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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the CSIR NET 2024 Answer Key for the December session on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in. The CSIR NET answer key will be released in two phases- Provisional and Final. The authority released the CSIR NET Final Answer Key 2024 for the June session. The CSIR NET Provisional Answer Key 2024 was released along with the question paper and marked responses. After analysing the representations of the candidates, the NTA released the CSIR NET final answer key. The CSIR NET 2024 December session exam will be conducted from February 16 to February 28, 2025.
The NTA conducted the CSIR NET 2024 exam for the June session on July 25, 26 and 27, 2024. After releasing the final answer key, the CSIRÂ NET Result & Cut-off will also be released for December cycle by NTA on the official website. Here we have shared the details about the process of downloading the CSIR NET 2024 Answer Key PDF, important dates related to the release of the answer key, how to calculate scores based on the answer key and much more.
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Q: Â Is CSIR NET 2024 Final Answer Key released?
No. The CSIR NET 2024 Final Answer Key for the December Session will be released on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in. The CSIR NET Final Answer Key will be released after analysing the representations of the candidates.
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Q: Â When will the CSIR NET Provisional Answer Key 2024 for the December session be released?
The CSIR NET Provisional Answer Key 2024 will be released by the NTA on the official website for the December session. Candidates will be able to download the CSIR NET 2024 answer key pdf from the official website. The answer key will be released on the official website in a PDF format. The CSIR NET answer key contains the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam. Candidates can use the answer key to estimate their score in the exam and get an idea of their performance. The answer key will be made available for all the papers.
Upvote Q: Â What is the objection fee for CSIR NET 2024 Answer Key?
The authority will release the CSIR NET 2024 provisional answer key for the December Session on the official website. Candidates can challenge the answer key, and based on the objections received, the NTA will release the final answer key. Candidates need to pay INR 200 per question as an objection fee. This fee is non-refundable.
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CSIR UGC NET Answer Key 2024
The CSIR NET Provisional Answer Key will be released by NTA on the official website- csirnet.nta.ac.in. CSIR UGC NET Answer Key for the December session will be released in a PDF format and candidates will be able to download the CSIR NET Answer Key PDF through the link provided below in this article. Â
Candidates who are not satisfied with the answers mentioned in the provisional answer key will be able to raise objections against the answer key for a specific time period. Candidates need to pay INR 200 per question to submit their objections against the CSIR NET Answer Key 2024. The CSIR NET answer key is released in two phases - Provisional and Final. The CSIR NET Provisional Answer Key 2024 will be released along with the question paper and marked responses soon after the conduct of the exam. After analysing the representations of the candidates, the NTA will release the CSIR NET final answer key.Â
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Q: Â Why is the CSIR NET answer key important?
Upvote Q: Â Will the CSIR NET answer key be released in offline mode?
Upvote CSIR NET 2024 Exam Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CSIR NET 2024 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
16 Feb '25 - 28 Feb '25 | CSIR NET December Session Exam 2024 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
25 Jul '24 - 27 Jul '24 | CSIR NET Exam Date for June 2024 Session |
How to Download CSIR NET Answer Key 2024?
Candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps to check and download the CSIR NET Provisional Answer Key:
- Visit the official website of CSIR UGC NET- csirnet.nta.ac.in
- For the CSIR UGC NET 2024 answer key, go to the link given
- A new login window for the CSIR UGC NET Response Key 2024 will appear
- Enter the CSIR NET exam login details, which include your application number and date of birth/password
- After submitting the details on the screen, the CSIR UGC NET 2024 answer key will be shown
- Save it to your device for future use
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Q: Â How can I check CSIR NET Answer Key 2024?
To check the CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) Answer Key, you can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website: Go to the official website of CSIR NET, which is csirnet.nta.nic.in. This is the official website for CSIR NET conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Navigate to the Answer Key section: Look for the "Answer Key" or "Final Answer Key" section on the website. It is usually located on the homepage or under the "the latest News" or "Important Announcements" section
- Select the relevant subject: CSIR NET is conducted for various subjects such as Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences. Choose the subject for which you appeared in the exam
- Click on the link provided to download the Answer Key for your chosen subject. The Answer Key is usually available in PDF format
- Verify the answers: Once you have downloaded the Answer Key, compare it with your attempted answers to check the correctness of your responses. You can cross-check the Answer Key to estimate your score in the exam
- Raise objections (if applicable): In some cases, the conducting authority allows candidates to raise objections against the Answer Key if they believe there is an error or discrepancy. If there is a provision for raising objections, follow the instructions provided on the official website to submit your objections within the specified time frame
Upvote Q: Â How to calculate the score using the CSIR NET answer key?
Upvote Q: Â Will the CSIR NET Result 2024 be declared on the basis of the provisional answer key?
No, the CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) result 2024 will not be declared on the basis of the provisional answer key. The provisional answer key is released by the exam conducting authority to give candidates an opportunity to raise objections against any incorrect answers. After considering the objections raised by the candidates, the exam conducting authority prepares the final answer key. The result of CSIR NET is then declared based on the final answer key. The final result of CSIR NET is based on the marks scored by the candidates in the exam and their performance in the selection process. The cutoff marks for CSIR NET are also determined based on various factors such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, difficulty level of the exam, etc.
Upvote How to Challenge CSIR NET Answer Key 2024?
In case, any candidate is not satisfied with the given answer for any question, s/he can challenge it on the official website of the exam. However, it may be noted that for each challenged question/answer, candidates have to pay a fee of INR 200 in online mode.
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to challenge the answer key:
- Visit the official website of CSIR UGC NET
- Click on the answer key link
- Enter the application number, password/date of birth and security pin
- Click on the Sign In button
- Click on the link available to challenge the answer key
- Select the correct answer option ID for the question ID for which the challenge needs to be made
- Click on the 'Save Your Claims' button
- Upload the document that supports the claimed answer
- Click on ‘Save Your Claims & Pay Fee’ button
- Pay INR 200 per question in online mode via credit card/debit card/internet banking
- If any question is found to be incorrect, the benefit of marks will be given to candidates who attempted that question
- In case, it is found that along with the original answer key one more option is correct, the benefit of marks will be given to candidates who attempted any one of the correct options
As per the notification released, the processing fee may be paid using Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking. No challenge will be entertained without receipt of the processing fee. The fee towards the challenge will not be accepted through any other mode.
Q: Â How much fee do I need to pay for challenging the CSIR NET Answer Key?
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Upvote Details Mentioned on CSIR NET Answer Key 2024
CSIR UGC NET December answer key for the CSIR NET 2024 exam contains correct answers for all the questions asked in the exam. The answer key contains the following details.
| Exam name |
Exam date |
| Exam shift |
Exam subject name |
| Exam subject code |
Question IDs |
| Correct option IDs |
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Q: Â What details are given on the CSIR NET answer key?
Upvote How to Calculate Scores using CSIR NET Answer Key 2024?
CSIR UGC NET answer key is an important document as it allows candidates to calculate the expected scores for the exam. Candidates are advised to check all answers given in the key carefully and calculate the scores correctly. To calculate the correct CSIR NET score, it is important that candidates are well-versed in the marking scheme of the exam. Check the CSIR NET marking scheme for all subjects below:
CSIR NET Scores of Chemical Sciences
Candidates can calculate the CSIR NET Chemical Sciences scores through the answer key in the following manner.
| CSIR NET Chemical Science Paper Parts |
Marks Allotted for Each Question |
Marks Deducted for Each Question |
|---|---|---|
| A |
+2 |
-0.5 |
| B |
+2 |
-0.5 |
| C |
+4 |
-1 |
CSIR NET Scores of Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
Candidates can calculate the CSIR NET Earth Sciences scores through the answer key in the following manner.
| CSIR NET Earth Science Paper Parts |
Marks Allotted for Each Question |
Marks Deducted for Each Question |
|---|---|---|
| A |
+2 |
-0.5 |
| B |
+2 |
-0.5 |
| C |
+4 |
-1.32 |
CSIR NET Scores of Life Sciences
Candidates can calculate the CSIR NET Life Sciences scores through the answer key in the following manner.
| CSIR NET Life Science Paper Parts |
Marks Allotted for Each Question |
Marks Deducted for Each Question |
|---|---|---|
| A |
+2 |
-0.5 |
| B |
+2 |
-0.5 |
| C |
+4 |
-1 |
CSIR NET Scores of Mathematical Sciences
Candidates can calculate the CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences scores through the answer key in the following manner.
| CSIR NET Mathematical Science Paper Parts |
Marks Allotted for Each Question |
Marks Deducted for Each Question |
|---|---|---|
| A |
+2 |
-0.5 |
| B |
+3 |
-0.75 |
| C |
+4.75 |
0 |
CSIR NET Scores of Physical Sciences
Candidates can calculate the CSIR NET Physical Sciences scores through the answer key in the following manner.
| CSIR NET Physical Science Paper Parts |
Marks Allotted for Each Question |
Marks Deducted for Each Question |
|---|---|---|
| A |
+2 |
-0.5 |
| B |
+3.5 |
-0.875 |
| C |
+5 |
-1.25 |
Also Read: CSIR UGC NET Exam Pattern 2024
CSIR NET Answer Key 2024 FAQs
Candidates can read the CSIR NET Answer Key 2024 FAQs below.
Q: Â When will the CSIR NET Result 2024 be out?
CSIR UGC NET Result 2024 will be released after releasing the CSIR NET Final Answer Key 2024. Candidates can check and download the CSIR NET Answer key, and question paper in PDF format. The CSIR NET exam is usually conducted twice a year, in June and December. The result for the June exam is usually declared in September or October, while the result for the December exam is usually declared in March or April. Candidates can check their result on the official website of CSIR NET by logging in using their registration number and password. The result will contain the candidate's score in the exam, cutoff marks, and rank. It is important to note that the result declared by the exam conducting authority is final, and no further requests for revaluation or rechecking of the answer sheets will be entertained.
Upvote Q: Â Does NTA also release the final CSIR NET answer key?
The CSIR NET answer key is released in two phases - Provisional and Final. The CSIR NET provisional answer key 2024 was released along with the question paper and marked responses. After analysing the representations of the candidates, the NTA releases the CSIR NET final answer key. After considering the objections raised by the candidates against the provisional answer key, a panel of subject matter experts appointed by CSIR reviews the objections and prepares the final answer key. The final answer key is then released on the official website of CSIR NET. The final result of CSIR NET is based on the final answer key. Candidates can use the final answer key to check the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam and verify their scores.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
The December session of the CSIR NET 2024 exam will take place from February 16 to February 28, 2025. The detailed schedule and exact timings of the examination will be released on the official website closer to the CSIR NET 2024 exam date.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Answered a month ago
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.Â
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The NTA released the CSIR NET 2024 application form for the December session in an online mode on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in on December 9, 2024. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the application form. Those candidates who have successfully f
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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 released on December 9, 2024 on the official website.
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What is the date for CSIR NET December 2024 exam?