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UGC NET Social Work is a socially driven and highly impactful subject under the National Eligibility Test. Every year, the University Grants Commission (UGC) conducts this exam to determine eligibility for Assistant Professorship, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD programmes in universities across India.
For the UGC NET June 2026 and UGC NET December 2026 cycles, ANSS ACADEMY presents a fully structured and syllabus-oriented Social Work Mock Test Series to help aspirants build strong concepts, improve accuracy, and master high-scoring areas.
🤝 About the Subject: Social Work (UGC NET 2026)
Social Work is a professional and academic discipline that aims to enhance human well-being, strengthen social relationships, and support vulnerable communities. It integrates theories from sociology, psychology, law, public policy, and community development.
The UGC NET Social Work paper tests knowledge of:
- Social welfare policies
- Casework, group work, and community organization
- Human behaviour and development
- Social justice and human rights
- Research methods and statistics
- Social problems and interventions
- Counselling techniques
- Social legislation in India
It is a dynamic subject rooted in empathy, fieldwork understanding, and social impact.
📚 UGC NET Social Work Syllabus 2026 – Major Units
1. Nature & Evolution of Social Work
- Historical development
- Philosophical foundations
- Profession & values in social work
- Roles and responsibilities of a social worker
2. Casework & Counselling
- Principles, techniques, approaches
- Interviewing process
- Counselling skills
- Client assessment & intervention
3. Social Group Work
- Group dynamics
- Leadership roles
- Programme planning & evaluation
- Group processes in social change
4. Community Organization & Social Action
- Principles & strategies
- Community development models
- Participatory approaches
- Social movements
5. Social Welfare Administration
- Planning, budgeting, evaluation
- Public policy implementation
- NGOs and voluntary sector
- Social welfare boards & institutional care
6. Social Policy, Planning & Legislation
- Constitutional provisions
- Policies for women, children, SC/ST/OBC
- Labour and employment laws
- Human rights & social justice frameworks
7. Human Behaviour & Development
- Psychological theories
- Human growth & development
- Mental health
- Family, marriage & relationships
8. Social Research Methods
- Sampling & hypothesis testing
- Research designs
- Quantitative & qualitative approaches
- Statistical tools in research
9. Social Problems in India
- Poverty, unemployment
- Substance abuse
- Violence & crime
- Gender issues
- Disaster management & rehabilitation
📘 PYQ Trends & High-Weightage Areas – UGC NET Social Work
A detailed review of previous years’ papers shows recurring emphasis on:
⭐ High-Weightage Topics
- Casework & group work theories
- Social policy & welfare programmes
- Human behaviour & psychology
- Research methods & statistics
- Social issues and interventions
- Community organization
⭐ Frequently Repeated PYQ Areas
- Recording in social work
- Sampling methods
- Social development indicators
- Constitutional and legal provisions
- Models of community development
⭐ Common Question Formats
- Assertion–Reason
- Match-the-following
- Concept-based MCQs
- Case-based situational questions
Practicing PYQs helps understand the pattern, depth, and nature of NET Social Work questions.
📱 ANSS ACADEMY – UGC NET Social Work Mock Test 2026
The mock test series is designed as per the latest NTA pattern and ensures full syllabus coverage.
You Will Get:
- Topic-wise mock tests
- Full-length Paper-2 tests
- Paper-1 mock tests included
- Updated question patterns
- Detailed explanations
- Real-time ranking
- Score analysis & improvement tips
- Regular updates till the exam cycles
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With a smooth interface, accurate timers, and result insights, the platform enhances your exam readiness.
