CSIR NET 2023: Certificate Released, Notification, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus

CSIR NET E-Certificate for CSIR NET June 2022 session has been released by the CSIR on January 24, 2023, on the official website. Candidates who have qualified for the CSIR NET 2022 exam can download their CSIR NET Certificate through the link provided in this article. Candidates can also read how to download the CSIR NET Certificate in this article.

According to the official tweet from the Human Resource Development Group (HRDG), a division of CSIR, the CSIR NET December 2022 session will be merged with June 2023 session. The CSIR NET exam June 2023 session will be held in the month of May-June 2023, tentatively. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been entrusted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to conduct the Joint CSIR UGC NET exam to determine the eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS) in Indian universities and colleges.

There will be five papers – Mathematical Science, Life Science, Chemical Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science. Normally, NTA CSIR UGC NET is conducted twice a year in June and December. The CSIR NET exam is held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Check below the important details regarding the Joint CSIR UGC NET 2023 exam such as dates, the application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and result preparation criteria.

CSIR NET Latest Update:

CSIR NET Result 

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 Highlights 2023

Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2023 details in the table below:

CSIR NET Certificate 2023

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has issued CSIR NET Certificate 2023 for CSIR NET exam for June 2022 session, on January 24, 2023, to the candidates who have qualified for the CSIR NET exam. The applicants who pass the exam and become eligible for JRF and lectureship are given CSIR NET Certificate.

Steps to Download the CSIR NET Certificate 2023

• Step 1: Visit the official website
• Step 2: Click 'Joint CSIR UGC NET', enter the captcha code and submit
• Step 3: Enter your Roll number and Date of Birth
• Step 4: Download and Save the PDF

Direct Link to Download CSIR NET E-Certificate- https://ecertificate.nta.ac.in/login.php

CSIR NET Latest Updates 2023

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the CSIR NET Certificate 2023 for students who have qualified for the CSIR NET exam for June 2022 session. Candidates can download their CSIR NET Certificate through the link provided in this article.

CSIR has announced that CSIR NET December 2022 session which was scheduled to be conducted in December 2022 will be combined with CSIR NET June 2023 session. That means CSIR will conduct CSIR NET exam 2023 for December 2022 and June 2023 sessions jointly in June 2023. CSIR NET Notification 2023 for both December 2022 and June 2023 sessions will be announced by the National Testing Agency in the month of March 2023, tentatively. The CSIR NET exam will be held in the month of June 2023, tentatively. 

CSIR NET Notification 2023

CSIR UGC NET Notification 2023 will be released by the National Testing Agency in the month of March-April, 2023, tentatively. It contains the important details of the exam including the detailed application process, eligibility criteria, admit card, exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. The CSIR UGC NET 2023 notification will contain the following details:

• Application process
• Exam dates and schedule
• CSIR NET eligibility criteria
• CSIR NET exam pattern and syllabus
• CSIR NET qualifying marks and cut-off criteria
• Validity of CSIR NET
• Exam centres list
• Admit card
• Verification of eligibility

CSIR NET Application Form 2023

The candidates interested to appear in CSIR NET 2023 are required to fill out the application form for the same. Candidates should follow the given below steps to accurately fill out the CSIR NET Application Form 2023.

1. At first, the candidates are required to get themselves registered online.
2. Login with the credentials used during the registration process.
3. Fill out the application form available with the application number & password shared on your email id and phone number.
4. Upload the scanned documents as per requirements. The instructions for the same will be available there.
5. After submitting the form, pay the application fee through the online payment gateways available.

CSIR NET Recruitment Process 2023

The complete recruitment process for the CSIR NET exam is explained below:

Stage One: Filling up the CSIR NET Application Form

In the first step, candidates need to fill out the CSIR NET Application form and submit their application form online along with the payment of application fees.

Stage Two: CSIR NET Exam 2023

In the next step, CSIR NET Exam 2023 will be conducted online mode for all the candidates who successfully submit their completely filled application forms before the last date.

Stage Three: Announcement of CSIR NET 2023 Result

The CSIR NET result is declared in two categories-

1. One merit list who qualifies for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF-NET).
2. The second merit list is for the candidates who qualify for the eligibility test for lectureship (LS-NET).

Stage Four: Interview

The next phase of the selection process is an interview. Qualified candidates, who will be shortlisted on the basis of the merit list will have to face personal interviews in different institutions, laboratories and University departments.

Stage Five: Award of Fellowship

Fellowship will be provided only to those candidates who are able to get enrolled for PhD in research institutes/ laboratories and Universities within two years of the declaration of the result of the CSIR UGC NET Exam.

Refer to the infographic below for the CSIR NET recruitment process:

CSIR NET Eligibility 2023

The basic CSIR UGC NET eligibility criteria 2023 that candidates must fulfil are mentioned below:

CSIR NET Educational Qualification 2023

• Candidates should have obtained a degree in BTech/BE/BPharma/MBBS/BS (four years)/Integrated BS-MS/MSc with a minimum of 55 per cent marks for General (UR)/General-EWS and OBC (50 per cent for SC/ST, Third gender and PwD). 

CSIR NET Age Limit 2023

• To apply for CSIR NET JRF, candidates should be a 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 NET Syllabus 2023

CSIR NET Syllabus 2023 for all five subjects, namely Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences, is mentioned below.

CSIR NET Syllabus: Part A

Numerical Ability- Number and Simplification; Average; Quadratic Equations; Sequence and Series; Surd and Indices; Logarithms; Percentage; Profit and Loss; Simple Interest & Compound Interest; Partnership; LCM and HCF; Probability; Mensuration.

Reasoning- Series Formation; Ranking and Arrangement; Puzzles; Coding-Decoding; Distance and Directions; Calendar and Clock, etc.

Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis- Mean, Median & Mode; Measures of Dispersion; Graphical Analysis: Bar Graph, Line Graph; Pie-Chart; Tabulation.

CSIR NET Syllabus: Part B & C

A detailed CSIR NET Syllabus will help the students score better in the exam and present better clarity of the topics to be covered.

Chemical Sciences- Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Interdisciplinary topics, etc.

Earth Sciences- Geology, Applied Geology, Physical Geography, Geophysics, Meteorology, Ocean Sciences, etc.

Life Sciences- Molecules and their Interaction, Cellular Organization, Developmental Biology, Diversity of Life Forms, Cell Communication and Cell Signaling, Ecological Principles, etc.

Mathematical Sciences- Analysis Linear Algebra, Complex Analysis Algebra, Topology, Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs), Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), Numerical Analysis, Calculus of Variations, Linear Integral Equations, Classical Mechanics, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, etc.

Physical Sciences- Mathematical Methods of Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics, Electronics and Experimental Methods, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, etc.

Also Read: CSIR NET Syllabus in Detail

CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2023

The CSIR NET Question Paper 2023 will be divided into three sections- Part A, B and C.

Part 'A' shall be common to all subjects. This part shall be a test containing a maximum of 20 questions of General Aptitude. The candidates shall be required to answer any 15 questions for two marks each. The total marks allocated to this section shall be 30 out of 200.

The CSIR NET Part A consists of General Aptitude questions that assess the candidates’ teaching/research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension skills, divergent thinking and general awareness.

The CSIR NET Part B and C consist of questions that are based on the subjects chosen by candidates from the following five subjects - Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences.

CSIR NET 2023: Exam Pattern for Life Sciences

Take a look at the detailed structure below.

CSIR NET 2023: Exam Pattern for Chemical Sciences

Take a look at the detailed structure below.

CSIR NET 2023: Exam Pattern for Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

Take a look at the detailed structure below.

CSIR NET 2023: Exam Pattern for Mathematical Sciences

Take a look at the detailed structure below.

CSIR NET 2023: Exam Pattern for Physical Sciences

Take a look at the detailed structure below.

Note: There is a negative marking in CSIR NET Exam. One-fourth mark of the question will be deducted for incorrect answers.

CSIR NET Preparation Tips 2023

Some beneficial preparation tips for CSIR NET 2023 exam are as follows:

• Candidates are advised to go through the syllabus and exam pattern before commencing their preparation for the Exam.
• Candidates should try to solve a mock test for CSIR NET before starting preparation to check their level of preparation.
• Candidates should prepare a routing involving more focus on the Candidate’s weak topics and lesser on the strong topics.
• It is advisable to start with the basics and then move on to the advanced topics.
• Note-taking is also suggested for such topics which need constant revision.
• Revise each topic before starting a new one. It would enhance the retention capacity.
• Check out the previous year's papers for CSIR NET and the questions that have been asked.
• Look for the study material that suits you the most from a list of Books. No need to read all the books for the preparation.

CSIR NET Best Books 2023

Candidates can check the subject-wise CSIR NET Best Books 2023 in the table below which can help candidates prepare for the exam. 

CSIR NET Mock Test 2023

The CSIR NET mock test 2023 is one of the best practising 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 2023

The CSIR NET Admit Card has not been released yet. The admit card will be released in the month of June 2023 (One week before the exam). CSIR NET exam city is also mentioned on the CSIR NET Admit Card. Once the admit card is available, candidates can download the CSIR NET admit card from the official website. The admit card will contain the various details of the examination like the examination centre, exam date, time of examination, etc. Candidates can download the admit card by following the steps below.

• Step 1: Visit the official website https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/
• Step 2: Click on the CSIR-UGC NET Admit Card 2023 link on the homepage of the website
• Step 3: A new webpage will open. Candidates should enter the required details to download the admit card
• Step 4: If everything is done perfectly, the candidate’s admit card will be displayed on the screen
• Step 5: Download the admit card and print it out for future use

CSIR NET Result 2023

The CSIR NET Result 2023 will be published on the CSIR's official website after successfully conducting the CSIR NET 2023 exam. As per the available information, the results of the June 2023 session will be published in July 2023 and the results of the December 2023 session will be published in January 2024.

How to Check CSIR NET Result 2023?

Candidates can check CSIR UGC NET 2023 result by following the steps mentioned below:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of CSIR NET - csirnet.nta.nic.in.
• Step 2: Click on the 'Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2023 Score Card' link.
• Step 3: Enter the following details:
  • Application number
  • Date of birth
  • Security pin as shown in the image
• Step 4: Click on Submit.
• Step 5: View and download the CSIR NET result and scorecard.

CSIR NET Cut-Off 2023

Have a look at the previous years' CSIR NET cut-off marks below for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) & Lectureship (LS) for all subjects – Chemical Science, Earth Science, Life Science, Mathematical Science & Physical Science:

CSIR NET Cut Off 2022 (June Session) for JRF NET

The NTA has released the CSIR NET Cut Off for the 2022 JRF NET Exam. Check below CSIR NET Cut Off 2022 for June Seccion for JRF NET.

CSIR NET Cut Off 2022 (June Session) for Lectureship/ Assistant Professor

The NTA has published the CSIR NET Cut-Off for the 2022 Lectureship/ Assistant Professor Exam. Check below:

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