CSIR NET 2023 Exam Analysis: Subject-wise Analysis, Students Reaction, Difficulty Level

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

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CSIR NET Exam 2023 has been concluded for Chemical Science exam on June 7, 2023. CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 has been provided in this article below. Interested candidates can read the subject-wise and day-wise CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 for the CSIR NET 2023 exam which is being conducted from June 6 to 8, 2023. Along with CSIR NET Exam Analysis, CSIR NET Question Paper will also be provided in this article.

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 has been provided in this article. CSIR NET 2023 exam is being conducted by NTA from June 6 to 8, 2023. Candidates can read the CSIR NET day-wise Exam Analysis 2023 in this article below. CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 has been shared in this article immediately after the conduction of CSIR NET 2023 exam by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates should read the CSIR NET exam analysis carefully in order to know about the overall as well as the section-wise difficulty level of the CSIR NET question paper 2023.

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET (also known as CSIR UGC NET) is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India.

Table of content
  • CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023
  • CSIR NET Exam Analysis: Day-wise
  • CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis- June 8
  • CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023- Student's Reactions
  • CSIR NET Question Paper 2023
  • CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2023: Highlights

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023

One of the important aspects of the preparation strategy is CSIR NET Exam Analysis. The CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 help the candidates to prepare well for their upcoming days' exams. In this article, we are providing you with the CSIR NET Exam Analysis to help the candidates to know the good attempts for the exam and know the difficulty level. CSIR NET Exam 2023 is being conducted by NTA through online mode. The CSIR NET exam analysis 2023 has been shared here immediately after the conduction of the CSIR NET exam

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CSIR NET Exam Analysis: Day-wise

Below we have shared the day-wise CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023. Candidates can check the CSIR NET Exam Analysis below carefully. Candidates should read the CSIR NET exam analysis carefully in order to know about the overall as well as the section-wise difficulty level of the CSIR NET question paper 2023. The CSIR NET exam analysis 2023 has been based on the overall difficulty level of the question paper which may be either easy or moderate or difficult. 

CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis- June 8

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Physical Science Analysis in the table below.

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

CSIR NET Section-Wise Exam Analysis: June 7

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Chemical Science Section-wise Analysis in the table below.

Part Name

Total MCQs

Total MCQs to be Attempted

Difficulty Level

Part A

20

15

Easy to Moderate

Part B

40

35

Moderate

Part C

60

25

Easy

Total

120

75

Moderate

CSIR NET Section-Wise Exam Analysis: June 6

On June 6, 2023, the NTA is conducting CSIR NET Life Science Paper. Candidates can check the CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis which is being conducted by NTA on June 6. CSIR NET section-wise Exam Analysis has been provided below.

Part Name

Total MCQs

Total MCQs to be Attempted

Difficulty Level

Part A

20

15

Easy 

Part B

50

35

Easy to Moderate

Part C

75

25

Moderate to Difficult

Total

145

75

Moderate

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023- Student's Reactions

CSIR NET exam is being conducted by NTA for the Life Science paper. CSIR NET Student's reactions will be provided here after the conduction of CSIR NET exam.

  • Mayank said, "Part A & B was easy, Part C is a little bit difficult. Majorly questions were asked from Bio-chemistry & Ecology subjects."
  • Sanchi said, "Part C was totally conceptual based & difficult. Part A has most mathematics in it. Overall, the exam was moderate".
  • Rahul said, "Majorly questions were asked from Botany, Bio-chemistry, Ecology, Molecular Biology. There were rare questions from Fundamental Science. Part C was moderate."
  • Narendra said, "The exam was tough compared to the previous year. Evolution topic was mostly covered in the exam. Part A was easy, Part B & C was Moderate."

Candidates can watch the CSIR NET Student's Reaction video below.

CSIR NET Question Paper 2023

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) sets the CSIR NET question paper. CSIR is a premier scientific research organisation in India, and it conducts the CSIR NET exam to determine the eligibility of candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for appointment as Lecturers in various scientific disciplines. The CSIR NET question paper is designed by subject matter experts and scientists from different fields to assess the knowledge and understanding of the candidates in their respective disciplines. CSIR NET Question Paper will be shared here in this article after the conduction of the CSIR NET 2023 exam.

CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2023: Highlights

Before going through the detailed CSIR NET exam pattern 2023, let us have a look at the major highlights of the exam below.

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

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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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Satyendra Garg

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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Shikha Shukla

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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Ishita Kaur

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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Shikha Shukla

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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Chanchal Shekhar

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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Manisha Singh

Contributor-Level 6