CSIR NET Shift Timings 2024: Subject-Wise Paper Timing, Exam Date & Instructions

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test 2024 ( CSIR NET )

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CSIR NET 2024 Exam Date for the June session on its official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in. The CSIR NET 2024 June exam will be conducted on July 25, 26, and 27, 2024, for a duration of three hours in two shifts. Scroll down to know in detail the CSIR NET 2024 subject-wise exam timings, date, instructions, and exam centre list.

CSIR NET 2024 Exam Shift Timings

CSIR NET 2024 Exam Shift Timings

CSIR NET 2024 Exam: The exam-conducting authority released the CSIR NET 2024 exam schedule, subject-wise exam dates, and shift timings on the official website. The CSIR NET 2024 exam will be held on July 25, 26, and 27, 2024. It will be conducted in two shifts, namely shift 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and shift 2 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The authority also released the CSIR NET 2024 admit card on July 21, 2024. It is mandatory for a candidate to bring an admit card with a valid photo ID to the CSIR NET examination hall. The CSIR NET 2024 June session exam will be conducted online. Scroll down for more detail regarding the CSIR NET 2024 subject-wise exam date, shift timings, instructions, exam centre list, and more.

Also Read: CSIR NET 2024 Exam Day Live Updates

CSIR NET 2024 Revised Exam Date

Earlier, the CSIR NET 2024 Exam was conducted on June 25, 26, and 27, 2024. It was postponed due to logistical issues. The NTA announced the CSIR NET 2024 new exam date on June 29, 2024, for the June session. The CSIR NET exam for the June session will be conducted from July 25, 2024. 

Q:   Which are the cities where CSIR NET exam is conducted?

A:
The CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) exam is conducted in various cities across India. CSIR NET exam is conducted in a total of 225 cities. The cities where the exam is conducted are spread across different states and regions of India, and include major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, and others. Candidates can select their preferred city for appearing in the exam during the online application process, subject to availability. The exact list of cities where the exam will be conducted is usually announced by the CSIR along with the notification for the exam.

Q:   What is the CSIR NET Exam Date 2024?

A:

The CSIR NET 2024 exam dates for the December session are February 16 to February 28, 2025. However, the June session was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for 5 subjects from July 25 to July 27, 2024. The National Testing Agency NTA has been entrusted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to conduct the Joint CSIR UGC NET exam to determine the eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS) in Indian universities and colleges. There will be five papers: Mathematical Science, Life Science, Chemical Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science. Normally, NTA CSIR UGC NET is conducted twice a year in June and December. The CSIR NET exam is held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

Q:   Is the CSIR NET 2024 notification for December session released?

A:

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.

CSIR UGC NET 2024 Exam Date Subject-Wise

The CSIR NET 2024 exam for the June session will start on July 25, 2024, as a Computer Based Test (CBT) mode at various centres across India. The last exam will be conducted on July 27, 2024. Candidates can check below the CSIR NET 2024 subject-wise exam date for the June session.

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CSIR NET 2024 Exam Timings 2024

The CSIR NET 2024 June session exam will be conducted in two shifts to evaluate the knowledge of the candidates' and eligibility for the JRF and LS (Lectureship). Check below the CSIR NET 2024 exam timings for the June session. 

CSIR NET Exam Day Events

CSIR NET 2024 First Shift Timings

CSIR NET 2024 Second Shift Timings

Timing of exam

9:00 AM-12:00 PM

3:00 PM-6:00 PM

Duration of exam

3 hours without break

3 hours without break

Entry into the exam centre

7:00-8:00 AM

1:00-2:00 PM

Entry into the exam hall/room

8:15-8:30 AM

2:15-2:30 PM

Checking of admit cards by the invigilator

8:30-8:45 AM

2:30-2:45 PM

Sitting on the seat in the exam hall

8:45 AM

2:45 PM

Instructions by the invigilators

8:45-8:55 AM

2:45-2:55 PM

Test commences

9:00 AM

3:00 PM

Test concludes

12:00 PM

6:00 PM

Also Read: CSIR NET Syllabus 2024 in Detail

CSIR NET 2024: Exam Day Instructions

The NTA released the CSIR NET 2024 Admit Card for the June session. The CSIR NET exam 2024 will commence on July 25, 2024. The admit card is a crucial document that needs to be carried by the candidates in the examination hall. Without it candidates will not be allowed to take the CSIR NET exam. It is also important for candidates to check the instructions before going to the exam. Scroll down to know the CSIR NET 2024 exam day instructions.

Q:   When should I reach CSIR NET exam centre?

A:
It is recommended that you reach the CSIR NET exam center at least 30 to 45 minutes before the start of the exam. This will give you enough time to complete the check-in process, including identity verification and other formalities, and reach your designated exam room before the start of the exam. It is important to reach the exam center well in advance to avoid any last-minute rush or unforeseen delays. You should also plan your travel to the exam center accordingly, taking into account factors such as traffic, weather conditions, and any other potential delays. If you are unfamiliar with the route to the exam center, it is a good idea to do a trial run or practice commute a few days before the exam to get a sense of how much time it takes and to identify any potential issues that may arise.

Q:   What is the date for CSIR NET December 2024 exam?

A:

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.

Q:   Is the CSIR NET exam conducted in a single day?

A:
No, the CSIR NET (National Eligibility Test) exam is not conducted in a single day. The exam is typically conducted over multiple days to accommodate a large number of candidates and different subjects. CSIR NET is conducted biannually, usually in the months of June and December. The exam is conducted separately for various Science disciplines such as Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences. Each subject is assigned a specific date on which the exam is conducted. The exact schedule, including the dates and subjects, is announced by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in the official notification or information bulletin. Candidates need to select the subject they wish to appear for during the application process and then check the assigned exam date for that subject.

Q:   When will the CSIR NET 2024 exam for the December session be conducted?

A:

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the CSIR NET 2024 December session exam date via notification. The CSIR NET 2024 June session exam was conducted from July 25 to 27, 2024. The exam will be conducted for five papers, namely Mathematical Science, Life Science, Chemical Science, Earth Science and Physical Science. 

  • Candidates should arrive at the exam centre at the time indicated in the CSIR NET 2024 admit card as the reporting time.
  • Once the examination centre gate is closed, candidates will not be allowed to enter.
  • Candidates will not be allowed to leave the examination hall before the end of the examination.
  • After the completion of the exam, candidates need to wait for the invigilator's instructions. One by one candidates are allowed to come out of the examination hall.
  • The CSIR NET admit card is provisional, subject to satisfying the CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024 as given in the Information Bulletin.
  • It is advised to the candidates to verify the examination centre a day in advance so that they do not face any sort of problems on the examination day. 
  • If religion or customs require you to wear specific attire, then please visit the exam centre a little early for thorough checking and frisking.
  • The candidate will not be allowed to enter the examination centre without an admit card, self-declaration undertaking, valid ID proof, and proper frisking.
  • The candidate also needs to enter the required details in the Self Declaration (Undertaking) in legible handwriting, paste their photograph, and put a thumb impression at the appropriate place on the admit card. This needs to be done before reaching the exam centre.
  • PwBD candidates (with a disability of 40% and more) will be allowed an extra 20 minutes per hour of the examination.
  • It is also important for PwBD candidates to bring a PwBD certificate issued by the Competent Authority if claiming relaxation under the PwBD category. The scribe provided by the NTA must also carry his or her own Self Declaration (Undertaking) regarding educational qualification, passport-size photograph, valid government identity, and self-declaration (Undertaking).
  • Candidates are not allowed to carry personal belongings, electronic devices, or mobile phones to the examination centre.
  • Shoes or footwear with thick soles and garments with large buttons are also not allowed.

Also Read: CSIR NET 2024 Exam Pattern

CSIR NET 2024 Exam: Preparation Tips

Few days are left for the CSIR NET 2024 exam. Candidates can check below some of the last-minute CSIR NET preparation tips that will help them boost their confidence, revision, and more. 

  • Candidates are advised to quickly go through the CSIR NET 2024 exam pattern and syllabus with the marking scheme. There is a negative marking of 25 percent (33 percent for a few parts) for each wrong answer.
  • Revise CSIR NET important topics 
  • Prepare a proper strategy before appearing for the CSIR NET exam for time management and accuracy.
  • Analyse, solve question papers, and mock a test
  • In the examination hall, read the questions carefully before marking answers.
  • Don't take stress and stay calm.

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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

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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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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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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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