CSIR NET

CSIR NET is a national-level examination which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The main purpose of this examination is to select candidates for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and Lecturers/Assistant Professors across various academic institutions, research labs, IITs, etc. It is considered one of the prestigious competitive exams for those who want to establish a career in Research or Academics. This blog will comprehensively take you through the CSIR NET exam and its related components. 

Name of the Exam	CSIR UGC NET
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Frequency of Exam	Twice a Year
Exam Type	National Level Exam
Purpose of Exam	It’s an eligibility test to determine the eligibility of candidates for lectureship & JRF
Subjects	Chemical Sciences Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences Life Sciences Mathematical Sciences Physical Sciences
Exam Duration	180 Minutes
Exam Mode	Online

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CSIR NET 2023 Important Dates

Following are the important dates for CSIR NET 2023 exam:

Events	June Exam (Tentative Dates)	December Exam (Tentative Dates)
Commencement of Application Process	January 2023	To be Updated
Last Date for Submitting Applications	To be Updated	To be Updated
Last Date to Pay the CSIR UGC NET 2023 Application Fee	To be Updated	To be Updated
Application Correction Window	To be Updated	To be Updated
Release of Admit Card	To be Updated	To be Updated
CSIR UGC NET 2023 Exam Date	January/ February 2023.	To be Updated
Provisional Answer Key	To be Updated	To be Updated
Result Declaration	To be Updated	To be Updated

CSIR NET 2023 Subject Codes

Following are the CSIR NET 2023 Subject Codes:

UGC NET Subjects	Subject Codes
Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non-Formal Education	46
Arab Culture and Islamic Studies	49
Anthropology	7
Assamese	36
Arabic	29
Archaeology	67
Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies	60
Bengali	19
Bodo	94
Comparative Literature	72
Chinese	32
Commerce	8
Defence and Strategic Studies	11
Comparative Study of Religions	62
Computer Science and Applications	87
Criminology	68
Electronic Science	88
Dogri	33
Economics/ Rural Economics/ Co-operation/ Demography/ Development Planning/ Development Studies/ Econometrics/ Applied Economics/ Development Economics/ Business Economics	1
Education	9
Folk Literature	71
English	30
Environmental Sciences	89
Geography	80
Forensic Science	82
French (French Version)	39
Hindu Studies	102
German	44
Gujarati	37
Hindi	20
Japanese	45
History	6
Home Science	12
Human Rights and Duties	92
Indian Culture	50
Konkani	85
Kannada	21
Kashmiri	84
Library and Information Science	59
Labour Welfare/ Personnel Management/ Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare/ Human Resource Management	55
Law	58
Malayalam	17
Linguistics	31
Maithili	18
Mass Communication and Journalism	63
Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./ Financial Mgt./ Marketing Mgt./ Marketing/ Industrial Relations & Personnel Mgt./ Personnel Mgt./Co-operative Management)	17
Manipuri	35
Marathi	38
Nepali	34
Museology & Conservation	66
Music	16
Performing Art – Dance/Drama/Theatre	65
Oriya	23
Pali	83
Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defence/Strategic Studies, West Asian Studies, South East Asian Studies, African Studies, South Asian Studies, Soviet Studies, American Studies	90
Persian	42
Philosophy	3
Physical Education	47
Political Science	2
Public Administration	14
Population Studies	15
Prakrit	91
Psychology	4
Rajasthani	43
Punjabi	24
Social Medicine & Community Health	82
Russian	41
Sanskrit	25
Sanskrit traditional subjects (including Jyotisha/ Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa/ Agama)	73
Santali	95
Sindhi	101
Spanish	40
Social Work	10
Sociology	5
Telugu	27
Tamil	26
Urdu	28
Tourism Administration and Management.	93
Tribal and Regional Language/Literature	70
Yoga	100
Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art)	79
Women Studies	74

CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2023

It is important to keep in mind the eligibility criteria before appearing for any examination. Failing to meet any requirements may result in the rejection of the application. So, to know who can apply for the CSIR NET exam, go through the following points. 

Educational Qualification

To apply for the CSIR NET examination, candidates must have one of the following degrees under their belt:

• MSc, Integrated BS-MS,  BS-4 Years, BE/BTech, BPharma, MBBS Or an Equivalent Degree.
• For General and OBC candidates, 55% marks are required and for ST/SC/PWD candidates, a minimum of 50% marks are required. 

Age Limit 

For Junior Research Fellowship candidates, the maximum age should be 28 years as of 1st January 2023. 5 years age relaxation is given to SC/ST/OBC/ PwD/Female Applicants & 3 years in case of OBC (non-creamy layer). While as for lectureship posts through CSIR NET, there is no bar in terms of the age limit. 

Post	Upper Age Limit	Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
Junior Research Fellowship	28 years	OBC Candidates – 3 years SC/ST Candidates – 5 years PwD Candidates – 5 years
Lectureship/Assistant Professor	None	None

CSIR NET Examination Pattern 

CSIR NET exam is conducted for 5 main subjects namely, Physical, Chemical, Mathematical, Earth, and Life Sciences. You have to select any one of them based on your expertise and choice. Furthermore, for every subject, there will be 3 parts-A, B, and C. While Part A, which is the General Aptitude section, is common to all, Part B and C are subject-oriented. Here is the subject-wise examination pattern of the CSIR NET exam. 

Physical Science

Sections	Number of Questions	Marks	Negative Marking	Duration
Part A	20	30	0.5	3 Hours
Part B	25	70	0.875	3 Hours
Part C	30	100	1.25	3 Hours

Chemical Science

Sections	Number of Questions	Marks	Negative Marking	Duration
Part A	30	30	0.5	3 Hours
Part B	40	70	0.5	3 Hours
Part C	60	100	1.0	3 Hours

Life Science Paper

Sections	Number of Questions	Marks	Negative Marking	Duration
Part A	20	30	0.5	3 Hours
Part B	50	70	0.5	3 Hours
Part C	75	100	1.0	3 Hours

For Mathematical Science 

Section	Number of Question	Marks	Negative Marking	Duration
Part A	20	30	0.5	3 Hours
Part B	40	75	0.75	3 Hours
Part C	60	95	0	3 Hours

Earth Sciences

Section	Number of Questions	Marks	Negative Marking	Duration
Part A	20	30	0.5	3 Hours
Part B	50	70	0.5	3 Hours
Part C	80	100	1.32	3 Hours

CSIR NET Application Process

By following the below-mentioned simple steps, you can register for the CSIR NET exam 2023:

• Visit the official site of CSIR NET
• Click on the Application Link.
• Click on the New Registration button.
• Go through the instructions carefully and then click on the ‘Click here to Proceed’ button.
• A page with the registration form will open up.
• Create a password, a security question, and a security answer for the same.
• Enter the security pin that will display on the screen and click on the submit button.
• Upload the photo and signature.
• Click on the ‘Final Submit’ button.

CSIR NET Application Fee 

Category	CSIR NET Application Fee
General	Rs. 1000
General-EW	Rs. 1000
OBC-NCL	Rs. 500
SC/ST	Rs. 250
PwD	None

CSIR NET Admit Card 2023

Several days before the exam and following the submission of the application, the CSIR UGC NET 2023 admit card will be released. To obtain the CSIR NET admit card, candidates must register and submit a complete application before the deadline.

As soon as the admit cards are published on the CSIR website, applicants can download them by logging into their accounts. Candidates without a CSIR UGC NET admit card are not permitted entry to the exam site.

Steps to Download CSIR UGC NET 2023

To download the admit card the following steps need to be followed:

• Visit the official website of the exam.
• Click on the admit card link mentioned on the homepage.
• Login using the registered login credentials.
• The admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Download the PDF & take a few printouts for future reference.

CSIR NET 2023 Result

A month after the CSIR NET exam is over, the results will be made public. The official website for the CSIR NET, csirnet.nta.nic.in, will be where the results can be found. The candidates who made the shortlist must register for the positions of assistant lecturer and junior-level research fellow after the results are announced.

How to Download CSIR NET 2023 Result?

To download the result of CSIR UGC NET 2023, these steps need to be followed:

• Visit the official website of the exam.
• Click on the result link mentioned on the homepage.
• Enter the roll number, date of birth, date of exam and the captcha code.
• Click the ‘Submit’ button.
• A PDF of the result will be displayed on the screen.
• Download the PDF for future reference.

CSIR NET Syllabus 

Here is the detailed syllabus of the CSIR NET exam you need to take into consideration while preparing.  

CSIR NET Papers	Topics
General Aptitude	Logical Reasoning, Graphical Analysis, Analytical and Numerical Ability, Quantitative Comparisons, Series Formation. Puzzles, Mensuration, Series Completion, Time and distance, Series Formation & Coding-Decoding, Data Interpretation,
Life Sciences	Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology, Cellular Organization, Fundamental Processes, Cell Communication and Cell Signaling, Developmental Biology, System Physiology – Plant, System Physiology – Animal, Inheritance Biology, Diversity of Life Forms,  Ecological Principles, Evolution and Behavior, Applied Biology, Methods in Biology
Chemical Science	Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Interdisciplinary topics,  Properties of individual atoms, Atoms forming chemical bonds to create chemical compounds,  Main Group Elements, Transition Metals & Coordination Compounds, Organometallic Compounds, Quantum Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Thermodynamics & Thermochemistry, Molecular Spectroscopy.
Mathematics Science	Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, Ordinary and Partial differential equations, Modern Algebra, Complex Analysis.
Earth Sciences	Geology, Physical Geography, Geophysics, Meteorology, Ocean Sciences, Managing energy, mineral resources, water, Mineralogy and Petrology, Structural Geology and Geotectonic, Paleontology and its applications, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, Marine Geology and Paleoceanography, Geochemistry, Economic Geology, etc.
Physical Science	Mathematical Physics, Quantum Physics, Electromagnetic Theory, Classical Mechanics, Electronics, etc.

Important Books for CSIR NET Exam

You can refer to the below-mentioned books for the following subjects:

Chemical Science Books

• Physical Chemistry by Samuel Glasstone
• Infrared and Raman spectra of inorganic and coordination compounds by Nakamoto
• Physical Chemistry by Mortimer
• Biological inorganic chemistry: structure and reactivity by Ivano Bertini
• Pearson Guide to UGC-CSIR-Chemical Sciences by Sanjay Singh Rawal
• Chemistry of the Elements by N.N Greenwood and A. Earnshaw
• Inorganic Chemistry by Gary Wulfsberg

Physical Science Books

• CSIR-UGC NET/JRF/SET Physical Sciences by Dr Surekha Tomar
• UGC CSIR JRF/NET Physical Sciences by Sunil Kushwaha
• UGC-CSIR NET (JRF & LS) Physical Science by W.Malemnganba Chenglei
• UGC CSIR JRF/NET Physical Sciences bu GKP

Mathematical Science

• Mathematical Sciences for UGC-CSIR Junior Research Fellowship & Eligibility for Lectureship by Prasad
• Mathematical Science Manual CSIR UGC/NET/SLET & Lectureship – Jupiter by Renu Sharma, Awadhesh Kumar Mishra
• NET Mathematical Sciences – Vol. 2 UGC CSIR by Satya Prakashan
• UGC-CSIR NET (JRF & LS) Mathematical Science by Pawan Sharma, Anshuman, Suraj Singh
• CSIR-UGC NET/JRF/SET MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES by Alok Kumar (Upkar)

How to Prepare for CSIR NET?

Exam Day Guidelines 

All candidates must carry essential documents and are supposed to follow certain rules and regulations such as: 

• Admit Card
• Passport size photos
• Government ID proof
• PWD certificate (if required)
• Wear Masks inside the Exam Hall
• No study material, stationery or electronics are allowed inside the exam hall

Do’s and Don’ts on CSIR NET 

Do’s

• Try reaching the exam centre at least two hours before the commencement of the paper.
• Don’t forget to carry your admit card to the centre and read the instructions mentioned on it carefully.
• Make sure that the paper displayed on the computer is of the subject indicated on the admit card.
• Reach out to the invigilator or technical assistant for any glitches or technical assistance. 

Don’ts

• It is advised to not leave the examination hall until the duration of the paper is over.
• Chewing gum, Smoking etc are prohibited in the examination hall.
• One shall avoid indulging in unfair means during the exam.

Exam Centres 

You are eligible to take your CSIR NET exam in the following cities across India: 

Amaravati	Imphal
Itanagar	Shillong
Dispur	Aizawl
Patna	Kohima
Naya Raipur	Bhubaneswar
Panaji	Chandigarh
Gandhinagar	Jaipur
Chandigarh	Gangtok
Shimla	Chennai
Ranchi	Hyderabad
Bengaluru	Agartala
Thiruvananthapuram	Lucknow
Bhopal	Dehradun
Mumbai	Kolkata

Difference Between UGC NET and CSIR NET

When it comes to differentiating between UGC NET and CSIR NET, one must know that the former is conducted for a wide range of subjects like Public Administration, Economics, Forensic Science, Commerce, Indian Literature, Political Science, etc. On the contrary, the latter is conducted only for subjects related to the Science stream. Furthermore, the UGC exam has 2 papers, whereas the CSIR National Eligibility Test only has 1 paper.

CSIR NET Career Scope

CSIR NET is conducted twice a year for the selection of qualified researchers and lecturers in the field of sciences. The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency and used by various public and private academic and non-academic institutions to offer positions like PhD fellowships, scientists, assistant professors and researchers. Here are some amazing jobs opportunities after qualifying CSIR NET Lectureship:

PhD fellowship

Many candidates who qualify for CSIR NET- JRF apply for PhD programmes at the top Indian Scientific Research Institutions and even at foreign universities. In the case of top Indian universities and research institutes like Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Sri Venkateswara College, TIFR, HBNI, NIPER, IIT etc, it is mandatory to qualify for the exam to appear for an interview or written exam.   

Lectureship

CSIR NET is the gateway to lectureship and professorship in IndiTo to teach in prestigious Indian universities, candidates must qualify for the exam and seek positions as assistant professors in private or public institutes. Candidates staff as assistant professors and can advance in the field to permanent employees in government colleges/universities as Associate Professors and Readers. Candidates who have completed their PhDs and have some research experience are given preference in this line of work. The lectureship is a noble as well as a lucrative field in India. 

Research Labs

Candidates who qualify fy CSIR NET JRF are eligible to work at research institutes like the Defence Research and Development Organisation, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Laser and more.

Public Sector Undertakings

PSUs like Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC), Indian Oil Corporation, Power Finance Corporation (PFC), and MECON Limited consider qualified candidates who have cleared CSIR NET.

Private Sector

Qualified candidates can find plenty of opportunities in the private sector after qualifying for CSIR NET Lectureship. They can apply for teaching positions at private universities/colleges/coaching centres/private tutoring. Candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit can invest and start their own research-based company. Candidates have the option with top biotech, live sciences and pharmaceutical companies in India like Biocon, Panacea Biotech, Serum Institute of India, Lupin, Thermo Fisher Scientific etc.

CSIR NET 2022 Salary 

For those who qualify for the exam and take up the job as below mentioned profiles, their average salaries would be around-

• Candidates will be given INR 31,000 for the JRF along with house allowance for the initial 3 years of PhD whereas INR 35,000 will be given for the Senior Research fellowship along with 2 years of house allowance. 
• INR 40,000- 60,000 per month is offered for the post of Assistant Professor by different universities 
• The DRDO offers lucrative salaries to candidates to work as scientists. Here is the category-wise salary structure:

Category	Salary
Scientist ‘B’	INR 15,600-39,100
Scientist ‘C’	INR 15,600-39,100
Scientist ‘D’	INR 15,600-39,100
Scientist ‘E’	INR 37,400-67,000
Scientist ‘F’	INR 37,400-67,000
Scientist ‘G’	INR 37,400-67,000
Scientist ‘H’	INR 67000-79,000
Distinguished Scientist	INR 75,500-80,000
Secretary DRDO, DG R&D, and Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri (SA to RM)	INR 80,000

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2022

According to student feedback on the CSIR NET exam analysis 2022, the overall paper’s level of difficulty ranged from easy to moderate. Given the exam’s difficulty level, candidates claimed that the CSIR NET cut-off 2022 is anticipated to be high this year. Based on the feedback provided by applicants, the CSIR NET 2022 exam review and analysis for Part-A sections Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Data Interpretation & Graphical Analysis has been shared below. Look at this:

Section	Topics	Difficulty Level
Reasoning	Analytical ReasoningSyllogismsAnalogiesDirectionsCoding-DecodingSeriesBlood RelationshipsNon-Verbal Reasoning	Easy to Moderate
Quantitative Aptitude	SimplificationsNumber SystemArithmeticAlgebraPercentageTime & WorkSI & CITime & SpeedProfit & Loss	Easy to Moderate
Data Interpretation & Graphical Analysis	MeanMedianModeBar Graph/ Line Graph/ Pie-Chart/ Tabulation	Moderate

CSIR NET Statistics 2023

Following are the statistics of the CSIR NET exam 2022: 

CSIR NET Exam Stats	Numbers
Total Candidates Registered	262692
Total Candidates Appeared	171273
Candidates Qualified for CSIR NET JRF	2135
Candidates Qualified for JRF NET Only	112
Candidates Qualified for JRF (NET) UGC	1638
Candidates Qualified for Lectureship-NET	4394
Exam Cities	225

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