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CSIR NET 2022 notification will be released soon for June session. The Joint CSIR UGC NET notification 2022 will be released in the form of 'Information Bulletin' containing the important details regarding the exam such as dates, application process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and result preparation criteria. The CSIR NET application form 2022 will be released following the issue of notification PDF. The CSIR NET June 2022 exam will be held for determining the eligibility of candidates for JRF and Lectureship (LS) in the universities and colleges of India.
The Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2021 e-certificates have been released by the NTA and CSIR. Candidates can download it now using the application number, date of birth and exam session.
- What is CSIR NET?
- CSIR NET Highlights 2022
- CSIR NET 2022 Notification
- CSIR NET Exam Dates 2022
- CSIR NET Application 2022
- CSIR NET Syllabus 2022
- CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2022
- CSIR NET Prep Tips 2022
- CSIR NET Mock Test 2022
- CSIR NET Admit Card 2022
- CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2022
- CSIR NET Question Papers 2022
- CSIR NET Result 2022
- CSIR NET Cutoff 2022
- CSIR NET 2022 Exam FAQs
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|
Exam Duration |
180 minutes |
Exam Time |
|
No. of Papers and Total Marks |
|
Total Questions |
150 MCQs in each Paper |
Marking Scheme |
|
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 2022 Notification
The CSIR NET 2022 notification will be released soon by the NTA. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the CSIR NET notification 2022 on its official website- csirnet.nta.nic.in. The notification contains the important details of the exam such as the detailed application process, eligibility criteria, admit card, exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus and others. The CSIR UGC NET 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 Exam Dates 2022
Have a look the important CSIR NET exam dates below.
CSIR NET Events |
CSIR NET Exam Dates |
Salient Features |
---|---|---|
Application form |
To be announced |
CSIR NET application form 2022 will be released on the official website after the issue of notification. |
Last date for submission of the application fee |
To be announced |
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 |
To be announced | 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 |
To be announced |
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 are 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 Application 2022
The CSIR NET application form 2022 will be released by the NTA after the issue of notification. The application form will be filled online on the official website- https://csirnet.nta.nic.in. To complete the application process, candidates needed to pay a certain fee. The CSIR NET application fee is INR 1,000 for the General category, INR 500 for OBC and INR 250 for SC/ ST.
CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2022
The basic CSIR NET eligibility criteria 2022 that candidates must fulfil are mentioned below:
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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).
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To apply for JRF, candidates should be maximum of 28 years of age. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/Third gender/PwD/Females and up to 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
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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:
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CSIR NET application form: All interested and eligible candidates need to fill CSIR NET application form by visiting the official website of the exam
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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
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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
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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.
Also Read: CSIR NET exam centres 2022
CSIR NET Syllabus 2022
Download CSIR NET 2022 Syllabus |
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 weel before the exam. Candidates can download the admit card by following the steps mentioned below:
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Visit the official website - csirnet.nta.nic.in.
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Click on the admit card link.
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Enter the application number, password and security pin.
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Download the admit card.
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Take a printout.
CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2022
The CSIR NET exam analysis 2022 will be provided here as per the feedback shared by candidates soon after the conduct of the exam. The CSIR NET 2022 exam will be held for five subjects. Shiksha will reach out to the candidates who appear for the exam and will gather the detailed analysis of the exam. Until then, have a look at the previous year's exam analysis below:
Also Read:
- CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2021: Check Earth Sciences Difficulty Level & Student Reaction
- CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences Exam Analysis 2021: Check Difficulty Level, Student Reaction
- CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2021: Check Physical Sciences Difficulty Level & Student Reaction
CSIR NET Question Papers 2022
The CSIR NET question paper 2022 will be released aby 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.
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CSIR NET 2022 Exam FAQs
Q: What is CSIR NET Exam for?
Q: How many times is CSIR UGC NET conducted in a year?
Q: For which subjects is CSIR NET conducted?
Q: How many papers are there in the CSIR NET exam?
Q: What is CSIR NET exam eligibility?
Q: Is there any age criteria to apply for CSIR NET 2022 exam?
Q: What is the application fee for CSIR NET 2022 exam?
Q: How many attempts are allowed for CSIR NET?
Q: In how many languages is the CSIR NET question paper available?
Q: How much stipend is given to candidates qualifying the CSIR NET exam for JRF?
Q: How is CSIR NET different from UGC NET?
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