

UGC NET Comparative Study of Religions Syllabus 2024: UGC has unveiled the UGC NET Comparative Study of Religions Syllabus 2024 on its official site. For those aiming to be a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Assistant Professor in Comparative Study of Religions, it's crucial to study the new syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly. This will enhance your chances of doing well in the UGC NET Comparative Study of Religions Exam 2024.
| UGC NET Comparative Study of Religions Syllabus 2024 Overview | |
| Exam Name | UGC NET 2024 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Post Category | UGC NET Comparative Study of Religions Syllabus 2024 |
| UGC NET Exam Date 2024 | 18th June 2024 |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Exam | OMR Based Mode |
| Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
| Time Duration | 3 Hours |
| Number of Papers and Total Marks |
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| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Official Website | https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/ |
| UGC NET Comparative Study of Religions Syllabus 2024 Paper 1 | |
| Unit Name | Syllabus |
| Unit-I (Teaching Aptitude) | Teaching concepts, objectives, levels; Learner characteristics; Factors affecting teaching; Teaching methods; Teaching support systems; Evaluation systems |
| Unit-II (Research Aptitude) | Research meaning, types, characteristics; Research methods; Steps of research; Thesis and article writing; ICT in research; Research ethics |
| Unit-III (Comprehension) | Reading comprehension with questions |
| Unit-IV (Communication) | Communication meaning, types, characteristics; Effective communication; Communication barriers; Mass-media and society |
| Unit-V (Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude) | Types of reasoning; Mathematical aptitude; Number and letter series |
| Unit-VI (Logical Reasoning) | Argument structure; Deductive and inductive reasoning; Analogies; Venn diagrams; Indian logic |
| Unit-VII (Data Interpretation) | Data sources; Acquisition; Classification; Interpretation; Governance |
| Unit-VIII (Information and Communication Technology (ICT)) | Basics of ICT; Internet; Email; Digital initiatives; Governance |
| Unit-IX (People, Development and Environment) | Development and environment interaction; Environmental issues; Resources; Environmental protection acts; International agreements |
| Unit-X (Higher Education System) | History of higher education in India; Learning programs; Policies; Governance |
The UGC NET Comparative Study of Religions Syllabus 2024 is split into ten units, each covering various facets of Criminology. Below is a summarized table presenting the main topics and subtopics for each unit in the UGC NET Criminology Syllabus.
| UGC NET Comparative Study of Religions Syllabus 2024 Unit Wise | |
| Unit | Topics |
| Unit I | Study of Religion |
| - Meaning, Definition, Nature, and Scope | |
| - Theories: Origin of Religion | |
| - Aims and objectives of studying religion | |
| - Dimensions of Religion: Doctrinal, social, moral code, devotional | |
| praxis | |
| - Religion’s Relationship with other Disciplines | |
| (Theology, Ethics, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Culture, Arts) | |
| Unit II | Pre-Historical Religious Forms |
| - Early forms of Religious Expression | |
| - Nature of Holy | |
| - Task and Objectives | |
| - Religion of Major Civilizations | |
| - Meaning and Nature | |
| - Zoroastrianism: Beliefs and Practices | |
| Unit III | Modern Trends in the Study of Religion |
| - Approaches to the Study of Religion | |
| - Challenges to Religion | |
| - Modern Trends in the Study of Religion | |
| - Religious Authority | |
| Unit IV | Hinduism |
| - Nature of Vedic Religion and Culture | |
| - Vedic Literature | |
| - Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism, Tantraism, etc. | |
| - Six Systems of Hindu Philosophy | |
| - Epics and Puranas | |
| - Bhakti and Reform Movements | |
| Unit V | Jainism |
| - Sramana Culture and Tirthankara Tradition | |
| - Main Sects of Jainism | |
| - Prakrit Agama Literature and Prominent Acaryas | |
| - Basic Doctrines, Principles and Philosophy | |
| - Contribution to Arts and Architecture | |
| - Social Aspects of Jainism | |
| - Contemporary Developments of Jainism | |
| - Jain Pilgrimage and Festivals | |
| Unit VI | Buddhism |
| - Background, Life and Teaching of Gautama Buddha | |
| - Pali Tipitaka Literature and Mahayana Sutras | |
| - Main Sects | |
| - Basic Doctrines, Principles and Philosophy | |
| - Contribution to Arts and Architecture | |
| - Expansion of Buddhism Outside India | |
| - Social Aspects and Revival of Buddhism | |
| Unit VII | Judaism |
| - Origin and Development | |
| - Hebrew Scripture | |
| - Jewish Beliefs | |
| - Jewish Celebrations | |
| - Jewish Ethics | |
| - Importance of Jerusalem | |
| - Major Denominations | |
| Unit VIII | Christianity |
| - Life and Message of Jesus Christ | |
| - Old and New Testament Scriptures | |
| - Main Christian Churches | |
| - Important Beliefs and Teachings | |
| - Christian Life | |
| - History of Christianity in India | |
| - Contemporary Trends in Christian Theology | |
| Unit IX | Islam |
| - Social, religious condition of Arabia before Islam | |
| - Life of Prophet Mohammad and basic teachings of the Quran | |
| - Introduction of Hadith and Fiqh | |
| - Important Muslim thinkers and scholars | |
| - Development of Sufism and its impact on society | |
| - Challenges of modernity and reform movements among Muslims | |
| - Origin and development of sects | |
| - Contributions of Medieval Islam to sciences, philosophy, arts | |
| Unit X | Sikhism |
| - Socio-religious milieu and life and mission of Guru Nanak | |
| - Development of the Sikh Panth | |
| - Sikh Scripture and Literature | |
| - Sikh beliefs and code of conduct | |
| - Sikh institutions, ceremonies, and festivals | |
| - Sikh sects and Modern socio-religious movements | |
| - Sikh diaspora and Modern Issues | |
| UGC NET Comparative Study of Religions Exam Pattern | ||
| Aspects | UGC NET Paper 1 | UGC NET Paper 2 |
| Number of Questions | 50 | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 | 200 |
| Marking Scheme | Two marks for each correct answer | Two marks for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking | No negative marking |
