CSIR NET 2024 Dec Session Chemical Science (Shift 2) Question Paper Analysis, Answer Key & Difficulty Level
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test 2026 ( CSIR NET )
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 Chemical Science Analysis
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 |
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
31 Mar '26
11 Nov '25 - 30 Apr '26
30 Apr '26
22 Aug '26 - 23 Aug '26
30 Aug '26
31 Aug '26
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.
Read More:
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
19 Dec '25 | SSC JE Tier 1 Provisional Answ... |
19 Dec '25 - 22 Dec '25 | SSC JE Tier 1 Answer Key Objec... |
4 Oct '25 - 6 Oct '25 | Application Correction |
1 Oct '25 - 3 Oct '25 | HP TET Nov 2025 Application Wi... |
Aug '25 | Kerala SET 2025 July Exam |
12 Jun '25 | Kerala SET 2025 July Applicati... |
Apr '26 | UGC NET June 2026 Application ... |
Apr '26 | UGC NET June 2026 Notification |
29 Sep '25 | KTET Answer Key |
18 Sep '25 - 19 Sep '25 | KTET Exam Date |
17 Dec '25 | OTET Exam Date |
10 Dec '25 | OTET Admit Card |
Feb '26 | TS TET Result 2026 |
30 Jan '26 | TSTET Initial Answer Key 2026 |
1 Feb '26 | IBPS RRB Clerk 2025 Mains Exam |
28 Dec '25 | IBPS RRB 2025 Single Online Ex... |
Nov '25 | UPSC IAS Main Result 2025 |
May '26 | IAS Prelims Admit Card 2026 Is... |
7 Sep '25 | JK SET Exam |
1 Sep '25 | Release of admit card |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days 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.
I
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days 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
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days 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.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
The CSIR NET exam consists of three parts in the examination. Part A is common to everyone that is General Aptitude where as Part B and C is based on the post graduation subject any one of five subjects namely Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Scien
V
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days ago
The NTA is expected to soon release the CSIR NET 2026 Syllabus on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in along with the notification. It is expected in March 2026.
K
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
The CSIR NET 2026 result for the June session is expected to be released in July or early August 2026. It will be released on the official portal at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Officially the exam date has not been released yet.
G
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
The NTA is expected to release the June session CSIR NET 2026 application form in March 2026 at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The application window will be open for a limited time period. Candidates need to submit their form online in the given timeline. Without submitting the form, candidate will not be abl
N
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
The CSIR NET 2026 June session registration is expected to begin in March 2026. The application link will be activated along with the release of the notification. Candidates need to submit their online form to appear for the exam.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidate can carry valid photo ID proof including Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving License etc. any of it along with the admit card for the CSIR NET exam.
V
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
The CSIR NET 2026 June session exam date has not been released yet. The Mathematics subject admit card will be published a few days before the examination date. It will be released on the official portal at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
G
Contributor-Level 6
Role: Editorial Domain
Education: Mass Com & Journalism, MSC Mathematics
Expertise: Sarkari Exam Expert
About
Shikha Goyal is a double post graduate with more than 12 years of experience in education domain, journal
Read Full Bio