CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2025 Released: June Exam Review, Student's Reaction & Difficulty Level
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test 2025 ( CSIR NET )
Registration - 25 Sep '25 - 24 Oct '25
CSIR NET 2025 Analysis: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the CSIR NET Exam for the June session on July 28, 2025 in a single day across the country. After the conclusion of an exam, we will provide the CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2025 based on the responses received from the candidates. The CSIR NET analysis will help candidates to know the over all difficulty level of the exam, questions and topics asked in the exam, good attempts, etc.
Candidates should read the Analysis carefully in order to know about the overall as well as the section-wise difficulty level of the NTA CSIR NET Question Paper 2025. TheExam Analysis 2025 is based on the overall difficulty level of the question paper which may be either easy or moderate or difficult.
The National Testing Agency will release the CSIR UGC NET Notification 2025 on the official website. The CSIR NET exam is conducted twice every year to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in subjects related to the field of Science and Technology.
CSIR NET 2025 Life Science Exam Analysis (Shift 1)
As per the students, the overall difficulty level is Moderate.
CSIR NET 2025 June Exam Analysis (Shift 2)
According to the students responses, Physical Science exam is Moderate in overall difficulty. Part C was a bit tough. Whole paper was lengthy.
As per the students, Mathematics exam was Moderate to Difficult.
As per the students, Chemical Science exam was Difficulty in overall diffiuclty level.
- CSIR NET June Exam Analysis 2025
- CSIR NET Dec Exam Analysis 2025
- CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025
- Previous Years' CSIR NET Exam Analysis & Review
- CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 (June Session)
- CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2022
- CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2021
CSIR NET June Exam Analysis 2025
Candidates will be able to check below the exam analysis for CSIR NET 2025 Exam for the June session after the conduction of an exam.
CSIR NET 2025 June Exam Analysis (Shift 2)
According to the students responses, Physical Science exam is Moderate in overall difficulty. Part C was a bit tough. Whole paper was lengthy.
As per the students, Mathematics exam was Moderate to Difficult.
As per the students, Chemical Science exam was Difficulty in overall diffiuclty level.
CSIR NET 2025 Life Science Exam Analysis (Shift 1)
As per the students, the overall difficulty level is Moderate.
- 10 to 12 questions are from Plant Physiology
- No questions from Cell Signaling & molecular biology
- Developmental Biology & techniques 10 to 12 Q
- Part C was very difficult as compared to the exam conducted earlier
Topics asked in Life Science are:
- GLUT 5
- Tight junction
- CdK-2
- Ramachandran Plot
- Non Photochemical Quenching
- HPV (Cancer causing virus)
- Leaf Development (Phytohormone)
- TAL effector
- Biosynthesis of phytohormones (question from Plant)
- Asymmetric cell division in plant
- K & r selected
- Unbranched GAGs, etc.
CSIR NET 2025 June Exam Students Reactions Video
CSIR NET Dec Exam Analysis 2025
One of the important aspects of the preparation strategy is CSIR NET Exam Analysis. CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2025 for December session will be shared here after the conduction of an exam.The CSIR NET Exam Analysis help the candidates to prepare well for their upcoming days' exams. In this article, we are providing you with the CSIR NET Exam Analysis to help the candidates know the good attempts for the exam and know the difficulty level. Candidates can check below the CSIR NET 2024 Dec session analysis based on the students' feedback.
CSIR NET 2024 Dec Analysis February 28 (Shift 1) OUT
As per students reactions, the CSIR NET 2024 Mathematics paper's overall difficulty level is moderate. Candidates did not face any technical glitches. Earth Science Paper was also moderate.
As per students, topics asked in Mathematics exam are:
Part B same as usual
Part A is easy as compared to the previous year
- Uniform conversion
- Complex integration
- Linear Algebra
- Analytic function
- Complex analysis a bit hard
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Mathematical Science
Candidates can check the CSIR NET Mathematical Science Analysis for December session in the table below based on the students' review.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Good Attempts |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
10-11 |
Easy |
| Part B |
40 |
25 |
18-20 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Part C |
60 |
20 |
11-13 |
Easy |
| Total |
120 |
60 |
45-50 |
Moderate |
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Earth Science
Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2024 Dec Earth Science Analysis in the table below.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
|
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
10-12 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Part B |
50 |
35 |
27-29 |
Moderate |
| Part C |
80 |
25 |
18-20 |
Moderate |
| Total |
150 |
75 |
55-62 |
Moderate |
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: DEC Life Science (Shift 1)
Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2024 Dec Life Science Analysis for Shift 1 in the table below based on the students' review.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
7-10 |
Moderate |
| Part B |
50 |
35 |
11-16 |
Moderate |
| Part C |
75 |
25 |
20-25 |
Difficult |
| Total |
145 |
75 |
48-52 |
Moderate
|
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: DEC Life Science (Shift 2)
Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2024 Dec Life Science Analysis for Shift 2 in the table below based on the students' review.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
8-10 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Part B |
50 |
35 |
12-17 |
Moderate |
| Part C |
75 |
25 |
20-23 |
Difficult |
| Total |
145 |
75 |
43-50 |
Moderate |
CSIR NET 2024 Dec Session Exam Analysis Video
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CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025
The questions in the CSIR NET exam are framed as per the pattern prescribed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Human Resource Development Group (HRDG). Have a look at the highlights of the CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025 below.
| Particulars |
CSIR Exam Pattern Highlights |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online |
| Exam duration |
3 hours |
| Number of subjects |
5 |
| Name of subjects |
|
| Total questions to attempt |
|
| Type of questions |
MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option |
| Total marks |
200 |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Language of paper |
English and Hindi |
Previous Years' CSIR NET Exam Analysis & Review
Have a look at the CSIR NET exam analysis and review of the previous years below. Shiksha reached out to candidates to know their reaction to the exam with respect to the difficulty level, pattern, types of questions asked etc. The Previous year's exam analysis will help candidates know the difficulty level of the exam and how to prepare for it.
CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 (December Session)
Candidates can check CSIR NET Life Science Section-wise Analysis 2023 in the table below.
| Life Science Paper | Topics Covered | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A | General Aptitude - Speed, Distance and Time; Profit and Loss; Geometry; Syllogism; Mixture & Alligation | Moderate to Difficult |
| Part-B | Cell and Molecular Biology, Digestion of protein, Organelles and functions, Ecology, Evolution, Animal Physiology, Fundamental Processes | Easy to Moderate |
| Part-C |
Hardy Weinberg, Developmental Biology, Limb Development, Population Ecology, Calvin Benson Cycle |
Easy to Moderate |
CSIR NET Life Science Topic-Wise Weightage (Shift 1) for Part A
Part A of the Life Science Paper consists of questions based on the candidate's General Aptitude. The candidates can check the table given below to analyze the number of questions asked in the CSIR NET Life Science Exam (shift 1). Part A of the CSIR NET Life Science exam consists of the following questions:
| Topics |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| Blood relation | 1-2 |
| Order & Ranking | 2 |
| DI (Bar Graph) | 1-2 |
| Profit & Loss | 2 |
| Speed Distance | 3 |
| Ratio & Proportion | 2 |
| Geometry | 2 |
| Algebra | 1-2 |
| Probability | 1 |
Candidates can watch the CSIR NET Student's Reaction video below.
CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 (June Session)
Candidates can read the CSIR NET Exam Analysis & Exam Review by the candidates below.
- Mayank said, "Part A & B was easy, Part C is a little bit difficult. Majorly questions were asked from Bio-chemistry & Ecology subjects."
- Sanchi said, "Part C was totally conceptual based & difficult. Part A has most mathematics in it. Overall, the exam was moderate".
- Rahul said, "Major questions were asked from Botany, Biochemistry, Ecology, and Molecular Biology. There were rare questions from Fundamental Science. Part C was moderate."
- Narendra said, "The exam was tough compared to the previous year. Evolution topic was mostly covered in the exam. Part A was easy, Part B & C was Moderate."
Also Read: CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis (Physical Science)
Candidates can check the CSIR NET Physical Science Analysis in the table below.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
16 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Part B |
25 |
22 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Part C |
30 |
27 |
Easy |
| Total |
75 |
75 |
Moderate |
Also Read: CSIR NET Physical Science Exam Analysis
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis (Chemical Science)
Candidates can check the CSIR NET Chemical Science Section-wise Analysis in the table below.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Part B |
40 |
35 |
Moderate |
| Part C |
60 |
25 |
Easy |
| Total |
120 |
75 |
Moderate |
CSIR NET Section-Wise Exam Analysis 2023 (Life Science)
Candidates can check the CSIR NET Life Science Section-wise Analysis in the table below.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Easy |
| Part B |
50 |
35 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Part C |
75 |
25 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Total |
145 |
75 |
Moderate |
Also Read: CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis (June Session)
Watch CSIR NET Exam Analysis & Student's Reaction video
CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 (Shorts)
CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2022
CSIR NET exam analysis 2022 is provided here based on students' reactions. The exam analysis will help candidates to know the topic-wise distribution of questions, weightage of topics, number of good attempts, etc.
CSIR NET Exam Analysis for Earth Sciences
Check the detailed CSIR NET exam analysis 2022 for the Earth Sciences paper below:
- Stuti stated, “The CSIR NET 2022 exam was moderate in terms of difficulty level. Part-A was easy to attempt.”
- Amisha stated, “The CSIR NET exam was easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level.”
CSIR NET Exam Analysis for Physical Sciences
Check the detailed CSIR NET exam analysis 2022 for the Physical Sciences paper below:
- Mitali stated, “The difficulty level of CSIR NET 2022 was easy. The reasoning was easy as well. If the basic concepts are clear, candidates can attempt the paper easily. Most of the questions were from Quantum Physics.”
- Ekta stated, “CSIR NET 2022 exam was easier in comparison to the previous year’s. The CSIR NET cut-off 2022 would be higher. Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation & Graphical Analysis sections were moderate.”
- Mohit stated, “Overall paper was easy. The questions were from Quantum Physics, etc. The CSIR NET cut-off 2022 will be high this year.”
CSIR NET Exam Review 2022: Section-Wise
The CSIR NET 2022 exam review and analysis have been shared below for Part-A sections - Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation & Graphical Analysis based on the feedback shared by candidates. Have a look:
| Section |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Reasoning |
Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Easy to Moderate |
| Data Interpretation & Graphical Analysis |
Moderate |
Watch CSIR NET 2022 Exam Analysis Video:
CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2021
The paper-wise exam analysis and review are shared below:
CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences Exam Analysis 2021
Here's the detailed analysis of the CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences paper of the CSIR NET 2021 exam based on the student's reactions.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Moderate |
| Part B |
40 |
25 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Part C |
60 |
20 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Total |
120 |
60 |
Moderate to Difficult |
CSIR NET Physical Sciences Exam Analysis 2021
The CSIR NET Physical Sciences 2021 exam was conducted online on February 15, 2022, from 3.00 to 6.00 pm. As per the student's reaction, the overall paper was moderate to difficult. Candidates found the Physical Sciences question paper 2021 a bit hard compared to the previous year's paper. Have a look at the section-wise analysis and review below.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Moderate |
| Part B |
25 |
20 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Part C |
30 |
20 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Total |
75 |
55 |
Moderate to difficult |
CSIR NET Earth Sciences Exam Analysis 2021
The CSIR NET 2021 exam was conducted online on January 29, 2022, for the Earth Sciences paper. The overall exam was moderate in terms of difficulty level. Candidates who appeared for the CSIR NET exam found Part A and B moderate and Part C moderate to difficult. There was no change in the exam structure and pattern of the question paper. Shiksha visited one of the CSIR NET exam centres in Delhi to obtain feedback from students. Candidates can check below the section-wise and overall exam analysis for the Earth Sciences paper:
| Part Name (No. Of MCQs) |
Difficulty Level |
Questions to be Attempted |
|---|---|---|
| Part A (20 MCQs) |
Moderate |
15 |
| Part B (50 MCQs) |
Moderate |
35 |
| Part C (80 MCQs) |
Moderate to Difficult |
25 |
| Total (150 MCQs) |
Moderate |
75 |
Watch the CSIR NET student reaction video below:
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Candidates should follow a balanced approach. No doubt books help in conceptual clarity, and a candidate can study in detail. On the other hand, online platforms provide lectures through video, have updated notes, cover current affairs as well, etc. It also depends upon the candidate's feasibility a
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
No. The syllabus of CSIR NET is the same for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and Lectureship (Assistant Professor). The difference that lies is only in the cut-off marks and not in the syllabus.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
To pass the CSIR NET 2025 exam, candidates must score a minimum of 33 per cent in the General, EWS, and OBC categories and 25 per cent in the SC, ST, and PwD categories for both fellowship and Lectureship/Assistant Professor.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
As per the official website, stipend of a JRF selected through CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) will be Rs 37,000/ p.m for the first two years. In addition, annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- per fellow will also be provided to the fellow.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Yes. Several candidates have cleared the CSIR NET examination in three months by following a proper study plan, focusing on the important topics, frequent revision, mock test practice, previous year questions, etc.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The CSIR UGC NET 2025 exam comprises subjects including Earth Science, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. It is crucial for a candidate to select one subject from the CSIR NET subject list to clear the examination.
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Contributor-Level 6
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