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Immediately after the disaster management, for Ayurveda Biology, new subject has been added by the University Grants Commission to the National Eligibility Test from the December session 2024. In that case, while applying for the new paper with the December 2024 exam application form, candidates will be able to apply to the UGC NET.
The Commission, at its 581 meeting held on 25th June 2024, has considered the recommendations of the expert committee and has decided to include “Ayurveda Biology” as an additional subject from December 2024 onwards to the present list of subjects of UGC-NET”, informed the commission.
The syllabus for the new subject of UGC NET is also available on its website ugcnetonline.in, also informed the commission.
“Ayurveda Biology is now covered as a subject in the UGC-NET exam. From December 2024, candidates can select this new subject that develops inter-disciplinary knowledge but also comprises Ayurveda – an ancient science,” the UGC informed through an X post on sharing the news.
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As recently as June this year, the commission revealed that disaster management subjects would be added to the list of subjects for the UGC NET December 2024 exam.
The National Testing Agency conducts the UGC NET exam twice a year with the aim of declaring eligibility of aspirants for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), ineligibility for Assistant Professor, and admission to PhD programs at Indian colleges and universities.
UGC NET Syllabus 2024: Ayurveda Biology syllabus
The Ayurveda Biology paper of the UGC NET syllabus encompasses 10 units, which are given below.
- Unit 1: History and Development of Ayurveda
- Unit 2: Philosophy and Basic Principles of Ayurveda
- Unit 3: Sharir Rachna and Kriya
- Unit 4: Padartha Vigyan and Dravya Vigyan
- Unit 5: Rasa Shastra, Bheshajya Kalpana and Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia
- Unit 6: Disease Biology, Microbiology and Immunology
- Unit 7: Genetics, Ayurgenomics, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Unit 8: Physiology, Biochemistry and Nanotechnology
- Unit 9: Biodiversity and Environmental Health, IPR and Entrepreneurship
- Unit 10: Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Ayurveda-informatics
Conclusion
The introduction of Ayurveda Biology as a new subject for UGC NET in December 2024 marks a significant development in promoting interdisciplinary research and education in Ayurveda. This move opens up new opportunities for candidates passionate about Ayurveda and its scientific principles. Aspirants can now access the detailed syllabus on the official UGC NET website and start preparing to explore the rich confluence of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern biology.