The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the UGC NET 2024 Environmental Science exam on June 18, 2024. The candidates preparing for the UGC NET exam 2024 can check the updated syllabus for the Environmental Science syllabus in the article.
UGC NET Environmental Science syllabus 2024 is prescribed by the Unversity Grants Commission (UGC) and the exam is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA), The UGC NET Environmental Science exam is scheduled for June 18, 2024 (Tuesday). The candidates preparing for the UGC NET exam must go through the NTA NET Environmental Science syllabus and exam pattern to ensure quality preparation for the exam.
The UGC NET comprises two Papers- Paper 1 (General Paper) and Paper 2 (Specialised Subject). The candidates who want to appear for the UGC NET Environmental Science exam must choose subject code 14. Check the subject wise Environmental Science syllabus for the NTA NET June 2024 exam in the article
Q: What is the section-wise weightage of Paper 1 and Paper 2 in the UGC NET exam?
Q: What is the marking scheme of UGC NET exam?
Q: What is the latest exam pattern for UGC NET 2024 exam?
The UGC NET 2024 exam pattern is outlined in the official notification by the NTA. It consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. The duration of the exam is three hours, Both papers consist of objective type multiple-choice questions (MCQs), totaling 150 questions across both papers. Each question weightage is two marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
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UGC NET Environmental Science Syllabus Overview 2024
The candidates can check the overview of the UGC NET Environmental Science syllabus in the table below:
UGC NET Environmental Science Syllabus Overview 2024 | |
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Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
UGC NET Application 2024 | 20-Apr-2024 to 10-May-2024 |
UGC NET Exam Date 2024 | 18-Jun-2024 |
UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024 | Paper 1:
Paper 2
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Official Website | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
UGC NET 2024 Environmental Science Paper 1 Syllabus
The candidates can check the Paper 1 syllabus for the UGC NET Environmental Science exam below:
- Teaching Aptitude
- Research Aptitude
- Reading Comprehension
- Communication
- Reasoning (including Maths)
- Logical Reasoning
- Data Interpretation
- Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
- People & Environment
- Higher Education System,
- Governance
- Polity & Administration
Also Read: UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2024
UGC NET Environmental Science Syllabus: Unit Wise
The candidates can check the revised topic-wise syllabus for the UGC NET environmental science exam below:
- Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Geosciences
- Energy & Environment
- Environmental Pollution & Control
- Solid & Hazardous Waste Management
- Environmental Assessment, Management and Legislation
- Statistical Approaches and Modelling in Environmental Sciences
- Contemporary Environmental Issues
Also Read: List of UGC NET subjects
UGC NET Environmental Science 2024: Unit Wise Detailed Syllabus
The candidates can check the detailed unit wise syllabus for the UGC NET Environmental Science syllabus below in the article. The UGC NET EVS Paper 2 syllabus comprises ten units-Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Biology, etc.
UGC NET EVS UNIT 1 Syllabus: Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences
The candidates can check the topic-wise syllabus for the UGC NET Environmental Science Unit 1 syllabus below:
- Laws of Thermodynamics
- Ethics and Awareness
- The Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences
- Spheres of the Earth
- Interaction between Man, Earth, & Environment
- Natural Resources and their Assessment
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UGC NET EVS UNIT 2 Syllabus: Environmental Chemistry
The candidates can check the topic-wise syllabus for the UGC NET Environmental Science Unit 2 syllabus below:
Q: What is the UGC NET exam pattern?
The UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency NTA on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The exam is conducted twice a year to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor and for awarding Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. The exam is conducted in two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Here are the details of the UGC NET exam pattern: Paper 1: a) Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes combining both papers) b) Total marks: 100 c) Number of questions: 50 d) Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) e) Marking scheme: Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. F) Syllabus: Teaching and research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness. Paper 2: a) Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes combining both papers) b) Total marks: 200 c) Number of questions: 100 d) Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) e) Marking scheme: Each question carries 2 marks. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. f) Syllabus: Based on the subject selected by the candidate. The UGC NET exam is conducted in online mode. The questions in both papers are in English and Hindi except for languages other than English and Hindi. Candidates need to secure the minimum qualifying marks in both papers to be eligible for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).
- Toxic Chemicals
- Principles of Analytical Methods
- The Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry
- Composition of Air
- Hydrological Cycle
- Inorganic and Organic Components of Soil
UGC NET EVS Unit 3 Syllabus: Environmental Biology
The candidates can check the topic-wise syllabus for the UGC NET Environmental Science Unit 3 syllabus below:
- Ecology as an Interdisciplinary Science
- Ecosystem Structure and Functions
- Basis of Ecosystem Classification
- Biomes
- Population Ecology
- Community Ecology
- Biodiversity and its Conservation
- Concept of Industrial Ecology
- Toxicology and Microbiology
UGC NET EVS Unit 4 Syllabus: Environmental Geosciences
The candidates can check the topic-wise syllabus for the UGC NET Environmental Science Unit 4 syllabus below:
- Distribution of Water on Earth
- Natural Hazards
- Natural Resource Explanation
- Origin of Earth
- Weathering
- Geochemical Classification of Elements
Also Read: UGC NET Books 2024 for Paper 1 & Paper 2
UGC NET EVS Unit 5 Syllabus: Energy & Environment
The candidates can check the topic-wise syllabus for the UGC NET Environmental Science Unit 5 syllabus below:
- Sun as a Source of Energy
- Nuclear Energy
- Principles of Generation of Hydro-Power
- Environmental Implications of Energy Use
- Bioenergy
UGC NET EVS Unit 6 Syllabus: Energy & Environment
The candidates can check the topic-wise syllabus for the UGC NET Environmental Science Unit 6 syllabus below:
- Thermal, Marine, and Radioactive Pollution
- Noise Pollution
- Air Pollution
- Water Pollution
- Soil Pollution
UGC NET EVS Unit 7 Syllabus: Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
The candidates can check the topic-wise syllabus for the UGC NET Environmental Science Unit 7 syllabus below:
- Solid Waste
- Hazardous Wastes
- Solid Waste Collection and Transportation
- Solid Waste Processing and Recovery
- Fly Ash
- Plastic Waste
- E-Waste
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UGC NET EVS Unit 8 Syllabus: Environmental Assessment, Management, and Legislation
The candidates can check the topic-wise syllabus for the UGC NET Environmental Science Unit 8 syllabus below:
- Overview of Environmental Laws in India
- Risk Assessment
- Aims and Objectives of Environmental Impact Assessment
- Policies of the Environment
- Environmental Conventions and Agreements
UGC NET EVS Unit 9 Syllabus: Statistical Approaches and Modelling in Environmental Sciences
The candidates can check the topic-wise syllabus for the UGC NET Environmental Science Unit 9 syllabus below:
- Attributes and Variables – I
- Attributes and Variables – II
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UGC NET EVS Unit 9 Syllabus: Contemporary Environmental Issues
The candidates can check the topic-wise syllabus for the UGC NET Environmental Science Unit 9 syllabus below:
- Climate Change
- Water Conservation
- Environmental Disasters
- Global Environmental Issues
- Eutrophication and Restoration of Lakes
- National Action Plan on Climate Change
- Soil Erosion
- Forest Conservation
- Wildlife Conservation Projects
- Current Environmental Issues in India
- National River Conservation Plan
- Carbon Sequestration and Carbon Credits
- Vehicular Emission Norms in India
- Epidemiological Issues
- Waste Management
- Sustainable Habitat
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UGC NET Environmental Science Exam Pattern 2024
UGC NET exam comprises two papers- Paper 1 and 2. As per the prescribed UGC NET Environmental Science exam pattern, both papers contain multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in offline mode. Candidates need to complete both papers in a single duration of three hours. Have a look at the detailed UGC NET exam pattern 2024 below.
UGC NET Paper |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
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Paper 1 |
50 |
100 |
Paper 2 |
100 |
200 |
Total |
150 |
300 |
UGC NET EVS Preparation Tips 2024
Have a look at some of the best UGC NET preparation tips 2024 below to score high in the EVS subject:
- Go through the detailed UGC NET EVS exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly.
- Undertake deep studies initially to cover the whole syllabus.
- Prepare study notes for quick revision at a later stage.
- Practice more with the help of UGC NET previous year’s question papers 2024
- Solve more and more UGC NET mock tests 2024
- Revise the UGC NET important topics on a daily basis.
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