The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC-NET/SET examination for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and eligibility test for Assistant Professor. This examination also serves as an entrance test for Ph.D and M.Phil programs. Subject Code Code No.: 89 Subject Focus …
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC-NET/SET examination for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and eligibility test for Assistant Professor. This examination also serves as an entrance test for Ph.D and M.Phil programs.
Subject Code
Code No.: 89
Subject Focus
The examination focuses on the field of Environmental Science.
Key Points
- NTA administers the UGC-NET/SET for JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility.
- The exam also acts as an entrance test for Ph.D and M.Phil programs.
- Subject code for Environmental Science is 89.
Syllabus and Guidelines
The syllabus covers various units including fundamentals of environmental sciences, environmental chemistry, environmental biology, environmental geosciences, energy and environment, environmental pollution and control, solid and hazardous waste management, environmental assessment, management and legislation, statistical approaches and modeling in environmental sciences, contemporary environmental issues, multiple choice questions, model papers, and previous years’ papers.
UNIT-I: Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences
This unit introduces the basic concepts and principles of environmental sciences.
UNIT-II: Environmental Chemistry
This unit delves into the chemistry aspects related to the environment.
UNIT-III: Environmental Biology
Focuses on the biological aspects of the environment.
UNIT-IV: Environmental Geosciences
Covers the geological aspects of the environment.
UNIT-V: Energy and Environment
Explores the relationship between energy and the environment.
UNIT-VI: Environmental Pollution and Control
Discusses various types of environmental pollution and methods of control.
UNIT-VII: Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Addresses the management of solid and hazardous waste.
UNIT-VIII: Environmental Assessment, Management and Legislation
Focuses on the assessment, management, and legal aspects of environmental issues.
UNIT-IX: Statistical Approaches and Modelling in Environmental Sciences
Introduces statistical methods and modeling techniques used in environmental sciences.
UNIT-X: Contemporary Environmental Issues
Examines current environmental challenges and issues.
Additional Resources
- Multiple Choice Questions (Unit-wise)
- Model Papers with Revised Pattern
- Previous Years’ Papers for practice
Test Structure
Paper I
- Marks: 100
- Number of MCQs: 50
- Duration: 3 hours
- Content: Generic questions assessing teaching/research aptitude
- Focus: Reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, general awareness
- All questions are compulsory
Paper II
- Marks: 200
- Number of MCQs: 100
- Content: Based on the subject chosen by the candidate