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UGC NET Environmental Science Syllabus
UGC-National Education Testing Exam. The full UGC NET Environmental Science syllabus: 11 subjects, 60 chapters, 290 topics and 135 sub-topics, with 589 flashcards written against it.
UGC NET Environmental Science subjects
UGC NET Environmental Science has 11 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
General Paper 1
- Teaching · 4 topics
- Research Aptitude · 6 topics
- Comprehension · 1 topic
- Communication · 4 topics
- Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude · 3 topics
- Logical Reasoning · 7 topics
- Data Interpretation · 4 topics
- ICT: General abbreviations and terminology · 3 topics
- People, Development and Environment · 14 topics
- Higher Education System · 6 topics
Unit-I: Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences
- Definition, Principles and Scope of Environmental Science
- Structure and Composition of Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere and Biosphere
- Laws of Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer Processes, Mass and Energy Transfer Across Various Interfaces, Material Balance
- Meteorological Parameters · 11 topics
- Interaction between Earth, Man and Environment
- Biogeographic Provinces of the World and Agro-climatic Zones of India
- Concept of Sustainable Development
- Natural Resources and Their Assessment
- Remote Sensing and GIS · 3 topics
- Environmental Education and Awareness
- Environmental Ethics
Unit-II: Environmental Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Environmental Chemistry · 10 topics
- Composition of Air · 6 topics
- Hydrological Cycle · 4 topics
- Inorganic and Organic Components of Soils · 1 topic
- Toxic Chemicals · 4 topics
- Principles of Analytical Methods · 14 topics
Unit-III: Environmental Biology
- Ecology as an Interdisciplinary Science · 8 topics
- Toxicology and Microbiology · 2 topics
- Environmental Biotechnology · 1 topic
Unit-IV: Environmental Geosciences
- Origin of Earth and Geochemical Differentiation · 3 topics
- Landforms and Earth's Energy Budget · 6 topics
- Natural Cycles and Weathering · 7 topics
- Geochemical Processes and Water Distribution · 7 topics
- Resource Exploration and Hazards · 4 topics
Unit-V: Energy and Environment
- Sun as a Source of Energy · 1 topic
- Fossil Fuels · 9 topics
- Principles of Generation of Energy from Various Sources · 6 topics
- Nuclear Energy · 3 topics
- Bioenergy · 1 topic
- Environmental Implications of Energy Use · 4 topics
Unit-VI: Environmental Pollution and Control
- Air Pollution · 8 topics
- Noise Pollution · 5 topics
- Water Pollution · 7 topics
- Soil Pollution · 5 topics
- Thermal, Marine Pollution and Radioactive · 3 topics
Unit-VII: Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
- Solid Waste Management · 5 topics
- Hazardous Waste Management · 2 topics
- E-Waste Management
- Fly Ash Management
- Plastic Waste Management
Unit-VIII: Environmental Assessment, Management and Legislation
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) · 11 topics
- Risk Assessment · 1 topic
- Environmental Laws in India · 20 topics
- National Policies · 3 topics
- Environmental Conventions and Agreements · 15 topics
Unit-IX: Statistical Approaches and Modelling in Environmental Sciences
- Unit-IX: Statistical Approaches and Modelling · 8 topics
Unit-X: Contemporary Environmental Issues
- Global Environmental Issues · 5 topics
- National Action Plan on Climate Change · 8 topics
- Current Environmental Issues in India · 17 topics
UGC NET Environmental Science flashcards
589 question-and-answer cards across 11 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- General Paper 1 — 49 cards
- Unit-I: Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences — 50 cards
- Unit-II: Environmental Chemistry — 54 cards
- Unit-III: Environmental Biology — 53 cards
- Unit-IV: Environmental Geosciences — 67 cards
- Unit-V: Energy and Environment — 50 cards
- Unit-VI: Environmental Pollution and Control — 52 cards
- Unit-VII: Solid and Hazardous Waste Management — 51 cards
- Unit-VIII: Environmental Assessment, Management and Legislation — 60 cards
- Unit-IX: Statistical Approaches and Modelling in Environmental Sciences — 53 cards
- Unit-X: Contemporary Environmental Issues — 50 cards
UGC NET Environmental Science syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the UGC NET Environmental Science syllabus?
UGC NET Environmental Science covers 11 subjects: General Paper 1, Unit-I: Fundamentals of Environmental Sciences, Unit-II: Environmental Chemistry, Unit-III: Environmental Biology, Unit-IV: Environmental Geosciences, Unit-V: Energy and Environment, Unit-VI: Environmental Pollution and Control, Unit-VII: Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Unit-VIII: Environmental Assessment, Management and Legislation, Unit-IX: Statistical Approaches and Modelling in Environmental Sciences and Unit-X: Contemporary Environmental Issues.
How many chapters and topics are in the UGC NET Environmental Science syllabus?
60 chapters and 290 topics, broken down further into 135 sub-topics, across 11 subjects. General Paper 1 is the largest subject, with 52 topics in 10 chapters.
Are there UGC NET Environmental Science flashcards?
Yes — 589 question-and-answer flashcards in 11 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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