{"id":12658,"date":"2026-01-08T22:36:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T17:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=12658"},"modified":"2026-01-09T19:12:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:42:05","slug":"ugc-net-indian-knowledge-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-indian-knowledge-system\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Indian Knowledge System 2025, Exam Analysis, Eligibility, Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"

UGC NET Indian Knowledge System (IKS) 2025 exam<\/strong> was successfully conducted on 6 January 2026 in Shift 2<\/strong> by the National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/strong>. Introduced under Subject Code 103<\/strong>, this subject focuses on evaluating academic understanding rooted in India\u2019s civilizational knowledge, including the Vedas, philosophy, Ayurveda, astronomy, arts, mathematics, and environmental consciousness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This article explores the detailed exam analysis, syllabus PDF, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, previous year question papers, and preparation tips<\/strong> to help future aspirants plan their preparation effectively.<\/p>\n

UGC NET Indian Knowledge System 2025 Exam Analysis 6 Jan 2026 Shift 2<\/b><\/h2>\n

UGC NET Indian Knowledge System 2025 exam<\/span> (6 January 2026, Shift 2)<\/b> assessed candidates’ comprehensive grasp of India’s traditional knowledge systems\u2014<\/span>philosophy, science, art, and ecology<\/b>\u2014via NTA’s<\/span> Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/b> mode across centers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Paper 1<\/b> exam on<\/span> 6 January 2026 (Shift 1)<\/b> was rated<\/span> easy to moderate<\/b> in overall difficulty by JRFAdda analysis. <\/span>Logical Reasoning <\/b>emerged as the <\/span>toughest <\/b>section with <\/span>12-15 questions on propositions, syllogisms, fallacies, and Indian logic, <\/b>while <\/span>Mathematical Reasoning and Data Interpretation were moderate <\/b>yet <\/span>calculative<\/b>. <\/span>Good attempts stood at 40-45 <\/b>out of 50, with<\/span> no negative marking <\/b>aiding prepared candidates; the paper stuck closely to syllabus patterns seen in prior Dec 2025 shifts (31 Dec to 5 Jan), emphasizing<\/span> conceptual and PYQ-style questions <\/b>across all 10 units.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Paper 2 (Indian Knowledge System)<\/b> ranged <\/span>moderate-difficult<\/b>, balancing all 10 syllabus units with strong emphasis on<\/span> Indian Philosophical Systems, Astronomy (Aryabhata, planetary models), Ayurveda & wellness traditions, and Kala (Bharatanatyam, Natyashastra in art\/dance\/music)<\/b>. The interdisciplinary focus rewarded in-depth preparation across traditional domains.<\/span><\/p>\n

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