CSIR NET 2024 Exam Analysis (All Day): Subject-Wise Question Paper Difficulty Level & Answer Key PDF

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test 2025 ( CSIR NET )

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Shikha Goyal
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Updated on Jul 27, 2024 12:43 IST
The NTA conducted the June session CSIR NET 2024 exam on July 25, 26, 27 in two shifts. Candidates appeared for the exam can check here the CSIR NET 2024 exam analysis subject and shift-wise for all days after the conduct of an exam. Along with the CSIR NET 2024 analysis, question paper, answers will also be provided here. Scroll down for details.

The CSIR NET 2024 June Exam analysis are provided here for all days and shifts. It contains the difficulty level of the question paper, student reactions, questions asked, answers, etc. Candidates can also download the CSIR NET 2024 question paper Subject-wise after the conduct of an exam. 

CSIR NET 2024 Exam Analysis (All Days & Shift-Wise)

CSIR NET 2024 Exam Analysis (All Days & Shift-Wise)

CSIR NET 2024 Exam Analysis: The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the Shift 1 of the CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science exam on July 27, 2024. Earth, Physical, Mathematical and Life Science Science exams are over. The CSIR NET 2024 exam is conducted in CBT mode.The CSIR NET 2024 exam analysis for all days and shifts will be provided here.

Shiksha.com reached out to the candidates at one of the CSIR NET exam centres to get their reactions regarding the difficulty level of the question paper. Candidates can check here the detailed CSIR NET 2024 Exam Analysis based on the student reactions. 

Q:   How do I prepare for the CSIR NET exam without coaching?
A:
CSIR NET exams are conducted twice a year, in June and December, allowing aspirants to gain eligibility for lectureships in Indian universities and colleges. Every year, many aspirants give this exam, so you must start your preparation as early as possible and manage your time well. Preparation tips: Go through the syllabus. Well, it is highly recommended that you follow the syllabus, as it assists you in planning your preparation efficiently. It will give you an understanding of the time needed to prepare the complete syllabus. Manage your time well. Follow the study plan strictly. Make proper notes for revision. Collect and solve the previous year's papers. Analyze the papers and sort them according to the subject. Set a time for revision. Exam Pattern of CSIR-NET: CSIR-NET is an online exam containing 200 objective-type questions worth 200 marks. The question paper is divided into 3 parts, which are A, B, and C. Each part includes a different number of questions. The total number of questions in the CSIR NET exam also varies depending on the subject for which the student is appearing. The whole time required to complete the exam is three hours. Candidates can visit the official websites for the Testbook to find study materials, daily, weekly, and monthly quizzes, previous year's question papers, mock tests, and more. I hope this will help you.
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Table of contents
  • CSIR NET 2024 Exam: Overview
  • CSIR NET 2024 Exam Analysis: Day-wise (Difficulty Level Of Question Paper)
  • CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2024: Student Reactions
  • CSIR NET Question Paper 2024
  • CSIR NET Answer Key 2024

CSIR NET 2024 Exam: Overview

Candidates can check below the major highlights of the CSIR NET Exam 2024.

Particulars

CSIR Exam Pattern Highlights

Exam mode

Online

Exam duration

3 hours

Number of subjects

5

Name of subjects

  • Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
  • Chemical Sciences
  • Life Sciences
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Physical Sciences

Total questions to attempt

  • Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences: 75 MCQs
  • Chemical Sciences: 75 MCQs
  • Life Sciences: 75 MCQs
  • Mathematical Sciences: 60 MCQs
  • Physical Sciences: 55 MCQs

Type of questions

MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option

Total marks

200

Marking scheme

  • +2 for the correct answer
  • Negative marking of 25 per cent (33 per cent for some parts)

Language of paper

English and Hindi

CSIR NET 2024 Exam Analysis: Day-wise (Difficulty Level Of Question Paper)

The CSIR NET exam analysis 2024 for all days and shifts are shared below including the difficulty level of the question paper:

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CSIR NET Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Science Analysis 

Part Name

Total MCQs

Total MCQs to be Attempted

Difficulty Level

Part A

20

15

Easy to Moderate

Part B

50

35

Moderate

Part C

80

25

Moderate 

Total

150

75

Moderate

CSIR NET Physical Science Analysis 

Part Name

Total MCQs

Total MCQs to be Attempted

Difficulty Level

Part A

20

16

Easy to Moderate

Part B

25

22

Moderate to Difficult

Part C

30

27

Easy

Total

75

75

Moderate

Also Read: CSIR NET 2024 Earth and Physical Science Question Paper Analysis

CSIR NET 2024 Mathematical Science Analysis (July 25)

Part Name

Total MCQs

Total MCQs to be Attempted

Difficulty Level

Part A

20

15

Moderate

Part B

40

25

Moderate to Difficult

Part C

60

20

Moderate to Difficult

Total

120

60

Moderate to Difficult

Also Read: CSIR CSIR NET 2024 June Session Mathematical Science Question Paper Analysis

CSIR NET 2024 Life Science Analysis (July 26, Shift 1)

Part Name

Total MCQs

Total MCQs to be Attempted

Difficulty Level

Part A

20

15

Moderate

Part B

50

35

Easy

Part C

75

25

Moderate to Difficult

Total

145

75

Moderate

CSIR NET 2024 Life Science Analysis (July 26, Shift 2)

Part Name

Total MCQs

Total MCQs to be Attempted

Difficulty Level

Part A

20

15

Easy to Moderate

Part B

50

35

Moderate

Part C

75

25

Moderate 

Total

145

75

Moderate

Also Read: CSIR NET 2024 Life Science (Shift 1 & 2) Question Paper Analysis

CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science Analysis (July 27, 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

Part A

20

15

To be updated

Part B

40

35

To be updated

Part C

60

25

To be updated

Total

120

75

To be updated

Also Read: CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science Question Paper Analysis

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2024: Student Reactions

Candidates who took the CSIR NET 2024 Exam shared their feedback regarding the July 25 Shift 1 & 2 exam like topics came in the exam, good attempts, difficulty level, any changes in the exam pattern, etc. 

CSIR NET Question Paper 2024

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research sets the CSIR NET question paper. It conducts the CSIR NET exam to determine the eligibility of candidates for the award of a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for appointment as lecturers in various scientific disciplines. The CSIR NET question paper is designed by subject experts and scientists from various fields to assess the knowledge and understanding of the candidates in their respective disciplines. The CSIR NET Question Paper will be shared here in this article after the conduct of the CSIR NET 2024 exam.

CSIR NET Answer Key 2024

The NTA will release the CSIR NET Answer Key 2024 one week after the conduction of the exam. Candidates will be able to raise objections against the CSIR UGC NET Provisional Answer Key by logging into the official website for a specific time period. Candidatesn also be able to check and download the CSIR NET Answer Key in PDF format. After releasing the final answer key, CSIR NET Result & Cut-off will soon be released on the official website. 

Read More:

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CSIR NET 2024 Syllabus

 

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The authority released the CSIR NET 2025 December session result on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It has been released in the form of PDF. It also consists of the roll numbers and rank of candidates who qualified the exam. 

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

List of some the books that are helpful for the CSIR NET Earth Science preparation are mentioned below:

  • Environmental Geology by Edward A Keller
  • Structural Geology by Haakon Fossen
  • Sedimentology and Stratigraphy by Gary Nichols
  • Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy by Sam Boggs Jr.
  • Vertebrate Pale

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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The list of some of the important topics of Mathematical Science paper is mentioned below:

  • Analysis
  • Numerical & Complex Analysis
  • Calculus of Variations
  • Linear Integral Equations
  • Algebra
  • Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs)
  • Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data 
  • Classical Mechanics

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Shikha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The CSIR NET Physical Science Paper consists of the important topics as mentioned below:

  • Mathematical Methods of Physics
  • Classical Mechanics
  • Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics
  • Electromagnetic Theory
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Electronics and Experimental Methods

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Manisha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Topics that are covered in the CSIR NET Life Science exam are listed below:

  • Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology
  • Cellular Organization
  • Cell Communication and Cell Signaling
  • Developmental Biology
  • System Physiology – Plant
  • System Physiology – Animal
  • Fundamental Processes
  • Ecological Principles
  • Ev

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Chanchal Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Officially, the CSIR NET Syllabus is available on the official portal at csirhrdg.res.in. It is available subject-wise in the form of PDF. Candidates can downlaod by visiting the official website. The CSIR NET syllabus is also available on this page itself. 

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Ishita Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Yes, the NTA released the CSIR NET 2025 Answer Key on its portal. The candidates were required to login with their credentials to download their subject answer key. The last date to send objections was January 1, 2026.

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Manori Malhotra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Yes. The NTA has released the CSIR UGC NET 2025 Provisional Answer Key for the December session. Candidates can download it by visiting the official portal or via a direct link provided on this page. They required login credentials to check the answer key.

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Ishita Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The CSIR NET 2025 exam was conducted on December 18 in two shifts. As per the schedule released, the Mathematical Science exam was held from 3 pm to 6 pm on Dec 18. 

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Ishita Kaur

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The CSIR NET 2025 Notification was released on September 25 in the form of PDF at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The notification conists if the important information related to the exam like exam dates, syllabus, pattern of an exam, etc.

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Gunjan Majumder

Contributor-Level 6