Teaching and Research Aptitude
Teaching, research, reasoning, data interpretation, ICT and the higher education system.
- Questions
- 50
- Marks
- 100
December 2026 batch · Paper 1 + EVS Paper 2
Prepare for both papers with our Paper 1 + Environmental Science (Code 89) combo pack, or choose EVS Paper 2 on its own. Live classes with a recording of every session, unit-wise previous year questions, scheduled tests and printed modules delivered to your door. Taught by Dr. Mukesh Goyal, JRF and Ph.D. in Environmental Science.
Answer 20 quick questions. Get your Paper 1 and EVS score, plus the course that fits you.
Q1 of 20 · EVS Unit 2 · Environmental Chemistry
On a 100-year Global Warming Potential (GWP) scale, which of these gases has the highest GWP?
Both papers covered
UGC NET has two papers in one sitting. Your score is the total of both, so you need to prepare for both.
Teaching, research, reasoning, data interpretation, ICT and the higher education system.
All 10 units, from fundamentals and chemistry to EIA, statistics and current issues.
One schedule, one teacher team and one set of tests for the full exam.
Exam at a glance
You take Paper 1 (teaching and research aptitude) and Paper 2 (Environmental Science) together in one computer-based sitting. Both papers are objective, and there is no negative marking.
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Subject code | 89, Environmental Sciences |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Paper 1 | 50 questions, 100 marks |
| Paper 2 (EVS) | 100 questions, 200 marks |
| Duration | 3 hours, both papers together |
| Marking | +2 per correct answer, no negative marking |
| Exam cycles | Twice a year (June and December) |
Courses and fees
Most students need both papers, so start with the Paper 1 + EVS Combo. Already prepared for Paper 1? Take an EVS Paper 2 course on its own.
Complete UGC NET preparation in one plan: Paper 1 and Environmental Science Paper 2 on a single schedule, for first attempts, repeat attempts and JRF aspirants.
Scheduled live classes, live tests and doubt sessions, plus a recording of every class and printed modules.
Can't attend classes at a fixed time? Study at your own pace with recorded classes, PYQs and scheduled doubt support.
| Feature | Paper 1 + EVS Combo | EVS Live + Recorded | EVS Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Preparing both papers together | A fixed schedule with live teaching | Studying at your own pace |
| Live classes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Recording of every class | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EVS Paper 2, all 10 units | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paper 1, all 10 units | Yes | No | No |
| Topic-wise and unit-wise PYQs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Live / weekly tests | Yes | Yes | No |
| Doubt sessions | Live | Live | Scheduled |
| Printed SWMG modules | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fee (90 days) | ₹6,999 | ₹4,999 | ₹3,999 |
| Fee (180 days) | ₹11,999 | ₹9,999 | ₹7,999 |
| Enroll | Enroll | View Live | View Recorded |
How it works
Attend the live class, or watch the recording when it suits you.
Revise and mark the same topic in your printed module.
Solve topic-wise PYQs, then take the scheduled test.
Note every wrong answer and clear it in the doubt session.
Syllabus
Definition, scope and the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, spheres of the Earth, and basic laws of thermodynamics applied to the environment.
Chemistry of air, water and soil, greenhouse gases, ozone chemistry, and instrumental methods of analysis.
Ecosystem structure and function, energy flow, ecological pyramids, population and community ecology, and biodiversity conservation.
Earth's structure, rocks and minerals, geomorphology, soils, hydrology, and natural hazards.
Conventional and renewable energy sources, energy conversion, and the environmental impact of energy use.
Air, water, soil, noise, thermal and radioactive pollution, their sources, effects, standards and control methods.
Waste generation and characterisation, collection, treatment and disposal, and rules for hazardous and biomedical waste.
EIA process, life cycle assessment, environmental management systems, and Indian environmental laws.
Descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, and environmental modelling.
Climate change, international agreements and conventions, environmental movements, and current national programmes.
Your educator
Dr. Mukesh Goyal is a JRF-qualified educator with a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and more than 10 years of teaching and academic mentoring. He teaches both UGC NET Environmental Science Paper 2 and Paper 1, so students prepare for the full exam with one teacher and one method.
His classes explain each concept clearly first, then take it straight into that topic's PYQs, numericals and common mistakes. The goal is not to finish videos. It is to pick the right option in the exam hall.
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