The authority successfully conducted the CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science exam in Shift 2 on February 28, 2025, for the December session. Here we are providing the CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science Shift 2 analysis, including the overall difficulty level of the exam and questions asked based on the student reviews. Scroll down for more details.
CSIR NET 2024 Dec Analysis for Chemical Science: The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science Exam for December session on February 28, 2025 from 3 pm to 6 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 check 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. The CSIR NET 2024 Dec session is conducted from February 28 to March 2, 2025.
Aspirants can check below the detailed CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science exam analysis for the December session based on the student reactions, overall difficulty level, topics asked, memory-based questions and answers, etc.
- CSIR NET Dec Chemical Science Exam Analysis 2024: Student Reactions (Shift 2, Feb 28)
- CSIR NET Dec Chemical Science Exam Analysis 2024: Topics Asked
- CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Dec Chemical Science (Shift 2)
- CSIR NET 2024 Dec Answer Key
CSIR NET Dec Chemical Science Exam Analysis 2024: Student Reactions (Shift 2, Feb 28)
As per student reactions, Part A was easy, Part B moderate and Part C was easy to moderate. Overall Difficulty level is Easy to Moderate. Cutoff can be high as compared to previous year. Some student said that calculation was more.
Physical: Easy to Moderate
Organic: Moderate
In organic: Moderate
Commonly asked questions
Yes. Candidates clear the CSIR UGC NET exam in three months. But to pass the exam proper strategy is required. They make study plans, do revisions, solve question papers, practice tests, etc. If a candidate study properly then nothing is impossible to crack.
If the difficulty level of the CSIR NET exam is higher than the last year question papers then there is a chance that the cut off will be decreased. Also, some of the candidates will gain high marks and so to maintain it the authority adjust the cutoff.
CSIR NET Dec Chemical Science Exam Analysis 2024: Topics Asked
- GOC
- Steriochemistry- Enartiomers & Diasteromers
- Reaction Mechanism - Elimination, etc.
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Dec Chemical Science (Shift 2)
Candidates can check the CSIR NET Chemical Science Analysis for Shift 2 December session 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 |
9-11 |
Easy |
| Part B |
40 |
35 |
17-19 |
Moderate |
| Part C |
60 |
25 |
12-15 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Total |
120 |
75 |
50-55 |
Easy to Moderate |
CSIR NET 2024 Dec Answer Key
The NTA will release the CSIR NET Answer Key 2024 for the December session one week after the exam was concluded. Candidates will be able to raise objections against the CSIR UGC NET 2024 Dec rovisional Answer Key by using their login credentials into the official website for a specific time period. The CSIR UGC NET 2024 exam dates were February 28 to March 2, 2025. 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 for the December session.
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Student Forum
Answered 4 weeks ago
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
Answered a month ago
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 a month 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 a month 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 7
Answered a month 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 7
Answered a month 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 7
Answered a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 a month 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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