{"id":11350,"date":"2026-01-08T15:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T09:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=11350"},"modified":"2026-01-08T20:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:25:00","slug":"ugc-net-buddhist-jaina-gandhian-and-peace-studies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-buddhist-jaina-gandhian-and-peace-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies 2025, Exam Analysis, Eligibility, Syllabus PDF, Pattern & PYQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

UGC NET Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies 2025<\/strong> is a national-level eligibility examination<\/strong> conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/strong> on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC)<\/strong>. The examination was held on 7 January 2026 in Shift 1<\/strong>, drawing candidates from across India who aspire to build careers in teaching, academic research, and social leadership<\/strong> rooted in Indian philosophical traditions.<\/p>\n

This subject is specifically designed for scholars interested in Buddhism, Jainism, Gandhian philosophy, non-violence, ethics, peace studies, and conflict resolution<\/strong>. Qualifying the UGC NET makes candidates eligible for the post of Assistant Professor<\/strong> in universities and colleges nationwide. In addition, high-scoring candidates are awarded the prestigious Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/strong>, enabling them to pursue funded doctoral (PhD) research<\/strong> in Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian, and Peace Studies.<\/p>\n

UGC NET Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies 2025 Exam Analysis<\/h2>\n

The UGC NET Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies 2025<\/b> exam, for december cycle<\/strong> is sucessfully conducted on\u00a0 7 January, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0was rated as moderate in difficulty<\/b> by most candidates.<\/p>\n

Paper 1 Shift 1 on 7 January 2026<\/b> presented a moderate <\/b>difficulty level overall, with good attempts estimated at 40-45 out of 50 marks<\/b>. Logical Reasoning <\/b>emerged as the toughest section with 10-12 questions on syllogisms and fallacies, while Data Interpretation and ICT remained easier<\/b>. The paper emphasized conceptual topics like NEP 2020, research methods, and Bloom\u2019s Taxonomy,<\/b> showing strong alignment with the syllabus and prior year patterns per the analysis.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/b> UGC NET Paper 1 Exam Analysis 2025 December<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Paper 2 analysis reveals a comprehensive coverage of\u00a0Buddha’s life\/teachings<\/strong>,\u00a0Mahavira’s doctrines<\/strong>,\u00a0Gandhian principles<\/strong>, major scriptures like\u00a0Tripitaka and Agamas<\/strong>,\u00a0Ahimsa\/non-violence<\/strong>,\u00a0peace\/conflict resolution<\/strong>, and\u00a0interfaith harmony<\/strong>. Questions mixed factual recall on historical developments with analytical depth on\u00a0contemporary Gandhian applications<\/strong>\u00a0in global conflicts and non-violent methods.\u00a0Tricky highlights<\/strong>\u00a0included doctrinal comparisons and modern relevance of peace studies. Overall moderate difficulty demanded strong memorization plus conceptual clarity. Prepared candidates could achieve\u00a050-60% scores<\/strong>\u00a0via targeted PYQ practice<\/p>\n

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Overall, UGC NET Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies exam (Jan 7, 2026) was moderate.<\/strong>
\nPaper 1: Shift 1: 40-45 good attempts, tough logical reasoning, easy ICT\/NEP 2020.
\nPaper 2: Factual Buddha\/Mahavira\/Gandhi recall + analytical Ahimsa\/peace applications; 50-60% possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Also Read:<\/b> UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025 December<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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