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🏺 UGC NET Indian Culture Mock Tests – December 2025
Practice these full-length mock tests designed by experts to enhance your preparation and improve your performance:
- UGC NET Dec 2025 Indian Culture Mock Test 1
- UGC NET Dec 2025 Indian Culture Mock Test 2
- UGC NET Dec 2025 Indian Culture Mock Test 3
- UGC NET Dec 2025 Indian Culture Mock Test 4
- UGC NET Dec 2025 Indian Culture Mock Test 5
- UGC NET Dec 2025 Indian Culture Mock Test 6
- UGC NET Dec 2025 Indian Culture Mock Test 7
- UGC NET Dec 2025 Indian Culture Mock Test 8
- UGC NET Dec 2025 Indian Culture Mock Test 9
- UGC NET Dec 2025 Indian Culture Mock Test 10
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📘 UGC NET Indian Culture Syllabus – December 2025
The UGC NET Indian Culture Paper II syllabus covers the rich and diverse aspects of India’s heritage, art, philosophy, literature, and cultural traditions. Below is the unit-wise syllabus structured for your December 2025 preparation.
Unit 1: Sources of Indian Culture
- Archaeological, literary, and numismatic sources
- Epigraphical and inscriptional records
- Art and architecture as cultural sources
- Oral traditions, folklore, and regional variations
Unit 2: Prehistoric and Protohistoric Cultures
- Stone Age, Chalcolithic, and Megalithic cultures in India
- Indus Valley Civilization – urban planning, art, religion, and trade
- Cultural continuity and transformation in post-Harappan period
Unit 3: Vedic and Post-Vedic Culture
- Vedic texts, rituals, and social structure
- Philosophy, education, and early religious movements
- Varna, Ashrama, and Samskara systems
- Development of language and literature
Unit 4: Religious and Philosophical Thought
- Orthodox and heterodox schools of Indian philosophy
- Jainism, Buddhism, and Ajivika traditions
- Bhakti and Sufi movements – evolution and impact
- Religious syncretism and tolerance in Indian thought
Unit 5: Art and Architecture
- Mauryan, Sunga, Kushana, and Gupta art forms
- Temple architecture – Nagara, Dravida, and Vesara styles
- Indo-Islamic architecture and Mughal contributions
- Sculpture, painting, and iconography through ages
Unit 6: Literature and Languages
- Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Pali literature
- Classical texts – Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas
- Regional literatures and their evolution
- Translation, commentary, and textual traditions
Unit 7: Performing Arts and Aesthetics
- Classical dance forms – Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, etc.
- Music – evolution from Vedic chants to Hindustani and Carnatic systems
- Drama and theatre traditions – Natyashastra and folk performances
- Aesthetic theories of Indian art and rasa concept
Unit 8: Science, Technology, and Education in Ancient India
- Scientific contributions in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine
- Ancient Indian education systems – Gurukula, Nalanda, and Takshashila
- Metallurgy, architecture, and agricultural innovations
- Women in education and cultural development
Unit 9: Socio-Cultural Life and Institutions
- Family, marriage, caste, and social mobility
- Status of women through different periods
- Economy, trade, and guilds
- Festivals, rituals, and cultural practices
Unit 10: Cultural Heritage and Preservation
- Cultural policies and heritage conservation in modern India
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
- Role of museums, archives, and institutions
- Contemporary understanding of Indian identity and global cultural influence
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- Covers all 10 units of the latest NTA syllabus
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🏁 Final Note
The UGC NET Indian Culture December 2025 exam demands a deep appreciation of India’s intellectual, artistic, and spiritual legacy. Practicing regularly with ANSS ACADEMY’s expert mock test series helps you evaluate your progress and refine your understanding for the final exam.
