CSIR NET Books 2024: Check Subject-wise CSIR NET Books List for upcoming Exam

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Updated on Jul 21, 2024 15:03 IST

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will conduct the CSIR NET 2024 exam for the June session from July 25 to 27, 2024. There will be five papers – Mathematical Science, Life Science, Chemical Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science. Less time is left. Check list of CSIT NET books that may help in preparation or revision.

The authority will conduct the CSIR NET 2024 Exam for the June session on July 25, 26 and 27, 2024. As less time is left, candidates can below the list of books that may help in the preparation and revision for the upcoming CSIR UGC NET 2024 exam.

CSIR NET Books: The authority will conduct the CSIR NET 2024 Exam on July 25, 26, and 27, 2024, for the June session. As less time is left, candidates can scroll down for the list of important books for the remaining days of revision. Books play a crucial role in the preparation for the competitive exam. In these last days, candidates are advised to focus on revision, points underlined by candidates in books, class materials, if some left with formulas, etc. can check below books, etc.

CSIR UGC NET (commonly known as CSIR NET) is conducted to shortlist candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for determining their eligibility for the role of Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges. Every year lakhs of candidates appear for the CSIR NET exam. While the competition for the exam is stiff, it is highly important to refer to the right set of books for CSIR NET preparation. In this article, we have listed the subject-wise CSIR NET Best Books for exam preparation. Candidates are advised to go through each CSIR NET book mentioned below thoroughly to ensure that they ace the exam with optimum CSIR NET preparation

Also Read: CSIR NET 2024 Exam Day Live Updates.

The exam is conducted in the months of June and December every year in five subjects – Mathematical Sciences; Chemical Sciences; Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences; Physical Sciences; and Life Sciences. Therefore, it is time for you to start your CSIR UGC NET preparation in full swing. This article provides vital information on the best books for CSIR NET available in the market and how those books would help you in exam preparation.

Table of contents

CSIR NET New Exam 2024 Dates
CSIR NET Exam Pattern Highlights
How to Choose the Best Books for CSIR UGC NET?
Subject-Wise CSIR NET Best Books 2024
CSIR NET Best Books 2024 FAQs

CSIR NET New Exam 2024 Dates

The authority will conduct the CSIR UGC NET exam 2024 for the June session on July 25, 26 and 27, 2024. The authority will soon release the CSIR NET 2024 June Session Admit Card. The CSIR NET 2024 intimation slip was re-released on July 16, 2024. Scroll down for more details.

Also Read: CSIR NET Shift Timings 2024: Subject-Wise Paper Timing, Exam Date & Instructions

Commonly asked questions

Q: Which books are useful for life science preparation?

Candidates can check below the list of Life Science books that will help in the preparation:

Life Science by Ashish Nagesh, Quaisher J. Hossain
Life Sciences Books (Vol 1) by Dr. Poonam Sharma
Plant Physiology by Taiz and Zeiger
CSIR UGC NET Life Sciences by Trueman’s Publication
Microbiology by Prescott
Life Sciences Fundamentals and Practice Part 1 & 2 by Pranav Kumar
Fundamentals of Life Sciences Volume I and Volume II by Rupendra Singh

CSIR NET Exam Pattern Highlights

Before we proceed with the list of best books for CSIR NET, it is important that you are well-versed in the pattern of the exam. Given below are some of the highlights of CSIR NET exam pattern:

The exam will be conducted in two shifts – morning shift (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) and evening shift (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM). Morning shift tests will be conducted for Life Science & Earth Science subjects and evening shift papers will be conducted for Mathematical Science, Physical Science & Chemical Science
There will be objective-type multiple choice questions (MCQs) in the exam. Number of questions will vary as per the subject chosen by a candidate
CSIR NET question paper for each subject will carry a weightage of 200 marks
There will be negative marking of 25 per cent against every wrong answer in the exam

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How to Choose the Best Books for CSIR UGC NET?

You can keep the below-mentioned points in mind while choosing the CSIR NET preparation books:

Always check the year of publication and edition. It is relevant to select a book will all updated content and information
Opt for CSIR NET best books by renowned authors or reputed publishing houses as such books will be more credible and have useful information
Choose books with lots of previous years’ CSIR NET question papers and sample papers. It is important to practice as many CSIR NET question papers as possible for better preparation for the exam
You can also compare the topics and contents of two to three books and then verify the information with your mentors or UGC NET prep experts

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Subject-Wise CSIR NET Best Books 2024

Since there are many books available in the market, there is a possibility that you get confused looking at the multiple options. To help you select the best books for CSIR NET, the list below mentions some good books for CSIR NET preparation 2024.

CSIR NET Best Books for Chemical Sciences

Candidates can CSIR NET Best Books for Chemical Science in the table below.

CSIR NET Books	Authors/ Publications
Joint CSIR-UGC NET Chemical Science (Paper-II & III)	Narender Sharma
CSIR-UGC NET/JRF/SET Chemical Sciences	Dr Hemant Kulshrestha, Dr Ajay Taneja
Trueman's UGC-CSIR JRF / NET Chemical Sciences (Chemistry)	M Gagan
Modern Methods of Organic Synthesis	William Carruthers
Inorganic Chemistry	Shriver and Atkins
Physical Chemistry	Peter Atkins, Julio De Paula
March’s Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions, Mechanisms & Structure	Michael B Smith
Inorganic Chemistry: Principles of Structure and Reactivity	James E Huheey, Ellen A Keiter, Richard L Keiter, Okhil K Medhi
Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds	Ernest L Eliel, Samuel H Wilen
Joint CSIR/UGC/NET Chemical Sciences Part- B & C	R Gupta
Organic Chemistry	Jonathan Clayden, Nick Greeves, Stuart Warren
Principles of Inorganic Chemistry	B R Puri, L R Sharma, K C Kalia
Principles of Physical Chemistry	B R Puri, L R Sharma, M S Pathania
Molecular Quantum Mechanics	Peter W Atkins, Ronald S Friedman
Concepts and Models of Inorganic Chemistry	Bodie E Douglas, Darl H McDaniel, John J Alexander
A Logical Approach in Chemistry for CSIR/NET/JRF and GATE (Problems and their Solutions)	Jagdamba Singh, Ashutosh Singh, Jaya Singh

CSIR NET Best Books for Physical Sciences

Candidates can CSIR NET Best Books for Physical Science in the table below.

CSIR NET Books	Authors/ Publications
CSIR-UGC NET/JRF/SET Physical Sciences	Dr Surekha Tomar
Mathematical Physics	H K Dass, Rama Verma
Classical Mechanics	J C Upadhya
Modern Physics and Solid State Physics (Problems and Solutions)	S O Pillai
Solid State Physics	Neil W Ashcroft
CSIR-UGC NET (JRF & LS) Physical Science	W Malemnganba Chenglei

Important CSIR NET Books for Mathematical Sciences

Candidates can CSIR NET Best Books for Mathematical Science in the table below.

CSIR NET Books	Authors/ Publications
CSIR-UGC NET/JRF/SET Mathematical Sciences	Alok Kumar (Upkar)
Real Analysis	H L Royden
Complex Variables and Applications (Brown and Churchill)	Ruel Churchill, James Brown
Contemporary Abstract Algebra	Joseph A Gallian
Classical Mechanics	Herbert Goldstein
Fundamentals of Statistics	S C Gupta

Important CSIR NET Books for Life Sciences

Candidates can CSIR NET Best Books for Life Science in the table below.

CSIR NET Books	Authors/ Publications
Biochemistry	Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M Berg
Molecular Biotechnology: Principles and Applications of Recombinant	Bernard J Glick, Jack J. Pasternak, Cheryl L Patten
Plant Physiology	Ross and Salisbury
Plant Physiology	Lincoln Taiz, Eduardo Zeiger
Kuby Immunology	Thomas J Kindt
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology	Gerard J Tortora, Sandra R Grabowski
Prescott's Microbiology	Joanne Willey, Linda Sherwood, Christopher J Woolverton
From Genes to Clones	E L Winnacker

Important CSIR NET Books for Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

Candidates can CSIR NET Best Books for Earth Science in the table below.

CSIR NET Books	Authors/ Publications
CSIR-UGC NET/JRF Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences Exam Guide	Surendra Kumar
An Objective Earth Sciences	S Ahmad
Earth Science: The Physical Setting	Jeffrey C Callister
Climatology and Oceanography	D S Lal
Physical Geography	Savindra Singh

As we know that less time is left for the CSIR UGC NET 2024 exam, candidates can check above the list of some of the important books that may help in preparation in these last days or may help in revising some of the important topics relevant for the exam.

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CSIR NET Best Books 2024 FAQs

Q. How can I prepare for CSIR NET 2024 exam?

A. Candidates should be thorough with the detailed CSIR NET syllabus and exam pattern to prepare well for the exam. Candidates need to give in their best in order to crack the CSIR NET exam and become eligible to secure a job in universities and colleges in India.

Go through detailed CSIR NET Syllabus

Q. Is CSIR NET exam difficult?

A. The CSIR NET is one of the most renowned national exams to gain eligibility for Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor. The difficulty level of the CSIR NET exam is generally moderate. Only those candidates are able to qualify the exam who have prepared well in advance.

Q. Can I crack the CSIR NET exam in first attempt?

A. Yes, you can crack the CSIR NET exam in first attempt with proper preparation through UGC NET syllabus, exam pattern, question papers, mock tests and toppers' strategy. One of the most important aspects of CSIR UGC NET preparation is practising previous years’ question papers and sample papers and attempting mock tests. Practising CSIR NET question papers not only help in improving the time management skills of candidates but also help them analyse their weak areas for the exam.

Q. When will the CSIR NET 2024 exam for June session be conducted?

A. The NTA will conduct the CSIR UGC NET exam 2024 for June session on July 25, 26 and 27, 2024. The CSIR NET Admit Card 2024 will be published on the official website three days before the exam date.

Q. When will the CSIR NET 2024 Admit Card be released?

A. The NTA will soon publish the CSIR NET 2024 Admit Card for the June session on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It is expected to be released three days before the exam date.

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