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CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
SYLLABUS
The CSIR NET Part-A Syllabus is common for all papers-
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Numerical Ability | Number and Simplification, LCM and HCF Average, Quadratic Equations, Sequence and Series, Surds and Indices, Logarithms, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Ratio, Proportion and Variation, Partnership, Alligation and Mixture. Time Speed and Distance, Time and Work, Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, etc | 20 Q |
Reasoning | Series Formation, Coding-Decoding, Distance and Directions, Calendar and Clock, Ranking and Arrangement, Puzzles | |
Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis | Mean, Median, Mode, Measures of Dispersion, Graphical Analysis: Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie-Chart, Tabulation. |
Chemical Science
Topics | Topic Description | Weightage |
PART B & PART C | ||
Inorganic Chemistry | Chemical periodicity, Structure and bonding in homo- & hetero nuclear molecules, Concepts of acids and bases, transition elements and coordination compounds, Organometallic compounds, Cages and metal clusters, Analytical chemistry, Bio-inorganic chemistry, Nuclear chemistry etc. | 40 Q & 60 Q |
Physical Chemistry | Basic principles of quantum mechanics, approximate methods of quantum mechanics, Atomic structure and spectroscopy, Chemical bonding in diatomics, Chemical applications of group theory, Molecular spectroscopy, Chemical thermodynamics, Statistical thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Chemical kinetics, Colloids and surfaces, Solid state, Polymer chemistry, . Data analysis | |
Organic Chemistry | IUPAC nomenclature of organic molecules, Principles of stereochemistry, Principles of stereochemistry, Organic reactive intermediates, Organic reaction mechanisms, Common named reactions and rearrangements, Organic transformations and reagents, Concepts in organic synthesis, Asymmetric synthesis, Pericyclic reactions, Synthesis and reactivity, Chemistry of natural products, Structure determination of organic compounds | |
Interdisciplinary topics | Chemistry in nanoscience and technology | |
Catalysis and green chemistry | ||
Medicinal chemistry | ||
Supramolecular chemistry | ||
Environmental chemistry |
Recommended books :-
1. CSIR-UGC NET/JRF/SET Chemical Sciences by Dr. Hemant Kulshrestha, Prof. Ajay Taneja
2. Inorganic Chemistry by Dr. T. J. Patil
3. Inorganic Chemistry by Sahoo, Balaram , Nayak, Nimai Charan, Samantaray, Asutosh, Pujapanda, Prafulla Kumar
4. Physical And Inorganic Chemistry by Dr. C. M. Bhavsar
5. Organic And Inorganic Chemistry by Dr. B. R. Chaudhari, Dr. S. I. Rajput, Dr. T. J. Patil
6.
CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
SYLLABUS
The CSIR NET Part-A Syllabus is common for all papers-
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Numerical Ability | Number and Simplification, LCM and HCF Average, Quadratic Equations, Sequence and Series, Surds and Indices, Logarithms, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Ratio, Proportion and Variation, Partnership, Alligation and Mixture. Time Speed and Distance, Time and Work, Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, etc | 20 Q |
Reasoning | Series Formation, Coding-Decoding, Distance and Directions, Calendar and Clock, Ranking and Arrangement, Puzzles | |
Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis | Mean, Median, Mode, Measures of Dispersion, Graphical Analysis: Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie-Chart, Tabulation. |
Chemical Science
Topics | Topic Description | Weightage |
PART B & PART C | ||
Inorganic Chemistry | Chemical periodicity, Structure and bonding in homo- & hetero nuclear molecules, Concepts of acids and bases, transition elements and coordination compounds, Organometallic compounds, Cages and metal clusters, Analytical chemistry, Bio-inorganic chemistry, Nuclear chemistry etc. | 40 Q & 60 Q |
Physical Chemistry | Basic principles of quantum mechanics, approximate methods of quantum mechanics, Atomic structure and spectroscopy, Chemical bonding in diatomics, Chemical applications of group theory, Molecular spectroscopy, Chemical thermodynamics, Statistical thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Chemical kinetics, Colloids and surfaces, Solid state, Polymer chemistry, . Data analysis | |
Organic Chemistry | IUPAC nomenclature of organic molecules, Principles of stereochemistry, Principles of stereochemistry, Organic reactive intermediates, Organic reaction mechanisms, Common named reactions and rearrangements, Organic transformations and reagents, Concepts in organic synthesis, Asymmetric synthesis, Pericyclic reactions, Synthesis and reactivity, Chemistry of natural products, Structure determination of organic compounds | |
Interdisciplinary topics | Chemistry in nanoscience and technology | |
Catalysis and green chemistry | ||
Medicinal chemistry | ||
Supramolecular chemistry | ||
Environmental chemistry |
Recommended books :-
1. CSIR-UGC NET/JRF/SET Chemical Sciences by Dr. Hemant Kulshrestha, Prof. Ajay Taneja
2. Inorganic Chemistry by Dr. T. J. Patil
3. Inorganic Chemistry by Sahoo, Balaram , Nayak, Nimai Charan, Samantaray, Asutosh, Pujapanda, Prafulla Kumar
4. Physical And Inorganic Chemistry by Dr. C. M. Bhavsar
5. Organic And Inorganic Chemistry by Dr. B. R. Chaudhari, Dr. S. I. Rajput, Dr. T. J. Patil
6. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics by Pandey, Choudhary
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, & Planetary Science
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
PART B | ||
Earth Science | The Earth and the Solar System | 50 Q |
Earth Materials, Surface Features and Processes | ||
Interior of the Earth, Deformation and Tectonics | ||
Oceans and Atmosphere & Environmental Earth Sciences | ||
PART C | ||
Geology | Mineralogy and Petrology | 80 Q |
Structural Geology and Geotectonics | ||
Palaeontology and its Applications | ||
Sedimentology and Stratigraphy | ||
Marine Geology and Pale oceanography | ||
Geochemistry | ||
Economic Geology | ||
Precambrian Geology and Crustal Evolution | ||
Quaternary Geology | ||
Applied Geology - Remote Sensing and GIS, Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology & Mineral Exploration | ||
Physical Geography - Geomorphology, Climatology, Bio-geography, Environmental Geography & Geography of India | ||
Geophysics - Signal Processing, Field theory, Numerical analysis and inversion, Gravity and Magnetic fields of the earth, Plate Tectonics and Geo-dynamics, Seismology Elastic theory, Gravity and Magnetic Methods, Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods, Seismic Methods & Well logging | ||
Meteorology - Climatology, Physical Meteorology, Atmospheric Electricity, Cloud Physics, Dynamic Meteorology, Numerical Weather Prediction, General Circulation and Climate Modelling, Synoptic Meteorology, Aviation Meteorology & Satellite Meteorology | ||
Ocean Sciences - Physical Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, Geological Oceanography & Biological Oceanography |
Recommended books :-
1. Physical geography by Savindra Singh
2. Joint CSIR UGC NET Earth Science by Surendra Kumar
3. Geodynamics by Siddhartha
4. Objective Earth Science by Ahmad
5. Oceanography by Sharad & Vatsal
6. Earth Science: The Physical Setting by Jeffery C. Callister
7. Climatology & Oceanography by D.S. Lal
Life Science
Topic | Topic Contents | Weightage |
PART B & PART C | ||
Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology | Structure of atoms, molecules and chemical bonds, Composition, structure and function of biomolecules, Stabilizing interactions, Principles of biophysical chemistry, Bioenergetics, oxidative phosphorylation, Principles of catalysis, enzymes and enzyme kinetic, Conformation of proteins, Conformation of nucleic acids, Stability of proteins and nucleic acids, Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids nucleotides and vitamins | 50 Q & 75 Q |
Cellular Organization | Membrane structure and function, Structural organization and function of intracellular organelles, Organization of genes and chromosomes, Cell division and cell cycle, Microbial Physiology | |
Fundamental Processes | DNA replication, repair and recombination, RNA synthesis and processing, Protein synthesis and processing, Control of gene expression at transcription and translation level | |
Cell Communication and Cell Signaling | Host parasite interaction, Cell signaling, Cellular communication, Cancer, Innate and adaptive immune system | |
Developmental Biology | Basic concepts of development, Gametogenesis, fertilization and early development, Morphogenesis and organogenesis in animals, Morphogenesis and organogenesis in plants, Programmed cell death, ageing and senescence | |
System Physiology – Plant | Photosynthesis, Respiration and photorespiration, Nitrogen metabolism, Plant hormones, Sensory photobiology, Solute transport and photoassimilate translocation, Secondary metabolites, Stress physiology | |
System Physiology – Animal | Blood and circulation, Cardiovascular System, Respiratory system, Nervous system, Sense organs, Excretory system, Thermoregulation, Stress and adaptation, Digestive system, Endocrinology and reproduction | |
Inheritance Biology | Mendelian principles, Concept of gene, Extensions of Mendelian principles, Gene mapping methods, Extra chromosomal inheritance, Microbial genetics, Human genetics, Quantitative genetics, Mutation, Structural and numerical alterations of chromosomes, Recombination | |
Diversity of Life Forms | Principles & methods of taxonomy, Levels of structural organization, Outline classification of plants, animals & microorganisms, Natural history of Indian subcontinent, Organisms of health & agricultural importance, Organisms of conservation concern | |
Ecological Principles | The Environment, Habitat and Niche, Population Ecology, Species Interactions, Community Ecology, Ecological Succession, Ecosystem Ecology, Biogeography, Applied Ecology, Conservation Biology | |
Evolution and Behaviour | Emergence of evolutionary thoughts, Origin of cells and unicellular evolution, Pale ontology and Evolutionary History, Molecular Evolution, The Mechanisms, Brain, Behaviour and Evolution, | |
Applied Biology & Methods in Biology | Microbial fermentation and production of small and macro molecules, Application of immunological principles, vaccines, diagnostics. Tissue and cell culture methods for plants and animals., Transgenic animals and plants, molecular approaches to diagnosis and strain identification., Genomics and its application to health and agriculture, including gene therapy., Bio-resource and uses of biodiversity, Breeding in plants and animals, Bioremediation and phytoremediation, Biosensors |
Recommended books :-
1. CSIR-UGC NET Life Science by Ashish Nagesh, Quaisher J. Hossain
2. CSIR-JRF-NET: Life Sciences Fundamentals and Practice Part 1 & 2 by Pranav Kumar
3. CSIR-NET JRF Fundamentals of Life Sciences Vol- I by Rupendra Singh
4. CSIR-NET JRF Fundamentals of Life Sciences Vol- II I by Rupendra Singh
5. CSIR NET Life Sciences Books (Vol I) by Dr. Poonam Sharma
Mathematical Science
Unit | Topic | Weightage |
PART B & PART C | ||
Unit I | Analysis | 40 Q & 60 Q |
Linear Algebra | ||
Unit II | Complex Analysis | |
Algebra & Topology | ||
Unit III | Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) | |
Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) | ||
Numerical Analysis | ||
Calculus of Variations | ||
Linear Integral Equations & Classical Mechanics | ||
UNIT IV | Descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis |
Recommended books :-
1. CSIR-UGC NET/JRF/SET Mathematical Sciences by Alok Kumar (Upkar)
2. Mathematical Sciences for UGC-CSIR Junior Research Fellowship & Eligibility for Lectureship by Prasad
3. Mathematical Science Manual CSIR UGC/NET/SLET & Lectureship – Jupiter by Renu Sharma, Awadhesh Kumar Mishra
4. Net Mathematical Sciences – Vol. 1 UGC CSIR by Satya Prakashan
5. UGC-CSIR JRF/NET Mathematical Sciences by G. K. Publications Pvt. Ltd
6. NET Mathematical Sciences – Vol. 2 UGC CSIR by Satya Prakashan
7. UGC-CSIR NET (JRF & LS) Mathematical Science by Pawan Sharma, Anshuman, Suraj Singh
Physical Science
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
PART B & PART C | ||
PART A : | Mathematical Methods of Physics | 25 Q & 30 Q |
Classical Mechanics | ||
Electromagnetic Theory & Quantum Mechanics | ||
Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics | ||
Electronics and Experimental Methods | ||
PART B : | Mathematical Methods of Physics | |
Classical Mechanics & Electromagnetic Theory | ||
Quantum Mechanics & Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics | ||
Electronics and Experimental Methods | ||
Atomic & Molecular Physics | ||
Condensed Matter Physics | ||
Nuclear and Particle Physics |
Recommended books :-
1. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by Griffiths
2. Introduction to Electrodynamics by Griffiths
3. Introduction to Atomic Spectra by H. E. White
4. Introductory Nuclear Physics by Kenneth S. Krane
5. Higher Engineering Mathematics by B. S. Grewal
6. Quantum Mechanics Concepts and Applications by Zettili.
7. Mathematical Methods for Physicists by Arfken and Weber
8. Classical Mechanics by Goldstein
9. Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics by F. Reif
10. Solid State Physics by Ashcroft and Mermin
11. CSIR-UGC NET/JRF/SET Physical Sciences by Dr. Surekha Tomar
12. CSIR-UGC NET (JRF & LS) Physical Science by W Malemnganba Chenglei
13. Classical Mechanics by J C Upadhya
14. Mathematical Physics by H K Dass and Rama Verma
15. Solid State Physics by Neil W Ashcroft
16. Modern Physics and Solid State Physics (Problems and Solutions) by S.O. Pillai
IMPORTANT LINK
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CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
EXAM PATTERN
Part 'A' shall be common to all subjects. This part shall be a test containing a maximum of 20 questions of General Aptitude. The candidates shall be required to answer any 15 questions of two marks each. The total marks allocated to this section shall be 30 out of 200.
For Chemical Sciences
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | PART A | 20 Q | 15 x 2 = 30 Marks | 180 Minutes |
PART B | 40 Q | 35 x 2 = 75 Marks | ||
PART C | 60 Q | 25 x 4 = 100 Marks | ||
Total | 120 Q | 200 Marks |
Note :- The candidate is required to answer a maximum of 15, 35 and 25 questions from Part-A, Part-B and Part-C respectively. If more than the required number of questions are answered, only the first 15, 35 and 25 questions in Part A, Part B and Part C respectively will be taken up for evaluation.
For Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | PART A | 20 Q | 15 x 2 = 30 Marks | 180 Minutes |
PART B | 50 Q | 35 x 2 = 70 Marks | ||
PART C | 80 Q | 25 x 4 = 100 Marks | ||
Total | 150 Q | 200 Marks |
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CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
EXAM PATTERN
Part 'A' shall be common to all subjects. This part shall be a test containing a maximum of 20 questions of General Aptitude. The candidates shall be required to answer any 15 questions of two marks each. The total marks allocated to this section shall be 30 out of 200.
For Chemical Sciences
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | PART A | 20 Q | 15 x 2 = 30 Marks | 180 Minutes |
PART B | 40 Q | 35 x 2 = 75 Marks | ||
PART C | 60 Q | 25 x 4 = 100 Marks | ||
Total | 120 Q | 200 Marks |
Note :- The candidate is required to answer a maximum of 15, 35 and 25 questions from Part-A, Part-B and Part-C respectively. If more than the required number of questions are answered, only the first 15, 35 and 25 questions in Part A, Part B and Part C respectively will be taken up for evaluation.
For Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | PART A | 20 Q | 15 x 2 = 30 Marks | 180 Minutes |
PART B | 50 Q | 35 x 2 = 70 Marks | ||
PART C | 80 Q | 25 x 4 = 100 Marks | ||
Total | 150 Q | 200 Marks |
Note:- The candidate is required to answer a maximum of 15, 35 and 25 questions from Part-A, Part-B and Part-C respectively. If more than the required number of questions are answered, only the first 15, 35 and 25 questions in Part A, Part B and Part C respectively will be taken up for evaluation.
For Life Sciences
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | PART A | 20 Q | 15 x 2 = 30 Marks | 180 Minutes |
PART B | 50 Q | 35 x 2 = 70 Marks | ||
PART C | 75 Q | 25 x 4 = 100 Marks | ||
Total | 145 Q | 200 Marks |
Note :- The candidate is required to answer a maximum of 15, 35 and 25 questions from Part-A, Part-B and Part-C respectively. If more than the required number of questions are answered, only the first 15, 35 and 25 questions in Part A, Part B and Part C respectively will be taken up for evaluation.
For Mathematical Sciences
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | PART A | 20 Q | 15 x 2 = 30 Marks | 180 Minutes |
PART B | 40 Q | 25 x 3 = 75 Marks | ||
PART C | 60 Q | 20 x 4.75 = 95 Marks | ||
Total | 120 Q | 200 Marks |
Note :- The candidate is required to answer a maximum of 15, 25 and 20 questions from Part-A, Part-B and Part-C respectively. If more than the required number of questions are answered, only the first 15, 25 and 20 questions in Part A & Part B respectively will be taken up for evaluation. In Part C each question may have "ONE" or "MORE" correct options. Credit in a question shall be given only on identification of "ALL" the correct options in Part C.
For Physical Sciences
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | PART A | 20 Q | 15 x 2 = 30 Marks | 180 Minutes |
PART B | 25 Q | 20 x 3.5 = 70 Marks | ||
PART C | 30 Q | 20 x 5 = 100 Marks | ||
Total | 75 Q | 200 Marks |
Note :- The candidate is required to answer a maximum of 15, 20 and 20 questions from Part-A, Part-B and Part-C respectively. If more than the required number of questions are answered, only the first 15, 20 and 20 questions in Part A, Part B and Part C respectively will be taken up for evaluation.
MODE OF EXAMINATION
The Examination shall be conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT) only.
MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION
1. The test will be in Hindi and English version.
2. Candidates opting for Hindi medium in the Application Form will be given bilingual paper, but candidates opting for English medium will be given only English version.
3. Candidates are required to answer in the medium as per option exercised in the Application Form
4. In case of any ambiguity between Hindi and English version due to translation, English version would be treated as final.
MARKING SCHEME
For Chemical Sciences
Criteria | PART A | PART B | PART C |
Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Marks for each incorrect answer (Negative marking for part A, B & C is @ 25%) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
For Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences
Criteria | PART A | PART B | PART C |
Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Marks for each incorrect answer (Negative marking for part A & B is @ 25% and part C is @ 33%) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.32 |
For Life Sciences
Criteria | PART A | PART B | PART C |
Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Marks for each incorrect answer (Negative marking for part A, B & C is @ 25%) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
For Mathematical Sciences
Criteria | PART A | PART B | PART C |
Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 3 | 4.75 |
Marks for each incorrect answer (Negative marking in Part A & B is @ 25%, no negative marking in Part C) | 0.5 | 0.75 | 0 |
For Physical Sciences
Criteria | PART A | PART B | PART C |
Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 3.5 | 5 |
Marks for each incorrect answer (Negative marking for part A, B & C is @ 25%) | 0.5 | 0.875 | 1.25 |
Normalization procedure
1. The process of Normalization is an established practice for comparing candidate scores across multi session papers and is similar to those being adopted in other large educational selection tests conducted in India. For normalization across sections, NTA shall use the percentile equivalence.
2. Percentile Scores: Percentile scores are scores based on the relative performance of all those who appear for the examination. Basically, the marks obtained are transformed into a scale ranging from 100 to 0 for each session of examinees.
3. The Percentile score of a Candidate is calculated as follows:
Note: The Percentile of the Total shall NOT be an aggregate or average of the Percentile of an individual subject. Percentile score is not the same as percentage of marks obtained.
The Percentile Scores will be calculated up to 7 decimal places to avoid bunching effect and reduce ties.
FAST FACTS
1. Acronym - CSIR NET
2. Year Started - 1989-90
3. Conducting Body/ Administrator - National Testing Agency (NTA)
4. Exam Purpose - Test being conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals ‘for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS) /Assistant Professor’ in Indian universities and colleges
5. Exam Mode - Objective Type Computerr Based Test (CBT)
6. Stages - Paper I, II & III
7. Offered - Twice in a year
IMPORTANT LINK
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CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates willing to apply for CSIR NET Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
The criteria for eligibility CSIR UGC NET are decided by the conduction body itself.
The candidate’s eligibility for CSIR NET Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions :-
1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualifications
Nationality
A candidate applying for CSIR NET must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit & Relaxations
For JRF: Not more than 30 years as on the 1st day of the month in which the examination is concluded i.e. February, 2025. A relaxation of upto 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to OBC-NCL (as per the Central list of OBC available on website: www.ncbc.nic.in) /SC/ST/PwD/Third gender categories and to women applicants.
Relaxation:- Upper age limit may be relaxable up to 5 years in case of SC/ST/Persons with Disability(PwD)/ female applicants and 03 years in case of OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants.
For Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor: No upper age limit is prescribed for candidate applying for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor.
Educational Qualification
1. General/ Unreserved/ General-EWS candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree or equivalent examination from recognized universities/ institutions are eligible for this Test. The Other Backward Classes (OBC) belonging to Non-Creamy Layer/Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Persons with Disability (PwD)/ Third gender category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent examination are eligible for this Test.
2. Candidates who are pursuing their Master’s degree or equivalent course or candidates who have appeared for their qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this test. However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and shall be considered eligible for NET, only after they have passed their Master’s Degree or equivalent examination with at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST/ PwD/ Third gender category candidates). Such candidates must complete their Master’s degree or equivalent examination within two years from the date of NET result with required percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified. However, those candidates who qualify for ‘Admission to Ph.D. Only’ must complete their Master’s degree or equivalent examination within one year from the date of NET result with required percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified.
3. Candidates belonging to the Third gender category are eligible to draw the same relaxation in fee, age and Eligibility Criteria for NET as are available to SC/ST/PwD categories. The subject-wise qualifying cut-offs for this category would be the lowest among those for SC/ ST/ PwD/ OBC–NCL/ General-EWS categories in the corresponding subject.
4. The Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examination have been completed by 19 September 1991 (irrespective of date of declaration of result) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (i.e. from 55% to 50%) for appearing in NET.
5. Candidates are neither required to send any certificates/documents in support of their eligibility nor printout of their Application Form or Confirmation Page to NTA. However, the candidates, in their own interest, must ensure themselves about their eligibility for the test. In the event of any ineligibility being detected by the CSIR/UGC/NTA at any stage, their candidature will be cancelled, and they shall be liable for legal action. NTA does not verify the information provided by the candidates during online registration and hence candidature will be purely provisional subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
6. Candidates with post-graduate diploma/ certificate awarded by Indian University/ Institute or foreign degree/ diploma/ certificate awarded by the foreign University/ institute should in their own interest, ascertain the equivalence of their diploma/degree/ certificate with Master’s degree of recognized Indian universities from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi (www.aiu.ac.in).
Eligibility Highlights
1. The prescribed maximum age limit for JRF is 28 years and no age limit is prescribed for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor.
2. The candidate must possess M.Sc. or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks to be eligible
3. For SC/ST or Persons with Disability, the minimum marks required is 50 %.
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For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates willing to apply for CSIR NET Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
The criteria for eligibility CSIR UGC NET are decided by the conduction body itself.
The candidate’s eligibility for CSIR NET Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions :-
1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualifications
Nationality
A candidate applying for CSIR NET must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit & Relaxations
For JRF: Not more than 30 years as on the 1st day of the month in which the examination is concluded i.e. February, 2025. A relaxation of upto 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to OBC-NCL (as per the Central list of OBC available on website: www.ncbc.nic.in) /SC/ST/PwD/Third gender categories and to women applicants.
Relaxation:- Upper age limit may be relaxable up to 5 years in case of SC/ST/Persons with Disability(PwD)/ female applicants and 03 years in case of OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants.
For Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor: No upper age limit is prescribed for candidate applying for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor.
Educational Qualification
1. General/ Unreserved/ General-EWS candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree or equivalent examination from recognized universities/ institutions are eligible for this Test. The Other Backward Classes (OBC) belonging to Non-Creamy Layer/Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Persons with Disability (PwD)/ Third gender category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent examination are eligible for this Test.
2. Candidates who are pursuing their Master’s degree or equivalent course or candidates who have appeared for their qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this test. However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and shall be considered eligible for NET, only after they have passed their Master’s Degree or equivalent examination with at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST/ PwD/ Third gender category candidates). Such candidates must complete their Master’s degree or equivalent examination within two years from the date of NET result with required percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified. However, those candidates who qualify for ‘Admission to Ph.D. Only’ must complete their Master’s degree or equivalent examination within one year from the date of NET result with required percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified.
3. Candidates belonging to the Third gender category are eligible to draw the same relaxation in fee, age and Eligibility Criteria for NET as are available to SC/ST/PwD categories. The subject-wise qualifying cut-offs for this category would be the lowest among those for SC/ ST/ PwD/ OBC–NCL/ General-EWS categories in the corresponding subject.
4. The Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examination have been completed by 19 September 1991 (irrespective of date of declaration of result) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (i.e. from 55% to 50%) for appearing in NET.
5. Candidates are neither required to send any certificates/documents in support of their eligibility nor printout of their Application Form or Confirmation Page to NTA. However, the candidates, in their own interest, must ensure themselves about their eligibility for the test. In the event of any ineligibility being detected by the CSIR/UGC/NTA at any stage, their candidature will be cancelled, and they shall be liable for legal action. NTA does not verify the information provided by the candidates during online registration and hence candidature will be purely provisional subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
6. Candidates with post-graduate diploma/ certificate awarded by Indian University/ Institute or foreign degree/ diploma/ certificate awarded by the foreign University/ institute should in their own interest, ascertain the equivalence of their diploma/degree/ certificate with Master’s degree of recognized Indian universities from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi (www.aiu.ac.in).
Eligibility Highlights
1. The prescribed maximum age limit for JRF is 28 years and no age limit is prescribed for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor.
2. The candidate must possess M.Sc. or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks to be eligible
3. For SC/ST or Persons with Disability, the minimum marks required is 50 %.
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For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
IMPORTANT DATES
Events | Dates |
Application Form Start Date | 09 December 2024 |
Last date for submission application fees | 02 January 2025 |
Last date for payment of fee | 02 January 2025 |
Application correction window | 04 January 2025 to 05 January 2025 |
Exam date | 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025 |
IMPORTANT LINK
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
IMPORTANT DATES
Events | Dates |
Application Form Start Date | 09 December 2024 |
Last date for submission application fees | 02 January 2025 |
Last date for payment of fee | 02 January 2025 |
Application correction window | 04 January 2025 to 05 January 2025 |
Exam date | 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025 |
IMPORTANT LINK
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
EXAM ANALYSIS 26 DECEMBER 2023 (SHIFT 1): LIFE SCIENCE
The Life Science examination of CSIR NET 2023 was conducted on 26th December 2023 by the National Testing Agency. CSIR NET Life Sciences exam took place in shift 1. NTA conducted this exam in CBT mode and the time allowed for it was 180 minutes. The detailed CSIR NET Life Sciences Exam Analysis 26th December 2023 is shown here.
Section Name | Difficulty Level |
Section A | Moderate |
Section B | Moderate |
Section C | Moderate to difficult |
Overall | Moderate to difficult |
EXAM ANALYSIS 26 DECEMBER 2023 (SHIFT 2): LIFE SCIENCE
The Life Science examination of CSIR NET 2023 was conducted on 26th December 2023 by the National Testing Agency. CSIR NET Life Sciences exam took place in shift 2. NTA conducted this exam in CBT mode and the time allowed for it was 180 minutes. The detailed CSIR NET Life Sciences Exam Analysis 26th December 2023 is shown here.
Section Name | Difficulty Level |
Section A | Moderate |
Section B | Moderate |
Section C | Moderate |
Overall | Moderate |
EXAM ANALYSIS 17 FEBRUARY 2022: LIFE SCIENCE
The Life Science examination of CSIR NET 2022 was conducted on 17th February 2022 by the National Testing Agency. CSIR NET Life Sciences exam took place in shift 1. NTA conducted this exam in CBT mode and the time allowed for it was 180 minutes. The detailed CSIR NET Life Sciences Exam Analysis 17th Feb 2022 is shown here.
Section Name | Difficulty Level |
Section A | Moderate |
Section B | Moderate to difficult |
Section C | Easy to moderate |
Overall | Moderate |
EXAM ANALYSIS 16 FEBRUARY 2022: MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE
The Mathematical Science examination of CSIR NET 2022 was conducted on 16th February 2022 by the National Testing Agency. CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences exam took place in shift 1. NTA conducted this exam in CBT mode and the time allowed for it was 180 minutes. Let's check the detailed CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences Exam Analysis 16th Feb 2022 here.
Section Name | Difficulty Level |
CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
EXAM ANALYSIS 26 DECEMBER 2023 (SHIFT 1): LIFE SCIENCE
The Life Science examination of CSIR NET 2023 was conducted on 26th December 2023 by the National Testing Agency. CSIR NET Life Sciences exam took place in shift 1. NTA conducted this exam in CBT mode and the time allowed for it was 180 minutes. The detailed CSIR NET Life Sciences Exam Analysis 26th December 2023 is shown here.
Section Name | Difficulty Level |
Section A | Moderate |
Section B | Moderate |
Section C | Moderate to difficult |
Overall | Moderate to difficult |
EXAM ANALYSIS 26 DECEMBER 2023 (SHIFT 2): LIFE SCIENCE
The Life Science examination of CSIR NET 2023 was conducted on 26th December 2023 by the National Testing Agency. CSIR NET Life Sciences exam took place in shift 2. NTA conducted this exam in CBT mode and the time allowed for it was 180 minutes. The detailed CSIR NET Life Sciences Exam Analysis 26th December 2023 is shown here.
Section Name | Difficulty Level |
Section A | Moderate |
Section B | Moderate |
Section C | Moderate |
Overall | Moderate |
EXAM ANALYSIS 17 FEBRUARY 2022: LIFE SCIENCE
The Life Science examination of CSIR NET 2022 was conducted on 17th February 2022 by the National Testing Agency. CSIR NET Life Sciences exam took place in shift 1. NTA conducted this exam in CBT mode and the time allowed for it was 180 minutes. The detailed CSIR NET Life Sciences Exam Analysis 17th Feb 2022 is shown here.
Section Name | Difficulty Level |
Section A | Moderate |
Section B | Moderate to difficult |
Section C | Easy to moderate |
Overall | Moderate |
EXAM ANALYSIS 16 FEBRUARY 2022: MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE
The Mathematical Science examination of CSIR NET 2022 was conducted on 16th February 2022 by the National Testing Agency. CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences exam took place in shift 1. NTA conducted this exam in CBT mode and the time allowed for it was 180 minutes. Let's check the detailed CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences Exam Analysis 16th Feb 2022 here.
Section Name | Difficulty Level |
Section A | Easy to moderate |
Section B | Easy to Moderate |
Section C | Easy to Moderate |
Overall | Moderate to difficult |
CSIR NET EXAM ANALYSIS 15 FEBRUARY 2022: PHYSICAL SCIENCE
The Physical Science examination of CSIR NET 2022 took place on 15th February 2022 by the National Testing Agency. CSIR NET Physical Sciences exam took place in shift-2, starting from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Section Name | Difficulty Level |
Section A | Easy to moderate |
Section B | Moderate to difficult |
Section C | Difficult |
Overall | Moderate to difficult |
CSIR NET EXAM ANALYSIS 29 JANUARY 2022: EARTH SCIENCE
The CSIR NET Earth, Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences Exam was conducted on 29th January 2022. The exam took place in shift 2 between 3 PM to 6 PM. Below the detailed CSIR NET 2022 Analysis for the CSIR NET paper.
Section Name | Difficulty Level |
Section A | Easy to moderate |
Section B | Moderate to difficult |
Section C | Moderate to difficult |
Overall | Moderate |
IMPORTANT LINK
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the CSIR NET Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through CSIR NET Examination. The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the Syllabus.
90 DAYS STUDY PLAN
Days | Part 'A' | Part 'B' & 'C' |
1-6 days | Numerical ability | Unit-1 Molecules and their interaction relevant to biology |
7-12 days | Numerical ability | Unit-2 Cellular organisation |
13-18 days | Numerical ability | Unit-3 Fundamental processes |
19-24 days | Numerical ability | Unit-4 Cell communication and cell signalling |
25-30 days | Numerical ability | Unit-5 Developmental biology |
31-36 days | Quantitative comparison | Unit-6 System physiology- Plants |
37-42 days | Quantitative comparison | Unit-7 System physiology- Animal |
43-48 days | Reasoning | Unit-8 Inheritance biology |
49-54 days | Reasoning | Unit-9 Diversity of life forms |
55-60 days | Data interpretation | Unit-10 Ecological principles |
61-66 days | Data interpretation | Unit-11 Evolution and behavior |
67-72 days | Previous year question practice |
CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
STUDY PLAN
The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the CSIR NET Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through CSIR NET Examination. The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the Syllabus.
90 DAYS STUDY PLAN
Days | Part 'A' | Part 'B' & 'C' |
1-6 days | Numerical ability | Unit-1 Molecules and their interaction relevant to biology |
7-12 days | Numerical ability | Unit-2 Cellular organisation |
13-18 days | Numerical ability | Unit-3 Fundamental processes |
19-24 days | Numerical ability | Unit-4 Cell communication and cell signalling |
25-30 days | Numerical ability | Unit-5 Developmental biology |
31-36 days | Quantitative comparison | Unit-6 System physiology- Plants |
37-42 days | Quantitative comparison | Unit-7 System physiology- Animal |
43-48 days | Reasoning | Unit-8 Inheritance biology |
49-54 days | Reasoning | Unit-9 Diversity of life forms |
55-60 days | Data interpretation | Unit-10 Ecological principles |
61-66 days | Data interpretation | Unit-11 Evolution and behavior |
67-72 days | Previous year question practice | Unit-12 Applied biology |
73-78 days | Previous year question practice | Unit-13 Methods in biology |
79-90 days | Revision and practice Online Test | Revision and practice Online Test |
Note:- It is advisable to attempt a mini Mock Test on a daily basis to be thorough with the topic.
TIPS & TRICKS
1- Make a Study Plan: Once you are aware of the syllabus, make a study plan by yourself. No one knows you better than yourself. So, make a study plan giving more time for topics that are new and tough. Give less time for topics which you feel it is easy. Allocate equal intervals of time for covering all topics. Make sure you complete the target set for each day without fail.
2- Develop Reading Habits: Study regularly and be well prepared with all the topics. By reading various sections regularly, you can build a depth concept in every single section.
3- Clear Your Basics: The clear concept on every subject is the key to success for any exam. You should read the theory behind every concept and have your basics clear for each topic.
4- Make Notes: Try to make your own notes which will help you to revise quickly. If not possible try to highlight the key points. This can help to read important points during the last minute preparation.
5- Memorize Formulas: All the formulas should be at your fingertips. Practice them regularly so that you do not forget them.
6- Take Mock Tests: Taking CSIR NET Mock Tests will help you analyze your preparation and areas you need to improve. You will also get used to the pressure of taking the exam.
A complete list of Recommended Books for CSIR NET is given below-
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ)
FAQ RELATED TO EXAM BACKGROUND
QUERIES | RESPONSE |
What is CSIR NET Exam for? | The CSIR NET exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) or Lecturership (LS) in subjects related to the Science stream. |
How many times is CSIR UGC NET conducted in a year? | CSIR UGC NET is conducted twice a year in typically the months of June and December. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the frequency of the conduct of the NET exam has been impacted. |
How many attempts are allowed for CSIR NET? | There is no limit on the number of attempts in the CSIR NET exam. |
In how many languages is the CSIR NET question paper available? | The question paper of the CSIR NET exam is available in two languages – Hindi and English. |
For which subjects is CSIR NET conducted? | CSIR NET is conducted for five Science subjects including Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. |
FAQ RELATED TO EXAM DURATION AND PATTERN
QUERIES | RESPONSE |
What is the duration of the CSIR NET exam? | Candidates need to complete the CSIR NET exam in a total duration of three hours. |
What type of questions are asked in CSIR NET exam? | The CSIR NET exam comprises objective-type Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). |
Does the CSIR NET exam contain subjective questions? | No, the CSIR NET exam does not contain any subjective question. The exam is consist of objective Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) only. |
Is there any gap between Part A, B and C of CSIR NET exam? | No, there is no gap between all the parts of the CSIR NET exam. Candidates need to attempt the paper in a duration of three hours. |
FAQ RELATED TO EXAM RESULT
QUERIES | RESPONSE |
Who announces CSIR UGC NET result? | The National Testing Agency declares the CSIR NET result on the official website of the exam every year. |
How can I check the CSIR NET result 2021? | You can check the CSIR NET result in the online mode on the official website of the exam by logging into your registered accounts. |
What details are required to check CSIR UGC NET result? | You need the application number and date of birth to log in to your account and check the CSIR NET result. |
What details are mentioned on the CSIR NET scorecard? | CSIR UGC NET scorecard contains all important details such as candidate’s name, roll number, exam qualifying status, marks secured, percentage obtained, etc. |
Can I get my CSIR NET scores re-evaluated? | No, NTA does not provide the facility to get the CSIR NET scores re-evaluated. The agency does not entertain any correspondence in this regard. |
I have forgot my application number. How can I check my CSIR NET result? | You can re-generate your application number from the official website. Once re-generated, you can log in to your registered account and check the CSIR NET result. |
IMPORTANT LINK
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
CAREER PROSPECTS
CSIR NET is a prestigious exam in India to build a career in teaching and research sector. It is the most popular exam among candidates who want to develop their careers in teaching and research areas.
CAREER OPPORTUMITIES FOR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
1. You can go for the Ph.D. programs to add the doctoral or post-doctoral degree in your portfolio after score well in the CSIR NET JRF Exam.
2. You will get selected for the Research Fellow positions in any of the reputed CSIR Research Laboratories. You will also get the CSIR Scholarships/Fellowships after top ranking in the exam.
3. You can also put your efforts adding to the Science & Technology spheres through research that is appraised for the hard work.
CAREER OPPORTUMITIES FOR ROFESSOR
Professor or Lecturer in Government Universities is one of the most prestigious jobs these days.
You should know that thousands of candidates apply to get recruited on the vacant positions for Government Lecturers. But only a few can able to get the job. NET qualifiers always get the priorities for those jobs. Other than the Government Job Opportunities, CSIR NET Qualified candidates are being considered on priority in the private sector also.
You will get various high package jobs in Private Universities after qualifying the CSIR NET qualified and at least ten years of experience in Professorship. Such as,
1. Head of Department,
2. Principle,
3. Vice-Chancellor.
CREER SCOPE
You will get an amazing career scope after qualifying the CSIR NET exam in Public Sector Organizations. PSU offers a wide range of benefits and wonderful salary packages to talented people. Many Public-Sector Undertakings have started taking an interest in the recruitment of CSIR NET qualified candidates.
We are listing a few organizations that offer opportunities to CSIR NET qualified candidates.
1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
2. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
4. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
5. Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI)
6. Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
7. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
8. Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC)
9. Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
10. Centre for Studies in Social Sciences
CAREER SCOPES TO JOIN DRDO
Excluding the CSIR Research Laboratories, you will get fantastic job opportunities in the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) as a CSIR NET Ranker..DRDO considers NET Scorecard for the selection of talented scientists and research trainers in various labs. These are,
1. Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bangalore
2. Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group (ANURAG), Hyderabad
3. Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra
4. Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune
5. Center for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR), Bangalore
6. Center for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES)
7. Center for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC), Bangalore
8. Centre for Air Borne Systems (CABS), Bangalore
9. Combat Vehicles Research & Development Estt. (CVRDE), Chennai
10. Defense Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER), Haldwani
11. Defense Avionics Research Establishment (DARE), Bangalore
12. Defense Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL), Bangalore
13. Defense Electronics Application Laboratory (DEAL), Dehradun
14. Defense Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), Hyderabad
15. Defense Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Mysore
16. Defense Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Deemed University, Pune
17. Defense Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR)
IMPORTANT DATE
Events | Dates |
Application Form Start Date | 09 December 2024 |
Last date for submission application fees | 02 January 2025 |
Last date for payment of fee | 02 January 2025 |
Application correction window | 04 January 2025 to 05 January 2025 |
Exam date | 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025 |
SALARY STRUCTURE
The stipend of a JRF selected
...CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
CAREER PROSPECTS
CSIR NET is a prestigious exam in India to build a career in teaching and research sector. It is the most popular exam among candidates who want to develop their careers in teaching and research areas.
CAREER OPPORTUMITIES FOR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
1. You can go for the Ph.D. programs to add the doctoral or post-doctoral degree in your portfolio after score well in the CSIR NET JRF Exam.
2. You will get selected for the Research Fellow positions in any of the reputed CSIR Research Laboratories. You will also get the CSIR Scholarships/Fellowships after top ranking in the exam.
3. You can also put your efforts adding to the Science & Technology spheres through research that is appraised for the hard work.
CAREER OPPORTUMITIES FOR ROFESSOR
Professor or Lecturer in Government Universities is one of the most prestigious jobs these days.
You should know that thousands of candidates apply to get recruited on the vacant positions for Government Lecturers. But only a few can able to get the job. NET qualifiers always get the priorities for those jobs. Other than the Government Job Opportunities, CSIR NET Qualified candidates are being considered on priority in the private sector also.
You will get various high package jobs in Private Universities after qualifying the CSIR NET qualified and at least ten years of experience in Professorship. Such as,
1. Head of Department,
2. Principle,
3. Vice-Chancellor.
CREER SCOPE
You will get an amazing career scope after qualifying the CSIR NET exam in Public Sector Organizations. PSU offers a wide range of benefits and wonderful salary packages to talented people. Many Public-Sector Undertakings have started taking an interest in the recruitment of CSIR NET qualified candidates.
We are listing a few organizations that offer opportunities to CSIR NET qualified candidates.
1. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
2. Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)
3. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
4. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
5. Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI)
6. Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
7. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
8. Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC)
9. Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
10. Centre for Studies in Social Sciences
CAREER SCOPES TO JOIN DRDO
Excluding the CSIR Research Laboratories, you will get fantastic job opportunities in the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) as a CSIR NET Ranker..DRDO considers NET Scorecard for the selection of talented scientists and research trainers in various labs. These are,
1. Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bangalore
2. Advanced Numerical Research & Analysis Group (ANURAG), Hyderabad
3. Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra
4. Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune
5. Center for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR), Bangalore
6. Center for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES)
7. Center for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC), Bangalore
8. Centre for Air Borne Systems (CABS), Bangalore
9. Combat Vehicles Research & Development Estt. (CVRDE), Chennai
10. Defense Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER), Haldwani
11. Defense Avionics Research Establishment (DARE), Bangalore
12. Defense Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL), Bangalore
13. Defense Electronics Application Laboratory (DEAL), Dehradun
14. Defense Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), Hyderabad
15. Defense Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Mysore
16. Defense Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Deemed University, Pune
17. Defense Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR)
IMPORTANT DATE
Events | Dates |
Application Form Start Date | 09 December 2024 |
Last date for submission application fees | 02 January 2025 |
Last date for payment of fee | 02 January 2025 |
Application correction window | 04 January 2025 to 05 January 2025 |
Exam date | 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025 |
SALARY STRUCTURE
The stipend of a JRF selected through CSIR- National Eligibility Test (NET) will be Rs. 37,000/- per month for the first two years. In addition, annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- is reimbursed directly to the fellow. The Fellowship will be governed by terms and conditions of CSIR, UGC or Research Scheme, as applicable.
On Completion of two years as JRF and if the Fellow is registered for Ph.D., the Fellowship will be upgraded to SRF (NET) and the stipend will be increased to Rs. 42,000/- per month for the 3rd and subsequent years, on the basis of assessment of Fellows’ research progress/ achievements through interview by an Expert Committee consisting of the Guide, Head of the Department and External Member from outside the University/ Institution who is an expert in the relevant field, not below the rank of Professor/ Associate Professor. As far as possible, the External Member should be the chairman of three members Committee. Where the guide happens to be the Head of the Department, the Dean, Faculty of Science or any senior member of the Department may be associated as the third member of the Committee. In the event of the Committee not recommending up-gradation or the fellow has not registered for Ph.D., the candidate will continue as JRF with a stipend of Rs. 37,000/- per month for the 3rd year or his/her fellowship may be terminated depending upon the recommendation of the Committee and the decision of CSIR in this regard shall be final. The progress of research work of JRF will be assessed by duly constituted three member assessment committee again at the end of 3rd year for such up-gradation. The number of fellowship for each subject is limited.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Nationality/Citizenship
A candidate applying for CSIR NET must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit
For JRF: Not more than 30 years as on the 1st day of the month in which the examination is concluded i.e. February, 2025. A relaxation of upto 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to OBC-NCL (as per the Central list of OBC available on website: www.ncbc.nic.in) /SC/ST/PwD/Third gender categories and to women applicants.
Relaxation:- Upper age limit may be relaxable up to 5 years in case of SC/ST/Persons with Disability(PwD)/ female applicants and 03 years in case of OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants.
For Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor: No upper age limit is prescribed for candidate applying for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor.
Educational Qualification
1. General/ Unreserved/ General-EWS candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree or equivalent examination from recognized universities/ institutions are eligible for this Test. The Other Backward Classes (OBC) belonging to Non-Creamy Layer/Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Persons with Disability (PwD)/ Third gender category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent examination are eligible for this Test.
2. Candidates who are pursuing their Master’s degree or equivalent course or candidates who have appeared for their qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this test. However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and shall be considered eligible for NET, only after they have passed their Master’s Degree or equivalent examination with at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST/ PwD/ Third gender category candidates). Such candidates must complete their Master’s degree or equivalent examination within two years from the date of NET result with required percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified. However, those candidates who qualify for ‘Admission to Ph.D. Only’ must complete their Master’s degree or equivalent examination within one year from the date of NET result with required percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified.
3. Candidates belonging to the Third gender category are eligible to draw the same relaxation in fee, age and Eligibility Criteria for NET as are available to SC/ST/PwD categories. The subject-wise qualifying cut-offs for this category would be the lowest among those for SC/ ST/ PwD/ OBC–NCL/ General-EWS categories in the corresponding subject.
4. The Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examination have been completed by 19 September 1991 (irrespective of date of declaration of result) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (i.e. from 55% to 50%) for appearing in NET.
5. Candidates are neither required to send any certificates/documents in support of their eligibility nor printout of their Application Form or Confirmation Page to NTA. However, the candidates, in their own interest, must ensure themselves about their eligibility for the test. In the event of any ineligibility being detected by the CSIR/UGC/NTA at any stage, their candidature will be cancelled, and they shall be liable for legal action. NTA does not verify the information provided by the candidates during online registration and hence candidature will be purely provisional subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
6. Candidates with post-graduate diploma/ certificate awarded by Indian University/ Institute or foreign degree/ diploma/ certificate awarded by the foreign University/ institute should in their own interest, ascertain the equivalence of their diploma/degree/ certificate with Master’s degree of recognized Indian universities from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi (www.aiu.ac.in).
MODE OF SELECTION
The CSIR NET selection process consists of different stages a candidate must go through to be selected for JRF or LS positions. The stages include the following - application form, computer-based test, announcement of merit list, Interview, and the awarding of Junior Research Fellowship.
EXAM PATTERN
Part 'A' shall be common to all subjects. This part shall be a test containing a maximum of 20 questions of General Aptitude. The candidates shall be required to answer any 15 questions of two marks each. The total marks allocated to this section shall be 30 out of 200.
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | PART A | 20 Q | 15 x 2 = 30 Marks | 180 Minutes |
PART B | 40 Q | 35 x 2 = 75 Marks | ||
PART C | 60 Q | 25 x 4 = 100 Marks | ||
Total | 120 Q | 200 Marks |
Note :- The candidate is required to answer a maximum of 15, 35 and 25 questions from Part-A, Part-B and Part-C respectively. If more than the required number of questions are answered, only the first 15, 35 and 25 questions in Part A, Part B and Part C respectively will be taken up for evaluation.
SYLLABUS
The CSIR NET Part-A Syllabus is common for all papers, where as Part B and C is depends on subjects which candidate choose.
PART A: Number and Simplification, LCM and HCF Average, Quadratic Equations, Series Formation, Mean, Median, Mode, Measures of Dispersion etc.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the CSIR UGC NET (CSIR NET) exam at the national level to select applicants for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and to determine their eligibility for recruitment as teachers in Indian universities and colleges.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
1- A working email ID and mobile number
2- Educational Qualification
3- ID and address proof (Aadhaar Card/Driving License/PAN Card, etc.)
4- Scanned Passport size photograph
5- Scanned signature
6- Category certificate if applying under SC/ST/OBC category
STEPS TO FILL ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
1. Registration: To register online, candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below:
STEP 1- Visit the official website of the exam
STEP 2- Click on the link available for filling the application form
STEP 3- Click on the New Registration button
STEP 4- Click on the checkbox at the bottom of the page and click on the 'Click Here to Proceed' button. On clicking the button, the CSIR NET registration form will open on the screen
STEP 5- Fill in all the given details asked in the registration form
STEP 6- Choose a password
STEP 7- Choose a security question and enter the security answer
STEP 8- Enter the security pin shown on the screen
STEP 9- Click on Submit
STEP 10- Verify the details entered and click on the checkboxes at the end of the page
STEP 11- Click on the Final Submit button
2. Filling up the CSIR NET application form: Next, candidates need to to fill Personal & Educational details by click on the 'Complete Application Form' button and proceed further towards the online application form filling for CSIR UGC NET.
3. Upload of Prescribed Documents & Images (Photographs and Scanned Signatures): As the next step, candidates need to upload the scanned images of their photo and signature as per the prescribed specifications:
Document | Format | Size (in KB) |
---|---|---|
Photograph | JPG | 10-200 |
Signature | JPG | 4-30 |
4. Pay the Examination Fee: Lastly, candidates need to pay CSIR UGC NET application fee in online mode through debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI/Paytm gateway. The category-wise CSIR NET application fee is mentioned below:
Category | Application Fee |
---|---|
General | 1,150 |
OBC – Non-creamy layer | 600 |
SC/ST | 325 |
PwD | Nil |
5. Print the Confirmation page: Once the fee is successfully paid, a confirmation page will be generated. Candidates need to print at least three copies of the confirmation page and retain them for future reference.
ADMIT CARD
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download the admit card for CSIR NET exam:
STEP 1- Visit the official website of NTA.
STEP 2- Click on the 'Download Admit Card' link/ tab.
STEP 3- Enter application number, date of birth and security code (as shown in the image).
STEP 4- Click on the Login button.
STEP 5- Click on the Download Admit Card button.
STEP 6- Download, save and print the CSIR NET admit card.
RESULT
Candidates can check CSIR UGC NET result by following the steps mentioned below:
STEP 1- Visit the official website of NTA.
STEP 2- Click on the result button.
STEP 3- Enter the following details:
1- Application number
2- Date of birth
3- Security pin as shown in the image
STEP 4- Click on Submit.
STEP 5- View and download the CSIR NET result and scorecard.
IMPORTANT LINK
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
SALIENT FEATURE
Particulars | Details |
Exam name | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
Mode of the examination | Online - CBT (Computer Based Test) |
Language/Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
Exam Fee | INR 1150 for the General category |
Exam Duration | 180 minutes |
Official website |
IMPORTANT DATES
Events | Dates |
Application Form Start Date | 09 December 2024 |
Last date for submission application fees | 02 January 2025 |
Last date for payment of fee | 02 January 2025 |
Application correction window | 04 January 2025 to 05 January 2025 |
Exam date | 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025 |
SALARY STRUCTURE
The stipend of a JRF selected through CSIR- National Eligibility Test (NET) will be Rs. 37,000/- per month for the first two years. In addition, annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- is reimbursed directly to the fellow. The Fellowship will be governed by terms and conditions of CSIR, UGC or Research Scheme, as applicable.
On Completion of two years as JRF and if the Fellow is registered for Ph.D., the Fellowship will be upgraded to SRF (NET) and the stipend will be increased to Rs. 42,000/- per month for the 3rd and subsequent years, on the basis of assessment of Fellows’ research progress/ achievements through interview by an Expert Committee consisting of the Guide, Head of the Department and External Member from outside the University/ Institution who is an expert in the relevant field, not below the rank of Professor/ Associate Professor. As far as possible, the External Member should be the chairman of three members Committee. Where the guide happens to be the Head of the Department, the Dean, Faculty of Science or any senior member of the Department may be associated as the third member of the Committee. In the event of the Committee not recommending up-gradation or the fellow has not registered for Ph.D., the candidate will continue as JRF with a stipend of Rs. 37,000/- per month for the 3rd year or his/her fellowship may be terminated depending upon the recommendation of the Committee and the decision of CSIR in this regard shall be final. The progress of research work of JRF will be assessed by duly constituted three member assessment committee again at the end of 3rd year for such up-gradation. The number of fellowship for each subject is limited.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Nationality/Citizenship
A candidate applying for CSIR NET must be a citizen of India.
CSIR NET EXAMINATION 2025: LATEST UPDATE
CSIR NET 2025 date was announced by NTA. Interested candidates will be able to apply for the exam between 09 December to 02 january 2025. CSIR NET 2025 Exam will be conducted on 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.
OVERVIEW
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only.
SALIENT FEATURE
Particulars | Details |
Exam name | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam level | National Level Exam |
Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
Mode of the examination | Online - CBT (Computer Based Test) |
Language/Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
Exam Fee | INR 1150 for the General category |
Exam Duration | 180 minutes |
Official website |
IMPORTANT DATES
Events | Dates |
Application Form Start Date | 09 December 2024 |
Last date for submission application fees | 02 January 2025 |
Last date for payment of fee | 02 January 2025 |
Application correction window | 04 January 2025 to 05 January 2025 |
Exam date | 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025 |
SALARY STRUCTURE
The stipend of a JRF selected through CSIR- National Eligibility Test (NET) will be Rs. 37,000/- per month for the first two years. In addition, annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- is reimbursed directly to the fellow. The Fellowship will be governed by terms and conditions of CSIR, UGC or Research Scheme, as applicable.
On Completion of two years as JRF and if the Fellow is registered for Ph.D., the Fellowship will be upgraded to SRF (NET) and the stipend will be increased to Rs. 42,000/- per month for the 3rd and subsequent years, on the basis of assessment of Fellows’ research progress/ achievements through interview by an Expert Committee consisting of the Guide, Head of the Department and External Member from outside the University/ Institution who is an expert in the relevant field, not below the rank of Professor/ Associate Professor. As far as possible, the External Member should be the chairman of three members Committee. Where the guide happens to be the Head of the Department, the Dean, Faculty of Science or any senior member of the Department may be associated as the third member of the Committee. In the event of the Committee not recommending up-gradation or the fellow has not registered for Ph.D., the candidate will continue as JRF with a stipend of Rs. 37,000/- per month for the 3rd year or his/her fellowship may be terminated depending upon the recommendation of the Committee and the decision of CSIR in this regard shall be final. The progress of research work of JRF will be assessed by duly constituted three member assessment committee again at the end of 3rd year for such up-gradation. The number of fellowship for each subject is limited.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Nationality/Citizenship
A candidate applying for CSIR NET must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit
For JRF: Not more than 30 years as on the 1st day of the month in which the examination is concluded i.e. February, 2025. A relaxation of upto 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to OBC-NCL (as per the Central list of OBC available on website: www.ncbc.nic.in) /SC/ST/PwD/Third gender categories and to women applicants.
Relaxation:- Upper age limit may be relaxable up to 5 years in case of SC/ST/Persons with Disability(PwD)/ female applicants and 03 years in case of OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants.
For Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor: No upper age limit is prescribed for candidate applying for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor.
Educational Qualification
1. General/ Unreserved/ General-EWS candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree or equivalent examination from recognized universities/ institutions are eligible for this Test. The Other Backward Classes (OBC) belonging to Non-Creamy Layer/Scheduled Caste (SC)/ Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Persons with Disability (PwD)/ Third gender category candidates who have secured at least 50% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s degree or equivalent examination are eligible for this Test.
2. Candidates who are pursuing their Master’s degree or equivalent course or candidates who have appeared for their qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and whose result is still awaited or candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed may also apply for this test. However, such candidates will be admitted provisionally and shall be considered eligible for NET, only after they have passed their Master’s Degree or equivalent examination with at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST/ PwD/ Third gender category candidates). Such candidates must complete their Master’s degree or equivalent examination within two years from the date of NET result with required percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified. However, those candidates who qualify for ‘Admission to Ph.D. Only’ must complete their Master’s degree or equivalent examination within one year from the date of NET result with required percentage of marks, failing which they shall be treated as disqualified.
3. Candidates belonging to the Third gender category are eligible to draw the same relaxation in fee, age and Eligibility Criteria for NET as are available to SC/ST/PwD categories. The subject-wise qualifying cut-offs for this category would be the lowest among those for SC/ ST/ PwD/ OBC–NCL/ General-EWS categories in the corresponding subject.
4. The Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examination have been completed by 19 September 1991 (irrespective of date of declaration of result) shall be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (i.e. from 55% to 50%) for appearing in NET.
5. Candidates are neither required to send any certificates/documents in support of their eligibility nor printout of their Application Form or Confirmation Page to NTA. However, the candidates, in their own interest, must ensure themselves about their eligibility for the test. In the event of any ineligibility being detected by the CSIR/UGC/NTA at any stage, their candidature will be cancelled, and they shall be liable for legal action. NTA does not verify the information provided by the candidates during online registration and hence candidature will be purely provisional subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
6. Candidates with post-graduate diploma/ certificate awarded by Indian University/ Institute or foreign degree/ diploma/ certificate awarded by the foreign University/ institute should in their own interest, ascertain the equivalence of their diploma/degree/ certificate with Master’s degree of recognized Indian universities from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi (www.aiu.ac.in).
MODE OF SELECTION
The CSIR NET selection process consists of different stages a candidate must go through to be selected for JRF or LS positions. The stages include the following - application form, computer-based test, announcement of merit list, Interview, and the awarding of Junior Research Fellowship.
EXAM PATTERN
Part 'A' shall be common to all subjects. This part shall be a test containing a maximum of 20 questions of General Aptitude. The candidates shall be required to answer any 15 questions of two marks each. The total marks allocated to this section shall be 30 out of 200.
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
Objective Type Online Computer Based Test | PART A | 20 Q | 15 x 2 = 30 Marks | 180 Minutes |
PART B | 40 Q | 35 x 2 = 75 Marks | ||
PART C | 60 Q | 25 x 4 = 100 Marks | ||
Total | 120 Q | 200 Marks |
Note :- The candidate is required to answer a maximum of 15, 35 and 25 questions from Part-A, Part-B and Part-C respectively. If more than the required number of questions are answered, only the first 15, 35 and 25 questions in Part A, Part B and Part C respectively will be taken up for evaluation.
SYLLABUS
The CSIR NET Part-A Syllabus is common for all papers, where as Part B and C is depends on subjects which candidate choose.
PART A: Number and Simplification, LCM and HCF Average, Quadratic Equations, Series Formation, Mean, Median, Mode, Measures of Dispersion etc.
HOW CAN APPLY
1. Registration: To register online, candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below:
STEP 1- Visit the official website of the exam
STEP 2- Click on the link available for filling the application form
STEP 3- Click on the New Registration button
STEP 4- Click on the checkbox at the bottom of the page and click on the 'Click Here to Proceed' button. On clicking the button, the CSIR NET registration form will open on the screen
STEP 5- Fill in all the given details asked in the registration form
STEP 6- Choose a password
STEP 7- Choose a security question and enter the security answer
STEP 8- Enter the security pin shown on the screen
STEP 9- Click on Submit
STEP 10- Verify the details entered and click on the checkboxes at the end of the page
STEP 11- Click on the Final Submit button
2. Filling up the CSIR NET application form: Next, candidates need to to fill Personal & Educational details by click on the 'Complete Application Form' button and proceed further towards the online application form filling for CSIR UGC NET.
3. Upload of Prescribed Documents & Images (Photographs and Scanned Signatures): As the next step, candidates need to upload the scanned images of their photo and signature as per the prescribed specifications:
Document | Format | Size (in KB) |
---|---|---|
Photograph | JPG | 10-200 |
Signature | JPG | 4-30 |
4. Pay the Examination Fee: Lastly, candidates need to pay CSIR UGC NET application fee in online mode through debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI/Paytm gateway. The category-wise CSIR NET application fee is mentioned below:
5. Print the Confirmation page: Once the fee is successfully paid, a confirmation page will be generated. Candidates need to print at least three copies of the confirmation page and retain them for future reference.
Application Fees
Category | Application Fees |
---|---|
General | 1,150 |
OBC – Non-creamy layer | 600 |
SC/ST | 325 |
PwD | Nil |
EXAM CENTERS
S. no | State | Cities |
1 | Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair |
2 | Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur |
3 | Bhimavaram | |
4 | Chirala | |
5 | Chittoor | |
6 | Eluru | |
7 | Guntur | |
8 | Kadapa | |
9 | Kakinada | |
10 | Kurnool | |
11 | Narasaraopeta | |
12 | Nellore | |
13 | Ongola | |
14 | Proddatur | |
15 | Rajahmundry | |
16 | Srikakulam | |
17 | Tirupati | |
18 | Vijayawada | |
19 | Visakhapatnam | |
20 | Vizianagaram | |
21 | Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar/Naharlagun |
22 | Assam | Dibrugarh |
23 | Guwahati | |
24 | Jorhat | |
25 | Silchar | |
26 | Tezpur | |
27 | Bihar | Arrah |
28 | Bhagalpur | |
29 | Darbhanga | |
30 | Gaya | |
31 | Muzzafarrur | |
32 | Patna | |
33 | Purnea | |
34 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh/Mohali/Panchkula |
35 | Chhattisgarh | Bhilai Nagar/Durg |
36 | Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) | |
37 | Raipur | |
38 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
39 | Daman & Diu | Daman |
40 | Diu | |
41 | Delhi | New Delhi |
42 | Goa | Panji/Madgaon |
43 | Gujarat | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar |
44 | Anand | |
45 | Bhavnagar | |
46 | Himatnagar | |
47 | Jamnagar | |
48 | Junagadh | |
49 | Mehsana | |
50 | Rajkot | |
51 | Surat | |
52 | Vadodara | |
53 | Vapi | |
54 | Haryana | Ambala |
55 | Faridabad | |
56 | Gurugram | |
57 | Hisar | |
58 | Karnal | |
59 | Kurushetra | |
60 | Panipat | |
61 | Sonipat | |
62 | Yamuna Nagar | |
63 | Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur |
64 | Hamirpur | |
65 | Kangra | |
66 | Kullu | |
67 | Mandi | |
68 | Shimla | |
69 | Solan | |
70 | Una | |
71 | Jammu And Kasmir | Baramulla |
72 | Jammu | |
73 | Samba | |
74 | Srinagar | |
75 | Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City |
76 | Dhanbad | |
77 | Jamshedpur | |
78 | Ranchi | |
79 | Hazaribag | |
80 | Karnatka | Belagavi (Belgaum) |
81 | Bellary | |
82 | Bengaluru | |
83 | Bidar | |
84 | Davanagere | |
85 | Dharwad/Hubballi (Hubli) | |
86 | Gulbarga | |
87 | Hassan | |
88 | Mandya | |
89 | Mangaluru | |
90 | Mysuru | |
91 | Shivamoga (Shimoga) | |
92 | Tumakuru | |
93 | Udpi/Manipal | |
94 | Kerala | Alappuzha |
95 | Ernakulam | |
96 | Idukki | |
97 | Kannur | |
98 | Kasaragod | |
99 | Kollam | |
100 | Kottayam | |
101 | Kozhikode | |
102 | Malappuram | |
103 | Palakkad | |
104 | Pathanamthitta | |
105 | Thiruvananthapuram | |
106 | Thrissur | |
107 | Ladakh | Leh |
108 | Lakshadweep | Kavaratti |
109 | Madhya Pradesh | Balaghat |
110 | Betul | |
111 | Bhopal | |
112 | Chhindawara | |
113 | Gwalior | |
114 | Indore | |
115 | Jabalpur | |
116 | Rewa | |
117 | Sagar | |
118 | Satna | |
119 | Ujjain | |
120 | Maharashtra | Ahmednagar |
121 | Akola | |
122 | Amravati | |
123 | Aurangabad | |
124 | Chandrapur | |
125 | Dhule | |
126 | Jalgaon | |
127 | Kolhpur | |
128 | Latur | |
129 | Mumbai Navi Mumbai | |
130 | Nagpur | |
131 | Nanded | |
132 | Nashik | |
133 | Pune | |
134 | Raigad | |
135 | Ratnagiri | |
136 | Sangali | |
137 | Satara | |
138 | Solapur | |
139 | Thane | |
140 | Wardha | |
141 | Manipur | Churachandpur |
142 | Imphal | |
143 | Meghlaya | Shillong |
144 | Mizoram | Aizawl |
145 | Nagaland | Dimapur |
146 | Kohima | |
147 | Odisha | Balasore |
148 | Berhampur-Ganjam | |
149 | Bhubaneswar | |
150 | Cuttack | |
151 | Dhenkanal | |
152 | Rourkela | |
153 | Sambalpur | |
154 | Puducherry | Puducherry |
155 | Punjab | Amritsar |
156 | Bhatinda | |
157 | Jalandhar | |
158 | Ludhiana | |
159 | Pathankot | |
160 | Patiala/Fatehgarh Sahib | |
161 | Sangrur | |
162 | Rajasthan | Ajmer |
163 | Alwar | |
164 | Bikaner | |
165 | Jaipur | |
166 | Jodhpur | |
167 | Kota | |
168 | Sikar | |
169 | Sriganganagar | |
170 | Udaipur | |
171 | Sikkim | Gangtok |
172 | Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
173 | Coimbatore | |
174 | Kanchipuram | |
175 | Kanyakumari | |
176 | Madurai | |
177 | Namakkal | |
178 | Salem | |
179 | Thanjavor | |
180 | Thoothukudi | |
181 | Tiruchirappalli | |
182 | Tirunelveli | |
183 | Tiruvallur | |
184 | Vellore | |
185 | Virudhunagar | |
186 | Telangana | Hyderabad |
187 | Karimnagar | |
188 | Khammam | |
189 | Mahbubnagar | |
190 | Nalgonda | |
191 | Warangal | |
192 | Tripura | Agartala |
193 | Uttar Pradesh | Agra |
194 | Aligarh | |
195 | Ayodhya | |
196 | Bareilly | |
197 | Ghaziabad | |
198 | Gorakhpur | |
199 | Jhansi | |
200 | Kanpur | |
201 | Lucknow | |
202 | Mathura | |
203 | Meerut | |
204 | Moradabad | |
205 | Mujaffarnagar | |
206 | Noida/Greater Noida | |
207 | Prayagraj | |
208 | Sitapur | |
209 | Varanasi | |
210 | Uttrakhand | Dehradun |
211 | Haldwani | |
212 | Haridwar | |
213 | Nainital | |
214 | Pantnagar | |
215 | Roorkee | |
216 | West Bengal | Asansol |
217 | Burdwan | |
218 | Durgapur | |
219 | Hooghly | |
220 | Howrah | |
221 | Kalyani | |
222 | Siliguri |
ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION CENTERS
1. The Examination Centre will be opened two hours before the commencement of the test. Therefore, candidates must ensure that they leave home well in advance considering all facts like traffic, location of the Centre, weather conditions, etc. Candidates are expected to take their seats immediately after the opening of the Examination Hall.
2. The candidate must show, on-demand, the Admit Card for admission in the Examination Hall. A candidate who does not possess a valid Admit Card shall not be allowed to enter the Examination Hall by the Centre Superintendent.
3. A seat with a roll number will be allotted to each candidate. Candidates must find out and occupy their allotted seats. If a candidate is found appearing in the Examination from a seat or room other than the allotted one, the candidature shall be cancelled.
4. During the examination time, the Invigilator will check Admit Card of the candidates to ascertain the identity of each candidate. The Invigilators will also put their own signature in the place provided in the Answer Sheet and on the Attendance Sheet.
5. A candidate who comes late shall not be permitted to enter the Examination Centre under any circumstances.
6. Candidates must bring only the following documents on the day of examination at the test centre. Candidates who will not bring these will not be allowed to sit in the examination.
A) A printed copy of Admit Card downloaded from website with passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Application form pasted on it).
B) One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the Attendance Sheet at Centre during Examination.
C) Any one of the authorized photo IDs (must be original and valid and like PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhaar Card / Ration Card/ Class 12 Admit Card with Photograph /any other valid photo ID issued by the Government.
D) PwBD certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming the relaxation under PwBD category.
7. Candidates are not allowed to bring any barred item or any item which could be used for Unfair practices. Possession of any such article with the candidates inside the Centre premises will attract the penalties of unfair practices.
ADMIT CARD
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download the admit card for CSIR NET exam:
STEP 1- Visit the official website of NTA.
STEP 2- Click on the 'Download Admit Card' link/ tab.
STEP 3- Enter application number, date of birth and security code (as shown in the image).
STEP 4- Click on the Login button.
STEP 5- Click on the Download Admit Card button.
STEP 6- Download, save and print the CSIR NET admit card.
RESULT
Candidates can check CSIR UGC NET result by following the steps mentioned below:
STEP 1- Visit the official website of NTA.
STEP 2- Click on the result button.
STEP 3- Enter the following details:
1- Application number
2- Date of birth
3- Security pin as shown in the image
STEP 4- Click on Submit.
STEP 5- View and download the CSIR NET result and scorecard.
IMPORTANT LINK
For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here
Candidates preparing for the exam can visit the NTA official website, to access and download the official CSIR UGC NET December 2024 timetable...
Posted On: 31 Jan, 2025 | |
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National Testing Agency (NTA) & Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has extended the CSIR UGC NET Exam December 2024 Online Apply Last Date...
Posted On: 31 Dec, 2024 | |
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National Testing Agency (NTA) & Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the notification for the CSIR UGC NET Exam December 2024...
Posted On: 10 Dec, 2024 | |
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National Testing Agency (NTA) & Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the CSIR UGC NET Exam June 2024 Result / Score Card...
Posted On: 13 Sep, 2024 | |
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National Testing Agency (NTA) & Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the CSIR UGC NET Exam June 2024 Final Answer Key...
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National Testing Agency (NTA) & Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the CSIR UGC NET Exam June 2024 Answer Key...
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National Testing Agency (NTA) & Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the CSIR UGC NET Exam June 2024 Admit Card...
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National Testing Agency (NTA) & Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the CSIR UGC NET Exam June 2024 Exam City Details for New Exam Date...
Posted On: 17 Jul, 2024 | |
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National Testing Agency (NTA) & Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced the CSIR UGC NET Exam June 2024 New Exam Date...
Posted On: 29 Jun, 2024 | |
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National Testing Agency (NTA) & Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has postponed the CSIR UGC NET Exam June 2024...
Posted On: 22 Jun, 2024 | |
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National Testing Agency (NTA) & Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has extended the CSIR UGC NET Exam June 2024 Online Apply Last Date...
Posted On: 22 May, 2024 | |
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National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the subject wise exam results for the upcoming NTA CSIR UGC NET examination 2022. Those candidates are enrolled with CSIR NET Exam can Check and download the exam result ...
Posted On: 10 Mar, 2022 | |
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The application process will remain open up to April 10 till 5:00 pm and the deadline to fill application form with late fee is April 10 till 11:50 pm...
Posted On: 11 Mar, 2023 | |
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National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test NET / JRF December 2023 Online Apply Last Date...
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National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test NET / JRF December 2023 Online Apply Last Date...
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National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test NET / JRF December 2023 Advance City Intimation...
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National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test NET / JRF December 2023 Admit Card...
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National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test NET / JRF December 2023 Answer Key...
Posted On: 08 Jan, 2024 | |
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National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test NET/ JRF December 2023 Result/ Scorecard...
Posted On: 05 Feb, 2024 | |
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National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test NET/ JRF December 2023 Final Answer Key...
Posted On: 15 Feb, 2024 | |
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National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test NET/ JRF December 2023 Final Answer Key...
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The CSIR NET exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) or Lecturership (LS) in subjects related to the Science stream. Complete details about CSIR NET Exam is available on the general information section above.
CSIR NET is conducted twice a year in typically the months of June and December. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the frequency of the conduct of the NET exam has been impacted. For access full information of CSIR NET exam click on General information button above.
There is no limit on the number of attempts in the CSIR NET exam.
CSIR NET is conducted for five Science subjects including Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. You can go through the syllabus button above to know more about the important topics of subjects covered in CSIR NET Exam.
Candidates need to complete the CSIR NET exam in a total duration of three hours. You can check all the detailed information about type of questions, time limit, negative marking, language asked in CSIR NET exam by clicking on the format button given above.
No, the CSIR NET exam does not contain any subjective question. The exam is consist of objective Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) only. To know full detail about CSIR NET Exam Mode, Language, Pattern etc. Go through the format button given above.
No, there is no gap between all the parts of the CSIR NET exam. Candidates need to attempt the paper in a duration of three hours.
The National Testing Agency declares the CSIR NET result on the official website of the exam every year. For full schedule of CSIR NET exam result click on schedule tab above.
You can check the CSIR NET result in the online mode on the official website of the exam by logging into your registered accounts. Click on general information tab above for step by step process to check CSIR NET Exam Result.
You can re-generate your application number from the official website. Once re-generated, you can log in to your registered account and check the CSIR NET result.
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