The purpose of the UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025 is to assess your understanding of learning theories, educational systems, and instructional strategies. It covers subjects including school administration, educational psychology, and educational research. Students can better grasp how education functions and how teachers can support their learning with the help of this syllabus.

• The UGC NET Education syllabus is divided into 10 units that cover various aspects of the field of Education. 
• Some of the key important topics included in the UGC NET Syllabus for Education subject are – educational theories, psychology of learning, curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, educational technology, teacher education, research methodology, inclusive education and educational administration.
• As per the official syllabus of Education for UGC NET, candidates must be well-versed with both the theoretical and practical dimensions of the teaching & learning processes.
• Students are advised to cover important topics like educational philosophies, psychological and sociological foundations of learning, curriculum framing, pedagogical practices, technological integration and assessment approaches. 
• By familiarizing themselves with the UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025, candidates can strategically plan their preparation and focus on the key areas that are emphasized in the exam, ensuring a higher chance of success.

In this article, we have provided the detailed UGC NET Education Syllabus including important unit-wise topics for your reference. 

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UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025: Highlights

Before delving into the details of UGC NET Education Syllabus, let us quickly go through the paper pattern and key points about the exam below –

UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025: Subject Wise

The NTA UGC NET Education Syllabus consists of 10 comprehensive modules covering several topics and readings. For candidates who have chosen Education as their elective for Paper 2 in the upcoming NET exam, going through the detailed UGC NET Paper 2 Education syllabus is crucial to familiarize themselves with the type of questions they can expect in the exam. For your easy reference, we have provided the detailed unit-wise UGC NET Education new syllabus below –

• Educational Studies
• History, Politics and Economics of Education
• Learner and Learning Process
• Teacher Education
• Curriculum Studies
• Research in Education
• Pedagogy, Andragogy and Assessment
• Technology in/ for Education
• Educational Management, Administration and Leadership
• Inclusive Education

Now, let us go through unit-wise UGC NET Education syllabus topics in detail below –

Unit 1: Educational Studies

• Contribution of Indian Schools of philosophy (Sankhya Yoga, Vedanta, Buddhism, Jainism) with special reference to Vidya, Dayanand Darshan; and Islamic traditions towards educational aims and methods of acquiring valid knowledge
• Contribution of Western schools of thoughts (Idealism, Realism, Naturalism, Pragmatism, Marxism, Existentialism) and their contribution to Education with special reference to information, knowledge and wisdom
• Approaches to Sociology of Education (symbolic Interaction, Structural Functionalism and Conflict Theory). Concept and types of social Institutions and their functions (family, school and society), Concept of Social Movements, Theories of Social Movements (Relative Deprivation, Resource Mobilization, Political Process Theory and New Social Movement Theory)
• Socialization and education- education and culture; Contribution of thinkers (Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, Aurobindo, J.Krishnamurti, Paulo Freire, Wollstonecraft, Nel Noddings and Savitribai Phule) to the development of educational thought for social change, National Values as enshrined in the Indian Constitution - Socialism, Secularism, justice, liberty, democracy, equality, freedom with special reference to education.

Above are the topics of Unit 1 for UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025

Unit 2: History, Politics and Economics of Education

• Committees and Commissions’ Contribution to Teacher Education Secondary Education Commission (1953), Kothari Education Commission (1964-66), National Policy of Education (1986,1992), National Commission on Teachers (1999), National Curriculum Framework 2005, National Knowledge Commission (2007), Yashpal Committee Report (2009), National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (2009), Justice Verma Committee Report (2012)
• Relationship between Policies and Education, Linkage between Educational Policy and National Development, Determinants of Educational Policy and Process of Policy formulation: Analysis of the existing situation, generation of policy options, evaluation of policy options, making the policy decision, planning of policy implementation, policy impact assessment and subsequent policy cycles.
• Concept of Economics of Education: Cost Benefit Analysis Vs Cost Effective Analysis in Education, Economic returns to Higher Education Signaling Theory Vs Human Capital Theory, Concept of Educational Finance; Educational finance at Micro and Macro Levels, Concept of Budgeting
• Relationship Between Politics and Education, Perspectives of Politics of Education Liberal, Conservative and Critical, Approaches to understanding Politics (Behaviouralism, Theory of Systems Analysis and Theory of Rational Choice), Education for Political Development and Political Socialization

Above are the topics covered in Unit 2 for UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025

Unit 3: Learner and Learning Process

• Growth and Development: Concept and principles ,Cognitive Processes and stages of Cognitive Development , Personality: Definitions and theories (Freud, Carl Rogers, Gordon Allport, Max Wertheimer, Kurt Koffka) , Mental health and Mental hygiene
• Approaches to Intelligence from Unitary to Multiple: Concepts of Social intelligence, multiple intelligence, emotional intelligence Theories of Intelligence by Sternberg, Gardner, Assessment of Intelligence, Concepts of Problem Solving, Critical thinking, Metacognition and Creativity
• Principles and Theories of learning: Behaviouristic, Cognitive and Social theories of learning, Factors affecting social learning, social competence, Concept of social cognition, understanding social relationship and socialization goals
• Guidance and Counseling: Nature, Principles and Need, Types of guidance (educational, vocational, personal, health and social & Directive, Non-directive and Eclectic), Approaches to counseling – Cognitive-Behavioural (Albert Ellis – REBT) & Humanistic, Person- centered Counseling (Carl Rogers) - Theories of Counseling (Behaviouristic, Rational, Emotive and Reality).

Above are the topics in Unit 3 for UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025

Unit 4: Teacher Education

• Meaning, Nature and Scope of Teacher Education; Types of Teacher Education Programs, The Structure of Teacher Education Curriculum and its Vision in Curriculum Documents of NCERT and NCTE at Elementary, Secondary and Higher Secondary Levels , Organization of Components of Pre-service Teacher Education Transactional Approaches (for foundation courses) Expository, Collaborative and Experiential learning
• Understanding Knowledge base of Teacher Education from the view point of Schulman, Deng and Luke & Habermas, Meaning of Reflective Teaching and Strategies for Promoting Reflective Teaching, Models of Teacher Education - Behaviouristic, Competency-based and Inquiry Oriented Teacher Education Models
• Concept, Need, Purpose and Scope of In-service Teacher Education, Organization and Modes of In-service Teacher Education, Agencies and Institutions of In-service Teacher Education at District, State and National Levels (SSA, RMSA, SCERT, NCERT, NCTE and UGC), Preliminary Consideration in Planning in-service teacher education programme (Purpose, Duration, Resources and Budget)
• Concept of Profession and Professionalism, Teaching as a Profession, Professional Ethics of Teachers, Personal and Contextual factors affecting Teacher Development, ICT Integration, Quality Enhancement for Professionalization of Teacher Education, Innovation in Teacher Education

Above are the topics covered in Unit 4 for UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025

Unit 5: Curriculum Studies

• Concept and Principles of Curriculum, Strategies of Curriculum Development, Stages in the Process of Curriculum development, Foundations of Curriculum Planning - Philosophical Bases (National, democratic), Sociological basis (socio cultural reconstruction), Psychological Bases (learner’s needs and interests),Benchmarking and Role of National level Statutory Bodies - UGC, NCTE and University in Curriculum Development
• Models of Curriculum Design: Traditional and Contemporary Models (Academic / Discipline Based Model, Competency Based Model, Social Functions / Activities Model [social reconstruction], Individual Needs & Interests Model, Outcome Based Integrative Model , Intervention Model, C I P P Model (Context, Input, Process, Product Model)
• Instructional System, Instructional Media, Instructional Techniques and Material in enhancing curriculum Transaction, Approaches to Evaluation of Curriculum : Approaches to Curriculum and Instruction (Academic and Competency Based Approaches), Models of Curriculum Evaluation: Tyler’s Model, Stakes’ Model, Scriven’s Model,
• Kirkpatrick’s Model
• Meaning and types of Curriculum change, Factors affecting curriculum change, Approaches to curriculum change, Role of students, teachers and educational administrators in curriculum change and improvement, Scope of curriculum research and Types of Research in Curriculum Studies.

Above are the topics in Unit 5 for UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025

Unit 6: Research in Education

• Meaning and Scope of Educational Research, Meaning and steps of Scientific Method, Characteristics of Scientific Method (Replicability, Precision, Falsifiability and Parsimony), Types of Scientific Method (Exploratory, Explanatory and Descriptive), Aims of research as a scientific activity: Problem-solving, Theory Building and Prediction, Types of research (Fundamental, Applied and Action), Approaches to educational research (Quantitative and Qualitative), Designs in educational research (Descriptive, Experimental and Historical)
• Variables: Meaning of Concepts, Constructs and Variables, Types of Variables (Independent, Dependent, Extraneous, Intervening and Moderator), Hypotheses - Concept, Sources, Types (Research,
• Directional, Non-directional, Null), Formulating Hypothesis, Characteristics of a good hypothesis, Steps of Writing a Research Proposal, Concept of Universe and Sample, Characteristics of a good Sample, Techniques of Sampling (Probability and Non-probability Sampling), Tools of Research - Validity, Reliability and Standardisation of a Tool, Types of Tools (Rating scale, Attitude scale, Questionnaire, Aptitude test and Achievement Test, Inventory), Techniques of Research (Observation, Interview and Projective Techniques)
• Types of Measurement Scale (Nominal, Ordinal, Interval and Ratio), Quantitative Data Analysis - Descriptive data analysis (Measures of central tendency, variability, fiduciary limits and graphical presentation of data), Testing of Hypothesis (Type I and Type II Errors), Levels of Significance, Power of a statistical test and effect size, Parametric Techniques, Non- Parametric Techniques , Conditions to be satisfied for using parametric techniques, Inferential data analysis, Use and Interpretation of statistical techniques: Correlation, t-test, z-test, ANOVA, chi-square (Equal Probability and Normal Probability Hypothesis). Qualitative Data Analysis - Data Reduction and Classification, Analytical Induction and Constant Comparison, Concept of Triangulation
• Qualitative Research Designs: Grounded Theory Designs (Types, characteristics, designs, Steps in conducting a GT research, Strengths and Weakness of GT) - Narrative Research Designs (Meaning and key Characteristics, Steps in conducting NR design), Case Study (Meaning, Characteristics, Components of a CS design, Types of CS design, Steps of conducting a CS research, Strengths and weaknesses), Ethnography (Meaning, Characteristics, Underlying assumptions, Steps of conducting ethnographic research, Writing ethnographic account, Strengths and weaknesses), Mixed Method Designs: Characteristics, Types of MM designs (Triangulation, explanatory and exploratory designs), Steps in conducting an MM design, Strengths and weakness of MM research.

Above are the topics of Unit 6 for UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025

Unit 7: Pedagogy, Andragogy and Assessment

• Pedagogy, Pedagogical Analysis - Concept and Stages, Critical Pedagogy- Meaning, Need and its implications in Teacher Education, Organizing Teaching: Memory Level (Herbartian Model), Understanding Level (Morrison teaching Model), Reflective Level (Bigge and Hunt teaching Model), Concept of Andragogy in Education:
• Meaning, Principles, Competencies of Self-directed Learning, Theory of Andragogy (Malcolm Knowles), The Dynamic Model of Learner Autonomy
• Assessment – Meaning, nature, perspectives (assessment for Learning, assessment of learning and Assessment of Learning) - Types of Assessment (Placement, formative, diagnostic, summative) Relations between objectives and outcomes, Assessment of Cognitive (Anderson and Krathwohl), Affective (Krathwohl) and psychomotor domains (R.H. Dave) of learning
• Assessment in Pedagogy of Education: Feedback Devices: Meaning, Types, Criteria, Guidance as a Feedback Devices: Assessment of Portfolios, Reflective Journal, Field Engagement using Rubrics, Competency-Based Evaluation, Assessment of Teacher Prepared ICT Resources
• Assessment in Andragogy of Education - Interaction Analysis: Flanders’ Interaction analysis, Galloway’s system of interaction analysis (Recording of Classroom Events, Construction and Interpretation of Interaction Matrix), Criteria for teacher evaluation (Product, Process and Presage criteria, Rubrics for Self and Peer evaluation (Meaning, steps of construction).

Above are the topics of Unit 7 for UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025

Unit 8: Technology in/for Education

• Concept of Educational Technology (ET) as a Discipline: (Information Technology, Communication Technology & Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Instructional Technology, Applications of Educational Technology in formal, non-formal (Open and Distance Learning), informal and inclusive education systems, Overview of Behaviourist, Cognitive and Constructivist Theories and their implications to Instructional Design (Skinner, Piaget, Ausubel, Bruner, Vygotsky), Relationship between Learning Theories and Instructional Strategies (for large and small groups, formal and non-formal groups )
• Systems Approach to Instructional Design, Models of Development of Instructional Design (ADDIE, ASSURE, Dick and Carey Model Mason’s), Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction and Five E’s of Constructivism, Nine Elements of Constructivist Instructional Design, Application of Computers in Education: CAI, CAL, CBT, CML, Concept, Process of preparing ODLM, Concept of e learning, Approaches to e
• learning (Offline, Online, Synchronous, Asynchronous, Blended learning, mobile learning)
• Emerging Trends in e-learning: Social learning (concept, use of web
• 2.0 tools for learning, social networking sites, blogs, chats, video conferencing, discussion forums), Open Education Resources (Creative Common, Massive Open Online Courses; Concept and application), E Inclusion - Concept of E Inclusion, Application of Assistive technology in E-learning, Quality of E-Learning – Measuring quality of system: Information, System, Service, User Satisfaction and Net Benefits (D&M IS Success Model, 2003), Ethical Issues for E Learner and E Teacher - Teaching, Learning and Research
• Use of ICT in Evaluation, Administration and Research: E-portfolios, ICT for Research - Online Repositories and Online Libraries, Online and Offline assessment tools (Online survey tools or test generators) – Concept and Development.

Above are the topics in Unit 8 for UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025

Unit 9: Educational Management, Administration and Leadership

• Educational Management and Administration – Meaning, Principles, Functions and importance, Institutional building, POSDCORB, CPM, PERT, Management as a system, SWOT analysis, Taylorism, Administration as a process, Administration as a bureaucracy, Human relations approach to Administration, Organizational compliance, Organisational development, Organizational climate
• Leadership in Educational Administration: Meaning and Nature, Approaches to leadership: Trait, Transformational, Transactional, Value based, Cultural, Psychodynamic and Charismatic, Models of Leadership (Blake and Mouton’s Managerial Grid, Fiedler’s Contingency Model, Tri-dimensional Model, Hersey and Blanchard’s Model, Leader-Member Exchange Theory)
• Concept of Quality and Quality in Education: Indian and International perspective, Evolution of Quality: Inspection, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Total Quality Management (TQM), Six sigma, Quality Gurus: Walter Shewart, Edward Deming, C.K Prahalad
• Change Management: Meaning, Need for Planned change, Three- Step-Model of Change (Unfreezing, Moving, Refreezing), The Japanese Models of Change: Just-in-Time, Poka yoke, Cost of Quality: Appraisal Costs, Failure costs and Preventable costs, Cost Benefit
• Analysis, Cost Effective Analysis, Indian and International Quality Assurance Agencies: Objectives, Functions, Roles and Initiatives (National Assessment Accreditation Council [NAAC], Performance Indicators, Quality Council of India [QCI] , International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education [INQAAHE].

Above are the topics covered in Unit 9 for UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025

Unit 10: Inclusive Education

• Inclusive Education: Concept, Principles, Scope and Target Groups (Diverse learners; Including Marginalized group and Learners with Disabilities), Evolution of the Philosophy of Inclusive Education: Special, Integrated, Inclusive Education, Legal Provisions: Policies and Legislations (National Policy of Education (1986), Programme of Action of Action (1992), Persons with Disabilities Act (1995), National Policy of Disabilities (2006), National Curriculum Framework (2005), Concession and Facilities to Diverse Learners (Academic and Financial), Rehabilitation Council of India Act (1992), Inclusive Education under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Features of UNCRPD (United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) and its Implication
• Concept of Impairment, Disability and Handicap, Classification of Disabilities based on ICF Model, Readiness of School and Models of Inclusion, Prevalence, Types, Characteristics and Educational Needs of Diverse learners’ Intellectual, Physical and Multiple Disabilities, Causes and prevention of disabilities, Identification of Diverse Learners for Inclusion, Educational Evaluation Methods, Techniques and Tools
• Planning and Management of Inclusive Classrooms: Infrastructure, Human Resource and Instructional Practices, Curriculum and Curricular Adaptations for Diverse Learners, Assistive and Adaptive Technology for Diverse learners: Product (Aids and Appliances) and Process (Individualized Education Plan, Remedial Teaching), Parent- Professional Partnership: Role of Parents, Peers, Professionals, Teachers, School
• Barriers and Facilitators in Inclusive Education: Attitude, Social and Educational, Current Status and Ethical Issues of inclusive education in India, Research Trends of Inclusive Education in India.

Above are the topics in Unit 10 for UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025

UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025 PDF

All of the subjects you must study for the UGC NET Education test are listed in the UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025 PDF. It aids students in comprehending the topics and domains that will be examined, including curriculum development, instructional strategies, and educational psychology. To help you prepare, you can obtain this PDF from reliable educational sites or the official UGC NET website.

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UGC NET Education Syllabus in Hindi 

If your medium of appearing in the UGC NET exam is Hindi, you must check out the unit-wise syllabus of education for UGC NET in Hindi. The following are the units –

यूनिट 1: शिक्षा अध्ययन

यूनिट 2: शिक्षा का इतिहास, राजनीति और अर्थशास्त्र

यूनिट 3: छात्र और अधिपत्र-प्रक्रिया

यूनिट 4: शिक्षक शिक्षा

यूनिट 5: पाठ्यक्रम अध्ययन

यूनिट 6: शैक्षणिक अनुसंधान

यूनिट 7: विधि शिक्षा और आकलन

यूनिट 8: प्रौद्योगिकी के लिए शिक्षा

यूनिट 9: शैक्षणिक प्रबंधन, प्रशासन और नेतृत्व

यूनिट 10: समावेशी शिक्षा

UGC NET Education Syllabus in Hindi PDF

All of the subjects you must learn for the UGC NET Education test are listed in the UGC NET Education Syllabus in Hindi PDF. It covers topics like curriculum development, instructional strategies, educational psychology, and educational research. This PDF can be downloaded from reliable websites to aid in your study and test-taking preparation.

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UGC NET Paper 2 Education Syllabus 2025: Important Topics

To cover the UGC NET Education syllabus, it is essential to have a solid grasp of the important topics within the syllabus. In this article, we present a list of key topics that aspiring candidates should focus on while completing the UGC NET Education syllabus. These topics encompass various areas, including educational theories, psychology, curriculum development, technology integration, measurement and evaluation, educational administration, and much more. Familiarizing oneself with these essential topics will lay a strong foundation for success in completing the UGC NET Education syllabus –

• Theories of Learning
• Educational Psychology
• Curriculum Development and Evaluation
• Educational Technology
• Educational Measurement and Evaluation
• Educational Administration and Management
• Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education
• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• Inclusive Education
• Research Methods in Education
• Educational Policies and Reforms
• Educational Philosophy and Ethics
• Educational Sociology
• Comparative Education
• Educational Guidance and Counseling

Also go through UGC NET Important Topics for Education and other subjects for Paper 1 & Paper 2.

UGC NET Education Exam Pattern 2025

Now that you know the important topics from the UGC NET Education syllabus, it is also crucial to be aware of the paper pattern and the marking scheme of the official UGC NET Education paper. The detailed breakdown of the paper pattern is provided below –

UGC NET Education Marking Scheme for Paper 2

The UGC NET Education exam's Paper 2 assesses your knowledge of teaching, learning, and educational subjects. You receive two marks for each of the 100 questions.

Marking Scheme for UGC NET Education Paper 2

Best Books to Prepare UGC NET Education Syllabus 2025

There are several books and study materials available for effective preparation of the UGC NET Education syllabus. Some of the highly recommended titles include NCERT publications for fundamental concepts, Anthony Easton's book on Contemporary Educational Thought for philosophy of education, Dash's textbook on Theory and Principles of Education and Chauhan's Advanced Educational Psychology. For research methodology, Kothari's book is considered a classic reference. For latest trends, the NCF reports and position papers from NCERT, NUEPA and other statutory bodies prove helpful. Candidates should consult both standard textbooks as well as updated study materials to achieve comprehensive exam preparation.

Check out a list of expert-recommended UGC NET Education Books for effective preparation. 

Tips to Cover NET Education Syllabus for UGC

To organize your UGC NET Education syllabus preparation effectively, follow these steps –

• Make a schedule and allocate time for each unit on a daily/weekly basis.
• Go through the syllabus booklet carefully and make notes on important topics, concepts, theories and definitions.
• Refer to past year question papers to get an idea about exam pattern and topics frequently asked.
• Practice answering questions from each unit to assess your understanding.
• Consult reference books, notes and online resources to gain in-depth knowledge.
• Join a test series or online crash course to learn time management strategies.
• Take mock tests regularly under timed conditions to evaluate progress.
• Discuss concepts with peers, clear doubts and share study material.
• Maintain focus on current developments, trends and policies in the education sector.
• Revise thoroughly especially for units with broad scope like research methodology.

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