CSIR NET 2024 Life Science (Shift 1 & 2) Question Paper Analysis OUT, Answer Key, Expected Cutoff
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test 2024 ( CSIR NET )
Exam On - 16 Feb '25 - 28 Feb '25
The CSIR NET 2024 Analysis for Life Science Exam Shift 1 & 2 are provided here. Candidates can check below the questions asked, topics, student reactions, difficulty level, number of good attempts, and more.
CSIR NET 2024 Life Science Question Paper Analysis (Shift 1 & 2)
CSIR NET 2024 Analysis for Life Science OUT: The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the CSIR NET 2024 Life Science Exam on July 26, 2024. Both the shifts are over. Analysis is an important part of the examination as it provides information regarding the difficulty level of the examination, the question paper, the topics asked in the exam, etc. Candidates can predict, regarding the cutoff, whether it will rise or drop. The total number of questions asked in the exam was 145, and candidates needed to attempt 75 questions. The CSIR NET 2024 Life Science Exam is divided into three parts, namely Part A, Part B, and Part C.
Q: Â What type of questions are asked in CSIR NET exam?
Q: Â How many questions are there in each part of the CSIR NET exam?
Q: Â 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.
Q: Â Does NTA release CSIR NET question papers?
Q: Â Do previous-year question papers help in preparation for the CSIR NET exam?
Practicing previous year's question papers is certainly a good way to prepare for the CSIR NET exam, but it may not be enough on its own. Practicing previous years' question papers can help candidates to get familiar with the exam pattern, the types of questions asked, and the level of difficulty of the exam. It can also help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and give an idea of which areas candidates need to focus on more during the preparation. In addition to practicing previous years' question papers, candidates should also focus on developing a deep understanding of the subject matter, solving problems and numericals, and taking mock tests to simulate the exam environment and improve their time management skills. This will help candidates to prepare more effectively and increase the chances of success in the CSIR NET exam.
Q: Â How many papers are there in the CSIR NET Exam?
There is only one paper in the CSIR NET exam. However, the question paper is divided into three parts- Part A, Part B and Part C. The CSIR NET Question Paper will be divided into three sections- Part A, B and C. Part 'A' shall be common to all subjects. This part shall be a test containing a maximum of 20 questions of General Aptitude. The candidates shall be required to answer any 15 questions for two marks each. The total marks allocated to this section shall be 30 out of 200. The CSIR NET Part B and C consist of questions that are based on the subjects chosen by candidates from the following five subjects - Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences.
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Candidates can check below the detailed CSIR NET 2024 Life Science exam analysis based on the student reactions, overall difficulty level, topics asked, memory-based questions and answers, etc.
Also Read: CSIR NET 2024 Answer Key Live Updates
CSIR NET Life Science Part A Questions and Answers
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CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis 2024: Questions and Answers
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CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Life Science (Shift 2)
Candidates can check the CSIR NET Life Science Analysis for Shift 2 in the table below based on the students' review.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Easy to Moderate |
10-12 |
| Part B |
50 |
35 |
Moderate |
24-26 |
| Part C |
75 |
25 |
Moderate |
17-19 |
| Total |
145 |
75 |
Moderate |
56-59 |
CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis 2024: Student Reactions (Shift 2, July 26)
As per the students' the CSIR NET 2024 Life Science Shift 2 was moderate. Some felt that Part C was a bit tough. Biotechnology was asked more.
Part A was Formula based
Part B was Theoretical based: Easy
Part C was Experimental
CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis 2024: Topics Asked in Shift 1
Part C was experimental
Topics asked in CSIR NET 2024 Life Science Shift 1:
- Genetics: question asked from Alleles
- Applied biology/Methods in Biology
- Immunology also asked this time
- Ecology & Evolution, H. Weinberg
- Mark & technique
- Mutation
- Vascular tissue
- Question based on Corona also asked
- Plant Physiology: ABC Model
- Golgi Apparatus
- Protein Chemistry
- Endocrine
- Circulation
- Respiration
- Neurotransmitter
- Epinephrine question
- Binding of virus to their target receptor
- h-current, etc.
More questions asked were from:
Plant Physiology
Methods in Biology
Ramchandran plot & western blot
Animal Physiology
Development Biology
Ecology
Biochemistry
CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis 2024: Student Reactions (Shift 1, July 26)
As per student reactions, CSIR NET 2024 Life Science exam is Moderate some of the quetsions student finds Moderate to difficult.
As per some students' CSIR NET 2024 Life Science Part C exam was tough. In which part questions were asked frequently. Students are not much happy with Part C. About Part A was same like earlier questions as it is general aptitude.
Part A: Formula based questions were asked
Also Read: CSIR NET 2024 Mathematical Science Question Paper Analysis
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Life Science (Shift 1)
Candidates can check the CSIR NET Life Science Analysis for Shift 1 in the table below based on the students' review.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Moderate |
7-8 |
| Part B |
50 |
35 |
Easy |
20-25 |
| Part C |
75 |
25 |
Moderate to Difficult |
13-15 |
| Total |
145 |
75 |
Moderate |
45-48 |
CSIR NET 2024 Answer Key
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue the CSIR NET Answer Key 2024 one week after the exam was concluded. Candidates will be able to raise objections against the CSIR UGC NET Provisional Answer Key by using their login credentials into the official website for a specific time period. The CSIR UGC NET 2024 exam is ongoing. The Answer Key of CSIR NET will be available in the PDF format. After releasing the final answer key, CSIR NET Result & Cut-off will soon be published by NTA.
Read More:
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CSIR NET 2024 (All Day) Exam Analysis: Subject-Wise Question Paper Difficulty Level & Answer Key PDF
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
Hi Smita,
The CSIR NET December 2024 application process has been extended until January 2, 2025. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website: csirnet.nta.ac.in
Important Dates:
Application Deadline: January 2, 2025
Fee Payment Deadline: January 3, 2025
Correction Window: Janu
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month 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 a month 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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