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UGC NET Political Science Syllabus 2026: Unit-Wise Checklist

Download an original Political Science subject-code 02 checklist with all 10 units, thinker tracker and six-week UGC NET revision plan.

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Independent student guide based on official sources - not issued by SSC, NTA or UGC. Last checked 18 July 2026.

Exam pattern

Pattern at a glance

PartQuestions / marksTime / rule
Paper I50 questions / 100 marksTeaching and research aptitude
Paper II100 questions / 200 marksPolitical Science, subject code 02
Combined test150 compulsory questions180 minutes; no break; no negative marking

Syllabus map

Sections covered

  • Political Theory
  • Political Thought
  • Indian Political Thought
  • Comparative Political Analysis
  • International Relations
  • India's Foreign Policy
  • Political Institutions in India
  • Political Processes in India
  • Public Administration
  • Governance and Public Policy in India

Questions

Before you download

What is the UGC NET Political Science subject code?

The current NTA bulletin lists Political Science as subject code 02.

Does the checklist include Paper I?

It includes the combined exam pattern, while the unit checklist focuses on the ten Political Science Paper II units.

Is this a newly revised 2026 syllabus?

No new revision is implied. The UGC repository describes this syllabus as applicable from June 2019 onward.