planning, planning for development,
5
sustainable development, participatory development, e-governance; NITI Aayog
Public policy as an instrument of socio-economic development: public policies
6 with special reference to housing, health, drinking water, food security, MNREGA,
NHRM, RTE
Monitoring and evaluation of public policy; mechanisms of making governance
7
process accountable: jansunwai, social audit
Check UGC NET DEC 2019 Political Science Result Analysis and Cutoff
For Paper-1, candidates can refer to the below links:

NTA UGC NET June 2020 Exam Paper-I Exam Pattern

Approx.
Part Sections
Questions/Marks
 I Teaching Aptitude 5/10
II Research Aptitude 5/10
III Reading Comprehension 5/10
IV Communication 5/10
V Reasoning (including Maths) 5/10
VI Logical Reasoning 5/10
VII Data Interpretation 5/10
VIII Information & Communication Technology (ICT) 5/10
IX People & Environment 5/10
Higher Education System: Governance, Polity &
X 5/10
Administration
Total 50/100
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mportant Books For UGC NET

Apart from the UGC NET Subject Topic Weightage, the candidates also need to be aware of the
important books to help them prepare for the exam. Here is a list of the books recommended. Go
ahead and save it for your future reference. You can get them online or in your nearby bookstores.

UGC NET Books - Best Books for Paper 1

The UGC NET Subject Topic Weightage in Paper 1 has 50 questions and the marks allotted is 100
marks. This paper tests the candidates on the basis of teaching and reasoning ability, mathematical
aptitude, comprehension, divergent thinking, research aptitude, and general awareness level. If you
want to shine in the UGC NET exam then clearing Paper 1 with a good number of marks is
important.

o These books are revised according to the latest UGC NET syllabus.
o These books have solved papers from past years along with practice sets.
o However, to be on the safe side, candidates are advised to check the contents, edition &
originality of the books while buying them.
o The best books for UGC NET Paper 1 are mentioned below:

UGC NET Books - Best Books for Paper 1

Title of the Book Name of Author(s) Publisher and Edition
Trueman’s UGC NETor SET General Paper I M. Gagan, Sajit Kumar Danika Publishing Company
NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF (Paper 1 ) KVS Madaan Pearson Education, Third
 Edition
2019 Latest Syllabus of NTA UGC NET / SET Harpreet Kaur Oxford University Press,
/ JRF – (Paper 1 ) First Edition,
NTA UGC NET / SET / JRF of (Paper 1 ) Arihant Experts Arihant Publications,
Eleventh Edition
NTA UGC NET / SET / JRF of (Paper 1 ) Dr. Usha Rani Jain JBC Press, First Edition
CBSE UGC-NET - Teaching and Research Dr. M.S. Ansari & RPH Ramesh Publishing House,
Aptitude Editorial Board

However, if the candidates are looking for some topic-specific books for UGC NET Paper I, they are
mentioned below:

UGC NET Books - Topic Specific Books for Paper 1

Subjects Books
General Awareness: o General awareness (Arihant Publications)
o Manorama Yearbook

Reasoning ability o B.S. Sijwali and Indu Sijwali (Arihant Publication) - A New
Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Nonverbal
o S.Chand Publication - A Modern Approach To Verbal and
Nonverbal Reasoning

Computer Literacy o Arihant Publication by Mini Goyal & Shweta Rani - Computer
Awareness

Numerical and Arithmetical o R.S.Aggrawal - Quantitative Aptitude

Ability
Test of Comprehension and o Wren and Martin - High School English Grammar & Composition
English Language

UGC NET Books: best books For Paper 2

UGC NET Subject Topic Weightage in Paper 2 will have 100 Multiple Choice Questions for a total of
200 marks now without any confusion you can go through the table given below and start your
preparations as soon as possible.

UGC NET Paper 2 tests the candidates on the basis of the subjects they have chosen. These include
Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, History, Commerce, Education, Social Work,
Home Science, and many more. The second paper has 100 questions and the marks allotted is 200
marks. If you want to shine in the UGC NET exam then clearing Paper 2 with a good number of marks
is important. The best books for UGC NET Paper 2 are mentioned below:
Subject Subject Name List Of UGC NET Books
Code
01 Economics / Co-operation / Demography / Rural Trueman’s UGC NET Economics by Author
Economics /Development Planning/Development Srinivas ShirurUGC NET/JRF/SET
Eco./Business Economics/Development Economics (Paper-II) -Upkar Prakashan
Studies/Econometrics/ Applied Economics
02 Political Science Trueman’s UGC NET Political Science by
K.A. Babu, Sajit Kumar. UGC Net Political
Science by Rukmini Bhattacharjee
04 UGC NET Books for Psychology Trueman’s UGC NET Psychology by Dr.
Swati Maharsh and UGC Net Psychology
2018 by Siddharth Mittal and Naroj Kumar
Sahu
05 Sociology Trueman’s UGC NET Sociology by
S.Hussain (Author)
06 History Trueman’s UGC NET History by Promod
Singh (Author)
07 Anthropology Trueman’s UGC NET Anthropology by A.M.
Tripathi (Author)
08 Commerce Trueman’s UGC NET Commerce by Praveen
Kataria, Anshu Kataria, and M. Shivani
(Author)
09 Education Trueman’s UGC NET Education by
GaganManocha (Author)
10 Social Work Trueman’s UGC NET Education by Yogendra
Pal (Author)
11. Defence and Strategic Studies CBSE UGC-NET-JRF (Defense And
Strategic Studies)
12 Home Science Trueman’s UGC-NET Home Science by Anju
Khosla
14 Public Administration UGC Net Public Administration 2018 by
Deepak Swain Trueman’s UGC NET Public
Administration by Sajit Kumar

Study Plan for UGC NET Political Science 2022

A proper strategy with smart work is required to clear the UGC NET Exam.
For clearing this exam you have to formulate a strategy that works for you and
according to this make a timetable for the UGC NET exam. To help you with
the timetable part, here we are sharing a week-wise study plan for the
upcoming NTA UGC NET May/June 2022 for both papers, i.e., Paper 1 &
Paper 2 (Political Science).
Note: Paper-1 is common for all the candidates. Paper-2 is subject-specific.
So we are taking the Political Science subject (code-002) for Paper-2.

Week Topics to be covered (including revision at the end of the week and practice questions)
Paper-1 Paper-2 (Political Science)
Week-1 Teaching Aptitude (3 days including Revision and
Unit-1: Political Theory – (4 days)
(Day 1-Day 7) practice questions)
Week 2
(Day 8-Day Research Aptitude (4 days)
Unit 2: Political Thought (3 days)
14)
Week 3
(Day 15-Day Reading Comprehension (1-2 days) Unit 2: Political Thought (4 days)
21)
Week 4
Unit 3: Indian Political Thought (3-4
(Day 22-Day Communication (2-3 days)
days)
28)
Week 5
Unit 4: Comparative Political Analys
(Day 29-Day Reasoning (Including Mathematical) (2-3 days)
(4 days)
35)
Week 6
Unit 4: Comparative Political Analys
(Day 36-Day Logical Reasoning (4 days)
(3 days)
42)
Week 7
(Day 43-Day Data Interpretation (2 days) Unit 5: International Relations (5 day
49)
Week 8
(Day 50-Day Data Interpretation (2 days) Unit 5: International Relations (5 day
56)
Week 9
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (4- Unit 6: India’s Foreign Policy (2-3
(Day 57-Day
5 days) days)
63)
Week 10
Unit 7: Political Institutions in India
(Day 64-Day People and Environment (4-5 days)
3 days)
70)
Week 11
Higher Education System Part - I: Governance, Polity, Unit 7: Political Institutions in India
(Day 71-Day
and Administration (2 days) days)
77)
Week 12
Higher Education System Part - II: Governance, Polity, Unit 8: Political Processes in India (4
(Day 72-Day
and Administration (3 days) days)
84)
Week 13
Revision: Practice questions based on these two units (1
(Day 85-Day
hour daily) Unit 9: Public Administration (4 day
91)
Week 14
Revision: Practice questions based on these two units (1 Unit 9: Public Administration (4 day
(Day 92-Day
hour daily)
98)
Week 15 Unit 10: Governance and Public Poli
Revision: Practice questions based on these two units (1
(Day 99-Day in India (4 days)
hour daily)
105)
Week 16
Revision: Practice questions based on these two units ( 1
(Day 106-Day Solve previous year papers
hour daily)
112)
Week 17
Solve previous year papers and
(Day 113-Day Solve previous year papers and Mock Tests
analyze carefully
119)

If a candidate follows this study plan completely, then one can boost his/her
NET preparation and improve their exam score. However, this study plan is a
sample study plan; you can make your study plan based on your strengths
and weaknesses.

So, start now to crack UGC NET May/June 2022 with a good score

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Highlights of UGC NET Political Science Exam

Particulars Details
 Name of the Exam National Eligibility Test (NET)

Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)

Frequency of the Exam Twice a Year

Mode of Examination Online

Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Paper I
Number of Papers
Paper II

Number of Questions 150

Time Duration 3 hours

Negative Marking No

Official Website ugcnet.nta.ni

Subject Political Science

Exam Date Announced Soon

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UGC NET Political Science Latest Syllabus-

UGC NET Political Science Syllabus 2022: is One of the Prestigious Subjects of the NET Exam.
The Syllabus is Vast & Complex More than 70 Chapters are Divided into 10 Units. Each Unit
Approx 10 Chapters Included the Concepts are Lengthy which you have to go through in Depth. As
Per Exam Pattern all Topics are Important for the Exam Point of View, to Analysis the Syllabus of
Political Science is So important for the Strategy to Crack UGC NET Exam, Either you Preparing for
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UGC NET Political Science [Code -02] Latest

Syllabus / Unit wise 2022-
Even though the subject Topics involved are not as complicated as most other subjects Because
Topics have been Defined in Each Unit Clearly, the syllabus itself is chock full packed with
information. You will be required to break it down accordingly and approach a holistic way of
Covering the Syllabus & Learn Topics in Depth. We’ve provided not only the units but also the
chapters as well as the topics included in them. It will help you get an idea of what’s to come in the
exams themselves. It would be easier to pick up, what topics under them are involved.

Lets Discuss Political Science Syllabus in English-

Unit – 1 : Political Theory
This unit is very important because in this unit you will learn about political thinker the
concept of liberalization, capitalist and many more this is a one of the very important unit of
political science Each theory is equally important for exam the political thinker have given
many theories to learn the thinking of the thinkers is very important because in exam many
times the Questions ask form the Political thinkers Statements – and thinking approximately
around 7 to 9 question Asked every year from this unit
Topics Concepts to Prepared

Approaches of political theory

Traditional approaches:
Institutional Approach
Behavioural approach
Dimensions or Kinds of Liberty
Dimensions of Justice
Concepts
Political Dimensions of Justice
Liberty, Equality, Justice, Rights, Democracy, Power,
Theories of Justice
Citizenship,
Pure or Direct Democracy:
Gandhian View on Democracy
Criticism of democracy
The Positive Aspect of Citizenship:
Citizenship by Birth. (Jus Sanguine and Jus Soil)
Acceptance of Titles from a Foreign Government
Topics Concepts to Prepared

Political Traditions in Liberalism

Political Traditions Ram Mohan
Roy, Nehru, M. N. Roy

Concept of liberalism
Historical facts about liberalism:
Liberalism and Revolution:
Classical vs. Modern Liberalism
Modern Liberalism
Major attributes of modern liberalism
Liberalism
Neoliberalism
Comparison of classical and modern liberalism
Liberalism and Socialism
American Tradition and Liberal Heritage
Liberalism international View
Classical Liberalism

General Characteristics
The Burkean foundations
Conservatism
Maistre and Latin conservatism
Intellectual Roots Of Conservatism

Utopian Socialism
Early Socialists
Socialism Marxian Socialism
The Growth of Indian Socialism
Sri Aurobindo

Highlights of Marxism
Historical Materialism
Theory of Surplus Value
Marxism
Theory of Class Struggle
Marxism advocates revolution
Relevance of Marxism

Feminism Historical Roots and Evolution of the Feminist Movement

 Topics Concepts to Prepared

Ideas
The Genesis of Feminist Movement and Women’s Organi
Empowerment of Women in the Second Wave of Feminis
The main concerns of women’s organisations during the
feminism were:
Feminist Leadership and Its Strategies
Feminism and politics
Feminism in 20th century

Origins and foundations of political ecology

The regionalization of knowledge in political ecology: pat
Ecologism The politicization of ecology and the epistemic regionalis
Strands and slopes in the regional geography of political e
The political ecology of the North and the winds from the

The minority question in the Indian Constituent Assembly

Integrationist approach: Quotas for religious minorities, d
Multiculturalism and tribes
Restricted multicultural approach
The normative deficit of restricted multiculturalism

The Postmodern Thinkers Lyotard

The Postmodern Architecture
Postmodernism
The Postmodern Art
Postmodern Convictions

Unit – 2 : Political Thought

This Unit Related to Political Thinkers Thoughts . There are Many Political Thinkers in World
Those given Theories About Political Administration, Political Relation & Concepts Each
Political Thinkers keep his Own Point of View .According to Exam Pattern you need to Learn
in Depth all Topics of Each Unit Either Plato or Karl Marx Thought , As Per Few Past Year’s
patterns around 8 to 10 Questions asked from Unit -2 Every Year.
Thinkers Topics

Confucius Confucius Political Thought

Thinkers Topics

Confucius as Chinese Philosopher and Symbol of Traditional

Culture
Sources for Confucius’s Life and Thought
Ritual Psychology and Social Values
The Family and the State

Life – from Politics to Philosophy

The Threefold Task of Political Philosophy
The Quest for Justice in The Republic
Plato The Best Political Order
The Government of Philosopher Rulers
Politics and the Soul
Plato’s Achievement

Biography and History

The Texts
Challenges of the Texts
The Importance of Telos
Aristotle
The Text of the Politics
How the City Comes Into Being
Man, the Political Animal
The Good Citizen and the Good Man

Life and Time of Machiavelli

Speaking about the content of the Prince Ebenstein writes
Political Ideas of Machiavelli
Machiavelli
Machiavelli and Renaissance
McClelland aptly observes
Assessment of Political Ideas of Machiavelli

Life and Times

Ethics and Human Nature
Thomas Hobbes Materialism Versus Self-Knowledge
The Poverty of Human Judgment and our Need for Science
Political Philosophy
Thinkers Topics

An overview of his political philosophy

Political Life
Locke
Oxford Writings (1652-1667)
State of Nature

Traditional Biography
The Confessions: Rousseau’s Autobiography
Rousseau
Discourse on Political Economy
Equality, Freedom, and Sovereignty

rational freedom of the sort realized through a general will or

categorical imperative,
Hegel
a theory of historical development in which conflicting particular
interests lead to a moral society, and custom, tradition, or Sittlichkeit.

Wollstonecraft’s Historical Background and Influences:

The First Feminist
Wollstonecraft’s Powerful Message
Mary
Political Adjustments
Wollstonecraft
Inspiration in Religious Faiths
On Reception of Wollstonecraft’s Vindication
Wollstonecraft as a Model

Mill’s “Examination of Sir William Hamilton’s Philosophy

John Stuart Mill
Mill’s On Liberty

Western Political Thought: Karl Marx

Dialectical Materialism
Historical Materialism
Theory of Alienation
Karl Marx
Theory of surplus value
Class struggle
Dictatorship of the proletariat
Vision of a communist society
 Thinkers Topics

The humane and democratic elements in Gramscian political

Gramsci
philosophy can be seen in the following areas

Chronology of Life and Works

Arendt’s Thought: Context and Influences
On Totalitarianism
Hannah Arendt
The Human Condition
The Vita Activa: Labor, Work and Action
Eichmann and the “Banality of Evil

Africana Phenomenology
Frantz Fanon Decolonization Theory
Influences on Fanon’s Thought

Contribution of Mao Zedong to Chinese Society:

Political Ideas of Mao Zedong
Mao Zedong
The Cultural Revolution
The Great Leap Forward

Biographical Sketch
Recasting the Argument for Stability: Political Liberalism
John Raw
(1993)
Problems of Extension

Unit – 3 : Indian Political Thought

UGC NET political science unit 3 is a very important for the exam because it include mostly
Indian political thinkers and their view about political system and their theories in this unit the
most important thinker is MK Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru ,Ram Manohar Lohia ,Swami
Vivekanand the weightage of this unit in UGC NET political science paper is quite, around 7 to
9 Questions Asked every year in Exam.
Chapter Name of Thinkers

Chapter -1 Dharamshastra
Chapter Name of Thinkers

Chapter -2 Kautilya

Chapter -3 Aggannasutta

Chapter -4 Barani

Chapter -5 Kabir

Chapter -6 Pandita Ramabai

Chapter -7 Gangadhar Tilak

Chapter -8 Aurobindo

Chapter -9 Periyar E. V. Ramasamy

Chapter -10 Muhammad Iqbal

Chapter -11 M.N.Roy

Chapter -12 V D Savarkar

Chapter -13 Dr. B.R.Ambedkar

Chapter -14 J L Nehru

Chapter -15 Deendayal Upadhyaya

Chapter-16 Ram Manohar Lohia

Chapter-17 Jaya Prakash Narayan,

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Unit – 4 : Comparative Political Analysis

This Unit Related to Political Approaches, Nationalism all Ove the World, State Theory,
Difference in Constitutions and Constitutionalism & Many More This Unit is Part of World &
National Political Approaches Very Important According to Exam You need to read go
through all the topics in details . As Per Few Past Year’s patterns around 8 to 10 Questions
asked from Unit -2 Every Year.
Chapter Name Topics

Institutional, Political Culture, Political Economy and New

Approaches
Institutionalism; Comparative Methods

forms of colonialism, anti-colonial struggles and

Colonialism and decolonization
decolonization

Nationalism European and non-European.

debate over the nature of state in capitalist and socialist societies; post-colonial state
State theory
globalization and nations-states

Constitutions and forms of constitutions, rule of law, judicial

Constitutionalism independence and liberal constitutionalism; emergency powers and crisis of constitu

Democratisation democratic transition and consolidation.

 Chapter Name Topics

Underdevelopment, Dependency, Modernization, World Systems

Development
Theory, development and democracy

Structures of Power ruling class, power elites, democratic elitism

Electoral Systems, Political Parties and Party System, Interest

Actor and Processes: groups, Social movements, new social movements, Non Governmental Organisations
society campaigns; Revolutions.

Unit -5 : International Relations

This unit is also very important for the exam perspective all the International Relation and the
politics revolve around Them. topic in this unit has very unique and important for the exam do
not skip any topic to learn because this unit give you a great Weightage for your exam around
7 to 8 questions Asked every year.
Chapters Topics

Idealism, Realism, Structural

Approaches to the study of International relations: Marxism, Neoliberalism, Neorealism, Social Constructivism, Cr
Theory, Feminism, Postmodernism.

State, state system and non-state actors, Power, Sovereignty,

Concepts:
traditional and non- traditional.

Changing Nature of Warfare; Weapons of mass destruction;

Conflict and Peace
deterrence; conflict resolution, conflict transformation.

Aims, Objectives, Structure and Evaluation of the Working of U

United Nations Peace and Development perspectives; Humanitarian interventi
law; International Criminal Court

Globalisation; Global governance and Bretton Woods

Political Economy of IR
system, North-South Dialogue, WTO, G-20, BRICS
 Chapters Topics

Regional Organisations European Union, African Union, Shanghai Cooperation Organi

International terrorism, Climate change and

Contemporary Challenges: Environmental Concerns, Human Rights, Migration and Refuge
Development; Role of Religion, Culture and Identity Politics

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Unit – 6 : India’s Foreign Policy

There always been a two side of a Coin on the same way they are left wing and the right wing
each country have to support either right wing or left wing to understand the political relation
of India across the globe you need to be prepare this unit in depth because in this unit all the
major topics based on Indian political relation with other countries and with the major world
powers like USA, Russia in this unit you need to understand the current political relationship
of India with other major countries this unit give you16 marks around.
Chapters Topics

Perspectives on India’s Foreign

India’s Identity as postcolonial, development, rising power and as emerging politi
Policy

Principles and determinants; Non-Alignment movement: historical background a

Continuity and change in India’s
Aligned
Foreign Policy
Movement; India’s Nuclear Policy

India’s relations with major powers USA, USSR/Russia, People’s Republic of

 Chapters Topics

China

India’s Engagement with multipolar India’s relations with European Union, BRICS, ASEAN, Shanghai Cooperation Org
world Union, Southern African Development Community, Gulf Cooperation Council

India’s relations with neighbour SAARC, Gujaral doctrine, Look Eas t/ Act
hood East, Look West

India’s Negotiation Strategies in The United Nations,World Trade Organisation, International Monetary Fund, Int
International Regimes on Climate Change

maritime security, energy security, environmental security, migrants and refuge

Contemporary challenges
international terrorism, cyber security

Unit – 7 : Political Institutions in India

This unit is related to Indian political institutions the role of Administration and judiciary
structure of federalism, constitution. and simply describe how the political institutions work in
India this is important unit in this unit you will learn about political institution system of India
governance, administration, judiciary and more this unit give you to great Weightage in exam
each topic is important for exam perspective learn all topic in depth.
Chapters Topics

Colonialism heritage and the contribution

Making of the Indian Constitution
Indian National Movement to the making of the Indian Constit

Constituent Assembly Composition, Ideological Moorings, Constitutional Debates

Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive

Philosophy of the Constitution
Principles

Democracy, Social Change, National Unity, Checks

Constitutionalism in India
and Balances, Basic Structure Debate, Constitutional Amend
 Chapters Topics

Union Executive President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

Union Parliament Structure, Role and Functioning, Parliamentary Committees

Judiciary Supreme Court, High Court, Judicial Review, Judicial Activism,

Governor, Chief Minister, State

Executive and Legislature in the States:
Legislature

Strong Centre Framework, Asymmetrical Federal Provisions

Federalism in India and Adaption, Role of Intergovernmental Coordination Mecha
Council, Emerging Trends

Conduct of Elections, Rules,

Electoral Process and Election Commission of India
Electoral Reforms. Local Government Institutions: Functioning

Comptroller and Auditor General, National

Commission for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Sc
Constitutional and Statutory Bodies
National Commission for Human Rights, National Commission
National Commission for Minorities.

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Unit – 8 : Political Processes in India

This Unit describe the political system of India how the governments work the ideologies
cultures, Identity Politics ,Religion, Tribe, Caste, Region, Language .power distribution
between state and Central the most important topics are social movement Electoral Politics,
gender politics in India this unit May give you 16 to 18 Marks each topic is important and you
need to learn in Details .
Chapter Topics

Nature of Indian State, Development Planning

State, Economy and Development
model, New Economic Policy, Growth and Human Development.

Process of globalisation social and economic implications.

Identity Politics Religion, Tribe, Caste, Region, Language

Social Movements Dalit, Tribal, Women, Farmers, labour

Non-Party Social Formations, Non-Governmental

Civil Society Groups
Organisations, Social Action Groups.

Reorganisation of Indian States, States as Political and Economic Units, Sub-St

Regionalisation of Indian Politics disparities, Demand
for New States,

Gender and Politics in India Issues of Equality and Representation.

Ideology and Social basis of Political

National Parties, State Parties.
Parties

Electoral Politics Participation, Contestation, Representation, Emerging trends.

Unit – 9 : Public Administration

This unit is all about public administration the theories of public administration approaches
and how the public administration work in India the most important topics are the theories
and approaches given and the meaning of public administration how its work and why it’s
important the most important topics are theories on the principle of organisation managing the
organisations and management by objective this unit give you to 16 to 20 Marks you have to
read all theories concept in detail.
Chapters Topics

meaning and evolution; public and private administration

Public Administration
Approaches: System Theory, Decision Making, Ecological Approach

Scientific Management Theory, Rational Choice theory, New Public Administration, Dev
Public administration
Administration,Comparative Public Administration, New Public Management, changing
theories and concepts
Public Administration in the era of liberalisation and Globalisation

Theories and Principles of Scientific Management Theory,

Organization Bureaucratic Theory, Human Relations Theory

Managing the organization Theories of leadership and motivation.

Organisational Theories and Principles, Chester Bernard

Communication Principles of Communication, Information Management in the organization

Managing Conflict in the

By Mary Parker Follett
Organization

Management by Objectives By Peter Drucker

Unit – 10 : Governance and Public Policy in India

To understand the governance system of India you have to to read in Depth this unit is
completely related to governance system its work, accountability, and control, grassroot
governance, institutional mechanism for good governance Planning and development, public
policies in last 9 units we Saw different topics of political science and This Unit also one of the
important one. you have to go through each topic in Depth to to understand governance system
of India how does it work concept and and how the supreme court guardian of constitutions &
Law Related to Governance given in Constitutions. This Unit give you more than 18 Marks
Weightage Check all Topics Given in Details below in Table.
Chapters Topics

Governance good governance and democratic governance, role of state, civil

Chapters Topics

society and individuals.

Institutional mechanism for checks and balances,

legislative control over executive, administrative and budgetary control
Accountability and control
through parliamentary committees, judicial control over legislature and
administrative culture, corruption and administrative reforms

Right to Information, Consumer

Institutional mechanisms for good
Protection Act, Citizen Charter; Grievance redress system: Ombudsman
governance
Lokayukta

Grassroots Governance Panchayati Raj Institutions and their functioning

Decentralised planning, planning for development,

Planning and Development
sustainable development, participatory development, e-governance; NI

public policies with special reference to housing, health, drinking water,

Public policy as an instrument of socio-
MNREGA,
economic development:
NHRM, RTE

mechanisms of making governance

Monitoring and evaluation of public policy
process accountable: jansunwai, social audit

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