{"id":21287,"date":"2026-03-11T20:57:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=21287"},"modified":"2026-03-11T22:55:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T17:25:27","slug":"ugc-net-political-science-important-topic-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-important-topic-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026: High-Weightage Topics, Exam Pattern, and Preparation Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"610\">The <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"250\">UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026<\/strong> includes the high-weightage areas of the syllabus that are frequently asked in the Political Science Paper 2 examination. The <strong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"424\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Testing Agency<\/span><\/span> (NTA)<\/strong> conducts the <strong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"479\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">UGC NET<\/span><\/span><\/strong> to determine eligibility for <strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"532\">Assistant Professor<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"573\">Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/strong> in Indian universities and colleges. Political Science is one of the most popular subjects in the exam, and Paper 2 consists of <strong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"754\">100 questions covering 10 units of the syllabus<\/strong>. Over the years, the exam pattern has shown a strong focus on <strong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"918\">conceptual clarity, political thinkers, analytical understanding, and application-based questions<\/strong>. For candidates preparing for the <strong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"983\">UGC NET June 2026 session<\/strong>, identifying the <strong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1051\">UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026<\/strong> helps in prioritising high-scoring areas and managing preparation effectively. Studying according to topic weightage and previous year trends significantly improves the chances of qualifying for <strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1278\">Assistant Professor and JRF<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Political Science 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Syllabus 2026 <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET Political Science Unit Wise Weightage | UGC NET June 2026 Political Science Trend Analysis\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BkawAbzEYsk?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 Political Science Important Topic 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5758e23d-727f-4cc4-b8df-4c174f594e1c\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"703\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"63\">UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026 Overview<\/strong> provides key information about the exam structure and format for Political Science Paper 2. The <strong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"201\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">UGC NET<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is conducted by the <strong data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"269\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Testing Agency<\/span><\/span> (NTA)<\/strong> to determine eligibility for <strong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"322\">Assistant Professor<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"363\">Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/strong> positions in universities and colleges. Political Science (Subject Code \u2013 17) is conducted in <strong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"492\">Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode<\/strong>, consisting of <strong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"544\">100 questions carrying 200 marks<\/strong>, with a total duration of <strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"582\">2 hours<\/strong>. Understanding these exam details helps aspirants plan their preparation effectively and focus on high-weightage topics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focusing on the UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026 helps aspirants:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritise preparation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve accuracy in concept-based questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle analytical and application-oriented questions confidently<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Political Science Cut Off 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-books-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Best UGC NET Books 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This focused preparation with the help of UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026 is crucial for candidates aiming to qualify for <\/span><b>Assistant Professor and JRF in UGC NET 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Exam 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100.118%; height: 264px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.5195%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\"><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150.717%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.5195%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150.717%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.5195%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting Authority<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150.717%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.5195%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subject<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150.717%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Science<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.5195%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subject Code<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150.717%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.5195%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150.717%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.5195%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150.717%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.5195%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150.717%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.5195%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150.717%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer-Based Test<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.5195%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150.717%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English &amp; Hindi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.5195%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 150.717%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Professor &amp; JRF<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/premium-june-2026-political-science-batch-paper-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Premium June 2026 Political Science Batch Paper 2- Join Now!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Exam Date 2026 June Cycle<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official UGC NET Exam Date 2026 for the June session is yet to be released. However, the tentative UGC NET exam date 2026 for the session is <\/span><b>expected <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to be between <\/span><b>25 June and 29 June 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in CBT mode. Aspirants preparing for the UGC NET Political Science 2026 should follow the exam timeline carefully, as well as stay in touch with the official NTA website to remain updated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-test-series-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Best UGC NET Test Series 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET Political Science 2026 | Herzberg&#039;s  Motivation Hygiene Theory | UGC NET June 2026 JRFAdda\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gyU7Dq8yAFE?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<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 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026 High-Scoring\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Based on previous year question paper trends, some units consistently contribute <strong data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2265\">more questions in the Political Science Paper 2 exam<\/strong>. These units are considered high-scoring because they contain important theories, thinkers, and constitutional concepts.<\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-previous-year-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Political Science PYQs<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21269 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/UGC-NET-Political-Science-Important-Topics-2026-Unit-Wise-300x188.png\" alt=\"UGC NET Political Science Important Topics 2026 Unit-Wise\" width=\"744\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/UGC-NET-Political-Science-Important-Topics-2026-Unit-Wise-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/UGC-NET-Political-Science-Important-Topics-2026-Unit-Wise-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/UGC-NET-Political-Science-Important-Topics-2026-Unit-Wise-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/UGC-NET-Political-Science-Important-Topics-2026-Unit-Wise.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3914%; text-align: center;\"><b>Unit<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.8003%; text-align: center;\"><b>Important Units<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.5938%; text-align: center;\"><b>High-Scoring\/Most Asked Topics<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3914%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.8003%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Theory<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.5938%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liberty, Equality, Justice, Rights, Democracy, Power<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3914%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.8003%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Thought<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.5938%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Gandhi, Ambedkar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3914%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.8003%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Government &amp; Politics<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.5938%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, Federalism<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3914%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 4<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.8003%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparative Politics<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.5938%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political systems, approaches, UK, USA, China<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3914%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 5<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.8003%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Relations<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.5938%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Realism, Liberalism, UN, Global issues<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3914%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 6<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.8003%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s Foreign Policy<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.5938%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Alignment, Neighbours, Global role<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3914%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 7<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.8003%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Institutions<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.5938%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive, Legislature, Judiciary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3914%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 8<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.8003%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Processes in India<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.5938%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parties, Elections, Social movements<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3914%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 9<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.8003%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Administration<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.5938%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bureaucracy, Public policy, Administration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.3914%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unit 10<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.8003%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Governance &amp; Public Policy<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 60.5938%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good governance, RTI, E-governance<\/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-political-science-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Political Science Syllabus 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026 Weightage Analysis<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the weightage of topics allows aspirants to allocate their study time more effectively. Based on <strong data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3768\">previous year question papers<\/strong>, the following weightage trend is commonly observed.<\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/best-app-for-ugc-net-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Best UGC NET Preparation App for June 2026<\/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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter 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=\"1133\" height=\"377\" 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: 1133px) 100vw, 1133px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 20.6478%;\"><b>Weightage Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 45.749%;\"><b>Important Units \/ Topics<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.8691%;\"><b>Approx. Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 15.2497%;\"><b>% of Paper 2<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.6478%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very High Weightage<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.749%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Theory, Indian Government, Political Thought<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.8691%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30\u201335<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.2497%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30\u201335%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.6478%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High Weightage<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.749%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Relations, Comparative Politics<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.8691%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25\u201330<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.2497%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25\u201330%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.6478%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate Weightage<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.749%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Institutions, Political Processes<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.8691%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20\u201325<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.2497%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20\u201325%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.6478%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low Weightage<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.749%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Governance, Public Policy, Administration<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.8691%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10\u201315<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 15.2497%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10\u201315%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This clearly shows why focusing on the UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026 is critical for scoring well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/jrfadda-gold-june-2026-political-science-batch-paper1-paper2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Gold June 2026 Political Science Batch (Paper 1 + Paper 2) \u2013 Join Now!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026 Frequently Asked<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain areas in Political Science are asked repeatedly by NTA in different formats, such as conceptual, match-the-following, assertion\u2013reason, and application-based questions. Some of the UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026 that are frequently asked are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-POLITICS-1-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"968\" height=\"645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-POLITICS-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-POLITICS-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-POLITICS-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-POLITICS-1.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 20.3779%;\"><b>Topic Area<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 28.3401%;\"><b>Frequently Asked Topics<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.0594%;\"><b>Expected Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 17.5439%;\"><b>Question Pattern<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 16.0594%;\"><b>PYQ Trend<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.3779%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Theory<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.3401%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Justice, Equality, Democracy<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0594%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8\u201312<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.5439%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conceptual<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0594%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every cycle<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.3779%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Thought<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.3401%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marx, Plato, Gandhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0594%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7\u201310<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.5439%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0594%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.3779%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Government<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.3401%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constitution, Judiciary<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0594%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6\u20139<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.5439%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conceptual<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0594%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.3779%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Relations<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.3401%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UN, Theories of IR<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0594%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6\u20138<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.5439%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0594%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.3779%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparative Politics<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.3401%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political systems<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0594%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5\u20137<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.5439%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conceptual<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0594%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.3779%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Political Processes<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.3401%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elections, Parties<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0594%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4\u20136<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.5439%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application based<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0594%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.3779%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Governance<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.3401%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTI, Good governance<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0594%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\u20135<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 17.5439%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.0594%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low but recurring<\/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-political-science-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Political Science 2026 Question Paper<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET Political Science 100 Questions with Solution \u2705 UGC NET Answer Key Dec 2025\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a7ZR8LrW_Bs?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>Preparation Strategy for UGC NET Political Science 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for the Political Science subject is best done when it is based on the UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026. Follow the steps mentioned below to prepare for the upcoming UGC NET June 2026 session with the help of UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus first on <\/span><b>very high and high-weightage units<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read standard books for Political Theory and Political Thought<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solve previous year question papers regularly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare short notes for thinkers, concepts, and theories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revise frequently to strengthen retention<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-preparation-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Political Science Preparation 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/jrfadda-silver-june-2026-politcal-science-batch-paper1-paper2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Silver June 2026 Political Science Batch (Paper 1 + Paper 2) \u2013 Join Now!<\/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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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 data-start=\"6976\" data-end=\"7300\">The <strong data-start=\"6980\" data-end=\"7030\">UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026<\/strong> provides a structured roadmap for preparing effectively for <strong data-start=\"7091\" data-end=\"7120\">Political Science Paper 2<\/strong>. Concentrating on <strong data-start=\"7139\" data-end=\"7255\">high-weightage units such as Political Theory, Political Thought, Indian Government, and International Relations<\/strong> can significantly improve scoring potential. By analysing <strong data-start=\"7315\" data-end=\"7393\">topic weightage, previous year question trends, and frequently asked areas<\/strong>, candidates can develop a focused study strategy. Consistent practice, regular revision, and a strong conceptual understanding of political theories and thinkers will greatly enhance the chances of qualifying for <strong data-start=\"7607\" data-end=\"7670\">Assistant Professor and JRF in the UGC NET 2026 examination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 98.6772%; height: 23px;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UGC NET Cut Off 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.0688%; height: 47px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-expected-cutoff-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Expected Cut Off 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.9365%; height: 47px;\"><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 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.6719%; height: 47px;\"><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 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.0688%; height: 47px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-management-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Management Cut Off 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.9365%; height: 47px;\"><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 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.6719%; height: 47px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-education-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Education Cut Off 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.0688%; height: 47px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-cut-off-marks-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Cut Off Marks 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.9365%; height: 47px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-cut-off-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET History Cut Off 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.6719%; height: 47px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-commerce-cut-off-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Commerce Cut Off 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.0688%; height: 47px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.9365%; height: 47px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-english-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET English Cut Off 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.6719%; height: 47px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-cut-off-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Political Science Cut Off 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 98.6772%;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UGC NET Syllabus 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.9365%;\"><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; width: 32.9365%;\"><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; width: 32.8042%;\"><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; width: 32.9365%;\"><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; width: 32.9365%;\"><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; width: 32.8042%;\"><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; width: 32.9365%;\"><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; width: 32.9365%;\"><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; width: 32.8042%;\"><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; width: 32.9365%;\"><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; width: 32.9365%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-philosophy-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Philosophy Syllabus 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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 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-21286 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-21286{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-21286 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-21286{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-21286.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-21286.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-21286.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-21286.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: 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aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What are the UGC NET Political Science Important Topic 2026?\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=\"collapse212860\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-21286\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-212860\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Political Theory, Political Thought, Indian Government and Politics, International Relations, and Comparative Politics are the most important and high-scoring areas.<\/span><\/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. 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