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LATEST UPDATE

CSIR NET 2025 dates have been announced by NTA. Interested candidates could apply for the exam from 09 December 2024 to 02 January 2025. The CSIR NET 2025 examination will be conducted from 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.


OVERVIEW

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professor in universities and colleges across India. Candidates who qualify the CSIR NET exam can apply for teaching and research positions in the subject areas under the faculty of Science and Technology.


SALIENT FEATURES

Exam Name: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET)
Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level: National Level
Exam Frequency: Twice a year
Mode of Exam: Online (Computer Based Test)
Language: English and Hindi
Application Fee: â‚č1150 (General), â‚č650 (OBC), â‚č325 (SC/ST)
Exam Duration: 180 minutes
Official Website: csirnet.nta.nic.in


IMPORTANT DATES

Application Start Date: 09 December 2024
Last Date for Application Submission: 02 January 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment: 02 January 2025
Application Correction Window: 04 January 2025 to 05 January 2025
Exam Dates: 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025


SALARY STRUCTURE

Candidates qualifying for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) receive a stipend of â‚č37,000 per month for the first two years along with an annual contingency grant of â‚č20,000. After successful evaluation and registration for PhD, the fellowship is upgraded to Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) with a stipend of â‚č42,000 per month from the third year onwards.

The upgradation is based on the research performance assessment conducted by an expert committee. If the candidate’s performance is not satisfactory or PhD registration is not completed, the fellowship may either continue at the JRF level or be discontinued based on the committee’s recommendation.


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.

Age Limit:
For JRF: Maximum 30 years as on February 2025. Relaxation of 5 years is provided for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer).
For Lectureship/Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.

Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) from a recognized university. Final-year postgraduate students can also apply provisionally but must complete the degree within the prescribed time after the result declaration.

Candidates must ensure their eligibility themselves, as applications are accepted provisionally and may be cancelled if found ineligible at any stage.


MODE OF SELECTION

The CSIR NET selection process includes online application, Computer Based Test, declaration of merit list, and award of Junior Research Fellowship or eligibility for Lectureship/Assistant Professor based on performance.


EXAM PATTERN

The exam consists of three parts:

Part A: General Aptitude – 20 questions (attempt any 15) – 30 marks
Part B: Subject-based MCQs – 40 questions (attempt any 35) – 70 marks
Part C: Higher-order analytical questions – 60 questions (attempt any 25) – 100 marks

Total: 120 questions for 200 marks (Duration: 180 minutes)

Only the required number of attempted questions in each part will be evaluated.


SYLLABUS

Part A is common for all subjects and includes topics such as Number System, Simplification, LCM & HCF, Average, Quadratic Equations, Series, Mean, Median, Mode, and Data Interpretation.

Parts B and C are subject-specific and depend on the discipline selected by the candidate.


HOW TO APPLY

Candidates need to apply online through the official NTA website. The process includes registration, filling personal and educational details, uploading photograph and signature in prescribed format, payment of application fee through online mode, and printing the confirmation page for future reference.

Application Fee:
General – â‚č1150
OBC (NCL) – â‚č600
SC/ST – â‚č325
PwD – Nil


EXAM CENTERS

CSIR NET is conducted across multiple cities in India. Candidates can select their preferred exam city during the application process. The exact center details are mentioned on the admit card.


ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION CENTRE

Candidates must reach the exam centre well in advance. Entry is allowed only with a valid admit card and original photo ID. Candidates must occupy their allotted seats and follow all instructions given by the invigilators. Late entry is not permitted, and carrying prohibited items may lead to disqualification.

Required Documents:

  • Printed admit card with photograph

  • One additional passport-size photograph

  • Original valid photo ID

  • PwBD certificate (if applicable)


ADMIT CARD

Candidates can download the admit card from the official NTA website by logging in using their application number, date of birth, and security code. The admit card must be printed and carried to the examination centre.


RESULT

To check the result, candidates need to visit the official NTA website, enter their application number, date of birth, and security code, and download the scorecard.


IMPORTANT LINKS

For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here

Latest Update

CSIR NET 2025 dates have been announced by NTA. Interested candidates can apply for the exam from 09 December 2024 to 02 January 2025. The CSIR NET 2025 examination will be conducted from 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.


Overview

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET is a national-level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professor in universities and colleges across India. Candidates who qualify the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers or researchers in subject areas under the Science and Technology stream.


Exam Pattern

Part A is common for all subjects and includes General Aptitude questions. This section contains a maximum of 20 questions, out of which candidates need to attempt any 15. Each question carries 2 marks, making the total marks for this section 30 out of 200.

The examination is conducted in Online Computer-Based Test mode and has a total duration of 180 minutes.

Part A: General Aptitude – 20 questions (attempt any 15) – 30 marks
Part B: Subject-related MCQs – 40 questions (attempt any 35) – 70 marks
Part C: Higher-order analytical questions – 60 questions (attempt any 25) – 100 marks

Total: 120 questions for 200 marks.

Note: Candidates must answer only the required number of questions (15 in Part A, 35 in Part B, and 25 in Part C). If more questions are attempted, only the first required number of responses will be evaluated.


Syllabus

The CSIR NET Part A syllabus is common for all subjects, while Parts B and C are subject-specific and depend on the discipline chosen by the candidate.

Part A topics include Number System, Simplification, LCM and HCF, Averages, Quadratic Equations, Series, Mean, Median, Mode, Measures of Dispersion, and other General Aptitude concepts.


Eligibility Criteria

Nationality:
The candidate must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit:
For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), the maximum age limit is 30 years as on February 2025. Age relaxation of up to 5 years is provided for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

For Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professor, there is no upper age limit.

Educational Qualification

Candidates belonging to the General/EWS category must have secured at least 55% marks in their Master’s degree or equivalent examination from a recognized university. Candidates belonging to OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender categories must have secured at least 50% marks.

Final-year postgraduate students can also apply provisionally. However, they must complete their degree within two years from the date of result declaration (one year for candidates qualifying for PhD admission only), otherwise their candidature will be cancelled.

PhD holders whose Master’s degree was completed before 19 September 1991 are eligible for a 5% relaxation in marks.

Candidates must ensure their eligibility themselves, as applications are accepted provisionally and may be cancelled at any stage if found ineligible.


Selection Process

The CSIR NET selection process includes submission of the application form, appearing for the Computer-Based Test, preparation of merit lists, and awarding of Junior Research Fellowship or eligibility for Lectureship/Assistant Professor based on performance in the examination.

Important Note: CSIR NET is primarily a single-stage written examination. There is no interview conducted for Lectureship/Assistant Professor eligibility.


Important Links

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.

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 :
Core 

Mathematical Methods of Physics

25 Q & 30 Q

Classical Mechanics

Electromagnetic Theory & Quantum Mechanics

Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics

Electronics and Experimental Methods

PART B :
Advanced

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

For Official Website: Click Here

For Official Notification: Click Here

Latest Update

CSIR NET 2025 dates have been announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Interested candidates can apply for the examination from 09 December 2024 to 02 January 2025. The CSIR NET 2025 exam will be conducted from 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025.


Exam Pattern

Part A is common for all subjects and includes General Aptitude. This section contains a maximum of 20 questions, out of which candidates must attempt any 15. Each question carries 2 marks, making the total marks for this section 30 out of 200.


For Chemical Sciences

The exam is conducted in Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode with a duration of 180 minutes.

Part A: General Aptitude – 20 questions (attempt any 15) – 30 marks
Part B: Subject-related MCQs – 40 questions (attempt any 35) – 70 marks
Part C: Higher-order analytical questions – 60 questions (attempt any 25) – 100 marks

Total: 120 questions for 200 marks.

Note: Candidates must answer only 15, 35, and 25 questions from Parts A, B, and C respectively. If more questions are attempted, only the first required responses will be evaluated.


For Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences

The exam is conducted in Online CBT mode for 180 minutes.

Part A: General Aptitude – 20 questions (attempt any 15) – 30 marks
Part B: Subject-related MCQs – 50 questions (attempt any 35) – 70 marks
Part C: Higher-order questions – 80 questions (attempt any 25) – 100 marks

Total: 150 questions for 200 marks.

Note: Only the first 15, 35, and 25 responses from Parts A, B, and C will be evaluated if extra questions are attempted.


For Life Sciences

The examination duration is 180 minutes in CBT mode.

Part A: General Aptitude – 20 questions (attempt any 15) – 30 marks
Part B: Subject-related MCQs – 50 questions (attempt any 35) – 70 marks
Part C: Higher-order questions – 75 questions (attempt any 25) – 100 marks

Total: 145 questions for 200 marks.

Note: Evaluation will be done only for the required number of responses from each part.


For Mathematical Sciences

The exam is conducted in CBT mode for 180 minutes.

Part A: General Aptitude – 20 questions (attempt any 15) – 30 marks
Part B: Subject-related MCQs – 40 questions (attempt any 25) – 75 marks
Part C: Higher-order questions – 60 questions (attempt any 20) – 95 marks

Total: 120 questions for 200 marks.

Note: If more than the required number of questions are attempted, only the first 15 (Part A), 25 (Part B), and 20 (Part C) responses will be evaluated. In Part C, some questions may have one or more correct options, and full credit will be given only if all correct options are selected.


For Physical Sciences

The exam duration is 180 minutes in CBT mode.

Part A: General Aptitude – 20 questions (attempt any 15) – 30 marks
Part B: Subject-related MCQs – 25 questions (attempt any 20) – 70 marks
Part C: Higher-order questions – 30 questions (attempt any 20) – 100 marks

Total: 75 questions for 200 marks.

Note: Only the required number of responses from each part will be evaluated.


Mode of Examination

The CSIR NET examination is conducted only in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.


Medium of Examination

The question paper will be available in both Hindi and English. Candidates selecting Hindi medium will receive a bilingual paper, while those selecting English will receive only the English version. Candidates must answer in the chosen medium. In case of any discrepancy between the Hindi and English versions, the English version will be considered final.


Marking Scheme

For Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences, each correct answer carries marks as prescribed, and negative marking of 25% is applicable for incorrect answers.

For Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences, negative marking is 25% in Parts A and B, and 33% in Part C.

For Mathematical Sciences, negative marking of 25% applies in Parts A and B, while there is no negative marking in Part C.


Normalization Procedure

Normalization is used to compare candidate scores across multiple exam sessions. NTA uses percentile scores based on the relative performance of candidates in each session. Percentile scores range from 0 to 100 and are calculated up to seven decimal places to avoid ties.

Important Note: Percentile score is not the same as percentage marks and should not be considered an average of subject percentiles.


Fast Facts

Acronym: CSIR NET
Year Started: 1989–90
Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Purpose: Eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor
Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Frequency: Twice a year


Important Links

For Official Website: Click Here
For Official Notification: Click Here

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.

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



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.

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

 

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