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UGC NET Population Studies is a specialized subject that focuses on demographic patterns, population theories, fertility, mortality, migration, public health, and population policies. Every year, the University Grants Commission (UGC) conducts the NET exam to determine eligibility for Assistant Professorship, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD admissions in universities across India.
For the UGC NET June 2026 and December 2026 exam cycles, ANSS ACADEMY brings a structured and exam-oriented Population Studies Mock Test Series designed to enhance conceptual clarity, analytical skills, and overall accuracy.
📘 About the Subject: Population Studies (UGC NET 2026)
Population Studies is an interdisciplinary subject drawing from:
- Demography
- Sociology
- Public health
- Economics
- Geography
- Statistics
This subject helps understand how population changes influence economic development, social structure, healthcare, and policy planning. It requires strong conceptual understanding, data interpretation skills, and familiarity with demographic terminology.
📚 UGC NET Population Studies Syllabus 2026 – Key Units
1. Introduction to Population Studies
- Scope, nature, development
- Relationship with other social sciences
- Basic population concepts: fertility, mortality, migration
2. Sources of Demographic Data
- Census
- Sample Registration System (SRS)
- National Family Health Survey (NFHS)
- Vital Registration System
3. Population Theories
- Malthusian theory
- Demographic transition theory
- Optimum population theory
- Marxian perspective
4. Fertility
- Measures of fertility
- Determinants of fertility
- Proximate determinants
- Family planning programmes
5. Mortality & Morbidity
- Mortality indicators
- Life table construction
- Infant, child & maternal mortality
- Epidemiological transition
6. Migration
- Types, causes, consequences
- Internal & international migration
- Migration models and trends
- Urbanization & population distribution
7. Population Composition
- Age & sex structure
- Literacy, workforce participation
- Rural–urban composition
- Demographic dividend
8. Population Policies & Programmes
- India’s population policy
- Health and family welfare programmes
- Reproductive and child health initiatives
- Sustainable development goals (SDGs)
9. Research Methods in Population Studies
- Sampling techniques
- Data collection tools
- Quantitative & qualitative methods
- Statistical techniques in demography
📝 PYQ Trends & Important Focus Areas
PYQs reveal consistent focus in areas such as:
Most questions are conceptual, formula-based, or data-interpretation-oriented, making regular practice crucial.
📱 ANSS ACADEMY – UGC NET Population Studies Mock Test 2026
ANSS ACADEMY provides an expert-designed test series aligned with the 2026 UGC NET syllabus and latest exam pattern.
What You Get
- Chapter-wise and unit-wise practice tests
- Full-length Paper-2 mock tests
- Paper-1 mock tests included
- PYQ-based practice sets
- Detailed explanations in selected tests
- Real-time score analysis & ranking
- Regular updates throughout the exam cycle
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