The CSIR UGC NET (commonly called as CSIR NET) is a national-level exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) to select candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for determining their eligibility for appointment as lecturers in Indian universities and colleges. Candidates clearing CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only. Subjects for which CSIR UGC NET is conducted include:
| CSIR NET Subjects | CSIR NET Subject Codes |
| Chemical Sciences | 701 |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | 702 |
| Life Sciences | 703 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 704 |
| Physical Sciences | 705 |
Highlights
| Exam Name | CSIR UGC NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam Mode | Online only |
| Exam Duration | 180 minutes |
| Exam Purpose | Selection of candidates for the award of JRF or determining eligibility for appointment as lecturers |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 0120-6895200 |
| Registered Candidates | 2,82,117 |
| Official Website | https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/webinfo/public/home.aspx |
CSIR NET Exam Date 2020 (Soon)
As per a tweet by Human Resource Development Group (HRDG) of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), CSIR NET 2020 exam will be conducted by NTA in the second week of November. The exact CSIR NET exam date 2020 will be announced by NTA soon. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be held on June 21. However, the exam was postponed due to the emergent situation arising out of COVID-19 pandemic.
CSIR NET Eligibility
The basic CSIR UGC NET eligibility criteria that candidates must fulfill are:
- Candidates should obtain a degree in BTech/BE/BPharma/MBBS/BS (4 years)/Integrated BS-MS/MSc with minimum 55 per cent marks
- To apply for JRF, candidates should be maximum 28 years in age as on December 1, 2019
- There is no upper age limit to apply for the post of lectureship
Important CSIR NET Exam Dates 2020
| CSIR NET Events | CSIR NET Exam Dates | Salient Features |
| Application form | 22-Aug-2020 to 10-Sep-2020 | NTA re-started the CSIR NET application form 2020 submission process on August 22. Candidates could fill the CSIR NET online form on the offical website till September 10. Earlier, CSIR UGC NET application process ended on June 30. |
| Last date for submission of application fee | 10-Sep-2020 | Candidates could pay the CSIR NET application fee in online mode by September 10 till 11:50 PM. |
| Application correction window | 11-Sep-2020 to 17-Sep-2020 | CSIR NET application form correction window re-opened on September 11. Candidates could make required changes in the application form by 17-Sep-2020. |
| Admit card | CSIR NET 2020 admit card was to release on May 15. However, currently, the date is postponed. | |
| CSIR NET exam | CSIR NET 2020 exam is likely to be conducted in the second week of November. The exact CSIR UGC NET exam will be announced soon. Earlier, CSIR NET exam was to be held on June 21. | |
| Result | To be announced | CSIR NET result declaration date is yet to be released. |
CSIR NET 2020 Application Correction Window
CSIR NET 2020 application form correction window re-opened on September 11. Candidates could make changes in their application form, if required, till September 17. Candidates could fill the CSIR UGC NET application form on the official website of the exam by September 10.
Candidates could apply online for the exam in two parts – registration and application. The CSIR NET application fee 2020 is Rs 1,000 for General category, Rs 500 for OBC (on-creamy layer) category and Rs 250 for SC/ST/PwD category. The CSIR NET 2020 notification was released by NTA on March 16.
Earlier, CSIR NET 2020 application form submission process got over on June 30 at 5:00 PM. Initially, the last date to apply online for CSIR UGC NET exam was April 15. However, the deadline was extended first to May 15 followed by May 31, June 15 and June 30 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Category | CSIR NET Application Fee 2020 (in Rs) |
| General | 1,000 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) – Non-creamy layer | 500 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 250 |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | Nil |
CSIR NET Registration Trends
Check the subject-wise total number of candidates registered and appeared for CSIR NET December 2019 exam below
CSIR UGC NET Selection Process
CSIR NET selection process includes the following stages:
- CSIR NET application form: All interested and eligible candidates need to fill CSIR NET 2020 application form on the official website of the exam
- CSIR NET admit card: CSIR UGC NET admit card is released for candidates who successfully submit the application form and pay the exam fee. The admit card is released on the official website of the exam.
- CSIR NET exam: Next, candidates need to appear for CSIR UGC NET exam as per the date and time mentioned on the admit card. CSIR NET is typically conducted twice a year in the months of June and December.
- CSIR NET result: The result for CSIR NET is declared on the official website. Candidates qualifying the NET exam then get eligible for JRF or lectureship
CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2019
CSIR NET December 2019 exam for first shift got over at 12:30 PM on December 15. Shiksha reported live from a CSIR NET exam centre in Noida where about 800 students were taking the exam. Most of the candidates that Shiksha spoke to had taken the exam for Life Science, Physical Science and Earth Science papers. CSIR NET difficulty level for the three papers as per students is mentioned below:
| CSIR NET Papers | CSIR NET Difficulty Level for December 2019 Exam |
| Life Sciences | Easy to Moderate |
| Physical Sciences | Easy to Moderate |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | Moderate to Difficult |
CSIR NET 2020 Exam Day Guidelines
Some of the important points that candidates should keep in mind on the day of the exam are:
Documents to carry: Candidates should not forget to carry the following documents to the allotted exam centre:
- Print out of the CSIR NET admit card
- One passport-size photograph (required to be pasted on the attendance sheet inside the exam hall)
- A valid and original government photo ID (passport/ PAN card/ driving license/ Aadhaar card (with photograph)/ voter ID card/ Aadhaar enrolment number/ ration card)
- Persons with Disability (PwD) certificate, if applicable
Documents/ things not to carry: The following items/ things are prohibited inside the exam centre:
- Any textual or study material (printed or written), docu pen, slide rules, log tables
- Bags
- Any electronic item such as calculator, electronic watch, mobile, Bluetooth devices, etc
- Eatables or drinks like tea, coffee, cold drink (Note: Candidates with diabetes are allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets/ fruit and transparent water bottle)
Do’s & don’ts for CSIR NET exam
| Do’s | Don’ts |
| Report at the exam centre at least two hours before the commencement of the paper | Do not the leave the examination hall until the duration of the paper is over |
| Read the instructions mentioned on the admit card carefully | Smoking, chewing etc is prohibited in the exam hall |
| Ensure that the CSIR NET question paper available on the computer is as per the NET subject indicated in the admit card | Do not indulge in any unfair practice at the exam centre |
| Reach out to centre superintendent/ invigilator for any technical assistance or other information | Do not forget to carry CSIR NET admit card or any other document to the exam centre |
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