CSIR NET Shift Timings 2024: DEC Subject-Wise Paper Timing, Exam Date & Instructions
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test 2025 ( CSIR NET )
Registration - 25 Sep '25 - 24 Oct '25
The CSIR NET 2024 exam for the December session will start from February 28 to March 2, 2025. The detailed schedule, shift timings, and admit card were released by the authority at csirnet.nta.ac.in. Scroll down to know in detail the CSIR NET 2024 subject-wise exam timings, date, instructions, and exam centre list.
CSIR NET 2024 Exam Shift Timings
CSIR NET 2024 Exam: The exam-conducting authority released the CSIR NET 2024 exam schedule, subject-wise exam dates, shift timings and admit card on the official website for the December session. The CSIR NET 2024 exam will be conducted from February 28 to March 2, 2025. It will be conducted in two shifts, namely shift 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and shift 2 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admit Card is mandatory for a candidate to bring an admit card with a valid photo ID to the CSIR NET examination hall. The CSIR NET 2024 December session exam will be conducted online. Scroll down for more detail regarding the CSIR NET 2024 subject-wise exam date, shift timings, instructions, exam centre list, and more.
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CSIR NET 2024 December Exam Date
The CSIR NET exam for the Dec session will be conducted from February 28 to March 2, 2025.
CSIR UGC NET 2024 December Exam Date Subject-Wise
The CSIR NET 2024 exam for the December session will start on February 28, 2025 as a Computer Based Test (CBT) mode at various centres across India. The last exam will be conducted on March 2, 2025. Candidates can check below the CSIR NET 2024 subject-wise exam date for the December session.
| Subject Name | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | 28-Feb-2025 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 28-Feb-2025 |
| Chemical Sciences | 28-Feb-2025 |
| Life Sciences | 1-Mar-2025 |
| Physical Sciences | 2-Mar-2025 |
Also Read: CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2024
CSIR NET 2024 Dec Exam Timings 2024
The CSIR NET 2024 December session exam will be conducted in two shifts to evaluate the knowledge of the candidates' and eligibility for the JRF and LS (Lectureship). Check below the CSIR NET 2024 exam timings for the Dec session.
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
6 Oct '25 - 7 Oct '25
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26 Sep '25 - 16 Oct '25
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27 Oct '25 - 31 Oct '25
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| CSIR NET Exam Day Events |
CSIR NET 2024 First Shift Timings |
CSIR NET 2024 Second Shift Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Timing of exam |
9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
3:00 PM-6:00 PM |
| Duration of exam |
3 hours without break |
3 hours without break |
| Entry into the exam centre |
7:00-8:00 AM |
1:00-2:00 PM |
| Entry into the exam hall/room |
8:15-8:30 AM |
2:15-2:30 PM |
| Checking of admit cards by the invigilator |
8:30-8:45 AM |
2:30-2:45 PM |
| Sitting on the seat in the exam hall |
8:45 AM |
2:45 PM |
| Instructions by the invigilators |
8:45-8:55 AM |
2:45-2:55 PM |
| Test commences |
9:00 AM |
3:00 PM |
| Test concludes |
12:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
Also Read: CSIR NET Syllabus 2024 in Detail
CSIR NET 2024: Exam Day Instructions
The NTA released the CSIR NET 2024 Admit Card for the June session. The CSIR NET exam 2024 will commence on July 25, 2024. The admit card is a crucial document that needs to be carried by the candidates in the examination hall. Without it candidates will not be allowed to take the CSIR NET exam. It is also important for candidates to check the instructions before going to the exam. Scroll down to know the CSIR NET 2024 exam day instructions.
- Candidates should arrive at the exam centre at the time indicated in the CSIR NET 2024 admit card as the reporting time.
- Once the examination centre gate is closed, candidates will not be allowed to enter.
- Candidates will not be allowed to leave the examination hall before the end of the examination.
- After the completion of the exam, candidates need to wait for the invigilator's instructions. One by one candidates are allowed to come out of the examination hall.
- The CSIR NET admit card is provisional, subject to satisfying the CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024 as given in the Information Bulletin.
- It is advised to the candidates to verify the examination centre a day in advance so that they do not face any sort of problems on the examination day.
- If religion or customs require you to wear specific attire, then please visit the exam centre a little early for thorough checking and frisking.
- The candidate will not be allowed to enter the examination centre without an admit card, self-declaration undertaking, valid ID proof, and proper frisking.
- The candidate also needs to enter the required details in the Self Declaration (Undertaking) in legible handwriting, paste their photograph, and put a thumb impression at the appropriate place on the admit card. This needs to be done before reaching the exam centre.
- PwBD candidates (with a disability of 40% and more) will be allowed an extra 20 minutes per hour of the examination.
- It is also important for PwBD candidates to bring a PwBD certificate issued by the Competent Authority if claiming relaxation under the PwBD category. The scribe provided by the NTA must also carry his or her own Self Declaration (Undertaking) regarding educational qualification, passport-size photograph, valid government identity, and self-declaration (Undertaking).
- Candidates are not allowed to carry personal belongings, electronic devices, or mobile phones to the examination centre.
- Shoes or footwear with thick soles and garments with large buttons are also not allowed.
Also Read: CSIR NET 2024 Exam Pattern
CSIR NET 2024 Exam: Preparation Tips
Few days are left for the CSIR NET 2024 exam. Candidates can check below some of the last-minute CSIR NET preparation tips that will help them boost their confidence, revision, and more.
- Candidates are advised to quickly go through the CSIR NET 2024 exam pattern and syllabus with the marking scheme. There is a negative marking of 25 percent (33 percent for a few parts) for each wrong answer.
- Revise CSIR NET important topics
- Prepare a proper strategy before appearing for the CSIR NET exam for time management and accuracy.
- Analyse, solve question papers, and mock a test
- In the examination hall, read the questions carefully before marking answers.
- Don't take stress and stay calm.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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