This book is a comprehensive and practice-oriented guide for aspirants of UGC NET (Subject Code 46: Adult and Continuing Education), and for learners of Continuing Education, Lifelong Learning, Extension Education, Community Development, and especially Agricultural Extension.

It begins with a concise yet in-depth explanation of the philosophy, scope, and evolution of Adult and Continuing Education in India. Key highlights include all major schemes, projects, and programs from the pre-independence era to the present day, along with significant national and international efforts.

Major topics include:
• Educational contributions from commissions and committees
• National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Key points related to lifelong learning
• Draft Guidelines of New India Literacy Programme (2022–2027)

The core of the book features:
• 1,000 MCQs, strictly based on the latest UGC NET syllabus
• 100 questions for each of the 10 units, with detailed explanations
• Coverage of Previous Year Questions (PYQs) from 2020 to December 2024, clearly mentioning exam years
• Emphasis on elimination method, match-the-following, and critical thinking
Also included are fully solved UGC NET papers from 2020–2024 to assist self-assessment.