CSIR NET
ActiveCSIR UGC National Eligibility Test
Eligibility
Master's degree in Science with minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved).
EducationMaster's degree in Science with minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved)
Age For Jrf28 years maximum (relaxable for reserved categories and women)
Selection Process
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Single Paper Examination
Part A — General Aptitude (30 marks). Part B — Subject-based MCQs (70 marks). Part C — Higher-order analytical questions (50 marks). 200 marks total, 3 hours. Varies slightly by subject.
About CSIR NET
Determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship in five science subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth Atmospheric Ocean & Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Conducted by NTA on behalf of CSIR and UGC.