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CSIR NET - Notification, eligibility, Important Dates, Admit Card and more 2021
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CSIR NET is a test conducted to determine the eligibility for the esteemed Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and the roles of Lectureship or Assistant Professor **** in several Indian universities and colleges. Online applications are invited twice annually all across India. Thousands dream of clearing the CSIR NET every year, but it’s only the best who prepare and show resilience to be worthy of the vacant positions.
CSIR NET 2021 At A Glance
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Vacant Posts | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Lectureship or Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | to be announced |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Location | PAN-India |
| Official Website | https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/ |
CSIR NET 2021 Notification
CSIR NET is yet to release the official notification for the CSIR NET 2021. Once released, you can view it here.
CSIR NET Dates 2021
You can find all the information regarding important dates here in the table below:
| CSIR NET Notification Date | To be notified |
|---|---|
| Start Date for Online Application | To be notified |
| Last Date for Applying Online | To be notified |
| Release of Admit Cards | To be notified |
| CBT Date | To be notified |
| CSIR NET 2021 Result | To be notified |
Eligibility Criteria for CSIR NET Posts
- Educational Qualification:
- You must possess a Master's in Science (or its equivalent), Integrated BS-MS, BS (4 years), B. Tech, B.E., B. Pharma, or an MBBS degree from a government-recognized institution.
- If you belong to either the General or OBC category, you must secure a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
- If you belong to either the SC, ST, or PwD category, you must secure a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
- If you have completed your Master's anytime before 19 September 1991 with at least 50% aggregate marks, you must possess a UGC-approved Ph.D. degree.
- Age Limit (as of 1 June 2021):
- Upper Age Limit for Junior Research Fellowship: 28 years
- Upper Age Limit for Lectureship/Assistant Professor: None
Age Relaxation for JRF Aspirants:
| Category | Age Relaxation provided |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwD | 5 years |
Note: There is no age relaxation for Lectureship/Assistant Professor posts.
CSIR NET Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | INR 250 |
| General-EW/ General | INR 1000 |
| OBC-NCL | INR 500 |
| PwD | NA |
CSIR NET 2021 Application Form
It had been notified that the CSIR NET online application forms are yet to be released. You could apply for CSIR NET 2021 here, once the form is released.
Steps to Apply for CSIR NET 2021
If you are planning to sit for the CSIR NET 2021, here’s the application procedure you need to follow diligently:
- Go to the official website and register yourself with your personal and contact details.
- Fill out the CSIR NET application form 2021.
- Upload the required scanned photographs and documents.
- Pay the application fee.
- Keep a copy of the submitted form for future reference.
Admit Card
The admit cards for the CSIR NET 2021 are yet to be released by the officials. Keep checking the official website to get access to the admit cards.
List of Vacancies
The official list of vacancies has not been released by CSIR NET yet. You can find more about the number of vacancies below, once they are updated:
| Category | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General | To be notified |
| EWS | To be notified |
| OBC | To be notified |
| SC | To be notified |
| ST | To be notified |
CSIR NET 2021 Reservation List
The reservation list for the CSIR NET entails reserving seats for the different categories of candidates appearing for the exam. CSIR NET 2021 follows the same reservation rules as mandated by the Government of India.
To know more about the vacant seats and reservation guidelines, visit the official site.
CSIR NET Selection Process
The CSIR NET 2021 recruitment takes place in the following steps:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Interview
CSIR NET 2021 Exam Pattern
The pattern for the CSIR NET Life Sciences looks like this:
| Section | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number of Questions | 20 | 50 | 75 |
| Maximum Questions to be Evaluated | 15 | 35 | 25 |
| Maximum Marks Allotted | 30 | 70 | 100 |
The pattern for the CSIR NET Physical Sciences looks like this:
| Section | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number of Questions | 20 | 25 | 30 |
| Maximum Questions to be Evaluated | 15 | 20 | 20 |
| Maximum Marks Allotted | 30 | 70 | 100 |
The pattern for the CSIR NET Chemical Sciences looks like this:
| Section | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number of Questions | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Maximum Questions to be Evaluated | 15 | 35 | 25 |
| Maximum Marks Allotted | 30 | 70 | 100 |
The pattern for the CSIR NET Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences looks like this:
| Section | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number of Questions | 20 | 50 | 80 |
| Maximum Questions to be Evaluated | 15 | 35 | 25 |
| Maximum Marks Allotted | 30 | 70 | 100 |
The pattern for the CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences looks like this:
| Section | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Number of Questions | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Maximum Questions to be Evaluated | 15 | 25 | 20 |
| Maximum Marks Allotted | 30 | 75 | 95 |
CSIR NET 2021 Syllabus
The CSIR NET 2021 syllabus for the general topics looks like this:
| Numerical Ability | Reasoning |
|---|---|
| Simplification, Data interpretation, Interest, Percentages, Algebra, Time and Work, Number Series, Averages, Mensuration, Ratios, Profit and loss, Permutations and combinations, HCF, LCM | Arrangements and pattern, Coding decoding, Order and Ranking, Syllogism, Linear Seating arrangement, Mathematical Inequalities, Blood relations, Circular Seating arrangement, Classification, Scheduling |
Find below links to the official syllabus pdf for each specific subject:
CSIR NET 2021 Result
The results for the CSIR NET 2021 are yet to be released by the officials. Keep checking the official website to know the result dates when they are uploaded.
CSIR NET 2021 Cut-offs
The official cut offs for the CSIR NET 2021 are yet to be released. Here's how the previous years' cut offs for the JRF exam look like:
| Subjects | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences | 55.25 | 50.50 | 47.50 | 39.75 | 29.50 | 25.00 |
| Earth Sciences | 64.29 | 60.77 | 57.38 | 48.95 | 44.31 | 29.35 |
| Life Sciences | 54.50 | 46.75 | 45.25 | 38.25 | 33.25 | 25.00 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 53.63 | 48.13 | 46.25 | 35.13 | 27.50 | 25.00 |
| Physical Sciences | 51.06 | 44.94 | 44.38 | 33.06 | 27.81 | 25.00 |
Here's what the Lectureship/Assistant Professor exam cut offs for previous years looks like:
| Subjects | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences | 49.73 | 45.45 | 42.75 | 35.78 | 26.55 | 25.00 |
| Earth Sciences | 57.86 | 54.69 | 51.64 | 44.06 | 39.88 | 26.42 |
| Life Sciences | 49.05 | 42.08 | 40.73 | 34.43 | 29.93 | 25.00 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 48.27 | 43.32 | 41.63 | 31.62 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| Physical Sciences | 45.95 | 40.45 | 39.94 | 29.75 | 25.03 | 25.00 |
CSIR NET Job Profile
Here’s what the duties of the Assistant Professor post primarily include:
- Managing entire research teams
- Supervising research fellows
- Teaching students
- Reviewing and writing grants and papers
- presenting academic papers at conferences
- Publishing academic papers in journals
CSIR NET Salary Details
Here's how the CSIR NET employment pay scale looks like:
- Pay Level for Lecturers/Assistant Professors: 7
- Pay Range for Lecturers/Assistant Professors: INR 37,000 to INR 67,000
- Upper Pay Scale for Assistant Professors: INR 1.44 lacs
- Upper Pay Scale for Lecturers: INR 1.31 Lacs
- Stipend for Junior Research Fellows: INR 31,000 per month
CSIR NET 2021 Exam Analysis
These are the key topics that were noticed frequenting the CSIR NET papers:
- Logical Reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Chemical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
Marking Scheme:
Life Sciences:
| Parameters | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks awarded for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Mark deducted for each wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
Physical Sciences:
| Parameters | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks awarded for each correct answer | 2 | 3.5 | 5 |
| Mark deducted for each wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.875 | 1.25 |
Chemical Sciences:
| Parameters | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks awarded for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Mark deducted for each wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
Earth Sciences:
| Parameters | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks awarded for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Mark deducted for each wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.32 |
Mathematical Sciences:
| Parameters | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks awarded for each correct answer | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Mark deducted for each wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.75 | 1 |
Here's what the difficulty level for each subject looks like:
| Subjects | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | Easy to Moderate |
| Mathematical Sciences | Moderate to Difficult |
| Life Sciences | Easy to Moderate |
| Chemical Sciences | Moderate to Difficult |
| Earth Sciences | Moderate to Difficult |
Be thorough with each of these topics, and keep track of time.
The CSIR NET 2021 exam is not hard, but preparation is key.
CSIR NET Preparation Tips
Here are a few steps to help you prepare for the CSIR NET 2021 Exam:
- Every topic is equally important in the CSIR NET, so never skip any topic.
- Practice last years question papers from the official website.
- Practice your speaking skills for the interview.
- Solve any many logical reasoning and quantitative papers you can.
CSIR NET Question Papers
Here are a few previous years question papers for the CSIR NET:
For more previous years question papers, visit the official CSIR NET website.
CSIR NET 2021 Books
| Name of Books | Author |
|---|---|
| Life Science | Ashish Nagesh, Quaisher J. Hossain |
| Life Sciences Books (Volume I) | Dr. Poonam Sharma |
| CSIR-UGC NET Life Sciences | Trueman’s Publication |
| Life Sciences Fundamentals and Practice: Part 1, 2 | Pranav Kumar |
| Introductory Nuclear Physics | Kenneth S. Krane |
| Solid State Physics | Neil W Ashcroft |
| Mathematical Methods for Physicists | Arfken and Weber |
| Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | Griffiths |
| Fundamentals of molecular spectroscopy | C. N. Banwell |
| Principles of Physical Chemistry | Peter Atkins |
| Stereochemistry of Organic Compounds | Ernest L. Eliel |
| Foundations of Functional Analysis | S. Ponnusamy |
| CSIR-UGC NET/JRF/SLET Mathematical Sciences | Dr. A. Kumar |
| Contemporary Abstract Algebra | N L Carothers |
| Topics in Algebra | I N Herstein |
| CSIR UGC NET (Earth science) | R. Gupta |
| Statistics of Earth Science Dating | Graham Borradaile |
| Earth Science books | Phil Medina |
| Climatology and Oceanography | D.S. Lal |
CSIR NET Study Plan
Here's how you should plan your study hours to make to most out of them:
- Your mind should be fresh while sitting down to study. There should be as few distractions as possible.
- Divide your focus on your speaking skills and your theoretical knowledge.
- Make sure you have the previous years' papers and a few mock test centers around, to sit for practice tests.
- Keep your ears open so that you are always up to date with the recent developments in the scientific community. This is one of the best ways to learn. Watch news channels, read newspapers and magazines.
- If reading too many books get exhausting, switch to alternative modes of learning that are more interesting: watch videos related to your study topics, find out movies and literary works pertaining to the core themes that will help you learn without sitting down and burying your head in a book.
Keeping track of the CSIR NET 2021 details will help you inch closer to your dream future.
Be sure to note down your application number and pay the application fee in time.
Arrange for proper internet connectivity and a working mobile/PC to successfully register yourself and submit your online application form. Go through the syllabi and exam patterns carefully to ace the CSIR NET 2021 exam with flying colors!