{"id":18457,"date":"2026-01-06T11:45:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T06:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=18457"},"modified":"2026-01-06T12:26:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T06:56:47","slug":"ugc-net-geography-syllabus-2026-pdf-download-for-paper-1-paper-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-syllabus-2026-pdf-download-for-paper-1-paper-2","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026 PDF Download for Paper 1 &#038; Paper 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026<\/strong> has been officially published by<strong> National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/strong> for candidates who would appear for UGC NET in the June 2026 session. Candidates who wish to appear for NET in Geography for getting eligibility for <strong>JRF, Assistant Professor, and eligibility for PhD<\/strong> in Geography would require preparing for NET Geography examination only in accordance with the UGC NET Geography syllabus 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Geography Syllabus has a very detailed structure including Physical Geography, Human Geography, Regional Geography, Geographical Thought, Environmental Geography, and Geospatial Techniques. Aspirants can download the geography NET paper 2 syllabus from a PDF file to strategize preparation. This article will present a detailed geography NET syllabus with a focus on unit-wise topics, exam structure, and download template for paper 1 as well as paper 2.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-expected-cutoff-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Expected Cutoff 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/premium-dec-2025-geography-batch-paper1-paper2-6-months\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Premium Dec 2025 Geography Batch(Paper1+Paper2) 6 Months- Enroll Today!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025-26 | UGC NET Paper 1 Exam Analysis | 3rd Jan 2026 (2nd Shift)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6OV25fW5ctQ?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>UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Geography Syllabus pattern is designed in such a way to assess the clarity of understanding, analysis, and research aptitude of the candidates studying geography as a subject. The UGC NET Geography Exam is split into two papers, which will be completed in a single CBT session. The revised geography syllabus pattern of 2026 encompasses a well-balanced approach to include the geography syllabus of physical, human geography, present issues, as well as the application of geographical methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Teaching &amp; Research Aptitude (Common for all subjects)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Geography (Subject Code: 080)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.1266%; text-align: center;\"><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.005%; text-align: center;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.1266%;\"><b>Exam Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.005%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET June 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.1266%;\"><b>Conducting Authority<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.005%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.1266%;\"><b>Purpose<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.005%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Professor &amp; Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) eligibility determination<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.1266%;\"><b>Exam Frequency<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.005%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twice a year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.1266%;\"><b>Exam Mode<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.005%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.1266%;\"><b>Medium of Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.005%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English and Hindi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.1266%;\"><b>Total Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.005%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours (180 Minutes)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.1266%;\"><b>Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.005%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper I (General) &amp; Paper II (Subject-specific)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.1266%;\"><b>Subject Code for Geography<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.005%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">080<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.1266%;\"><b>Exam Dates<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.005%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.1266%;\"><b>Official Website<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 66.005%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ugcnet.nta.nic.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/ugcnet.nta.nic.in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-final-answer-key-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Final Answer Key 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/personalized-self-study-planner\"><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=\"792\" height=\"198\" 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: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Geography Exam Date 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The date for the UGC NET Geography Exam in June 2026 will be declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) along with the schedule. The UGC NET Exam for June 2026 will take place during the examination period for June 2026. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants appearing for the UGC NET Geography exam (Subject Code: 080) must note that the date and time for the conduct of the Geography exam shall be issued separately in the subsequent official notification issued through the NTA. Applicants are requested to visit the official website of the exam conducting body for the June 2026 Geography exam date through their admit cards as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 98.888%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 59.3651%; text-align: center;\"><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 191.746%; text-align: center;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 59.3651%;\">Geography Exam Date<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 191.746%;\">June 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 59.3651%;\">Shift<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 191.746%;\">Updated Soon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 59.3651%;\">Timing<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 191.746%;\">Updated Soon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-date-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Exam Date 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Syllabus Paper 1 2026 (General Aptitude)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 1 of the UGC NET Geography Syllabus evaluates teaching, reasoning, comprehension, and research aptitude. It consists of 50 MCQs (100 marks) and is common for all subjects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Paper 1 \u2013 Topic Wise Syllabus<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching Aptitude<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research Aptitude<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematical Reasoning &amp; Aptitude<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Interpretation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information &amp; Communication Technology (ICT)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People, Development &amp; Environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher Education System<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ugcnetonline.in\/showPdf.php?p1=NTA_All_R_Syllabus\/00-Paper-I\/Paper-I_English.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>UGC NET Syllabus Paper 1 PDF Download<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Geography Syllabus Paper 2 \u2013 Unit Wise Topics<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UGC NET Geography Syllabus Paper 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comprises 100 MCQs totaling 200 marks on basic and applied concepts of geography. Following are the units and topics for the UGC NET geography. The below-mentioned <\/span><b>UGC NET syllabus 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for geography provides a detailed understanding of the basic and applied concepts of geography.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Unit Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Topics Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geomorphology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth structure, plate tectonics, landforms, slope evolution<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climatology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atmosphere, temperature, pressure systems, monsoon, climate change<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oceanography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ocean relief, currents, coral reefs, marine resources<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biogeography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecosystems, biodiversity, conservation, environmental geography<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable development, environmental hazards, EIA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Population Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Population growth, migration, demographic transition<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Settlement &amp; Economic Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rural &amp; urban settlements, industries, transport<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regional Geography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India &amp; world regions, resource distribution<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geographical Thought<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determinism, possibilism, quantitative revolution<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geography of India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical, economic, social geography of India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cartography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Map projections, scales, thematic maps<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geospatial Techniques<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote sensing, GIS, GPS, satellite data<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1cQKdmYVwN-EYIGw114uXfBe-GgGbu-Uq\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Download UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026 Paper 2 PDF<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Geography Syllabus PDF 2026 Paper 2 in Hindi<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an official UGC NET Geography Syllabus PDF 2026 Paper 2 in Hindi to help Hindi medium candidates prepare for the Geography paper effectively. This downloadable UGC NET Geography syllabus PDF contains the entire topics of Paper 2 of Geography, which are in Hindi, covering units like Physical Geography, Human Geography, Regional Geography, Cartography &amp;GIS, Environmental Geography, and many more, according to the latest geography syllabus 2026. For downloading a copy of UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026 PDF Paper 2 Hindi from the below link:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1FVKznywltlifmB8RIDiNcat9H21Y6i2E\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>\u092f\u0942\u091c\u0940\u0938\u0940 \u0928\u0947\u091f \u092d\u0942\u0917\u094b\u0932 \u092a\u093e\u0920\u094d\u092f\u0915\u094d\u0930\u092e 2026 \u092a\u0947\u092a\u0930 2 \u092a\u0940\u0921\u0940\u090f\u092b \u0921\u093e\u0909\u0928\u0932\u094b\u0921 \u0915\u0930\u0947\u0902<\/b><\/a><\/p>\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\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><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-300x100.webp\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" width=\"798\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"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-1024x341.webp 1024w, 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: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Geography Syllabus Breakdown (Subject Code 080)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Geography examination includes two papers that are conducted in one session. Whereas Paper 1 is common for all subjects and tests general teaching\u2013research aptitude, Paper 2 Geography \u2013 Subject Code 080 assesses in-depth subject knowledge on physical, human, regional, and applied geography.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET Paper 1 Topic-Wise Syllabus (General Paper)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 1 assesses the candidate\u2019s <\/span><b>teaching aptitude, research ability, reasoning skills, and general awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are 50 objective-type questions in the exam, each carrying 2 marks, making up a total of 100 marks. All questions are compulsory, formulated on the basis of ten broad units which provide the foundation for a successful academic career. These units are:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Unit No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Topic<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Key Areas Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concepts, objectives, and methods of teaching, evaluation systems, and learner characteristics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types, methods, and steps of research; using ICT in research; writing a thesis and articles; research ethics<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehension<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading comprehension, understanding, and interpretation of passages, answering inferential and direct questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types and characteristics of communication, effective classroom communication, and barriers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number series, percentages, ratios, basic arithmetic logic<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Reasoning<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arguments structure, letter series, deductive and inductive reasoning, syllogism and analogies, Venn diagrams<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Interpretation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classification of data, graphs, tables, and chart-based interpretation; quantitative and qualitative data<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information and Communication Technology (ICT)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basics of Computer, internet, digital tools in education, ICT in teaching and learning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People, Development and Environment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental issues, development indicators, human-environment interaction, sustainable development, natural resources<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher Education System: Governance, Polity, and Administration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structure and governance of higher education in India, policies, reforms, commissions, value education<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/premium-dec-2025-geography-batch-paper1-paper2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Premium Dec 2025 Geography Batch(Paper1+Paper2)- Enroll Today!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET Geography 2025 | Unit 3 Oceanography Most Important Questions | UGC NET Dec 2025 | JRFAdda\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TD2wCGbYDa8?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<h3><b>UGC NET Geography Syllabus Paper 2 Topic-Wise<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026 Paper 2 is planned in a way to check the conceptual understanding, analytical acumen, and application of the geographical knowledge you have. Mentioned below are the major segments and points covered in the latest geography syllabus:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Unit No.<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Unit Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Key Topics Covered<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Geomorphology<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth\u2019s structure and evolution; internal &amp; external geomorphic processes; plate tectonics and landforms; denudational and climate-influenced features<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit 2<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Climatology<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atmospheric composition and structure; temperature &amp; pressure systems; monsoons and precipitation; climate classification &amp; change; weather systems and global warming<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit 3<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Oceanography<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ocean basins and floor topography; ocean currents and waves; marine resources; coastal processes; coral reefs; ocean\u2013atmosphere interaction<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit 4<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Biogeography<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecosystem concepts; biomes and biodiversity; flora and fauna distribution; conservation practices; protected areas<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit 5<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Environmental Geography<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Human\u2013environment interaction; environmental hazards; risk management; sustainable development; Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit 6<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Population Geography<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Population distribution; growth and density; migration; demographic transition theories; population\u2013resource relationship<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit 7<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Settlement &amp; Economic Geography<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rural and urban settlements; settlement types and patterns; economic activities (primary, secondary, tertiary); industrial location theories; transport geography<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit 8<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Regional Geography<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World regional divisions; regional characteristics; resource endowment; economic disparities; globalization impacts; India\u2019s regional planning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit 9<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Geographical Thought<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evolution of geographical ideas; determinism and possibilism; quantitative, behavioural, and critical geography approaches<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit 10<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Geography of India<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiographic divisions; natural resources; agriculture and industries; population distribution; settlements; regional development<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit 11<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cartography<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Map projections; coordinate systems; scales and symbols; thematic cartography; map interpretation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit 12<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Geospatial Techniques<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote sensing basics; GIS concepts; GPS and positional accuracy; applications of geospatial technologies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-result\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Result 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Geography 2026 Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0NTA designs the UGC NET Geography 2026 Exam Pattern as it has to evaluate the candidates&#8217; ability both in general teaching\u2013research aptitude and subject knowledge in depth in Geography. The examination shall be conducted in CBT mode and shall comprise two papers held in a single session without any break.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18462 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UGC-NET-Geography-Exam-Pattern-2025-300x186.png\" alt=\"UGC NET Geography Exam Pattern 2025\" width=\"806\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UGC-NET-Geography-Exam-Pattern-2025-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UGC-NET-Geography-Exam-Pattern-2025-768x477.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UGC-NET-Geography-Exam-Pattern-2025.png 938w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Total Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Marks per Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 1 (General Aptitude)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 hour<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 2 (Geography Code 080)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Total<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>150<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>300<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>3 hours<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-pattern-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Exam Pattern 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-300x100.webp\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" width=\"783\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"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-2-1024x341.webp 1024w, 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: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET Geography syllabus 2026 offers a holistic structure including topics of Physical Geography, Human Geography, Regional Geography, Environmental Geography, and Contemporary Geospatial Technology. Understanding the new structure of the syllabus for both Paper I and Paper II is very necessary for students aiming for JRF, Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. qualifications. By downloading the PDF of UGC NET Geography syllabus (English\/Hindi) and identifying unit-level topics to be lined up as per the pattern of the exam, aspiring students can prepare a productive and goal-oriented study plan for June 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-18458 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-18458{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-18458 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-18458{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-18458.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-18458.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-18458.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-18458.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-18458.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-1767680940\"><div id=\"sp-ea-18458\" 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\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-18458\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-184580\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse184580\" aria-controls=\"collapse184580\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> From where can I download the UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026 PDF?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse184580\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-18458\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-184580\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The official PDF of the UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026 is available for download on the official website of the NTA or via the direct syllabus links provided within this article.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-184581\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse184581\" aria-controls=\"collapse184581\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the subject code of UGC NET Geography?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse184581\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-18458\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-184581\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UGC NET Geography Subject Code is 080.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-184582\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse184582\" aria-controls=\"collapse184582\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is the syllabus for UGC NET Geography available in Hindi?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse184582\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-18458\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-184582\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, NTA has provided the UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026 Paper 2 PDF in both English and Hindi. <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-184583\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse184583\" aria-controls=\"collapse184583\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many units are there in the UGC NET Geography Paper 2? <\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse184583\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-18458\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-184583\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UGC NET Geography Paper 2 comprises 12 units, encompassing Physical, Human and Regional Geography, Cartography, and Geospatial Techniques.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-184584\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse184584\" aria-controls=\"collapse184584\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Has the UGC NET Geography Syllabus been revised for 2026? <\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse184584\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-18458\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-184584\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The core syllabus remains the same; however, candidates should stick to the revised geography syllabus 2026, as published by NTA, where refinements or emphasis may change.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-18458-6a111c7a22415\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"From where can I download the UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026 PDF?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The official PDF of the UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026 is available for download on the official website of the NTA or via the direct syllabus links provided within this article.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the subject code of UGC NET Geography?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The UGC NET Geography Subject Code is 080.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the syllabus for UGC NET Geography available in Hindi?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, NTA has provided the UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026 Paper 2 PDF in both English and Hindi.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How many units are there in the UGC NET Geography Paper 2? 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