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CSIR NET Syllabus 2024: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) provided the CSIR NET 2024 Syllabus for December cycle in the notification that was released on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in. Generally, the CSIR UGC NET syllabus consists of topics from all five subjects namely Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences. Candidates can thoroughly review the CSIR NET Syllabus for their respective subjects to prepare for the exam.
Candidates can check below the complete CSIR UGC NET Syllabus 2024 for all the subjects as prescribed by the CSIR for the December session. Candidates should go through the syllabus for CSIR NET well in advance to prepare for the exam.
CSIR UGC NET Syllabus PDF is also provided for the December cycle in this article. Candidates can download the Syllabus of CSIR NET through the link provided below in this article. The CSIR NET 2024 exam is conducted by the NTA to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India.
Q: What is the duration of the CSIR NET exam?
CSIR UGC NET exams are conducted for five papers - Earth Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences. The total marks students can obtain in CSIR UGC NET is 200. Students must note that there is a negative marking on the exam. The time duration of CSIR Net is 180 minutes. CSIR UGC NET is conducted nationally twice a year.
Q: Is the CSIR NET syllabus same for all papers?
Q: In which language questions are asked in the CSIR NET exam?
The CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) exam is conducted in English language only. The exam question papers, including all sections and subjects, are provided in English. It is important for candidates appearing for the CSIR NET exam to have a good understanding of the English language to comprehend and answer the questions effectively.
- CSIR NET Syllabus 2024
- CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2024: Overview
- CSIR UGC NET Syllabus 2024: Part A
- CSIR UGC NET Syllabus 2024: Part B & C
- CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus 2024
- CSIR NET Physical Science Syllabus 2024
- CSIR NET Mathematical Science Syllabus 2024
- CSIR NET Earth Science Syllabus 2024
- CSIR NET Chemical Science Syllabus 2024
- CSIR NET Subject-wise Syllabus 2024: Download PDF
CSIR NET Syllabus 2024
The CSIR NET Syllabus for all five subjects is given below:
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
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CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2024: Overview
The CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2024 involves the structure of the question paper including the total of subjects, questions, exam duration and marking scheme. Have a look at the highlights of the exam pattern below:
- The CSIR NET Question Paper 2024 of each paper is divided into three sections- Part A, B and C
- The CSIR NET Part-A comprises General Aptitude questions that assess the candidates’ teaching/research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension skills, divergent thinking and general awareness
- Paper B and Part C questions are based on the subject chosen by candidates from the following five subjects - Earth Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences
- The exam carries a weightage of 200 marks
- There is a negative marking of 25 per cent (33 per cent for a few parts) for each wrong answer
- The exam comprises objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- The CSIR NET exam is of a single three-hour duration
- There is no break between all three parts
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Q: Is there a negative marking in the CSIR NET exam?
Yes, there is a negative marking of 25 per cent in the CSIR NET exam for each wrong answer (33 per cent in Part C of Earth Sciences paper). Marking Scheme in CSIR NET 2024 exam varies with different stages of exam. Part A comprises 20 questions, and each question carries 1 mark. Therefore, the total marks allotted for Part A is 20. Part B and Part C comprise subject-specific questions, and each question carries 2 or 4 marks. Part B comprises 40 questions, and the total marks allotted for this section is 80. Part C comprises 60 questions, and the total marks allotted for this section is 120. It's important to note that the negative marking can significantly affect the final score, and the candidates should attempt the questions carefully and only answer those questions for which they are confident about the correct answer. Guesswork should be avoided as it may lead to negative marking and a reduction in the overall score.
Q: Is it mandatory to appear for all three parts of the CSIR NET exam?
Q: How many marks are allotted for a correct answer in the CSIR NET exam?
CSIR UGC NET Syllabus 2024: Part A
The CSIR NET Syllabus of Part A of all five subjects is the same. Part A contains questions related to General Science, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analysis and Research Aptitude. Part A contains 20 MCQs and candidates are required to answer any 15 questions. Each question carries two marks. The total marks allocated to Part A are 30 out of the total 200. Have a look at the syllabus of Part A below:
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Data Interpretation & Graphical Analysis |
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Q: For which subjects is CSIR NET conducted?
Q: Can I prepare for CSIR NET by practising previous years' question papers only?
CSIR UGC NET Syllabus 2024: Part B & C
The CSIR NET Part B and C syllabus differs subject-wise. Candidates can read the subject-wise CSIR NET Syllabus 2024 in this article. CSIR NET Syllabus for Parts B & C is very crucial for the candidates as this part remains the important factor in the CSIR NET Exam.
CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus 2024
Have a look at Part B and C of the CSIR NET Syllabus for Life Science below. There is a negative marking of 25 per cent for each wrong answer.
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Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology
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Cellular Organization
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Fundamental Processes
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Cell Communication and Cell Signaling
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Developmental Biology
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System Physiology – Plant
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System Physiology – Animal
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Inheritance Biology
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Diversity of Life Forms
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Ecological Principles
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Evolution and Behavior
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Applied Biology
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Methods in Biology
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CSIR NET Physical Science Syllabus 2024
Have a look at Part B and C of the CSIR NET syllabus for Physical Science below. There is a negative marking of 25 per cent for each wrong answer.
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Mathematical Methods of Physics
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Classical Mechanics
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Electromagnetic Theory
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Quantum Mechanics
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Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics
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Electronics and Experimental Methods
CSIR NET Mathematical Science Syllabus 2024
Have a look at Part B and C of the CSIR NET syllabus for Mathematical Science below. There is a negative marking of 25 per cent in Parts A and B and there is no negative marking for Part C.
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Analysis
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Linear Algebra
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Complex Analysis
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Algebra
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Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs)
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Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
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Numerical Analysis
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Calculus of Variations
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Linear Integral Equations
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Classical Mechanics
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Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis
CSIR NET Earth Science Syllabus 2024
Have a look at Part B and C of CSIR NET syllabus for Earth Sciences below. There is a negative marking of 25 per cent in Part A and B and 33 per cent in Part C for each wrong answer.
Part B
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The Earth and the Solar System
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Earth Materials, Surface Features and Processes
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Interior of the Earth, Deformation and Tectonics
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Oceans and Atmosphere
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Environmental Earth Sciences
Part C
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Geology - Mineralogy and Petrology
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Geology - Structural Geology and Geotectonics
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Geology - Paleontology and its Applications
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Geology - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
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Geology - Marine Geology and Paleoceanography
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Geology - Geochemistry
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Geology - Economic Geology
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Geology - Precambrian Geology and Crustal Evolution
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Geology - Quaternary Geology
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Geology - Applied Geology
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Geology - Physical Geography
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Geology - Geophysics
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Geology - Meteorology
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Geology - Ocean Sciences
CSIR NET Chemical Science Syllabus 2024
Have a look at Part B and C of the CSIR NET syllabus for Chemical Science below. There is a negative marking of 25 per cent for each wrong answer.
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Inorganic Chemistry
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Physical Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry
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Chemistry in nanoscience and technology
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Catalysis and Green Chemistry
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Medicinal Chemistry
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Supramolecular Chemistry
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Environmental Chemistry
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CSIR NET Subject-wise Syllabus 2024: Download PDF
To know the detailed CSIR UGC NET syllabus for all the subjects and sections, candidates can download the CSIR NET Syllabus PDF for the June session of the respective papers given below.
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Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences |
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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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