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CSIR NET 2024 Analysis OUT: The National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted the CSIR NET 2024 Exam from July 25 to 27, 2024 in two shifts across the country. According to the responses received via candidates, the CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2024 is provided here. Candidates can check below the CSIR NET 2024 Subject-Wise exam analysis. The CSIR NET analysis will help candidates to know the over all difficulty level of the exam, questions and topics asked in the exam, good attempts, etc.
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 2024. The CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2024 was based on the overall difficulty level of the question paper which may be either easy or moderate or difficult.
The National Testing Agency released the CSIR NET Notification 2024 on the official website. Along with the notification, CSIR NET Application Form 2024 was also released by the NTA. The CSIR NET exam is conducted twice every year to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in subjects related to the field of Science and Technology.
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CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science Question Paper Analysis for June session
CSIR NET 2024 Life Science Question Paper Analysis for June Session
CSIR NET 2024 Earth and Physical Science Question Paper Analysis for June Session
CSIR CSIR NET 2024 June Session Mathematical Science Question Paper Analysis
Q: Is the CSIR NET exam lengthy?
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Q: Is CSIR NET exam difficult?
Upvote Q: What is the overall difficulty level of the CSIR NET 2024 Mathematics exam?
The NTA conducted the CSIR NET 2024 Mathematical Science Exam 2024 on July 25 in shift 2 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. As per the student reactions, the overall difficulty level of the CSIR NET 2024 Mathematical Science exam was moderate to difficult. Topics asked in the exam with high-weightage are:
- Sequence and Series
- Vector Space
- Limit and Continuity
- Matrices
- Vector Space
- Quadratic Form
- Homomorphism
- Analytic Functions
- Bilinear mapping
- Identity Theorem
- System of ODE
- Degree of Differential Equations
- Sympson one-third rule
- Trapezoidal rule
- Integrative method
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Upvote CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2024
One of the important aspects of the preparation strategy is CSIR NET Exam Analysis. CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2024 is shared below. The CSIR NET Exam Analysis 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 know the good attempts for the exam and know the difficulty level. So, the exam analysis for CSIR NET is shared below for the June session.
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Chemical Science (July 27)
Candidates can check below the analysis of Chemical Science (Shift 1)
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Moderate |
10-12 |
| Part B |
40 |
35 |
Moderate |
26-27 |
| Part C |
60 |
25 |
Moderate |
18-19 |
| Total |
120 |
75 |
Moderate |
58-62 |
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Life Science (Shift 2, July 26)
Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2024 Shift 2 Earth Science Analysis
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Moderate |
| Part B |
50 |
35 |
Easy |
| Part C |
75 |
25 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Total |
145 |
75 |
Moderate |
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Life Science (July 26)
Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2024 Shift 1 Life Science Analysis.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Moderate |
| Part B |
50 |
35 |
Easy |
| Part C |
75 |
25 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Total |
145 |
75 |
Moderate |
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Earth Science held on July 25
Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2024 Earth Science Analysis for July 25
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Part B |
50 |
35 |
Moderate |
| Part C |
80 |
25 |
Moderate |
| Total |
150 |
75 |
Moderate |
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis- Physical Science
Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2024 Physical Science Analysis for July 25 in the table below.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Part B |
25 |
20 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Part C |
30 |
20 |
Easy |
| Total |
75 |
55 |
Moderate |
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Mathematial Science
Candidates can check the CSIR NET Mathematical Science Analysis in the table below based on the students' review.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Easy to Moderate |
| Part B |
40 |
25 |
Moderate Difficult |
| Part C |
60 |
20 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Total |
120 |
60 |
Moderate to Difficult |
Q: What type of questions are asked in CSIR NET exam?
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The questions in the CSIR NET exam are framed as per the pattern prescribed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Human Resource Development Group (HRDG). Have a look at the highlights of the CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2024 below.
| Particulars |
CSIR Exam Pattern Highlights |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online |
| Exam duration |
3 hours |
| Number of subjects |
5 |
| Name of subjects |
|
| Total questions to attempt |
|
| Type of questions |
MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option |
| Total marks |
200 |
| Marking scheme |
|
| Language of paper |
English and Hindi |
Q: Is there any set pattern of distribution of questions in the CSIR NET exam?
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Upvote Previous Years' CSIR NET Exam Analysis & Review
Have a look at the CSIR NET exam analysis and review of the previous years below. Shiksha reached out to candidates to know their reaction to the exam with respect to the difficulty level, pattern, types of questions asked etc. The Previous year's exam analysis will help candidates know the difficulty level of the exam and how to prepare for it.
CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 (December Session)
Candidates can check CSIR NET Life Science Section-wise Analysis 2023 in the table below.
| Life Science Paper | Topics Covered | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A | General Aptitude - Speed, Distance and Time; Profit and Loss; Geometry; Syllogism; Mixture & Alligation | Moderate to Difficult |
| Part-B | Cell and Molecular Biology, Digestion of protein, Organelles and functions, Ecology, Evolution, Animal Physiology, Fundamental Processes | Easy to Moderate |
| Part-C |
Hardy Weinberg, Developmental Biology, Limb Development, Population Ecology, Calvin Benson Cycle |
Easy to 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 of the CSIR NET Life Science exam consists of the following questions:
| 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 |
Candidates can watch the CSIR NET Student's Reaction video below.
CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 (June Session)
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, "Major questions were asked from Botany, Biochemistry, 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."
Also Read: CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis (Physical Science)
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 |
Also Read: CSIR NET Physical Science Exam Analysis
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis (Chemical Science)
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 2023 (Life Science)
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 |
Also Read: CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis (June Session)
Watch CSIR NET Exam Analysis & Student's Reaction video
CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 (Shorts)
Q: What type of questions are asked in Part B of the CSIR NET exam?
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CSIR NET exam analysis 2022 is provided here based on students' reactions. The exam analysis will help candidates to know the topic-wise distribution of questions, weightage of topics, number of good attempts, etc.
CSIR NET Exam Analysis for Earth Sciences
Check the detailed CSIR NET exam analysis 2022 for the Earth Sciences paper below:
- Stuti stated, “The CSIR NET 2022 exam was moderate in terms of difficulty level. Part-A was easy to attempt.”
- Amisha stated, “The CSIR NET exam was easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level.”
CSIR NET Exam Analysis for Physical Sciences
Check the detailed CSIR NET exam analysis 2022 for the Physical Sciences paper below:
- Mitali stated, “The difficulty level of CSIR NET 2022 was easy. The reasoning was easy as well. If the basic concepts are clear, candidates can attempt the paper easily. Most of the questions were from Quantum Physics.”
- Ekta stated, “CSIR NET 2022 exam was easier in comparison to the previous year’s. The CSIR NET cut-off 2022 would be higher. Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation & Graphical Analysis sections were moderate.”
- Mohit stated, “Overall paper was easy. The questions were from Quantum Physics, etc. The CSIR NET cut-off 2022 will be high this year.”
CSIR NET Exam Review 2022: Section-Wise
The CSIR NET 2022 exam review and analysis have been shared below for Part-A sections - Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation & Graphical Analysis based on the feedback shared by candidates. Have a look:
| Section |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Reasoning |
Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Easy to Moderate |
| Data Interpretation & Graphical Analysis |
Moderate |
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CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2021
The paper-wise exam analysis and review are shared below:
CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences Exam Analysis 2021
Here's the detailed analysis of the CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences paper of the CSIR NET 2021 exam based on the student's reactions.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Moderate |
| Part B |
40 |
25 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Part C |
60 |
20 |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Total |
120 |
60 |
Moderate to Difficult |
CSIR NET Physical Sciences Exam Analysis 2021
The CSIR NET Physical Sciences 2021 exam was conducted online on February 15, 2022, from 3.00 to 6.00 pm. As per the student's reaction, the overall paper was moderate to difficult. Candidates found the Physical Sciences question paper 2021 a bit hard compared to the previous year's paper. Have a look at the section-wise analysis and review below.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Moderate |
| Part B |
25 |
20 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Part C |
30 |
20 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Total |
75 |
55 |
Moderate to difficult |
CSIR NET Earth Sciences Exam Analysis 2021
The CSIR NET 2021 exam was conducted online on January 29, 2022, for the Earth Sciences paper. The overall exam was moderate in terms of difficulty level. Candidates who appeared for the CSIR NET exam found Part A and B moderate and Part C moderate to difficult. There was no change in the exam structure and pattern of the question paper. Shiksha visited one of the CSIR NET exam centres in Delhi to obtain feedback from students. Candidates can check below the section-wise and overall exam analysis for the Earth Sciences paper:
| Part Name (No. Of MCQs) |
Difficulty Level |
Questions to be Attempted |
|---|---|---|
| Part A (20 MCQs) |
Moderate |
15 |
| Part B (50 MCQs) |
Moderate |
35 |
| Part C (80 MCQs) |
Moderate to Difficult |
25 |
| Total (150 MCQs) |
Moderate |
75 |
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The CSIR NET 2024 December cut off will be released by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in an online mode on the official website. It will be released subject-wise separately for the CSIR UGC NET 2024 December exam. The cut-off for CSIR NET is the minimum marks required by th
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Based on your score of 28 percentile in CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences, you are unfortunately not qualified for the Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) roles in the current CSIR NET cutoffs.
To be eligible for the Assistant Professor role through CSIR NET, candidates must meet a
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Answered a month ago
You can find the subject-wise and category-wise cutoffs on the official NTA website as CSIR NET 2024 cutoff marks have been already been released by the National Testing Agency.
You can visit the official NTA website or search online for "CSIR NET 2024 cutoff."
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The NTA will release the CSIR NET 2024 application form for the December session soon in an online mode on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the application form. Those candidates who have successfully filled out t
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The CSIR NET City Intimation Slip 2024 for the December session will be released in PDF format and candidates are advised to take a print-out of the CSIR NET City Intimation Slip for future purposes. CSIR NET Exam City Intimation Slip helps candidates to know about their CSIR NET Exam Cities in adv
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CSIR NET City Intimation Slip 2024 for the December session will be released on the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in to facilitate the candidates where the exam city and centre are located for the exam. To download the exam city slip candidates are required their application number and date of bir
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Answered 2 months ago
The CSIR NET is a prestigious examination conducted by the National Testing Agency twice a year. The CSIR NET 2024 notification for the December session will be released tentatively in November 2024 on the official website.
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When will CSIR NET 2024 cutoff for December session be released?