NET/JRF Geography Syllabus

NET/JRF Geography Syllabus

Syallabus of NET/ JRF Geography 

The syllabus for the National Eligibility Test (NET) and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Geography can vary slightly depending on the conducting authority. However, the following is a general outline of the topics covered in the exam:

1.Physical Geography:

Geomorphology

Climatology

Biogeography

Oceanography

Environmental Geography

2.Human Geography:

Economic Geography

Social Geography

Political Geography

Cultural Geography

Population Geography

3.Regional Geography:

Regional Development and Planning

Regional Disparities and Regionalism

Regionalism and Federalism in India

Regional Integration in Europe

4.Techniques in Geography:

Cartography

Remote Sensing and GIS

Statistical Methods in Geography

Field Techniques in Geography

5.Geographical Thought:

Contributions of Ancient and Medieval Geographers

Modern Geographical Thought

Recent Trends in Geographical Thought

6.Geography of India:

Physical Features and Natural Resources

Agricultural and Industrial Development

Urbanization and Urban Systems

Regional Development and Planning

7.Contemporary Issues:

Environmental Issues

Disaster Management

Sustainable Development

Globalization and its Impact

The exam pattern for NET and JRF in Geography usually consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is a general aptitude test, while Paper 2 focuses on Geography. Both papers are of objective type and have a duration of 3 hours each.