UGC Introduces Ayurveda Biology as New Subject for UGC-NET Exam Starting December 2024

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has officially introduced Ayurveda Biology as a new subject for the UGC-National Eligibility Test (NET), beginning in December 2024. This addition enables candidates to delve into an interdisciplinary field that combines modern biology with the ancient science of Ayurveda, supporting academic exploration in traditional knowledge systems.

In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), UGC announced: "Ayurveda Biology is now introduced as a subject in the UGC-NET exam. Starting December 2024, candidates can opt for this unique subject, promoting interdisciplinary knowledge and the ancient science of Ayurveda." The decision, approved during the Commission’s 581st meeting on June 25, 2024, follows recommendations from an expert committee aiming to expand the UGC-NET’s subject list.

Ayurveda Biology Syllabus:

Unit 1: History and Development of Ayurveda

Unit 2: Philosophy and Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda

Unit 3: Sharira Rachna and Kriya

Unit 4: Padartha Vijnana and Dravya Vijnana

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

A detailed syllabus is available on the official UGC NET website, ugcnetonline.in.

UGC-NET, conducted biannually by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in June and December, qualifies candidates for assistant professorships and research fellowships across Indian universities. The addition of Ayurveda Biology aligns with UGC’s commitment to fostering knowledge systems rooted in India’s cultural heritage, supporting a holistic approach to education.

For further information on the subject and examination details, candidates are encouraged to visit the official UGC website at ugcnetonline.in.