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 1 | Ancient India: Sources to Mahajanapadas: Negotiating the Sources, Pastoralism and Food production, Indus/Harappa Civilization, Vedic and later Vedic periods, Expansion of State system
13. Paper 2 | Unit 2 | Ancient India: Magadha to Harsha: Dissolution of Empire and Emergence of Regional Powers, From State to Empire, Gupta Vakataka age, Harsha and his Times; Salankayanas and Visnukundins in Andhradesa
14. Paper 2 | Unit 3 | Early Medieval India: Kingdoms in Deccan, Kingdoms in South India, Kingdoms in Eastern India, Kingdoms in Western India, Kingdoms in North India, Characteristics of Early Medieval India, Agrarian economy, Trade and urbanization, Growth of Brahminical religions, Society, Education and Educational Institutions, Arab contracts; Ghaznavid conquests; Alberuni’s Accounts
15. Paper 2 | Unit 4 | Medieval India: Political Developments: Source of Medieval Indian History, The Delhi Sultanate, Foundation of the Mughal Empire, The Vijayanagara and the Bahmanis, Rise of the Marathas
16. Paper 2 | Unit 5 | Medieval Administration & Economy: Administration under the Sultanate, Sher Shah’s Administrative Reforms; Mughal Administration, Administrative System in the Deccan, Frontier Policies; Inter-State Relations, Agricultural Production and Irrigation System, Industries, Trade and Commerce, Hundi and Insurance; State Income and Expenditure
17. Paper 2 | Unit 6 | Medieval Society and Culture: Social Organisation and Social Structure, The Sufis, Bhakti Movement, The Sikh Movement, Position of Women, Development of Education, Fine Arts, Art and Architecture
18. Paper 2 | Unit 7 | Modern India: British Power & Rule: Rise of British Power, Sources of Modern Indian History, British Relations with Principal Indian States, Revolt of 1857, Administration of the Company and the Crown
19. Paper 2 | Unit 8 | Colonial Economy & Society: Colonial Economy, Expansion and Commercialization of Agriculture, Decline of Industries, British Industrial Policy, Railways and Road Transport; Communications, Growth of New Urban Centres, Famines, Epidemics and the Government Policy, Indian Society in Transition, The New Education, Indian Renaissance, Women’s Question, The Printing Press; Modernisation of Indian Languages and Literary Forms
20. Paper 2 | Unit 9 | Nationalism & India after Independence: Ideologies and Programmes of the Indian National Congress, 1885–1920, Rise of Indian Nationalism, Gandhian Mass Movements, Communal Politics, India after Independence, B.R. Ambedkar; The making of the Indian Constitution, Economic Policies and the Planning process, Foreign Policy Initiatives; Dynamics of Indian Politics
21. Paper 2 | Unit 10 | Historical Method & Historiography: Objectivity and Bias in History, Scope and Importance of History, Heuristics Operation, Criticism in History, Synthesis and Presentation, Research Methodology, Notes Taking, References, Footnotes and Bibliography, Beginnings of Historical Writings, Negative and Positive Schools of Historical Writing, Marxist Philosophy of History; Cyclical Theory of History; Challenge and Response Theory, Recent Trends of Indian History