CBSE UGC NET 2017 YOGA - Syllabus, Preparation tips [Complete guide]

While 2016 has been a tough year for teaching aspirants, UGC NET has introduced a new subject YOGA, which can be a good career opportunity for those who want to pursue their career in this ancient art of YOGA.

Complete details about CBSE UGC NET 2017

 

NET Exam for Yoga - Details

Subject code -100

• Foundations of Yoga : History, Evolution of Yoga and Schools of Yoga.
• Basic Yoga Texts : Principal Upanishads Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Vasishtha.
• Patanjala Yoga Sutra.
• Hatha Yoga Texts.
• Allied Sciences : Anatomy and Physiology, Diet and Nutrition, General Psychology and Counseling.
• Yoga and Health.
• Therapeutic Yoga – Disease Wise and Evidence based.
• Applications of Yoga.
• Practical Yoga: Asana, Pranayama, Dharana Dhyana, Bandha, Mudra, Shat Kriya.
• Methods of Teaching Yoga.

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CBSE UGC NET Yoga Eligibility:

Master's degree in YOGA. Minimum 55% in the master's degree are compulsory for every candidates.

LIST OF UNIVERSITIES IN INDIA for YOGA BY UGC

Eligible candidate can apply for YOGA subject in UGC NET. Following universities are approved for YOGA courses:

• Bihar Yoga Bharati,Munger-811201. (Deemed University).
• Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, Bangalore. (Deemed University).
• Indian Institute of Yogic Science & Research Bhuvneshwar. 

No. of universities teaching YOGA: 52

No. of universities offering MA in YOGA - 16

Number of candidates: How many candidates appeared in CBSE NET YOGA in 2017

Nearly 4500 candidates appeared in CBSE NET 2017 for YOGA subject. Read here

UGC has included yoga as a specialized subject in CBSE UGC NET Exam 2017. Candidates having Masters Degree in yoga can apply for JRF/Assistant Professor posts.

How to Prepare for UGC NET YOGA 2017?

Candidates applying for YOGA are asking these questions frequently. What should be their study plan to crack UGC NET YOGA in 2017? How can they cover complete syllabus with important topics?

Here are the answers...

✌ Divide the YOGA syllabus in Three parts.

१ Basics & Foundation of YOGA

Topics covered:

• Foundations of Yoga : History, Evolution of Yoga and Schools of Yoga.
• Basic Yoga Texts : Principal Upanishads Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Vasishtha.
• Patanjala Yoga Sutra.
• Hatha Yoga Texts.

२ Yoga & Health(diseases, diet and nutrition, psychology)

Topics covered:

• Allied Sciences : Anatomy and Physiology, Diet and Nutrition, General Psychology and Counseling.
• Yoga and Health.
• Therapeutic Yoga – Disease Wise and Evidence based.

३ Applications of YOGA(Practical aspects)

Topics covered:

• Practical Yoga: Asana, Pranayama, Dharana Dhyana, Bandha, Mudra, Shat Kriya.
• Methods of Teaching Yoga.

✌  Assign 3 month's time for the preparation for the better result. If you have less time left in examination then you can create a schedule according to that.

✌  Do not forget the Paper 1 preparation. It is also important to perform well in paper 1. Overall ranking will be affected by marks scored in paper 1 & hence it is suggested to score 70-80% in this section.

✌  As the subject is introduced in 2017, there is less competition involved yet. So, you have greater chances to crack the exam.