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For the UGC NET June 2026 and UGC NET December 2026 cycles, ANSS ACADEMY launches a structured, exam-oriented Criminology Mock Test Series designed to strengthen theoretical clarity and enhance scoring accuracy.
🔗 Start Your Practice – UGC NET Criminology Test Series 2026
🕵️ About the Subject: Criminology (NET 2026)
Criminology is an interdisciplinary field that examines:
- Causes of crime
- Criminal behavior patterns
- Law enforcement systems
- Forensic processes
- Correctional and rehabilitation programs
- Victimology
- Social control mechanisms
📘 UGC NET Criminology – Key Syllabus Areas (2026 Cycle)
The syllabus covers a broad range of theoretical, legal, and applied criminology concepts. Major units include:
1. Nature & Scope of Criminology
- Definition, scope, importance
- Crime trends in India
- Crime statistics & reporting
- Schools of criminological thought
2. Theories of Crime
- Classical and neo-classical school
- Biological and psychological theories
- Sociological theories: strain, conflict, labeling, differential association
- Contemporary theories
3. Criminal Justice System
- Police organization & functions
- Prosecution & judiciary
- Corrections: prisons, probation, parole
- Juvenile justice system
4. Penology & Correctional Administration
- Punitive vs reformative approaches
- Prison management
- Rehabilitation & reintegration programs
- Victim compensation schemes
5. Forensic Science & Law
- Fingerprints, ballistics, toxicology
- Crime scene investigation
- Evidence collection & preservation
- CrPC, IPC, Evidence Act – relevant sections
6. Victimology
- Victim rights
- Types of victims
- Victim compensation & support services
7. Cybercrime & Contemporary Issues
- Digital crime, data theft, cyberbullying
- Organized crime
- Human trafficking
- Terrorism & insurgency
8. Research Methods in Criminology
- Hypothesis, sampling, data collection
- Quantitative & qualitative methods
- Report writing
📚 PYQ Trend & Important Areas for UGC NET Criminology 2026
Previous years’ trends indicate recurring emphasis on conceptual clarity and application.
⭐ High-Weightage Topics
- Classical, positivist, and sociological theories
- Functions of police and correctional institutions
- Indian criminal laws & procedures
- Forensic science basics
- Juvenile justice
- Cybercrime and emerging threats
⭐ Frequently Asked PYQ Themes
- Labeling theory
- Differential association
- Types of crimes & criminals
- Rights of victims
- Community policing
- Prison reforms
- NCRB data-based questions
⭐ Most Common Question Formats
- Assertion–Reason
- Match the following
- Legal provision-based MCQs
- Criminal theory concept identification
- Case-based or situation-based questions (new trend)
Regular PYQ analysis helps aspirants understand the pattern and improve accuracy.
📝 ANSS ACADEMY – Criminology Mock Test 2026
ANSS ACADEMY offers an updated and exam-focused mock test setup for both June and December 2026 cycles.
You Get:
- Full-length Paper-2 tests
- Topic-wise unit tests
- Paper-1 integrated mock tests
- PYQ-based practice
- Timed tests with instant scoring
- Detailed explanations in selected tests
- All India Ranking (AIR)
- Regular performance tracking
Accessible On:
- ANSS ACADEMY Website
- ANSS ACADEMY Android App
Our platform ensures smooth test-taking, secure login, fast evaluation, and a real exam-like interface.
🎯 Start Your Criminology Mock Test Today
🔍 Final Words for Aspirants
Criminology requires logical thinking, conceptual clarity, and a deep understanding of social realities. With disciplined preparation and consistent mock test practice through ANSS ACADEMY, you can confidently aim for Assistant Professorship, JRF, or PhD in the 2026 cycles.
