{"id":12082,"date":"2026-01-05T21:25:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T15:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=12082"},"modified":"2026-01-10T14:04:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T08:34:22","slug":"ugc-net-tribal-and-regional-language-literature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-tribal-and-regional-language-literature\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature 2025, Analysis OUT for 5 Jan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature 2025<\/strong> is a national-level examination conducted by the<strong> National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/strong> for candidates aiming to pursue careers in teaching, research, and academic development in India\u2019s diverse tribal and regional languages. This paper promotes the study and preservation of indigenous linguistic traditions, regional scripts, and tribal literature across India. <strong>The UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature 2025 exam was held on 5 January 2026 in Shift 2.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By qualifying for this subject in the UGC NET exam, candidates become eligible for the post of <strong>Assistant Professor<\/strong> and may also receive the prestigious<strong> Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/strong> for further research and doctoral studies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-paper-1-exam-analysis-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Paper 1 Exam Analysis Dec 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature 2025 Exam Analysis<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET 2025 for <\/span><b>Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was conducted by the <strong>National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/strong> in the December 2025 cycle. The exam comprised <\/span><b>Paper 1 (General Aptitude)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Paper 2 (Subject-Specific)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Based on initial student feedback and expert reviews, here\u2019s a detailed exam analysis to help understand the pattern, difficulty level, and expected performance trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>UGC NET Paper 1<\/strong> for <\/span><b>5 January 2026 Shift 2 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emerged as <\/span><b>easy to moderate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in difficulty, featuring balanced coverage across all 10 units with a focus on conceptual understanding rather than rote memory. Questions emphasized<\/span><b> PYQ-repeated patterns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including assertion-reason, match-the-following, and direct scoring items in Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and ICT, allowing well-prepared candidates to<\/span><b> attempt 42\u201345 questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> confidently. Student feedback highlights manageable Data Interpretation, predictable syllogisms, and no heavy calculations, making the shift student-friendly and aligned with recent exam trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language Paper 2 for<strong> 5 January 2026 Shift 2<\/strong> was notably challenging, emphasizing deep expertise in tribal languages like Santhali and Bodo, oral traditions, folk narratives, regional literature, grammar structures, and cultural contexts. The <strong>lengthy paper featured assertion-reason questions and analytical items, testing linguistic typology, sociolinguistics, and language preservation themes<\/strong>, with <strong>moderate-to-difficult<\/strong> difficulty across<strong> 100 MCQs<\/strong>. Well-prepared candidates could aim for <strong>35\u201340 good attempts<\/strong>, as it prioritized conceptual depth over rote facts, differentiating toppers from average performers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-analysis-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Exam Analysis December 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET Exam Analysis Today\ud83d\udd25UGC NET Paper 1 Exam Analysis 2026 | 5th Jan 2026 (2nd Shift)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xVlZRmiiwvM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature focuses on the <\/span><b>academic exploration of lesser-known and indigenous languages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, literature, and oral traditions. The paper covers the structure, evolution, and literary richness of tribal languages like Santhali, Ho, Mundari, Garo, Khasi, Bodo, and others, as well as regional dialects and folk traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Exam 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Key Objectives of UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To assess a candidate\u2019s academic depth in tribal and regional linguistic studies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To identify individuals eligible to become <\/span><b>Assistant Professors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Indian colleges and universities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To support <\/span><b>research in endangered and marginalized languages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through the Junior Research Fellowship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To promote <\/span><b>language preservation, documentation, and revitalization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> initiatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To encourage <\/span><b>interdisciplinary research<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> integrating linguistics, anthropology, folklore, and literary criticism.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/MTc1NTUxMjU5NHw1Mzg=?utm_source=website_seo1&amp;utm_medium=blog1&amp;utm_campaign=study_planner1&amp;utm_id=seo_3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp\" alt=\"Study Planner\" width=\"985\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1024x256.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-768x192.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1536x384.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-2048x512.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature 2025 Key Highlights<\/b><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 98.403%; height: 230px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 23px; width: 23.8182%;\"><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 23px; width: 119.091%;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 23.8182%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 119.091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 23.8182%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducted By<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 119.091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 23.8182%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode of Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 119.091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 23.8182%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papers<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 119.091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two (Paper I and Paper II)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 23.8182%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 119.091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 23.8182%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 119.091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 23.8182%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 119.091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours (single session)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 23.8182%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative Marking<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 119.091%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 23.8182%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official Website<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 119.091%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ugcnet.nta.nic.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ugcnet.nta.nic.in<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature 2025 Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Educational Qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must have a <\/span><b>Master\u2019s degree<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>Tribal or Regional Language<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Tribal Literature<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Linguistics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Anthropology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or an equivalent subject from a recognized university.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final-year PG students are eligible to apply provisionally.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Minimum Marks Required<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>General\/EWS\/OBC (NCL)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Minimum 55% marks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SC\/ST\/PwD\/Transgender<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Minimum 50% marks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Age Limit<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>JRF<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Not more than 30 years (as of the exam date). Age relaxation: 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC\/ST\/PwD\/females.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assistant Professor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: No upper age limit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-eligibility-criteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Eligibility 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature 2025 Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 99.2255%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 12.9812%;\"><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 37.5762%;\"><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 14.1675%;\"><b>No. of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 12.6284%;\"><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 50.4419%;\"><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.9812%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper I<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 37.5762%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Teaching &amp; Research Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.1675%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.6284%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.4419%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours (Combined)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.9812%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper II<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 37.5762%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 14.1675%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.6284%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.4419%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours (Combined)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All questions are <\/span><b>multiple choice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each correct answer carries <\/span><b>2 marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No negative marking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for incorrect responses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature Syllabus 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Paper I: General Paper<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers teaching aptitude, research aptitude, reading comprehension, communication, reasoning, ICT, environment, and higher education system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Paper II: Subject-Specific Topics<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Introduction to Tribal Languages and Literature<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Definitions, scope, characteristics of tribal literature.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral vs. written traditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Major Tribal and Regional Languages<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study of languages like Santhali, Ho, Bodo, Gondi, Mundari, Khasi, Garo, Bhili, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Linguistic Structure<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language typology and classification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Folk Traditions and Oral Narratives<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myths, legends, ballads, songs, chants, storytelling forms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>History and Evolution of Regional Scripts<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development of tribal scripts and their socio-cultural relevance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Influence of Other Languages<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language contact and code-switching with dominant regional or national languages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sociolinguistics<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language endangerment, language shift, multilingualism, language planning.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Comparative Literature<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intersections with mainstream regional literature, translations, and adaptations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Modern Trends<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contemporary tribal writers, gender in tribal literature, digital revival initiatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Research Methodology<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools and techniques for linguistic and literary fieldwork.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14807 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" width=\"989\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Download Syllabus PDF:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The full syllabus is available for download at the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ugcnet.nta.nic.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official NTA website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the subject code and syllabus section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ugcnetonline.in\/showPdf.php?p1=NTA_All_R_Syllabus\/70\/Tribal%20ans%20Regional%20Languages_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature Syllabus 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature Previous Year Papers\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solving previous year papers gives insights into frequently asked topics and helps improve exam strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.0409%; height: 207px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 44.7753%; height: 23px;\"><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 335.226%; height: 23px;\"><b>Download Link<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 44.7753%; height: 23px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025 (December session)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 335.226%; height: 23px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download PDF (available soon)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 44.7753%; height: 23px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2025 (June session)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 335.226%; height: 23px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/Paper_20250919161313.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 44.7753%; height: 23px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 335.226%; height: 23px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/Paper_20251223094419_698a646b.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 44.7753%; height: 23px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 335.226%; height: 23px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/Paper_20240222114125.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 44.7753%; height: 23px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 335.226%; height: 23px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/Paper_20230628125543.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 44.7753%; height: 23px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 335.226%; height: 23px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/Paper_20201202081855.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 44.7753%; height: 23px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 335.226%; height: 23px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/UGC\/2019\/70_Tribal_and_Regional_Language_Literature.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 44.7753%; height: 23px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 335.226%; height: 23px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/Download\/ExamPaper\/Paper_20200623162138.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download PDF<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Career Scope After Qualifying UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Academic Sector<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assistant Professor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in colleges\/universities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research Associate or Project Fellow in linguistic, literary, or anthropological studies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ph.D. programs with UGC-JRF funding.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Government Sector<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linguist, Translator, or Language Officer in tribal welfare departments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roles in <\/span><b>Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Ministry of Tribal Affairs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Sahitya Akademi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>CIIL (Mysuru)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Research and Documentation<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language documentation expert for endangered languages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community-based researcher or field linguist.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Non-Profit and Development Sector<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural preservation roles in NGOs and international organizations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content creation in indigenous languages for education, health, and media.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Media and Publishing<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Translator, scriptwriter, or editor for tribal language content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural journalism and archival work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature 2025 Preparation Tips<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Master the Syllabus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Understand all subtopics and create a detailed plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use Standard Reference Materials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Tribal language dictionaries, literary collections, and linguistic research journals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practice Regularly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Solve sample papers and mock tests for time management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make Field Notes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For candidates with local language expertise, document oral literature and regional scripts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Join Study Circles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Exchange notes and conduct group discussions for better understanding.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14809 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature plays a vital role in promoting careers in teaching, research, and language preservation across India. The exam emphasizes lesser-known tribal and regional languages, literature, and cultural traditions. By qualifying UGC NET in Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature, candidates can actively contribute to conserving endangered languages and promoting indigenous literary heritage. The <strong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"625\">UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature exam was successfully conducted on 5 January 2026 in Shift 2<\/strong>, offering aspirants a meaningful pathway to safeguard India\u2019s rich linguistic and cultural diversity for future generations.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UGC NET Syllabus 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-syllabus-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Computer Science Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET History Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-management-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Management Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-education-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Education Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-syllabus-2026-pdf-download-for-paper-1-paper-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-commerce-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Commerce Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-english-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET English Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-law-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Law Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-sociology-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Sociology Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-philosophy-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Philosophy Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Political Science Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UGC NET Cut Off 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-expected-cutoff-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Expected Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Computer Science Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-home-science-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Home Science Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-management-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Management Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-public-administration-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Public Administration Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-education-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Education Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-cut-off-marks-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Cut Off Marks 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-cut-off-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET History Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-commerce-cut-off-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Commerce Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-english-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET English Cut Off 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UGC NET Question Paper 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-2025-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-question-paper-2-download-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Question Paper 2 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Psychology Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-management-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Management Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-commerce-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Commerce Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-law-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Law Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-economics-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Economics Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-environmental-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Computer Science Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET History Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-education-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Education Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Public Administration Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-law-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Law Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-sociology-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Sociology Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-philosophy-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Philosophy Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Political Science Question Paper 2025<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature FAQs\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-12083 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-12083{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-12083 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-12083{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-12083.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-12083.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-12083.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-12083.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-12083.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1749547759\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-12083\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n\t<div id=\"eap-preloader-12083\" class=\"accordion-preloader\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-120830\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse120830\" aria-controls=\"collapse120830\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Which languages are included in the UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language\/Literature paper?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse120830\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-12083\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-120830\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Languages like Santhali, Ho, Mundari, Bodo, Gondi, Bhili, Khasi, Garo, and other regional and tribal dialects are included, depending on the UGC syllabus and candidate's specialization.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-120831\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" 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