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📘 UGC NET Population Studies Syllabus – December 2025
The UGC NET Population Studies syllabus focuses on the scientific study of population dynamics, demographic theories, fertility, mortality, migration, population policies, and statistical methods used in demographic research.
Below is the unit-wise syllabus for UGC NET Population Studies Paper II (December 2025):
Unit 1: Introduction to Population Studies
- Nature, scope, and importance of Population Studies.
- Relationship between demography and other disciplines (Economics, Sociology, Geography, and Public Health).
- Basic demographic concepts: population, population structure, and population distribution.
- Data sources: Census, Sample Registration System (SRS), and National Family Health Survey (NFHS).
Unit 2: Theories of Population
- Classical and modern theories of population growth:
- Malthusian theory, Optimum theory, and Marxist perspective.
- Transition theories: Demographic Transition Theory and its stages.
- Recent population theories and models.
- Population growth and its socio-economic implications.
Unit 3: Fertility
- Concepts and determinants of fertility.
- Measures of fertility: Crude Birth Rate (CBR), Total Fertility Rate (TFR), Gross and Net Reproduction Rate (GRR/NRR).
- Fertility differentials and trends in India and the world.
- Family planning and reproductive health programs in India.
Unit 4: Mortality and Morbidity
- Concepts, measures, and determinants of mortality.
- Infant, child, and maternal mortality — causes and prevention.
- Life table analysis and expectation of life.
- Epidemiological transition and causes of death in developing countries.
- Health indicators and morbidity patterns.
Unit 5: Migration
- Concepts and types of migration — internal and international.
- Theories of migration: Ravenstein’s Laws, Push and Pull theory, and modern migration models.
- Effects of migration on population distribution and development.
- Urbanization, rural-urban migration, and policy implications.
Unit 6: Population Composition and Structure
- Age and sex structure, dependency ratio, and aging.
- Literacy, education, and occupational distribution.
- Population pyramids and demographic indicators.
- Social and economic implications of demographic characteristics.
Unit 7: Population and Development
- Interrelationship between population and economic development.
- Population and environment.
- Human capital formation and demographic dividend.
- Gender and development issues.
- Sustainable development and population policies.
Unit 8: Population Policies and Programmes
- Evolution of population policies in India.
- National Population Policy (2000) and its objectives.
- Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Programme.
- International population conferences (Bucharest, Mexico City, Cairo).
- Role of government and NGOs in population control and awareness.
Unit 9: Research Methods and Demographic Techniques
- Population data sources and their limitations.
- Basic statistical tools used in population research.
- Sampling methods, data analysis, and presentation.
- Demographic models and projections.
- Measures of central tendency, dispersion, correlation, and regression in demographic analysis.
Unit 10: Population Problems and Emerging Issues
- Overpopulation, underpopulation, and aging population.
- Urbanization, migration, and their socio-economic impact.
- Gender imbalance and declining sex ratio.
- Impact of population growth on resources and environment.
- Population and sustainable development goals (SDGs).
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