The NTA successfully conducted the CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science exam in Shift 1 on July 27, 2024. Here we are providing the CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science Shift 1 analysis, difficulty level of the exam, and questions asked based on the student reviews. Scroll down for details.
CSIR NET 2024 Analysis for Chemical Science OUT: The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science Exam on July 27, 2024 in the morning shift from 9 am to 12 pm. Here we are providing an overview of the CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science exam's difficulty level (section-wise). Those candidates who appeared in the exam can check here the detailed CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science analysis of the question paper, including the overall difficulty level, solutions, and more. Candidates can access their performance based on the analysis. The total number of questions asked in the exam was 120, and candidates needed to attempt 75 questions. The CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science Exam is divided into three parts, namely Part A, Part B, and Part C.
Candidates can check below the detailed CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science exam analysis based on the student reactions, overall difficulty level, topics asked, memory-based questions and answers, etc.
Also Read: CSIR NET 2024 Answer Key Live Updates
- CSIR NET Chemical Science Exam Analysis 2024: Student Reactions (Shift 1, July 27)
- CSIR NET Chemical Science Exam Analysis 2024: Topics Asked
- CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Chemical Science (Shift 1)
- CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Chemical Science (Part A)
- CSIR NET 2024 Answer Key
CSIR NET Chemical Science Exam Analysis 2024: Student Reactions (Shift 1, July 27)
As per student reactions, inroganic was moderate to hard, Part C was lengthy. Overall Difficulty level was moderate to hard. Questions were tricky.
Part A was Easy
Part B was Easy to Moderate
Part C was Moderate to Difficult
Overall: Moderate to Tough
Commonly asked questions
CSIR NET Chemical Science Exam Analysis 2024: Topics Asked
- Solid to Liquid to Gas (diagram)
- Acidity
- Electro Question
- Heterocyclic question
- Aptitude was Easy
- Reaction Mechanism
- Operators
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- Kinetics
- Zero order reaction
- Veinn Diagram
- Coordination Chemistry: Electron transfer reaction, ground state term symbol
- Group Theory
Also Read: CSIR NET 2024 (All Day) Exam Analysis: Subject-Wise Question Paper Difficulty Level & Answer Key PDF
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Chemical Science (Shift 1)
Candidates can check the CSIR NET Chemical 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 |
Easy |
10-12 |
| Part B |
40 |
35 |
Moderate |
26-27 |
| Part C |
60 |
25 |
Moderate |
18-19 |
| Total |
120 |
75 |
Moderate |
58-62 |
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Chemical Science (Part A)
- Puzzle: 1Q (Easy)
- Series Formation: 1Q (Moderate)
- Clock and Calendar: 1-2Q (Moderate)
- Direction and Distance: 1Q (Moderate)
- Coding and Decoding: 1Q (Moderate)
- Ranking and Arrangement: 1-2Q (Easy)
- Pie-Chart: 1Q (Moderate)
- Measures of Dispersion: 1Q (Moderate)
- Geometry: 1Q (Easy)
- Proportion and Variation: 1Q (Moderate)
- HCF and LCM: 2Q (Moderate)
- Permutation and Combination: 1Q (Moderate)
- Compound and Simple Interest: 1Q (Moderate)
- Time and Work: 1Q (Moderate)
CSIR NET 2024 Answer Key
The NTA will publish the CSIR NET Answer Key 2024 one week after the exam was concluded. Candidates will be able to raise objections against the CSIR UGC NET Provisional Answer Key by using their login credentials into the official website for a specific time period. The CSIR UGC NET 2024 exam is over for the June Session. The Answer Key of CSIR NET will be available in the PDF format. After releasing the final answer key, CSIR NET Result & Cut-off will soon be released on the official website.
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Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
The CSIR NET 2026 Provisional Answer Key for the June session is expected to be released around 7 to 10 days after the exam. It will be released at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will also get time to check their responses and raise an objections if any.
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Contributor-Level 6
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CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2026 contains a Negative Marking in the exam. CSIR NET Negative Marking varies for different subjects. Candidates can check CSIR NET exam pattern for more detail: https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/articles/csir-net-2026-blogId-222056
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates should follow a proper strategy and focused approach for the CSIR NET exam preparation. Some of the tips includes frequent revision, understand the pattern of an exam and syllabus, solve previous year question papers, practice mock test, etc.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The preparation for the CSIR NET exam depends upon the candidate to candidate. Generally, it is considered that with the right guidance and structured approach 6 to 12 months are enough for the CSIR NET preparation. Proper dedication and structured approach also plays a crucial role.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Generally, the good score in the CSIR NET exam is considered as 120+ out of 200 for JRF General category candidates and for Lectureship 90 to 110 range. This can vary year to year.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The CSIR NET exam is considered to be Moderate to Difficult in overall difficulty. Generally, Part C of the exam is considered to be difficult. Also, in subjects, Life Science is perceived to be tougher because of the depth of the syllabus and Chemical Science consists of the application-based quest
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates can download the CSIR NET Syllabus by visiting the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in or csirhrdg.res.in. Candidates can also visit out Shiksha page to download the syllabus PDF for the CSIR NET exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Generally, the CSIR NET Chemical Science exam is considered to be moderate to difficult level of difficulty. It is crucial for the candidates to have clear understanding about the topics asked in the Earth Science exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates who are preparing for the CSIR NET Earth Science exam need to make proper strategy, understanding of the core concept is also important including in Geography, Physical Geography, Oceanography, etc. It is also crucial to analyze the syllabus thoroughly, solve previous year question papers
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
As per the cutoff trends and normalization process, candidates should aim to achieve at least 100 marks out of 200 to clear or meet the benchmark for the CSIR NET Life Science exam. For candidates who want to score for JRF then 110 or above is considered to be a good target.
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