CSIR NET Syllabus

CSIR NET Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is India’s most prestigious entrance test for those who aspire to make their career in Academics or field of research and development. It provides opportunities like Lectureship, Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor with the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Senior Research Fellowship (SRF).  The test is conducted through an online medium by the National Testing Agency. CSIR NET Syllabus is designed by HRDG and the course curriculum consists of five fundamental subjects like Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences. It is a national level entrance exam conducted twice in a year (June and December) and is considered as one of the toughest exams in India. Here is the extensive blog that explains the  CSIR NET syllabus in detail.  

Name of the Exam	CSIR UGC NET
Exam Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Purpose of Exam	For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Lectureship (LR)
Mode of Examination	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Sections	3 Parts – Part A, Part B and Part C
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Maximum Marks	200
Negative Marking	Marks deducted for every wrong answer
Medium of Exam	English and Hindi

CSIR NET 2023

On the official website, the CSIR NET 2023 notice has been made public. The exam for the June 2023 session will be held on June 6, 7, and 8, according to the announcement. For assessing candidates’ eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professor in Indian Universities and Colleges, this exam is regarded as one of the most crucial exams.

Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Earth Sciences are the five subjects covered by the CSIR NET exam. There are 200 total points available for the three-hour exam. The exam is administered using a computer-based test (CBT). Candidates must hold a masters degree in their chosen field with at least a 55% grade point average in order to be qualified for the exam. Candidates who want to pass the extremely difficult CSIR NET test need to have a solid grasp of their subject and good problem-solving abilities.

CSIR NET Exam Pattern

The CSIR NET exam is divided into three parts. Paper A is compulsory for all candidates appearing in the exam while paper B and C is subject-specific and tests the subject knowledge of candidates. Here are the important details of the exam pattern:

• The weightage of the exam is 200 marks
• The exam has a negative marking for wrong answers of 25% or 33% for some parts
• The questions in the exam are objective type, multiple choice questions (MCQs)
• The duration of the CSIR NET exam is 3 hours
• There are no breaks allowed during the exam and parts A,B and C

Part A
This part is the first stage of the CSIR NET examination which is common for all five subjects. This part contains 20 questions of General Aptitude. The candidates shall be asked to respond to any 15 questions of 2 marks each. The following are the sections in Part A: Reasoning, Quantitative aptitude, Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis

Part B
This section includes subject-oriented conventional  Multiple Choice Questions which evaluate your research acumen for the subject. This particular section carries 70 marks out of 200 and the maximum number of questions to be attempted shall be on the scale of 20-35.

Part C
This section is considered as an application-centric test because the questions asked to test the candidate’s knowledge are related to scientific concepts and their application in the real world. The pattern of questions is analytical in nature, which needs a much deeper understanding of scientific concepts to formulate a scientific problem. The section holds a weightage of 100 marks and there is negative marking for wrong answers.

CSIR NET Syllabus [Subject-Wise] 

The CSIR NET Syllabus for 5 subjects – Chemical Science, Earth Science, Life Science, Mathematical Science, and Physical Science is given below:

Subjects	CSIR NET Syllabus
Chemical Sciences	Inorganic Chemistry Physical Chemistry Organic Chemistry Chemistry in Nanoscience and Technology Medicinal Chemistry Supramolecular Chemistry Environmental Chemistry Catalysis and Green Chemistry
Earth Sciences	The Earth and the Solar System Mineralogy and Petrology Signal Processing Climatology Interior of the Earth, Deformation and Tectonics  Oceans and Atmosphere Numerical analysis and inversion Gravity and Magnetic fields of the earth General Circulation and Climate Modelling Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods Quaternary geologyAviation Meteorology Dynamic Meteorology Marine geology and Paleoceanography Palaeontology and Its Application
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
Mathematical Sciences	Analysis Linear Algebra Complex Analysis Algebra Topology Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) Numerical Analysis Calculus of Variations Linear Integral Equations Classical Mechanics
Physical Science	Mathematical Methods of Physics  Classical Mechanics Electromagnetic Theory  Quantum Mechanics Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics Electronics and Experimental Methods Mathematical Methods of Physics  Classical Mechanics Electromagnetic Theory  Quantum Mechanics  Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics Electronics and Experimental Methods Atomic & Molecular Physics Condensed Matter Physics Nuclear and Particle Physics

Subject – Wise Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme 2023

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	50	80	150
Attempted Questions	15	35	25	75
Maximum Marks	30	70	100	200

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C
Correct Answer Marks	2	2	4
Negative Marking	0.5	0.5	1.32

Chemical Sciences 

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	40	60	120
Attempted Questions	15	35	25	75
Maximum Marks	30	70	100	200

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C
Correct Answer Marks	2	2	4
Negative Marking	0.5	0.5	1

Mathematical Sciences 

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	40	60	120
Attempted Questions	15	35	25	75
Maximum Marks	30	70	100	200

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C
Correct Answer Marks	2	3	4.75
Negative Marking	0.5	0.75	0

Life Sciences

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	50	75	145
Attempted Questions	15	35	25	75
Maximum Marks	30	70	100	200

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C
Correct Answer Marks	2	2	4
Negative Marking	0.5	0.5	1

Physical Sciences

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	40	60	120
Attempted Questions	15	35	25	75
Maximum Marks	30	70	100	200

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C
Correct Answer Marks	2	3.5	5
Negative Marking	0.5	0.875	1.25

CSIR NET Eligibility 2023

The basic eligibility criteria that candidates must fulfill are: 

• Candidates should obtain a degree in Btech/BE/BPharma/MBBS/BS (4 years)/Integrated BS-MS/MSc with a minimum of 55 percent marks. 
• To apply for JRF, candidates should be maximum of 28 years of age as of January 1, 2023
• There is no upper age limit to apply for the post of lectureship.

How to Apply?

The following are the steps to apply for CSIR NET exam:

• To apply for the exam, the candidates are first required to register themselves online
• After the registration, the candidate will be given login credentials
• Log in with the credentials and fill out the application form by providing all the required information accurately
• Upload the required documents
• After reviewing it, submit the form and pay the required application fee

Application Fee

Category Fees in INR
General/General – EWS Rs. 1000
OBC – NCL Rs. 500
SC/ST Rs. 250
Third Gender Rs. 250
PwD NIL

Subject Codes  

Subjects for which CSIR UGC NET is conducted include: 

CSIR Subjects	CSIR NET Subject Codes
Chemical Sciences	701
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences	702
Life Sciences	703
Mathematical Sciences	704
Physical Sciences	705

CSIR NET JRF Fellowship Amount

Now that you know about the CSIR NET syllabus, have a look at the JRF fellowship amount:

Description	Amount
Junior Research Fellow  (JRF)	Rs. 31,000/- for 2 years
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)	Rs. 35,000/- for the next 3 years
Contingency amount	20,000/- P.A
HRA	The amount can vary from one university to another

Exam Day Guidelines 2023

Some of the important points that candidates should keep in mind on the day of the exam are: 

Documents to carry

• Print out the CSIR NET admit card
• One passport-size photograph
• A valid and original government photo ID
• Persons with Disability certificate, if applicable 

Documents not to carry

• Any textual or study materials (printed or written)
• Any electronic item such as calculator, electronic watch, mobile, BlueTooth, etc
• Eatables or drinks like tea, coffee, cold drink  

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