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➡️ UGC NET Political Science Test Series 2026
Every year, the University Grants Commission (UGC) conducts the UGC NET examination for determining eligibility for Assistant Professor, awarding Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and for PhD admissions in Indian universities. Political Science is one of the most popular and highly competitive subjects, attracting thousands of aspirants from across the country.
This article provides a detailed overview of the UGC NET Political Science 2026 cycle, including syllabus highlights, important topics, PYQ trends, and details of ANSS Academy’s specialized mock tests.
📘 About UGC NET Political Science
Political Science is a rich academic discipline dealing with:
- Political theories and ideologies
- Governance and constitutional systems
- Public administration and policy-making
- International relations and global politics
- Indian political thought and political processes
The subject demands analytical thinking, conceptual clarity, and an understanding of both classical and contemporary political developments.
📚 UGC NET Political Science Syllabus 2026 – Key Units
The syllabus typically covers the following broad areas:
1. Political Theory
- Liberalism, Marxism, Feminism
- Power, justice, equality, liberty
- State, sovereignty, citizenship
2. Indian Government & Politics
- Indian Constitution
- Executive, Legislature, Judiciary
- Political parties, pressure groups
- Federalism & Panchayati Raj
3. Comparative Political Analysis
- Parliamentary vs. Presidential systems
- Unitary vs. Federal structures
- Political culture and development
4. International Relations
- Theories of IR: Realism, Liberalism, Constructivism
- Foreign policy analysis
- International organizations
- Global political economy
5. Public Administration
- Administrative theories
- Bureaucracy
- Planning & development administration
- Accountability and governance
6. Political Thought
- Western political thought: Plato to Marx
- Indian political thought: Gandhi, Ambedkar, Aurobindo, Kautilya
7. Research Methodology
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Hypothesis, sampling, data analysis
8. Contemporary Issues
- Human rights, globalization
- Identity politics
- Environmental politics
- Gender, caste and political behaviour
📝 PYQ Trends & Important Areas for 2026
An analysis of previous years shows consistent question patterns in the following areas:
PYQs indicate a strong focus on conceptual interpretation, theoretical frameworks, and current political developments. Reading with understanding and practicing mock tests improves accuracy significantly.
📱 UGC NET Political Science – Mock Tests by ANSS Academy (June & December 2026)
ANSS Academy provides a structured and student-friendly mock test program for UGC NET Political Science, including:
- Full-length mock tests
- Unit-wise practice sets
- Topic-wise daily quizzes
- PYQ-based tests
- Detailed solution explanations
- Real-time performance tracking
You can access all tests easily through:
✔️ ANSS Website: www.anss.in
✔️ ANSS Mock Test App:
UGC NET Mock Tests – ANSS, available on the Google Play Store
Our platform is designed to support your preparation with clarity, discipline, and accuracy for both June 2026 and December 2026 UGC NET cycles.
