🧩 UGC NET Archaeology Mock Tests – December 2025
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- UGC NET Dec 2025 Archaeology Mock Test 1
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- UGC NET Dec 2025 Archaeology Mock Test 3
- UGC NET Dec 2025 Archaeology Mock Test 4
- UGC NET Dec 2025 Archaeology Mock Test 5
- UGC NET Dec 2025 Archaeology Mock Test 6
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- UGC NET Dec 2025 Archaeology Mock Test 8
- UGC NET Dec 2025 Archaeology Mock Test 9
- UGC NET Dec 2025 Archaeology Mock Test 10
📘 UGC NET Archaeology Syllabus – December Cycle
The UGC NET Archaeology syllabus is designed to test your understanding of archaeological theories, field methods, ancient cultures, and the evolution of civilizations in India and across the world. Below is a detailed overview of the official syllabus for Paper II (Archaeology).
Unit 1: Introduction to Archaeology
- Definition, Scope, and Branches of Archaeology
- Relationship with History, Anthropology, and Geology
- Archaeological Theories: Culture-historical, Processual, and Post-processual Approaches
- Recent Trends in Archaeological Research
Unit 2: Methods of Archaeological Exploration and Excavation
- Site Identification, Survey, and Mapping Techniques
- Excavation Methods and Stratigraphy
- Recording, Conservation, and Preservation of Finds
- Dating Methods: Relative and Absolute Dating (Radiocarbon, Thermoluminescence, Dendrochronology, etc.)
Unit 3: Prehistoric, Protohistoric, and Early Historic Archaeology
- Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic Cultures in India
- Chalcolithic Cultures and the Bronze Age Civilizations
- The Indus Valley Civilization: Origin, Development, and Decline
- Iron Age Cultures and Early States in India
Unit 4: Archaeology of India (Historic Period)
- Mauryan to Gupta Art, Architecture, and Material Culture
- Post-Gupta Developments: Temple Architecture, Terracotta, and Sculpture
- Numismatics, Epigraphy, and Iconography
- Trade, Urbanization, and Cultural Contacts
Unit 5: Principles of Archaeological Conservation
- Deterioration of Materials: Stone, Metal, and Organic Substances
- Preventive and Curative Conservation Methods
- Role of Museums and Documentation
- Heritage Management and Legislation in India
Unit 6: Art and Architecture
- Indian Art from Prehistoric to Medieval Periods
- Rock Art, Cave Architecture, Stupas, and Temples
- Indo-Islamic Architecture and Syncretic Traditions
- Sculpture, Paintings, and Iconographic Development
Unit 7: Environmental and Ethnoarchaeology
- Relationship between Humans and Environment
- Environmental Reconstruction from Archaeological Data
- Ethnoarchaeology and its Relevance in Understanding Ancient Societies
Unit 8: Scientific Applications in Archaeology
- Archaeometry and its Scope
- Chemical and Physical Analysis of Artefacts
- Use of Remote Sensing, GIS, and Drone Technology in Archaeology
- Bioarchaeology and DNA Analysis
Unit 9: Field Archaeology and Report Writing
- Planning and Conducting Excavations
- Data Recording, Photography, and Cataloguing
- Interpretation and Report Preparation
- Publication Ethics in Archaeological Studies
Unit 10: Cultural Heritage and Management
- World Heritage Sites and Cultural Resource Management
- Archaeological Ethics, Public Archaeology, and Community Involvement
- Tourism and Cultural Sustainability
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