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What is CSIR-NET?

CSIR NET Exam commonly known as National Eligibility Test is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for determining the eligibility of candidates (Indian Nationals) for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Lectureship (LS) / Assistance Professor (AP) in Indian Universities and Colleges subject to fulfilling the Eligibility Criteria laid by UGC.

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Important Highlights

FeatureDetails
Name of the ExamCSIR-NET National Eligibility Test Examination
Conducting AuthorityNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Purpose of ExamJunior Research Fellowship (JRF), Lectureship (LS) & Assistance Professor (AP)
Frequency of ExamTwice A Year (June and December)
Mode of ExamComputer Based Mode (CBT)
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Mode of Fee PaymentOnline
Number of Subject5
The Validity of CSIR-NET CertificateTwo Years
Official Websitecsirnet.nta.nic.in
Requirements Checklist

CSIR-NET Eligibility

Degree & Marks

M.Sc. or equivalent degree/ Integrated BS-MS/ BS-4 years/ BE/ B. Tech/ B. Pharma/ MBBS with at least 55% (without rounding off) marks for General (UR)/General-EWS and OBC candidates and 50% (without rounding off) for SC/ST, Third gender and Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates.

Result Awaited (RA)

Students enrolled for M.Sc or completed 10+2+3 years as on the closing date of online submission of the application form, under the Result Awaited (RA) category. Candidates will need to submit the attestation form which is duly certified by the Head of the Department.

Bachelor\'s Degree

Candidates having a bachelor\'s degree will be eligible for CSIR fellowship only after getting enrolled for a Ph.D. within the validity period of two years. Students who have Bachelor\'s degree are eligible to apply only for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and not for Lectureship (LS).

B.Sc (Hons) or students enrolled in Integrated MS-PhD program with at least:
  • 55% marks for General/OBC candidates.
  • 50% marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Testing Setup

CSIR-NET Exam Pattern

PART-A (General Aptitude)
TopicsTotal Number of QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks Scheme
Logical Reasoning515Type = MCQ
15 × 2 = 30 Marks

Negative Marking:
0.5 Marks
Number2
Distance2
Probability2
Geometry5
Profit & Loss1
Numerical Ability1
Graphical Number-
Total20
PART-B (Mathematical Sciences)
TopicsTotal Number of QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks Scheme
Real Analysis & Linear Algebra1225Type = MCQ
25 × 3 = 75 Marks

Negative Marking:
0.75 Marks
Abstract Algebra, Complex Analysis & Topology8
Ordinary Differential Equation8
Partial Differential Eqn.
Dynamical System
Numerical Analysis
Calculus of Variation
Integral Equation & Classical Mechanics
Descriptive Statistics12
Total40
PART-C (Higher Mathematical Sciences)
TopicsTotal Number of QuestionsQuestions to AttemptMarks Scheme
Real Analysis & Linear Algebra1820Type = MSQ
20 × 4.75 = 95 Marks

No Negative Marking
Abstract Algebra, Complex Analysis & Topology12
Ordinary Differential Equation12
Partial Differential Eqn.
Dynamical System
Numerical Analysis
Calculus of Variation
Integral Equation & Classical Mechanics
Descriptive Statistics18
Total60
Previous Years Data

Cut Off CSIR-NET

CSIR-NET PART-CGeneralEWSOBCSCST
YearMonth NETJRF NETJRF NETJRF NETJRF NETJRF
2022June43.54248.3838.47542.7536.45040.529.14232.3825.00027.13
2021June94.9498.588.6489.7476.9485.561.8468.745054
2020June102.611492.476102.7691.35101.572.4580.555.57661.76
2019December96.54107.386.6496.2683.2692.563.2570.265055
June100.36111.583.9493.2687.9897.7667.9675.554.961
2018December87.5497.26--------73.88257.3863.765050.5
June101.26112.5--------85.2894.7666.6745050.5
2017December87.0896.76--------73.3681.556.2662.55050
June90.68100.8--------77.1885.7661.4868.265050
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CSIR-NET FAQs

Yes, as per the CSIR-NET Exam Pattern there is a minus marking in the exam for every wrong answer. Different percentages of marks deduct while giving the wrong answer in every subject and part.

CSIR-NET Certificate is provided to those who qualify for the exam. After the result declaration, successful aspirants are required to send self-attested photocopies of documents that can prove their educational eligibility. Candidates can also download the digital certificate from the official site.

The NTA CSIR-NET Exam is conducted in 5 Subjects – Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences. Apart from these 5 subjects, the General Aptitude Paper will be common to all.

The CSIR-NET Exam is conducted for Science Students. Those who belong from non-science streams like Arts, Humanities, Education, Management, etc. can appear in UGC NET EXAM for making a career in the Lectureship and Research fields.

As per the CSIR-NET Eligibility Criteria, the JRF aspirants can apply for the exam till the age of 28 years (GEN & OBC) or 33 Years (All Other Reserved Categories). Whereas, there is no age criteria is applicable for the candidates seeking to appear for lectureship exam.

The total marks for CSIR-NET Mathematics Exam are 200.

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