PYQ Questions

Module outline

1. Paper - 1 | Unit - 1 | Teaching Aptitude: Nature, Objectives & Characteristics of Teaching, Learners & Learning Process, Factors Affecting Teaching, Methods of Teaching, Teaching-Learning Aids & ICT Integration, Evaluation, Assessment & Measurement
2. Paper - 1 | Unit - 2 | Research Aptitude: Introduction to Research, Validity & Reliability, Research Paradigms & Types of Research, Research Process Steps, Research Ethics, Writing & Publication
3. Paper - 1 | Unit - 3 | Comprehension: Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions)
4. Paper - 1 | Unit - 4 | Communication: Communication Basics, Language and Semiotics, Types of Communication, Communication Models, Mass Communication, Mass Media, Journalism, General Knowledge and General Studies related to Communication
5. Paper - 1 | Unit - 5 | Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude: Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Number System, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Speed Time and Distance, Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Profit and Loss, Average, Blood Relations, Directions (Direction Test), Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Verbal Analogy (Word Based Analogy), Divisibility Rules, Calendar, Miscellaneous, Time and Work
6. Paper - 1 | Unit - 6 | Logical Reasoning: Syllogisms, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Venn Diagram, School Of Thoughts, Fallacy, Western Logic
7. Paper - 1 | Unit - 7 | Data Interpretation: Data Interpretation
8. Paper - 1 | Unit - 8 | Information and Communication Technology: MS Office Applications, Cyber Threats and Malware Attacks, Role of Internet and Web Services, Electronic Data Interchange and E-Commerce, Internet Fundamentals, Web Design & Development, Web Publishing & Hosting, Emerging Technologies, Terms & Abbreviations, Artificial Intelligence, Society, Law & Ethics, Keyboard Shortcuts, Website, Browser & Services
9. Paper - 1 | Unit - 9 | People Development and Environment: Ecosystem, Biomes & Environmental Issues, MDG & SDG, Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Soil, Noise Pollution and Waste Management, Natural Resources, Energy & Disaster Management, Global Environmental Conventions – COP, Protocols & ISA
10. Paper - 1 | Unit - 10 | Higher Education System: Vedic Education, Jainism & Buddhism, Ancient Universities, Pre-Independence Commissions, Post-Independence Policy, Higher Education Structure & Accreditation, Universities & Learning Programmes, Types of Education & NEP 2020
11. Live Classes: NTA UGC NET 2025 Live Class
12. Paper 2 | Unit 3 | Statistics and Econometrics: Descriptive Statistics, Probability Theory, Sampling methods and Statistical Inferences, Linear Regression Models, Identification Problem and Simultaneous Equation Models, Discrete choice models and Time Series Analysis
13. Paper 2 | Unit 2 | Macro Economics: Determination of output and employment, National Income, Consumption Function, Investment Function, Multiplier and Accelerator, Demand for Money, Supply of Money and IS – LM Model Approach, Inflation, Business Cycles and Rational Expectation Hypothesis, Monetary and Fiscal Policy
14. Paper 2 | Unit 1 | Micro Economics: Decision making under uncertainty and Game Theory, Theory of Consumer Behaviour, Production and Costs, Market Structures and Factor Pricing, General Equilibrium Analysis and Efficiency Criteria, Welfare Economics and Asymmetric Information
15. Paper 2 | Unit 6 | Public Economics: Market Failure and Remedial Measures, Regulation of Market, Public Revenue, Public expenditure and Public Debt, Public Budget and Fiscal Policy
16. Paper 2 | Unit 7 | Money and Banking: Commercial Banking and Non-banking Financial Institutions, Components of Money Supply and Central Bank, Instruments and Working of Monetary Policy, Capital Market and its Regulation
17. Paper 2 | Unit 5 | International Economics: Gains from Trade, Terms of Trade and Trade Multiplier, International Trade, Balance of Payments, Exchange Rate and Foreign Exchange Market, Trade Policy Issues, IMF and World Bank
18. Paper 2 | Unit 8 | Growth and Development Economics: Economic Growth, Economic Development and Indicators, Theories of Economic Development, Models of Economic Growth, Technical progress, Poverty and Inequalities, Social Sector Development
19. Paper 2 | Unit 4 | Mathematical Economics: Linear Algebra, Sets, functions and continuity, sequence, series, Differential Calculus and Static Optimization Problems, Input-Output Model and Linear Programming, Difference and Differential equations
20. Paper 2 | Unit 10 | Indian Economy: Agriculture, Economic Growth in India, Industry, Services, Rural Development, Urban Development, Foreign Trade, Infrastructure Development, Reforms in Land, Labour and Capital Markets, Centre-State Financial Relations and Finance Commissions of India, Poverty, Inequality and Unemployment
21. Paper 2 | Unit 9 | Environmental Economics and Demography: Cost-Benefit Analysis and Valuation of Environmental Goods, Environment as a Public Good and Market Failure, Theories of Population and Concepts and Measures, Age Structure, Demographic Dividend, Life Table and Migration