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The UGC NET application form confirmation page is important for the following reasons:• It is a proof that you have successfully submitted your application form and paid the application fee.• It contains all the important details about your application, such as your name, date of birth, email address, and contact number.• It also contains the application number, which is a unique identifier for your application form.• The application number is required to download your admit card, check your entrance exam results, and track the status of your application.• The confirmation page may also contain other important information, such as the exam date, time, and venue.Therefore, it is important to download and save the UGC NET application form confirmation page for future reference.

The National Testing Agency releases the UGC NET application form on its official website. Candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for the UGC NET exam before filling in the application form. The steps to fill out the UGC NET application form are mentioned below:• Visit the official website of the exam.• Register yourself by providing details such as name, email ID and password. Then log in with your credentials • Fill in the UGC NET application form.•  Upload scanned images of your photograph and signature as per the required specifications.• Pay the UGC NET Application Fee.• After successful payment of the application fee, submit the application form. A confirmation page will be generated. Keep at least four printouts of the confirmation for future reference. 

Here is the syllabus of Comparative Study of Religions syllabus for UGC NET exam:UGC NET Comparative Study of Religions SyllabusSTUDY OF RELIGIONReligion: Meaning, Definition, Nature, and ScopeTheories: Origin of ReligionStudy of Religion: Aims and objectivesDimensions of Religion: Doctrinal, social, moral code of conduct, devotional praxisReligion’s Relationship with other Disciplines: Theology, Ethics, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Culture and ArtsPRE-HISTORICAL RELIGIOUS FORMSEarly forms of Religious Expression: Mana, Magic, Fetishes, Shamans, Totem, Taboo, Ancestor worshipNature of Holy: Animism, Naturism, Theism, Polytheism, Henotheism, Deism, Monotheism, Pantheism, and PanentheismTask and Objectives: Myths, Rituals, Rites of Passage, Sacraments, Prayers, Festivals, SacrificesReligion of the Major Civilizations: Indus Valley, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Chinese.Meaning and Nature: Syncretism, Mysticism, Schism, Sect, etc.Zoroastrianism: Beliefs and PracticesMODERN TRENDS IN THE STUDY OF RELIGIONApproaches to the Study of Religion: Anthropological, Sociological, Phenomenological, Psychological, Historical, and Experiential.Challenges to Religion: Atheism, Agnosticism, Existentialism, Humanism, Marxism, Rationalism, Materialism, Secularism, Relativism, Globalization, Clash Civilizations.Modern Trends in the Study of Religion: Holistic or all-inclusive approach, interfaith understanding and dialogue, co-existence, human rights, empowerment of the Subaltern or social justice, gender equality, ecology and environment, world peace and harmony.Religious Authority: Tradition, magician, diviner, scripture, seer, saint, reformer, founder, prophetHINDUISMNature of Vedic Religion and CultureVedic Literature – Samhita-s, Aranyak-s, Upanisad-sShaivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism, Tantraism, etc.Six Systems of Hindu Philosophy – Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, and VedantaEpics (Ramayana, Mahabharata) and Purana-sBhakti and Reform Movements of the Medieval PeriodModern Reform Movements (Brahmosamaja, Aryasamaja, Ramakrishna Mission, etc.)JAINISMSramana Culture and Tirthankara Tradition (Rsabhadeva to Mahavira)Main Sects of Jainism – Digambara and SvethambaraPrakrit Agama Literature and Prominent AcaryasBasic Doctrines, Principles and PhilosophyContribution to Arts and ArchitectureSocial Aspects of JainismContemporary Developments of JainismJain Pilgrimage and Jain FestivalsBUDDHISMBackground, Life and Teaching of Gautama BuddhaPali Tipitaka Literature and Mahayana Sutra-sMain Sects – Hinayana, Mahayana, etc.Basic Doctrines, Principles and PhilosophyContribution to Arts and ArchitectureExpansion of Buddhism Outside IndiaSocial Aspects and Revival of BuddhismJUDAISMOrigin and Development: Creation, the Call of Abraham, the Call of Moses, the Exodus, the Covenant on Mount SinaiHebrew Scripture: Pentateuch (Torah), Prophets (Nibium), Writings (Ketubium)Jewish Beliefs: Ten Commandments, Talmud, Midrash, Passover, Messiah, etc.Jewish Celebration: Sabbath, Synagogue Assembly, Passover, Feast of Weeks, Feast of TabernaclesJewish Ethics: Covenant consciousness, Mosaic Laws, Jubilee stipulations, marriage and familyImportance of JerusalemMajor Denomination of JudaismCHRISTIANITYThe Life and Message of Jesus ChristThe beginning of Christianity and the Sermon on the MountOld Testament and New Testament ScripturesMain Christian Churches (Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant)Important Beliefs and Teachings of ChristianityChristian Life: Worship, Rituals, and MysticismHistory of Christianity in India h. Contemporary Trends in Christian TheologyISLAMThe social, religious condition of Arabia before the advent of IslamLife of the Prophet Mohammad and the basic teachings of the Quran, the establishment of the Islamic community and the Madina state.Introduction of Hadith and Fiqh and some important Muhaddith (Imam Bukhari, Imam Muslim) and Faqi (Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Shafi, Imam Malki Imam Hanbal)Some important Muslim thinkers: Ali ibn e Ha