CSIR NET Life Science Exam is being conducted by NTA on June 6, 2023. CSIR NET Life Science Exam was conducted in CBT mode. Candidates can check the CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis & Student's Reaction in this article.
The NTA has conducted the CSIR NET 2023 exam for Life Science exam in the first shift on June 6, 2023. CSIR NET Life Science exam is being conducted by NTA on June 6, 2023. CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis has been shared in this article below. Candidates can check the CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis & Student's Reaction in this article. CSIR NET exam was conducted by NTA in CBT mode for 3 hours. In this article, we have provided CSIR NET students' reactions, life science exam analysis, difficulty level & good attempts.
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.
- CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis- June 6
- CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis- June 6
- CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis- Students' Reactions
- CSIR NET Minimum Qualifying Marks 2023
CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis- June 6
Candidates can read the CSIR NET Exam Analysis & Exam Review by the candidates below.
- 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, and 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."
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CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis- June 6
Candidates can check the CSIR NET Life Science Section-wise Analysis in the table 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 Life Science Topic Wise Weightage (Shift 1) for Part A
Part A of the Life Science Paper consists of questions based on the candidate's General Aptitude. The candidates can check the table given below to analyze the number of questions asked in the CSIR NET Life Science Exam (shift 1). Part A. Part A for the CSIR NET Life Science exam consists of the questions from:
Topics |
Weightage |
---|---|
Blood relation | 1-2 |
Order & Ranking | 2 |
DI (Bar Graph) | 1-2 |
Profit & Loss | 2 |
Speed Distance | 3 |
Ratio & Proportion | 2 |
Geometry | 2 |
Algebra | 1-2 |
Probability | 1 |
CSIR NET Life Science Topic-Wise Weightage (Shift 1) for Part B and C
The table given below consists of the topic-wise weightage by analyzing the number of questions for the CSIR NET Life Science Exam, shift 1, Sections B and C. Part B and C of the Life Science exam include units such as:
Topics/Units | Weightage |
---|---|
Cell-cell movement of small molecules plants | 1-2 |
Nephron | 1 |
Digestion of protein | 2-3 |
Succession | 2 |
Migrating birds | 3 |
Mammals of evergreen forest | 1 |
Net primary productivity of ocean, estuary, forests | 2 |
Adaptation of sunshade plants | 3 |
Cell-cell movement of small molecules plants | 2 |
Organelles and functions | 2-3 |
primary productivity of Ocean, Estuary, Forests | 2-3 |
Ecology | 3-4 |
Inheritance Biology | 3-4 |
System Physiology-Animals | 4 |
Cell and Molecular Biology | 4-5 |
System Physiology-Plants | 5 |
Light microscope | 3-4 |
CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis- Students' Reactions
Candidates can watch the CSIR NET Student's Reaction video below.
CSIR NET Minimum Qualifying Marks 2023
The category-wise minimum qualifying marks for the CSIR UGC NET exam are:
Category |
Part A, B and C |
---|---|
General/ EWS/OBC |
33% |
ST/SC/PWD |
25% |
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Student Forum
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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Contributor-Level 6
Should a candidate rely on books or online resources for CSIR NET Preparation 2025?