What is CSIR NET?
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET (also known as CSIR UGC 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.
Subjects for which CSIR UGC NET is conducted are mentioned below.
CSIR NET 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 Highlights 2022
The highlights of the CSIR NET 2022 exam are mentioned below such as exam conducting body, exam mode and frequency, number of applicants and contact details.
Exam Features | Exam Particulars |
|---|---|
Exam Name | CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Level | National |
Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
Mode of Exam | Online – CBT (Computer Based Test) |
No. of Applicants | 2,07,306 (in 2021) |
No. of Test Takers | 1,59,824 (in 2021) |
Exam Fees |
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Exam Duration | 180 minutes |
Exam Time |
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No. of Papers and Total Marks |
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Total Questions | 150 MCQs in each Paper |
Marking Scheme |
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Language/Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
Exam Purpose | To determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India |
No. of Test Cities | 225 |
Official Website | https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/webinfo/public/home.aspx |
Helpline No. | 011 40759000 |
CSIR NET Application Form 2022
The CSIR NET application form 2022 has been released by the NTA on July 11, 2022. The application form needs to be filled out online. To complete the application process, candidates need to pay the application fee. The CSIR NET application fee is INR 1,000 for the General category, INR 500 for OBC and INR 250 for SC/ ST. Have a look at the process to apply online for CSIR UGC NET 2022:
- Visit the official website – csirnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link stating ‘Registration for Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2022’.
- Click on ‘New Registration’.
- Read the instructions carefully and proceed.
- Fill the CSIR NET registration form.
- Fill the online application form.
- Upload the scanned documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Submit and save the confirmation page.
CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2022
The CSIR NET eligibility 2022 comprises the following aspects:
- Nationality
- Age limit
- Relaxation in upper age limit
- Educational qualification
CSIR NET Eligibility 2022: Nationality
Only candidates who are Indian citizens are eligible to apply for CSIR NET 2022 exam.
CSIR NET Eligibility 2022: Educational qualification
- Candidates need to possess either of the below-mentioned qualifications with at least 55 per cent marks (for General and OBC) or 50 per cent marks (for Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates).
MSc or equivalent degree | Integrated BS-MS |
BS (4 years) | BE |
BTech | BPharma |
MBBS | |
- Candidates enrolled for M.Sc. or having completed 10+2+3 years of M.Sc. or equivalent degree/ Integrated BS-MS/ BS-4 years/ BE/ B. Tech/ B. Pharma/ MBBS as on the last date of the CSIR NET application 2022 are also eligible to apply under the Result Awaited (RA) category. However, the condition for RA category candidates is such that they should complete their qualifying degree with the required percentage of marks within the validity period of two years from the date of declaration of the Joint CSIR UGC NET result failing which they shall be treated as disqualified.
- Candidates holding a BSc (Hons) or equivalent degree or candidates enrolled in an integrated MS-PhD program with at least 55 per cent marks (50 per cent for SC/ST/PwD candidates) are also eligible to apply for the exam. However, candidates holding an undergraduate degree will be eligible for CSIR fellowship only after getting registered for PhD/Integrated PhD course within the validity period of two years, informs the official website.
- Candidates possessing only the Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) only and not for the Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor. For instance, BE/ BS/ BTech/ BPharma/ MBBS final year/ result awaited candidates are eligible to apply for JRF only. These candidates are not eligible to apply for LS.
B.Sc. (Hons.) final year/Result awaited candidates are not eligible to apply - Candidates who possess a PhD degree and who have passed their master’s before September 19, 1991, with at least 50 per cent marks are eligible to apply for lectureship only.
- The eligibility for Lectureship/ Assistant Professor of NET qualified candidates is subject to fulfilling the criteria laid down by UGC.
CSIR NET Age Limit 2022
To apply for CSIR NET JRF, candidates should be maximum of 28 years of age.
The upper age limit is relaxable for up to 5 years for SC/ST/Third gender/PwD/Females and up to 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
There is no upper age limit to apply for the post of Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor
CSIR UGC NET Selection Process 2022
CSIR UGC NET selection process includes the following stages:
CSIR NET application form: All interested and eligible candidates need to fill CSIR NET application form by visiting the official website of the exam
CSIR NET admit card: CSIR UGC NET admit card is released for candidates who successfully submit the application form and pay the exam fee. The admit card is released on the official website of the exam
CSIR NET Exam: Candidates need to appear for the CSIR UGC NET exam as per the date and time mentioned on the admit card. CSIR NET is typically conducted twice a year in the months of June and December
CSIR NET result: The result for CSIR NET is declared on the official website. Candidates qualifying the NET exam get eligible for JRF or lectureship
CSIR NET Exam Dates 2022
Have a look at the important CSIR NET exam dates 2022 below.
CSIR NET Events | CSIR NET Exam Dates | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
CSIR NET Application form | 11-Jul-2022 to 10-Aug-2022 | CSIR NET application form 2022 has been released on the official website. Candidates can fill the form up to 5.00 pm on August 10. |
Last date for submission of the application fee | 10-Aug-2022 | Candidates need to pay the CSIR NET application fee in online mode only through Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card/ UPI/ Wallet. |
Application correction window | 12-Aug-2022 to 16-Aug-2022 | CSIR NET application form correction window will be opened after the closing of the application form submission. Candidates who want to make changes to the application form can do so by visiting the website. |
Admit card | To be announced | CSIR NET admit card 2022 will be released on the official website. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the login details. |
CSIR NET exam date | September 2022 | CSIR NET 2022 exam will be conducted for a total of five subjects. |
Provisional answer key | To be announced | CSIR NET provisional answer key 2022 will be released soon after the conduct of the exam to invite objections from the candidates. |
Challenge the provisional answer key | To be announced | Candidates can challenge the provisional CSIR NET answer key using the login details. |
Result | To be announced | CSIR NET result 2022 will be released in the form of a scorecard on the official website. |
Final answer key | To be announced | The CSIR NET final answer key 2022 will be released after the subject matter experts analyse the objections submitted by candidates. |
Final result | To be announced | The CSIR releases the final CSIR NET results after examining the candidates’ performance. |
Cut Off | To be announced | The CSIR NET cut off 2022 will be released subject-wise and category-wise on the official website by the CSIR. |
E-Certificate | To be announced | The CSIR NET E-certificate 2022 will be released a few days after the declaration of the results by the NTA. |
The CSIR NET dates 2022 have been announced in the official notification. The CSIR UGC NET notification comprises the dates related to the application process and exam. The dates regarding the admit card, answer key and result are notified later by the NTA.
CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2022
The CSIR UGC NET exam is conducted online wherein objective-type multiple-choice questions are asked from the subject chosen by candidates. Have a look at the CSIR NET exam pattern 2022 highlights below.
Particulars | Exam Pattern Highlights |
|---|---|
Exam mode | Online |
Exam duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
Number of sections/parts | 3 |
Total questions to be attempted | Chemical Sciences: 75 Earth Sciences: 75 Life Sciences: 75 Mathematical Sciences: 60 Physical Sciences: 55 |
Type of questions | MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option |
Total marks | 200 for each paper |
Negative marking | Yes (0.25 mark deduction for each wrong answer) |
Language of paper | English and Hindi |
CSIR NET Prep Tips 2022
To qualify the CSIR UGC NET 2022 exam, candidates need to develop a good preparation strategy. Candidates should start the CSIR NET preparation 2022 by going through the exam pattern and syllabus. Post this, candidates should start practicing the mock tests and previous years’ question papers. This will help candidates in knowing their weak and strong areas. After solving the papers, candidates can analyse them and improvise accordingly.
CSIR NET Mock Test 2022
The CSIR NET mock test 2022 is one of the best practicing materials that boost the preparation levels of candidates. The NTA provides the online facility of mock tests for the candidates to have a real-time experience of the examination. By undertaking the CSIR UGC NET mock test, candidates can improve their weak areas and boost their time management skills.
CSIR NET Admit Card 2022
The CSIR NET admit card 2022 will be released by the NTA around a week before the exam. Candidates can download the admit card by following the steps mentioned below:
Visit the official website – csirnet.nta.nic.in.
Click on the admit card link.
Enter the application number, password and security pin.
Download the admit card.
Take a printout.
CSIR NET Question Papers 2022
The CSIR NET question paper 2022 will be released by the NTA along with the provisional answer key on the registered accounts of candidates along with the marked responses. The CSIR NET question papers are very important for exam preparation. By solving the previous years’ question paper, candidates can familiarise themselves with the nature of the exam and know the important topics from which questions are asked in the exam. The practice of questions papers helps candidates devise a calculative approach towards the CSIR NET examination.
CSIR NET Answer Key 2022
The CSIR NET answer key 2022 will be released by the NTA after the conduct of the exam. Candidates can download the CSIR NET answer key by following the given steps:
- Visit the official website – https://csirnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the answer key link
- Go through the corrected answers
- Download the PDF
CSIR NET Result 2022
The CSIR NET result 2022 will be released in two phases- once by the NTA and once by the CSIR. The CSIR UGC NET result released by the CSIR is considered as a final one. The result is released in the form of a scorecard that specifies the exam qualifying status along with the marks and percentages obtained by candidates. The CSIR NET scores and percentages are announced overall and paper-wise. Candidates can check CSIR NET results by following the given steps:
- Visit the official website – https://csirnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the scorecard link mentioned below
- Enter the application number and date of birth
- Download the scorecard
CSIR NET E-Certificate 2022
Candidates who have qualify the exam will be awarded the CSIR NET e-certificate 2022. Candidates can download the CSIR NET certificate by following the given steps:
- Visit the official website- ecertificate.nta.ac.in.
- Select ‘Joint CSIR UGC NET’, enter the captcha code and submit
- Enter the roll number or application number, date of birth, exam session and captcha code.
- Download the CSIR NET certificate
CSIR NET Certificate Validity
The CSIR NET certificate validity differs for JRF and Lecturership as given below:
- JRF Award Letter: The validity of the CSIR NET JRF award letter is for two years.
- Lectureship/Assistant Professor: The CSIR NET certificate validity for Lecturership/ Assistant Professor is for a lifetime.
CSIR NET Cutoff 2022
The CSIR NET cut off 2022 will be released by the CSIR after the declaration of the result. The cut off marks are released separately for all five papers- Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences. Candidates can download the CSIR UGC NET cut off by following the given steps:
- Visit the official website of CSIR – csirhrdg.res.in.
- Click on the ‘Cut-off’ link available under the News & Announcement section.
- Download and save the CSIR NET cut off list.
CSIR NET 2022 Exam FAQs
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