{"id":30813,"date":"2026-07-29T17:25:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=30813"},"modified":"2026-07-29T17:25:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:55:04","slug":"most-scoring-units-of-ugc-net-political-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/most-scoring-units-of-ugc-net-political-science","title":{"rendered":"Most Scoring Units of UGC NET Political Science List 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preparing for the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-important-topics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>UGC NET Political Science<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> examination<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> can seem challenging because the syllabus covers multiple units, political theories, thinkers, comparative politics, international relations, public administration, and many other topics. However, not every unit requires the same level of effort or offers the same scoring potential.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, candidates who are beginning their preparation should focus first on the <\/span><\/i><b><i>most scoring units<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. These units have a relatively limited syllabus, concept-based questions, and a high probability of repeated questions in previous years&#8217; papers. Choosing the right unit at the beginning can help aspirants build confidence and maximize their scores in the examination.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/ugc-net\/polity-jrf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Best UGC NET Online Coaching in India<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Why Should You Start with a High-Scoring Unit?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion explains that starting with a scoring unit offers several advantages.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A good scoring unit generally has:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A limited syllabus.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Concept-driven topics.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Predictable question patterns.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Repeated PYQ-based questions.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Easier revision.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, this strategy allows candidates to secure marks quickly while developing confidence for the remaining syllabus.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-important-topics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Political Science Important Topics<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Which is the Most Scoring Unit in UGC NET Political Science?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, <\/span><\/i><b><i>Public Administration<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is considered the <\/span><\/i><b><i>highest-scoring unit<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in UGC NET Political Science.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"Most Scoring Units of UGC NET Political Science | UGC NET Dec 2026 Political Science Strategy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BiIJjMFL-Pg?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><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The speaker recommends that aspirants who are starting their preparation should begin with this unit because of its conceptual nature and the high repetition of questions in previous examinations.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Why is Public Administration Considered the Highest Scoring Unit?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion provides several reasons why Public Administration is regarded as one of the easiest and most scoring units.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b><i>1. Concept-Based Learning<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, Public Administration is primarily a <\/span><\/i><b><i>concept-driven subject<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once candidates understand the basic concepts, theories, and principles, answering objective questions becomes much easier.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unlike topics that require extensive interpretation, many concepts in Public Administration remain constant.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>2. High Predictability of Questions<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the biggest advantages mentioned in the discussion is the <\/span><\/i><b><i>predictability<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> of questions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, many questions are repeatedly asked from the same concepts.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For example, questions based on:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Elton Mayo&#8217;s Theory<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">POSDCORB<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Public Administration (NPA)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Public Management (NPM)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">continue to appear in different examination cycles with only minor changes in wording.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion explains that candidates who thoroughly prepare these concepts often encounter familiar question patterns in the examination.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/ugc-net?utm_source=website_seo1&amp;utm_medium=blog1&amp;utm_campaign=study_planner1&amp;utm_id=seo_3\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14802 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Study Planner\" width=\"2560\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-scaled.webp 2560w, 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: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>3. Repeated Previous Year Questions (PYQs)<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the session, Public Administration has a strong trend of <\/span><\/i><b><i>repeated Previous Year Questions<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The speaker explains that many questions revolve around:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Administrative theories.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Management principles.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Famous thinkers.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Classical concepts.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although the wording may change slightly, the core concept generally remains the same.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This makes Public Administration highly suitable for PYQ-based preparation.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><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 Previous Year Question Papers<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>4. Limited Syllabus<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another important reason discussed is the relatively <\/span><\/i><b><i>limited syllabus<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Compared with units such as:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Political Theory<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">International Relations<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other broader theoretical areas<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Public Administration covers a more focused range of topics.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, this makes it easier to complete the syllabus within a shorter period and revise it multiple times before the examination.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-syllabus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Political Science Syllabus PDF Download<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>5. Easier Conceptual Understanding<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion also explains that understanding Public Administration requires comparatively less effort once the basic concepts are clear.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Topics are logical.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Concepts are interconnected.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Administrative theories support one another.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Revision becomes easier after the first reading.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This logical structure helps candidates retain information more effectively.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-notes-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Political Science Notes Download Unit<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Public Administration at a Glance<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Feature<\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><i>Why It is Scoring<\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Concept-Based<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Focuses on understanding concepts rather than memorizing large amounts of information.<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Predictable Questions<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Similar concepts appear repeatedly in examinations.<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PYQ Friendly<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many questions are based on previously asked themes.<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Limited Syllabus<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Easier to complete and revise.<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Logical Structure<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Concepts are interconnected, making revision simpler.<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b><i>Why is Revision Easier?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, Public Administration is easier to revise because its topics are interconnected.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instead of studying isolated facts, candidates revise:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Administrative concepts.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thinkers.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Principles.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Theories.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once these concepts are understood, they can be recalled more easily during the examination.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Can Public Administration Be Connected with Current Affairs?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The speaker also mentions that candidates can relate Public Administration concepts to current affairs.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, linking contemporary developments with administrative concepts can strengthen understanding while making revision more meaningful.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Who Should Start with This Unit?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion recommends Public Administration for:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beginners starting UGC NET Political Science preparation.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates looking for a high-scoring unit.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aspirants focusing on concept-based learning.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students who want to build confidence before covering broader theoretical units.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><i>High-Weightage Topics in Public Administration<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After identifying <\/span><\/i><b><i>Public Administration<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as the highest-scoring unit, the discussion highlights several important topics that candidates should prioritize during their preparation.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, these topics are repeatedly tested in the UGC NET Political Science examination and provide an excellent starting point for aspirants. Since most questions are concept-based, understanding these topics thoroughly can significantly improve scoring potential.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-Test-Series.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-Test-Series.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Begin with Important Thinkers<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion recommends starting Public Administration by studying the major thinkers and their contributions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, questions are frequently asked directly from thinkers, their theories, and their administrative concepts. Once these concepts are clear, solving multiple-choice questions becomes much easier.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Important Thinkers Mentioned in the Discussion<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The following thinkers are specifically highlighted as important for preparation:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Thinker<\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><i>Major Concept Mentioned<\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Woodrow Wilson<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Father of Public Administration<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Max Weber<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bureaucracy<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Henri Fayol<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">14 Principles of Management<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Luther Gulick<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">POSDCORB<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Herbert Simon<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Decision-Making Theory<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chester Barnard<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cooperative System<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Elton Mayo<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Human Relations Theory<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dwight Waldo<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Value-Oriented Administration<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, aspirants should understand both the thinker and the concept associated with them, as questions are commonly framed around these pairings.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Woodrow Wilson and Public Administration<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion identifies <\/span><\/i><b><i>Woodrow Wilson<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as the <\/span><\/i><b><i>Father of Public Administration<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, candidates should remember this contribution because it forms one of the foundational concepts of the unit and is frequently tested in examinations.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Max Weber and Bureaucracy<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another important topic highlighted in the discussion is <\/span><\/i><b><i>Max Weber&#8217;s Bureaucracy<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The speaker explains that bureaucracy remains one of the core concepts in Public Administration, making it an important area for conceptual understanding and revision.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/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\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14807 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp 1200w, 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\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Henri Fayol&#8217;s 14 Principles of Management<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion also emphasizes <\/span><\/i><b><i>Henri Fayol&#8217;s 14 Principles of Management<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as a high-weightage topic.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, candidates should understand these principles conceptually because questions are regularly asked from this area in UGC NET examinations.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>POSDCORB by Luther Gulick<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the most important administrative concepts mentioned is <\/span><\/i><b><i>POSDCORB<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion notes that questions related to POSDCORB are repeatedly asked in examinations. Since the concept remains unchanged, candidates who understand it thoroughly can answer similar questions across different examination cycles.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Herbert Simon&#8217;s Decision-Making Theory<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The speaker identifies <\/span><\/i><b><i>Herbert Simon&#8217;s Decision-Making Theory<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as another important topic.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, this theory is repeatedly covered in previous year questions, making it an essential topic during revision.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Chester Barnard&#8217;s Cooperative System<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion also recommends preparing <\/span><\/i><b><i>Chester Barnard&#8217;s Cooperative System<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, questions based on this administrative concept frequently appear in the examination and should be included in every revision plan.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Elton Mayo&#8217;s Human Relations Theory<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The session places significant importance on <\/span><\/i><b><i>Elton Mayo&#8217;s Human Relations Theory<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, once candidates study this theory thoroughly, they are likely to encounter familiar questions because similar concepts have been repeated in previous examinations.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Dwight Waldo and Value-Oriented Administration<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion also includes <\/span><\/i><b><i>Dwight Waldo&#8217;s Value-Oriented Administration<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> among the important conceptual topics.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, aspirants should understand its basic idea and relation to administrative thought as part of their preparation.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Motivation Theories Should Not Be Ignored<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Apart from administrative thinkers, the discussion recommends studying <\/span><\/i><b><i>Motivation Theories<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The speaker specifically mentions:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Herzberg&#8217;s Theory<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Abraham Maslow&#8217;s Theory<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, these theories form an important part of conceptual preparation and should not be skipped.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-Live-PYQ-Test-Series.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-Live-PYQ-Test-Series.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Why Are These Topics Frequently Asked?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, these topics receive high weightage because:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They are concept-based.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their theories remain unchanged.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Questions are repeatedly framed around the same administrative principles.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Previous year questions show strong repetition of these themes.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion emphasizes that candidates who master these concepts can solve a significant number of objective questions confidently.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>How Should You Revise Public Administration?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion suggests a concept-oriented revision strategy.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, candidates should revise:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thinkers.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their major contributions.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Administrative theories.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Management principles.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Motivation theories.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since these concepts are interconnected, revision becomes more systematic and less time-consuming.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Quick Revision Table<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Topic<\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><i>Preparation Focus<\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Woodrow Wilson<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Father of Public Administration<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Max Weber<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bureaucracy<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Henri Fayol<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">14 Principles of Management<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Luther Gulick<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">POSDCORB<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Herbert Simon<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Decision-Making Theory<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Chester Barnard<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cooperative System<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Elton Mayo<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Human Relations Theory<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dwight Waldo<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Value-Oriented Administration<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Herzberg<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Motivation Theory<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Abraham Maslow<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Motivation Theory<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Second Most Scoring Unit: Western Political Thought (WPT)<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After discussing <\/span><\/i><b><i>Public Administration<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the session identifies <\/span><\/i><b><i>Western Political Thought (WPT)<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as another highly scoring unit in the UGC NET Political Science syllabus.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, candidates who complete Public Administration can confidently move to Western Political Thought because it follows a similar concept-based approach. The unit is considered scoring because the syllabus is fixed, the list of thinkers is predefined, and many questions are repeatedly asked from the same concepts.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Why is Western Political Thought a Scoring Unit?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion provides several reasons why Western Political Thought is regarded as one of the easiest units to score well in.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, the major advantages include:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fixed list of thinkers.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fixed concepts associated with each thinker.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Repeated previous year questions.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Easy conceptual revision.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scope for preparing through comparison tables and timelines.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because the thinkers and their ideas remain unchanged, candidates can prepare this unit in a structured and predictable manner.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Fixed Thinkers Make Preparation Easier<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the biggest reasons highlighted in the discussion is that the thinkers included in the syllabus are fixed.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, questions will be asked only from the thinkers mentioned in the prescribed syllabus. Once candidates understand the important ideas of these thinkers, there are very few surprises in the examination.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This makes preparation more focused compared to broader theoretical units.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Concepts Do Not Change<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion explains that another advantage of Western Political Thought is that the fundamental concepts remain constant.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A thinker&#8217;s ideas remain the same.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The concepts associated with a thinker do not change.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The books written by a thinker also remain unchanged.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Therefore, once candidates understand these concepts, they can answer different variations of the same question with confidence.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Repetition of Previous Year Questions<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the session, <\/span><\/i><b><i>question repetition<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is another important reason why Western Political Thought is considered highly scoring.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The speaker explains that questions are commonly asked from:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thinkers.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their political ideas.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their major books.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Important concepts associated with them.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although the wording may vary slightly, the central idea generally remains the same.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This makes solving Previous Year Questions (PYQs) an effective preparation strategy.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Importance of Thinker\u2013Concept Matching<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion emphasizes that aspirants should focus on connecting each thinker with the correct political concept.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, examination questions frequently test:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thinker and theory.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thinker and political idea.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thinker and book.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thinker and philosophical contribution.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Developing this association helps candidates solve objective questions quickly.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Conceptual Understanding is the Key<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The session repeatedly stresses that understanding concepts is more important than memorizing isolated facts.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, once candidates understand the core philosophy of each thinker, answering multiple-choice questions becomes much easier.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The speaker suggests that conceptual clarity reduces confusion between similar thinkers and improves accuracy during the examination.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Revision Through Comparison Tables and Timelines<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, Western Political Thought is also easy to revise.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The speaker recommends preparing:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Comparison tables.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Timeline-based notes.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thinker-wise summaries.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Concept-wise revision sheets.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This structured revision approach allows candidates to revise the entire unit efficiently before the examination.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Why This Unit Helps in Scoring<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion explains that Western Political Thought offers several advantages during preparation.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Feature<\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><i>Benefit<\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fixed Thinkers<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preparation remains focused on the prescribed syllabus.<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fixed Concepts<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Major ideas remain unchanged.<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Repeated PYQs<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Similar concepts appear across examination cycles.<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Easy Revision<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Timelines and comparison tables simplify revision.<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Concept-Based Questions<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Better conceptual understanding improves accuracy.<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b><i>Public Administration vs Western Political Thought<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The session recommends both units for aspirants beginning their preparation.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Public Administration<\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><i>Western Political Thought<\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Concept-driven unit<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thinker-driven unit<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Administrative theories<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Political philosophies<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Limited syllabus<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fixed list of thinkers<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Highly repeated PYQs<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Repeated thinker-based questions<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Logical concepts<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fixed political ideas and books<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, mastering these two units can provide candidates with a strong foundation for the UGC NET Political Science examination.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Public Administration vs Western Political Thought: Which Unit Should You Study First?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion recommends that aspirants should begin their UGC NET Political Science preparation with <\/span><\/i><b><i>Public Administration<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and then move to <\/span><\/i><b><i>Western Political Thought (WPT)<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, both units are highly scoring because they are concept-based, have a predictable question pattern, and include repeated Previous Year Questions (PYQs). However, Public Administration is suggested as the first choice because of its comparatively limited syllabus and logical flow of concepts.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46 \" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14809 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2.webp\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2.webp 1200w, 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\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Comparison of the Two Most Scoring Units<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Feature<\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><i>Public Administration<\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><i>Western Political Thought<\/i><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Preparation Style<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Concept-based<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thinker-based and concept-based<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Syllabus<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Comparatively limited<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fixed list of thinkers<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Question Pattern<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Repeated administrative concepts<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Repeated thinker and concept-based questions<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Revision<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Easy due to interconnected topics<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Easy through timelines and comparison tables<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recommended For<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beginners starting preparation<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates after completing Public Administration<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, preparing these two units first can help candidates build confidence before moving to more extensive areas of the syllabus.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Suggested Preparation Strategy<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The speaker recommends adopting a concept-oriented approach rather than memorizing isolated facts.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, aspirants should:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Start with the highest-scoring unit.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Focus on understanding concepts instead of rote learning.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Study important thinkers and their contributions.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Solve Previous Year Questions regularly.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Revise important topics multiple times.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The session emphasizes that conceptual clarity is more valuable than simply memorizing definitions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Why Concept-Based Preparation Works<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A recurring message throughout the discussion is that both recommended units reward conceptual understanding.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Administrative theories remain unchanged.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thinkers and their ideas remain fixed.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Major concepts are repeatedly tested.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Understanding concepts improves accuracy in objective questions.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because of this, candidates who develop strong conceptual foundations can solve questions more confidently during the examination.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Revision Tips from the Session<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion suggests making revision systematic.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the speaker, aspirants can prepare:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thinker-wise notes.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Concept summaries.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Comparison tables.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Timeline-based revision sheets.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PYQ notebooks.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This approach makes revision quicker and helps retain important concepts until the examination.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Who Can Benefit from This Strategy?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, this preparation approach is suitable for:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First-time UGC NET Political Science aspirants.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates restarting their preparation.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students with limited preparation time.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aspirants looking to improve their scores through concept-based learning.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The speaker believes that beginning with scoring units creates confidence and provides momentum for completing the remaining syllabus.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Based on the discussion, candidates should avoid:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Memorizing without understanding concepts.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ignoring Previous Year Questions.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Skipping important thinkers and theories.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Leaving revision until the last moment.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Starting with broader units before completing the scoring ones.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instead, the session recommends completing concept-based units first and then expanding preparation to the remaining syllabus.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Conclusion<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, selecting the right unit at the beginning of UGC NET Political Science preparation can make the learning process more effective and improve overall performance. The speaker identifies <\/span><\/i><b><i>Public Administration<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as the highest-scoring unit because of its limited syllabus, concept-driven approach, logical structure, and repeated previous year questions. <\/span><\/i><b><i>Western Political Thought<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is recommended as the next priority due to its fixed thinkers, stable concepts, and predictable question pattern.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46 \" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14809 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2.webp\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2.webp 1200w, 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\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>Most Scoring Units of UGC NET Political Science FAQs<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-30817 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-30817{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-30817 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-30817{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-30817.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-30817.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-30817.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-30817.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-30817.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-1785325937\"><div id=\"sp-ea-30817\" 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-30817\" 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-308170\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse308170\" aria-controls=\"collapse308170\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Which is the most scoring unit in UGC NET Political Science?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse308170\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30817\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-308170\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, <\/span><\/i><b><i>Public Administration<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is considered the highest-scoring unit because of its concept-based syllabus, repeated PYQs, and predictable question pattern.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-308171\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse308171\" aria-controls=\"collapse308171\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which is the second most scoring unit?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse308171\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30817\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-308171\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The session identifies <\/span><\/i><b><i>Western Political Thought (WPT)<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as another highly scoring unit due to its fixed thinkers, fixed concepts, and repeated examination questions.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-308172\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse308172\" aria-controls=\"collapse308172\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why is Public Administration easier to prepare?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse308172\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30817\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-308172\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the discussion, it has:<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A comparatively limited syllabus.<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Logical and interconnected concepts.<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">High repetition of administrative theories.<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Easier revision.<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-308173\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse308173\" aria-controls=\"collapse308173\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How should I prepare Western Political Thought?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse308173\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30817\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-308173\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The discussion recommends focusing on:<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thinkers.<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their political ideas.<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Important books.<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Concept-wise revision.<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Comparison tables and timelines.<\/span><\/i><\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-308174\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse308174\" aria-controls=\"collapse308174\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Should beginners start with these units?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse308174\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30817\" role=\"region\" 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