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 )
Registration - 25 Sep '25 - 24 Oct '25
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: 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.
Also Read: CSIR NET 2024 Answer Key Live Updates
- 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 |
|
| Total questions to attempt |
|
| Type of questions |
MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option |
| Total marks |
200 |
| Marking scheme |
|
| 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:
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
6 Oct '25 - 7 Oct '25
12 Oct '25
26 Sep '25 - 16 Oct '25
UGC NET
27 Oct '25 - 31 Oct '25
15 Nov '25 - 16 Nov '25
4 Oct '25 - 6 Oct '25
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.
Also Read: CSIR NET 2024 Exam Pattern
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.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Candidates should follow a balanced approach. No doubt books help in conceptual clarity, and a candidate can study in detail. On the other hand, online platforms provide lectures through video, have updated notes, cover current affairs as well, etc. It also depends upon the candidate's feasibility a
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
No. The syllabus of CSIR NET is the same for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and Lectureship (Assistant Professor). The difference that lies is only in the cut-off marks and not in the syllabus.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
To pass the CSIR NET 2025 exam, candidates must score a minimum of 33 per cent in the General, EWS, and OBC categories and 25 per cent in the SC, ST, and PwD categories for both fellowship and Lectureship/Assistant Professor.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
As per the official website, stipend of a JRF selected through CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) will be Rs 37,000/ p.m for the first two years. In addition, annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- per fellow will also be provided to the fellow.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
Yes. Several candidates have cleared the CSIR NET examination in three months by following a proper study plan, focusing on the important topics, frequent revision, mock test practice, previous year questions, etc.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The CSIR UGC NET 2025 exam comprises subjects including Earth Science, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. It is crucial for a candidate to select one subject from the CSIR NET subject list to clear the examination.
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