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UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language Syllabus Highlights

Before knowing what all details the UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language Syllabus holds, let us quickly go through the exam pattern and key points about the same below:

UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language Syllabus Highlights
Exam Name	UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test)
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Subject	Tribal and Regional Language
Mode of Exam	Online - CBT (Computer-Based Test)
Exam Duration	180 minutes
No. of Papers and Total Marks	Paper 1: Teaching & Research Aptitude Paper 2: Tribal and Regional Language
Total Marks	Paper 1 – 100 marks Paper 2 – 200 marks
Total Questions	50 MCQs in Paper 1 100 MCQs in Paper 2
Marking Scheme	+2 for each correct answer No negative marking for incorrect answer

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UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language Syllabus 2025

The UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language syllabus has been broken down into 10 units and these 1o units are further broken down into sub-units. Aspirants must cover all the chapters mentioned in the UGC NET Syllabus for Tribal and Regional Language so that they are one step closer to the selection. Read the syllabus carefully and construct a well-sorted study plan for your preparation.

UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language Syllabus Paper II
Unit Name & Number	Unit Details
Unit 1: General Ethnology	Definition of Ethnology and its structure i) Scope of Study, ii) Main Branches, iii) Utility Field of Study, iv) Relation with other subjects, v) Modern attitudes, vi) concept of culture and change social system, vii) Economy, viii) religious System, ix) effects of Industrialization and urbanization on tribal development. Theory of Ethnology: Ethnological study of Tribal and Sadan of Jharkhand and neighbour State.
Unit 2: General Linguistics	Definition of Linguistics, Field of Linguistics and kind of Linguistics Branches of the Study of Linguistics, Theory of origin of Language, Nature of Language and its characteristics, utility of Language, Development of Language, change and its reasons, Different forms of language, classification of languages. Familiar and structural classification, Phonetics, Morphology, Semantics, Syntax, Scripts, and Lexicography. Theory of Linguistics, Linguistic Study of Tribal & Regional languages of Jharkhand and its neighbour state, present problems and directions of solution, Tradition of Study, co-relations of Tribal & Regional Languages and study of effects.
Unit 3: Indian Literature	General introduction of Ancient Indian Literature-Vedas, Puraan, Upanisads, Epics, Jain Literature, Buddhist Literature, Odia Literature and Bengla Literature and other Literature. Ancient and Medieval Indian Literature-Siddha and Nath Literature. Introduction of Medieval Indian Literature, Bhakti Movement (Alwar Saint, Sagun Bhakti, Nirgun Bhakti, Ram Margi, Krishna Margi, Suphi Saint) Main Poets and study of Riteekalin Poets and their Poetry. Modern Indian literature-introduction of rahasyavad, chhayavad, pargativad and prayogvad. Pre-independence and post-independence prose and poetry, main poets, authors and their works and contribution.
Unit 4: Theory of Literature	Definition of literature, and characteristics, elements of literature, subject matter, feelings, bases of poetic forms, different-poetic forms-Geet, kavya, kavita, khand kavya, drama, novel, story, Essay, short play, oneact play, jivni, reportaz. Samichha, Aalochana, sabda chitra, samaalochana ke swaroop and study of structral forms. Indian kavya sastra-sabd Shakti, rasa nirupan, sadharni karan, kavya guna, kavya dosh, anlankar-anuprash, yamak, shlesh, vakroyukti, upma, rupak, bharantiman, sandeh, uttprechha, atisayokti, virodhavas, etc. Chhand-Doha, Chaupai, malini, mandakranta, etc.
Unit 5: Folk Literature of Tribal & Regional Languages	Concept of Folk literature, characteristics, different forms of folk literature- Folk song, folk tale, lok gatha, myth, legend, folk drama, folk dance, Prakirn Sahitya- idioms and phrases, lokokti (proverb), paheli mantras and its characteristics difference between folk literature and written literature, importance of folk literature and folk culture.
Unit 6: Culture of Tribal & Regional languages area and their different aspects	Definitions of culture, importance, characteristics, festivals, yatras, mela, food, living style, social structure, economical structure, cultural structure, religious structure, behavior, customs etc.
Unit 7: Arts of Tribal & Regional Languages	Traditional music of Tribal & Regional language areas, Raag-Raagini, Style of dance (Different forms of dance) Musical Instruments and performing arts in A.I.R. and Doordarshan. Theory and role of Performance and Broadcasting. Chitra Kala (Bhiti Chitra, Kohbar Kala, Sohrai Painting) murti Kala, clay art, Bamboo art, Woodcraft, stone art, metal art, silk art, Architect, PaakKala and other arts.
Unit 8: Poetry of Tribal and Regional Languages	Study of structure and form of writing of song, poetry, Khand kavya & Epic, muktak kavya, etc. Study of Ancient, medieval, and modern poets, development and introduction of their authors. Introduction of song and singers.
Unit 9: Prose Literature of Tribal & Regional Languages	Development of prose literature, story, drama, novel, Essay, yatra vritant, sansmaran, Rekha Chitra, Alochana, samalochana, samichha, jivni, Reportaz etc. and study of their structure and form of writing.
Unit 10: The Heros of Tribal & Regional Languages areas	Birsa Munda, Bir Budhubagat, Tilka Manjhi, sido kanhu, Chand Bhairo, Shekh Bhikari, Nilamber-Pitamber, Telanga kharia, N.E. Horo, Poto Sardar, Binod Bihari Mahto, Lado Jonko, Kartik Oraon, Jaipal Singh Munda, Pandit Raghunath Murmu , Lakho Bodra, Dr. Ramdayal Munda, Paramveer Albert Ekka. Ramdas Tudu, Sadhu Ram Chand Murmu etc. and their life story, kritiyan and contribution.

UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language Exam Pattern 2025

The UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language is conducted in the Computer Based Test mode since June 2019. The questions in Paper II of UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language will be asked in English or Hindi Language (as selected by the candidate while filling up the application form). 100 multiple choice questions, each of 2 marks will be asked in Paper II. Candidates must be well versed with the UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language syllabus and exam pattern so that they can prepare accordingly.

UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language Paper	Number of Questions	Marks
Paper-I Teaching & Research Aptitude	50	100
Paper-II Tribal and Regional Language	100	200
Total Weightage	150	300

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UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language Syllabus FAQs

What are the major topics mentioned in the UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language syllabus?

The major topics are- General Ethnology, General Linguistics, Indian Literature, Theory of Literature, Folk Literature, Culture, Arts, Poetry, Prose Literature and the Heroes of Tribal and Regional Language.

From where can I download UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language syllabus and exam pattern PDF?

You can download it from the official website of Testbook.

How many questions will be asked in the UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language paper II?

100 multiple choice questions will be asked in the paper II of UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language examination.

What is the UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language syllabus for Paper III?

Paper III has been removed from the UGC NET syllabus since 2019 and as of now only papers I and II are evaluated.

Is it possible to cover the UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language syllabus in one month?

One month is very short time, but you can still make a study plan and try to cover and revise most of the syllabus. Take help from the PYPs and mock tests.

Will there be negative marking in the UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language examination?

No, there will be no negative marking in the UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language examination.

In which language questions will be asked in the UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language Paper II?

Questions will be asked in English or Hindi, as chosen by the candidates while filling up the application form.

Has the UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language syllabus and exam pattern been changed?

The UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language syllabus and exam pattern was updated in June 2019 when Paper III was removed and since then there is no change.

Which heroes contributions should I cover as per the UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language syllabus?

Read about the following heroes- Birsa Munda, Bir Budhubagat, Tilka Manjhi, Sido Kanhu, Chand Bhairo, Shekh Bhikari, Nilamber-Pitamber, Telanga kharia, N.E. Horo, Poto Sardar, Binod Bihari Mahto, Lado Jonko, Kartik Oraon, Jaipal Singh Munda, Pandit Raghunath Murmu , Lakho Bodra, Dr. Ramdayal Munda, Paramveer Albert Ekka. Ramdas Tudu, Sadhu Ram Chand Murmu etc.

Is it necessary to read all the topics mentioned in the UGC NET Tribal and Regional Language syllabus?

Yes, you must study all the topics mentioned and in detail to maximize your chances of selection.

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