CSIR NET Exam Date 2024: Check December Session Schedule Here

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test 2024 ( CSIR NET )

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Updated on Nov 26, 2024 11:54 IST

CSIR NET Date 2024: The NTA will soon announce the CSIR NET 2024 notification for the December session at csirnet.nta.ac.in. CSIR NET Exam Date highlights the important events related to the CSIR NET December exam 2024 including the release of the application form, release of admit card, conduct of the exam, declaration of result, etc. The NTA conducted the CSIR NET 2024 June exam for all subjects from July 25 to 27, 2024. Earlier, the CSIR NET 2024 exam was held on June 25, 26, and 27, 2024. It was postponed due to some logistical issues. The new CSIR NET 2024 exam date for the June session was announced on June 29, 2204. 

The CSIR NET 2024 is conducted by the NTA to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Generally, NTA CSIR UGC NET is conducted twice a year in June and December. The examination is held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

CSIR NET 2024 Latest News and Updates

NTA CSIR NET 2024 Notification To Release Soon; Know Where To Download PDF Here

 

 

 

Q:   When will CSIR NET 2024 notification for December session be released?

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The CSIR NET is a prestigious examination conducted by the National Testing Agency twice a year. The CSIR NET 2024 notification for the December session will be released tentatively in November 2024 on the official website.

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Q:   How many times is CSIR NET conducted in a year?

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CSIR NET is conducted twice a year in typically the months of June and December. 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 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.
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Q:   When will the CSIR NET Certificate be released?

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The CSIR NET Certificate is generally issued by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) a few months after the announcement of the exam results. The exact timeline for the issuance of the e-certificate may vary, but it typically takes around 4 to 6 months from the date of result declaration. After the CSIR NET results are announced, qualified candidates need to complete certain formalities, including submitting their required documents and other necessary information, to CSIR for the verification process. Once the verification process is completed, and all the formalities are fulfilled, CSIR proceeds with the issuance of e-certificates to the qualified candidates. CSIR usually sends an email notification to the qualified candidates regarding the e-certificate issuance process. The candidates are required to follow the instructions provided in the email to download and obtain their CSIR NET e-certificate.
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CSIR NET December Exam Date 2024

The National Tetsing Agency will soon release the CSIR NET 2024 December schedule on the official website. On June 29, 2024, the National Testing Agency (NTA) revealed the new exam schedule for CSIR NET June 2024. The exams, originally set for June 25-27, 2024, was rescheduled to take place from July 25 to 27, 2024, due to logistical challenges. The CSIR NET Admit Card 2024 for December session will be released on the official website three days prior to the exam date.

CSIR NET Revised Exam Schedule 2024

CSIR NET Exam Date 2024 will be announced for December Session by the Human Resource Development Group, a part of CSIR on the official website. CSIR NET Exam Date highlights the important events related to the CSIR NET 2024 exam such as the release of the CSIR NET Application Form, release of admit card, conduct of the exam, declaration of result, etc. Candidates should be aware of the latest CSIR NET Exam Date so that they do not miss out on any important event. 

CSIR NET 2024 Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CSIR NET 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

Oct '24

Online Registration of CSIR NET December 2024 Cycle

12 Sep '24

CSIR NET June Session Result 2024 Out

11 Sep '24

CSIR NET Final Answer Key 2024 Released

CSIR NET Subject-wise Exam Date 2024

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Subject-wise Exam Date 2024 for the June session in the table below. When the December session is released, we will update here.

Exam Date

Subject Name

Shift-1

Shift-2

July 25, 2024

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and
Planetary Sciences 

9 am to 12 noon

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Physical Sciences

9 am to 12 noon

 

July 25, 2024

Mathematical Sciences

 

3 pm to 6 pm

July 26, 2024

Life Sciences

9 am to 12 noon

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Life Sciences

---

3 pm to 6 pm

July 27, 2024

Chemical Sciences

9 am to 12 noon

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CSIR NET Shift Timing 2024

Candidates can check CSIR NET Exam Timing 2024 for the June session untill for the December session released in the table below.

CSIR NET Exam Day Events

CSIR NET 2024 First Shift Timings

CSIR NET 2024 Second Shift Timings

Timing of exam

9:00 AM-12:00 PM

3:00 PM-6:00 PM

Duration of exam

3 hours without break

3 hours without break

Entry into the exam centre

7:00-8:00 AM

1:00-2:00 PM

Entry into the exam hall/room

8:15-8:30 AM

2:15-2:30 PM

Checking of admit cards by the invigilator

8:30-8:45 AM

2:30-2:45 PM

Sitting on the seat in the exam hall

8:45 AM

2:45 PM

Instructions by the invigilators

8:45-8:55 AM

2:45-2:55 PM

Test commences

9:00 AM

3:00 PM

Test concludes

12:00 PM

6:00 PM

CSIR NET Eligibility 2024

The basic CSIR UGC NET eligibility criteria 2024 that candidates must fulfil are mentioned below:

CSIR NET Educational Qualification 2024

  • 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 2024

  • 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

Also Read: CSIR NET Exam Centre List 2024

CSIR NET Preparation Tips 2024

Some beneficial CSIR NET Preparation Tips 2024 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 CSIR NET previous year papers 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

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CSIR NET Admit Card 2024 RELEASED

CSIR NET Admit Card 2024 will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the official website for the December session. Candidates will be able to download the CSIR NET admit card 2024 from the official website. The admit card contains 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 2024 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

Direct Link to Download the CSIR NET 2024 Admit Card for December session: to be updated here

 

 

CSIR NET 2024 Answer Key

The NTA will release the CSIR NET 2024 Provisional Answer Key on its official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download the CSIR NET 2024 Answer Key from the official website. A challenge window will be open for the candidates to review their answers and challenge them, if required. 

Direct link to download the CSIR NET 2024 Provisional Answer Key for December Session: To be updated

CSIR NET Exam Events 2024

Check details about important CSIR NET 2024 exam events below:

  • CSIR NET Notification: The CSIR NET examination process begun with the release of an official notification. The NTA released the CSIR NET notification 2024 on the official website- csirnet.nta.nic.in.
  • CSIR NET Application Form: The CSIR NET application form 2024 for the December session will be made available with the release of notification. Candidates can fill out the CSIR UGC NET online form by visiting the official website. To submit the application form successfully, candidates need to pay the application fee. 
  • CSIR NET Admit Card: The NTA will release the CSIR NET admit card. Candidates can download their CSIR NET admit card 2024 from the official website of the exam by logging into their registered accounts.
  • CSIR NET Exam: The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the CSIR NET exam online as a computer-based test. Candidates need to appear for the exam to gain eligibility as lecturers or for the award of JRF.
  • CSIR NET Answer Key: The CSIR NET answer key 2024 will be released after the conduct of the exam. Along with the key, the NTA releases the CSIR NET question papers and recorded responses. Candidates can send their representations for the answer keys as well.
  • CSIR NET Result: NTA will declare the CSIR NET result 2024 for the December session on the official website of the exam. All candidates who qualify for the exam are allotted eligibility certificates by NTA within due course.

Download CSIR NET Syllabus 2024 for June session

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CSIR NET Exam Dates 2024 FAQs

Candidates can read CSIR NET Exam Dates 2024 FAQs below.

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