CSIR NET 2024 Notification OUT, Eligibility, Selection process

The application opened on 1 May and will be closed on 21 May

This entrance test will be conducted in June 2024 on behalf of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The tentative date has been released for the CSIR NET 2024 exam.

CSIR UGC NET 2024 Schedule

Application Opened	1-May
Application submission Last Date	21-May
Fee Payment Last Date	22-23 May upto 11.50 PM
Correction window	25-27 May
Exam Dates	25,26 and 27 June 2024
Duration	180 Minutes 3 Hours
pattern of Exam	Objective type MCQ
Language	English and Hindi
Papers	5 Papers
	Chemical Sciences
	Earth,Atmospheric,Ocean and Planetary  Sciences
	Life Sciences
	Mathematical Sciences
	Physical Sciences

CSIR NET is the national-level exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for only Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges. The exam is conducted for a total of 5 subjects

CSIR Net 2024 Application Fee

General	1100
General-EWS/OBC(NCL)*	550
SC/ST	275
Third gender	275
PwD	Nil

Eligibility Criteria for CSIR NET 2024

Although the eligibility criteria for the applicants of lectureship slightly differ from that of JRF, the candidates must fulfil the following conditions for either of the two positions:

The candidate should have completed a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (general category) or 50% marks (reserved category) from a UGC-approved institute or university. The candidate must have pursued a master’s in any of the subjects mentioned on the official website of UGC NET.

Students in the final year of their master’s degree are also eligible to apply. However, they need to complete their degree within two years of the CSIR NET result announcement.

There is no maximum age limit for the post of assistant professor, but the candidates cannot apply for JRF if they exceed the age of 30. In the case of women, transgenders, and reserved categories, an age relaxation of five years is provided.

CSIR NET 2024 Exam Pattern

CSIR NET is an online exam that is carried out at various test centers across 200+ cities. The paper consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of total 300 marks. All the questions are mandatory and need to be attempted. Each correct answer is awarded two marks, and there is a negative marking of 0.5 for each wrong answer. Given tables illustrate the detailed exam pattern of the CSIR NET

Topics	Number of Questions	Marks
Paper I	50	100
Paper II	100	200

CSIR NET 2024 Total Test Papers

Chemical Sciences

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

Life Sciences

Mathematical Sciences

Physical Sciences

The duration of the exam is 3 hours. Candidates can take the exam in their chosen language (mainly English or Hindi). Paper 1 is standard for all candidates; paper 2 is based on the particular selected subject/ specialization.

CSIR NET 2024 Exam Syllabus

The CSIR NET 2024 Syllabus for Paper 1 comprises topics related to research and teaching parameters. The purpose of the first part is to evaluate the general mental abilities and awareness of the candidate. Questions of paper 1 feature from the following major topics:
· Teaching Aptitude
· Research Aptitude
· Higher Education System
· People, Development, & Environment
· Communication
· Comprehension
· Logical Reasoning
· Data Interpretation
· Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude
· Information and communication technology (ICT)

CSIR NET 2024 syllabus for Paper 2 varies as per the subject opted by the candidate. The specific topic-wise syllabus of papers 1 and 2 is available on the official website of CSIR NET.
Preparation Tips for CSIR NET

If you want to score well in the CSIR NET, you must follow a well-structured preparation strategy. Keep the following things in mind while devising your preparation plan:
· Thoroughly check the detailed syllabus of CSIR NET. Even though the syllabus of paper 2 includes topics that you have studied in your master’s degree, you need to utilize a more focused approach while revising the same.
· Practice the previous year’s papers as well as the sample papers for CSIR NET 2021. This way, you will get to identify the most important and recurring topics of the exam.
· Make notes for the concepts and facts you find difficult to remember. And revise them more frequently.
· Stay disciplined during your preparation period and stick to a definite study schedule.
Career Opportunities after the CSIR NET EXAM

After passing the CSIR NET 2024 , candidates can apply for the post of Assistant Professor or Lecturer at government colleges and institutes across the country. The starting pay scale of an assistant professor ranges between Rs. 35,000-40,000 per month. NET-qualified people are also preferably recruited by PSUs across several departments.

In addition, if the candidate has cleared for JRF, he/she can enroll in Ph.D. courses offered by IIMs and universities. Thereby, the candidate is given a fellowship of five years. The stipend extended to JRF is generally Rs 31,000-35,000 per month.

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