CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2026 OUT (July 18) LIVE- Shift 1 Paper Difficulty, Questions & Review

• Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors.
• Rank-Nullity Theorem.
• Cauchy's Integral Formula.
• Fourier Series expansion.
• Differential Equations (Second Order).
• Probability distributions.
• Group Theory.
• Vector Calculus.
• Matrix transformations.
• Real Analysis limit problems, etc.

As per students' responses, topics asked are provided below:

• Shannon Index
• Energy Pyramid
• Biomass Pyramid
• Eutrophication
• Ecology Tolerance Model
• Energy Flow
• Ecology & Biodiversity, etc.

As per students' responses, topics asked are provided below:

• Taxonomic Hierarchy (Kingdom- Family/Order)
•  Lectotype
• Holotype
• Isotype
• Biodiversity Concepts, etc.

As per the review of the students, topics asked in genetics are mentioned below:

• Mendelian Genetics (Complex & Contrasting Characters)
• DNA Damage & Repair
• Statement-based Genetics Questions
• Direct Genetics Questions, etc.

As per the feedback received from the students', topics asked in molecular biology are mentioned below:

• Reverse Transcriptase
• Introns
• DNA Damage & Repair
• Lysogeny
• Histidine Synthesis & Attenuation
• CRP Regulation
• Arabinose Operon
• Lactose Operon
• Post-Transcription Sequence, etc.

According to the feedback received from the students, topics asked from cell biology are:

• Methylene Blue & Crystal Violet (Basic/Acidic Dyes)
• Malachite Green Staining
• Endospore Staining
• Cellulase Localization (ER/Cytosol/Golgi/Plasma Membrane)
• GPCR (1 Question)
•  Rhodopsin
• Cis & Trans Retinal, etc.

• Real Analysis
• Linear Algebra
• Complex Analysis
• Differential Equations
• Probability
• Statistics
• Numerical Analysis
• Calculus
• Abstract Algebra, etc.

• NMR Techniques
• polyadenylation
• Cas Protien
• Radio-frequency
• Ecology/Evolution
• Inheritance
• Cell Bio/CDK cycle regulation
• Plasma membrane fluidity
• MRI Radio frequency
• Biochem/ Enzyme kinetics
• Malonate inhibitor (mm)
• Allosteric Enzyme
• P Physio
• Paraquat
• Cancer Biology (Why do cancer cells emphasize on oxidative phosphorelation?)
• Warburg effect
• Homologous, Recombination
• Bacterial Gen. time
• Hormones match the following questions were asked
• RNA Virus
• Nitrogen Fixation
• Methylene Blue/ Crystal Violet
• Free living
• photorespiration
• Which among the following RNA virus causes cancer? A- Human Papilloma Virus, B- Human T cell Leukemia virus, C- Human Rabdo virus
• Composition of soil
• Pyramid
• Allopatric Speciation
• Synonymous and Non Synonymous
• Succession model
• Photorespiration
• Eutrophication/ Global Warming
• Floral Model
• ABC transporter
• Genomic imprinting, etc.

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Chemical Science Analysis for June session in the table below based on the students' review.

As per the students, some of the memory-based questions are provided below:

• Plate Tectonics and continental drift.
• Earthquake waves and seismic interpretation.
• Mineralogy and rock-forming minerals.
• Petrology and igneous rock classification.
• Environmental Geology and natural hazards.
• Geochemistry and isotope dating.
• Engineering Geology and slope stability.
• Structural Geology and geological maps.
• Geomorphology and landform evolution.
• Atmospheric circulation and monsoon dynamics.
• Ocean currents and marine sediments.
• Remote Sensing and GIS applications.
• Hydrology and groundwater movement.
• Paleontology and fossil correlation.
• Stratigraphy and geological time scale.

As per the initial feedback of the students, topics asked in the Earth Science exam are provided below:

• Oceanography
• Hydrology
• Remote Sensing & GIS
• Environmental Geology
• Paleontology
• Plate Tectonics
• Mineralogy
• Petrology
• Structural Geology
• Geomorphology
• Atmospheric Science
• Stratigraphy
• Geochemistry
• Engineering Geology
• Geophysics, etc.

• Organic named reactions and aromaticity.
• Chemical equilibrium and acid-base equilibria.
• Transition metal complexes and magnetic properties.
• SN1, SN2, E1, and E2 reaction mechanisms.
• Crystal Field Theory (CFT) and coordination compounds.
• Molecular Orbital Theory and bond order calculations.
• Group Theory and symmetry elements.
• Solid State Chemistry and Bragg's Law.
• Chromatography and analytical techniques.
• Organometallic compounds and catalytic reactions.
• Thermodynamics and Gibbs free energy numericals.
• Electrochemistry and Nernst equation problems.
• Chemical Kinetics and Arrhenius equation.
• Quantum Chemistry concepts and numerical questions.
• UV-Visible, IR, and NMR spectroscopy, etc.

As per the students' feedback, some of the topics asked in the Chemical Science exam are listed below:

• Organic Reaction Mechanism
• Coordination Chemistry
• Chemical Thermodynamics
• Electrochemistry
• Quantum Chemistry
• Chemical Kinetics
• Spectroscopy
• Chemical Bonding
• Molecular Orbital Theory
• Analytical Chemistry
• Named Organic Reactions
• Solid State Chemistry, etc.

As per the feedback received from the students, the Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences exam overall difficulty level was Moderate.

As per the feedback received from the students, the Chemical Science exam overall difficulty level was Moderate, some felt Moderate to Difficult. So, mix response is there.

As per the feedback received from the students', topics asked in Physical Science are: 

Question was asked in Mirror nuclei.

Particle Physics, conversion, etc.

As per the feedback received from the students, the CSIR NET Physical Science exam overall difficulty level was Easy to Moderate.

Part A - Solvable
Part B - Easy
Part C - Moderate to Easy

As per the feedback received from the students, the exam was not lengthy. Part B and C are asked from the syllabus only. Linear Algebra was easy

As per the feedback received from the students, todays Mathematical Science Exam overall difficulty level is Moderate.

The CSIR NEt 2026 Shift 2 will be over at 6 PM. Maths and Physical Science analysis soon. Stay tuned!

The NTA will conclude the CSIR NET 2026 Shift 2 at 6 PM. Stay tuned for the latest live updates about the exam analysis!

As per the feedback received from the students, todays Life Science exam overall difficulty level is Moderate. Questions asked from Plant Physio were more and were simple. Ecology was also asked more. General Aptitude asked in the examination was moderate. 

The NTA is conducting the June session CSIR NET 2026 exam. Physical Science and Mathematical Science exam is ongoing in Shift 2 from 3 PM to 6 PM.

The NTA is conducting the CSIR NET June session examination today in two shifts. Shift 2 was started at 3 pm. It will end at 6 pm. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

The NTA started the CSIR NET 2026 Shift 2 exam today at 3 PM. It will be concluded at 6 PM. Stay tuned for students' reactions and analysis!

As per students' review,

• Mendelian Genetics (Complex & Contrasting Characters)
• DNA Damage & Repair
• Statement-based Genetics Questions
•  Direct Genetics Questions, etc.

• Clothes with metal parts, zippers, hooks, or large buttons
• Heavy embroidery or large pockets
• Shoes with thick soles or closed shoes
• Belts with metal buckles
• Caps or accessories that obstruct checking

As per students' review,

• Reverse Transcriptase
• Introns
• DNA Damage & Repair
• Lysogeny
• Histidine Synthesis & Attenuation
• CRP Regulation
• Arabinose Operon
• Lactose Operon
•  Post-Transcription Sequence, etc.

According to the students' Review,

• Blood Relation
•  Number Series
• Statistics (Median)
• Scientific Aptitude
• Basic Reasoning, etc.

According to the feedback received from the students, topics asked from cell biology are:

• Methylene Blue & Crystal Violet (Basic/Acidic Dyes)
• Malachite Green Staining
• Endospore Staining
• Cellulase Localization (ER/Cytosol/Golgi/Plasma Membrane)
• GPCR (1 Question)
•  Rhodopsin
• Cis & Trans Retinal, etc.

As per the feedback received from the students, some more questions or topics asked are mentioned below:

• Floral Model
• ABC transporter
• Genomic imprinting, etc.

• Which among the following RNA virus causes cancer? A- Human Papilloma Virus, B- Human T cell Leukemia virus, C- Human Rabdo virus
• Composition of soil
• Pyramid
• Allopatric Speciation
• Synonymous and Non Synonymous
• Succession model
• Photorespiration
• Eutrophication/ Global Warming, etc.

• Warburg effect
• Homologous, Recombination
• Bacterial Gen. time
• Hormones match the following questions were asked
• RNA Virus
• Nitrogen Fixation
• Methylene Blue/ Crystal Violet
• Free living
• photorespiration, etc.

• Cell Bio/CDK cycle regulation
• Plasma membrane fluidity
• MRI Radio frequency
• Biochem/ Enzyme kinetics
• Malonate inhibitor (mm)
• Allosteric Enzyme
• P Physio
• Paraquat
• Cancer Biology (Why do cancer cells emphasize on oxidative phosphorelation?), etc.

• NMR Techniques
• polyadenylation
• Cas Protien
• Radio-frequency
• Ecology/Evolution
• Inheritance, etc.

Part A was easy from a conceptual perspective. Calculation based questions were a bit time consuming.
Part B was of moderate difficulty and questions asked were from the prescribed syllabus.
Part C was the most challenging section as it consists of analytical and application based questions.
Overall the whole paper was manageable.

Questions from molecular biology asked were from transcription, m RNA processing etc.

Questions asked from Plant Physio were more and were simple. Ecology was also asked more. General Aptitude asked in the examination was moderate. Molecular Biology questions were also asked. 

As per the feedback received from the students, todays Life Science exam overall difficulty level is Moderate. 

The NTA successfully conducted the Shift 1 Life SCience exam on July 17. Analysis Soon.

The CSIR NET 2026 June session exam is ongoing in Shift 1. It will be over soon at 12 PM. Stay tuned for the latest live updates!

Joint CSIR UGC NET five subjects are Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

Candidates must follow exam day guidelines mentioned on the CSIR NET admit card

• Candidates must reach before reporting time at CSIR NET exam centre.
• Also adhere to instructions given by invigilator.
• When appearing for exam candidate need to carry a printed copy of CSIR NET 2026 admit card. 
• Along with hall ticket, candidate must also carry any one photo ID card.
• Any use of unfair means will result in disqualification.
• Follow all instructions given by invigilators inside exam hall.

The CSIR NET 2026 June session first shift will be over at 12 pm. Stay tuned for the Exam analysis live updates!

The CSIR NET 2026 June exam started at 9 AM today. Shift 1 is ongoing. In the Shift 1, Life Science subject is going on. 

The CSIR NET 2026 Shift 1 was started at 9 AM. It will be concluded at 12 PM. Stay tuned for the CSIR NET exam analysis based on the student reactions'.