CSIR NET Notification 2024 for the June Session was released by the NTA soon on the official website. CSIR prescribes CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024 along with the notification in terms of age limit, educational qualification and nationality. CSIR JRF Age Limit is 28 years. Candidates must hold an MSc/BE/Integrated BS-MS/BS four-year degree/BPharma/BTech/MBBS with 55 per cent. Read below for more details on CSIR NET Eligibility for JRF and LS.
CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024 is the most important aspect of the CSIR UGC NET 2024 exam which is conducted by the NTA two times a year. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) prescribes the CSIR NET eligibility in terms of age limit, educational qualification and nationality. CSIR JRF age limit is 28 years. There is no upper age limit for Lectureship. Candidates must hold an MSc/BE/Integrated BS-MS/BS four-year degree/B Pharma/BTech/MBBS with 55 per cent. Before filling out the application form for the CSIR NET 2024 exam, it is important for candidates to check the CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria.
CSIR NET 2024 Notification was released by the NTA for the June session. The CSIR NET Application Form 2024 was made available from May 1 to 21, 2024. The CSIR NET June 2024 exam will be conducted on June 25, 26 & 27, 2024. The exam is conducted in five papers- Mathematical Science, Life Science, Chemical Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria to apply for the CSIR-NET?
The CSIR NET exam is conducted for the Junior Research Fellowship and for the Lectureship in Science and Technology subjects. The eligibility criteria for the CSIR NET are as follows:
(a) Academic criteria:
- The applicant must have a degree in any of the following: B.Tech, BE, B.Pharma MBBS B.Sc. (Hons. ), or M.Sc.
- Candidates with Bachelor's-level degrees, such as B.Tech, can only apply for JRFs and not lectureships.
- The applicant must have a minimum of 55 percent in their degree course.
(b) Age criteria:
- The upper age limit for CSIR NET is 28 years for JRF, which is relaxed to 5 years for certain categories.
- If you want to apply for the position of assistant professor, there is no age limit.
Q: How many attempts are allowed in CSIR NET exam?
There is no limit on the number of attempts for the CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) exam. A candidate can appear for the exam as many times as they wish, provided they fulfil the eligibility criteria. However, it's important to note that the validity of the CSIR NET scorecard is only for two years from the date of the result declaration.
Therefore, if a candidate wants to use their CSIR NET score for a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or lectureship, they must apply for these positions within the validity period of the scorecard. It's also important to note that the CSIR NET exam is conducted twice a year, usually in June and December. Therefore, the candidates have two opportunities each year to appear for the exam and improve their scores.
Q: Is it mandatory to appear for all three parts of the CSIR NET exam?
CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024
Candidates must meet CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024 to appear for the upcoming exam. It is the minimum criteria that candidates must fulfil before appearing for the exam. Candidates' CSIR NET Application Form will be rejected if they do not meet the eligibility criteria. CSIR NET age limit, educational qualification, number of attempts, etc. are the important criteria for CSIR NET eligibility.
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CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Exam Overview
The Highlights for the CSIR NET 2024 exam are mentioned in the table below:
| Exam Features |
Exam Particulars |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) |
| Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Twice a year |
| Mode of Exam |
Online - CBT (Computer-Based Test) |
| Exam Fees |
|
| Exam Duration |
180 minutes |
| No. of Papers and Total Marks |
|
| Total Questions |
150 MCQs in each Paper |
| Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
| Official Website |
https://csirnet.nta.ac.in/ |
CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Nationality
Only candidates who are Indian citizens are eligible to apply for CSIR NET 2024 exam.
CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Minimum Educational Qualification
- Candidates need to possess either of the below-mentioned qualifications with at least 55 per cent marks (for General and OBC) or 50 per cent marks (for Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates).
| MSc or equivalent degree |
Integrated BS-MS |
| BS (4 years) |
BE |
- Candidates enrolled for MSc or having completed 10-2-3 years of MSc or equivalent degree/Integrated BS-MS/BS-4 years/BE/BTech/ BPharma/ MBBS as of the last date of the CSIR NET Application Form 2024 are also eligible to apply under the Result Awaited (RA) category. However, the condition for RA category candidates is such that they should complete their qualifying degree with the required percentage of marks within the validity period of two years from the date of declaration of the Joint CSIR UGC NET result failing which they shall be treated as disqualified.
- Candidates holding a BSc (Hons) or equivalent degree or candidates enrolled in an integrated MS-PhD program with at least 55 per cent marks (50 per cent for SC/ST/PwD candidates) are also eligible to apply for the exam. However, candidates holding an undergraduate degree will be eligible for a CSIR fellowship only after getting registered for PhD/Integrated PhD course within the validity period of two years, informs the official website.
- Candidates possessing only a Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) only and not for the Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professor. For instance, BE/BS/BTech/BPharma/MBBS final year/result awaited candidates are eligible to apply for JRF only.
- Candidates who possess a PhD degree and who have passed their master’s before September 19, 1991, with at least 50 per cent marks are eligible to apply for lectureship only.
CSIR NET Life Science Eligibility
To be eligible for the CSIR NET Life Science exam, candidates must fulfil the CSIR NET Life Science Eligibility which is mentioned below:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or equivalent degree in Life Sciences, with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) or a B.Tech degree in Biotechnology, with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- Nationality: Candidates must be Indian nationals
- Age limit: The upper age limit for the CSIR NET exam is 28 years. However, there is an age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates and 3 years for women candidates
CSIR NET Eligibility for OBC
Candidates can refer to the table for CSIR NET Eligibility for OBC.
| Category | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| OBC | Master's degree in Science or equivalent degree with at least 55 per cent marks | 31 years |
Note: There is also an age relaxation of 5 years for female candidates and candidates with disabilities.
CSIR NET Eligibility for Female
Candidates can refer to the table for CSIR NET Eligibility for OBC.
Q: How many marks are required to qualify for the CSIR NET 2024 exam?
To pass the CSIR NET 2024 exam, candidates are required to score a minimum of 33 percent in the general, EWS, and OBC categories and 25 percent in the SC, ST, and PwD categories, or both fellowship and Lectureship/Assistant Professor.
Q: I have cleared the CSIR NET exam for Lectureship. Am I also eligible to be considered for JRF?
Q: What is the age limit for CSIR NET 2024 exam?
The age limit for the CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) exam is an important eligibility criterion that candidates must fulfill to be eligible to apply for the exam. The age limit for the JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) category is specified as 28 years as on the 1st of January of the exam year, i.e. , for the CSIR NET 2024 exam, the candidate must not have been born earlier than January 1, 1995. However, this age limit is subject to certain relaxations for candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women. The relaxation in the age limit varies for different categories and is specified in the official notification.
Q: How many candidates qualify CSIR NET exam for JRF every year?
Q: How many exam cities can I choose to appear for the CSIR NET exam?
| Gender | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Female | Master's degree in Science or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology with at least 55 per cent marks | 21 to 28 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates) |
CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Subject-wise Educational Qualification
The table below covers the subject-wise CSIR NET 2024 Qualification.
| Subject |
Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Life Science |
Academic Qualification in Life Science only |
| Chemical Science |
Candidate must hold a degree in MSc/BS/B-Tech or any other equivalent qualification in Chemistry |
| Earth Science |
Candidate must have completed their MSc/BS-MS/BS-4 Years/B-Pharma or any other equivalent degree in Earth Science |
| Mathematics |
Candidate must hold MSc/BS-MS/BS/B-Tech degree or any other equivalent qualification in Mathematics |
| Physical Science |
Candidate must have completed MSc Physics or BS-MS in Physics or any other equivalent qualification |
CSIR NET Age Limit 2024
The CSIR NET age limit criteria differ for JRF and Lecturership. Have a look:
CSIR JRF Age Limit
Candidates should be a maximum of 28 years as of the last date of submission of the application form, to be eligible to apply for CSIR NET JRF.
CSIR NET 2024: Relaxation in Upper Age Limit for JRF NET
The upper age limit is relaxed for reserved category candidates who want to apply for CSIR NET JRF. Have a look:
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ Female | 33 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 31 years |
CSIR NET Age Limit for Lectureship
There is no upper age limit for candidates applying for CSIR NET lectureship.
CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024: Relaxation for Third Gender Category
Candidates belonging to the Third gender category are eligible to draw the same relaxation in fee, age and educational qualification for the CSIR NET as are available to SC/ ST categories. The subject-wise qualifying CSIR NET Cut-off 2024 for the Third gender category will be the lowest among those for SC/ ST/ PwD/ OBC–NCL/ General-EWS categories.
CSIR NET Reservation Criteria 2024
CSIR follows the stipulated guidelines regarding the marks relaxation for different categories. Candidates can check the table below for CSIR NET Reservation Criteria 2024.
| Category | Relaxation in marks |
|---|---|
| Other Backward Classes | 5 per cent |
| Scheduled Caste | 5 per cent |
| Scheduled Tribe | 5 per cent |
CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Important Points
- If a candidate applies for a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and fulfils the eligibility criteria for lectureship, s/he is considered for both
- If a candidate is found over-age for JRF, s/he is automatically considered for lectureship/ assistant professorship only
- Candidates who have completed pursuing an MSc or are awaiting the final result of their MSc are eligible for lectureship subject to fulfilling the laid down CSIR NET eligibility criteria
- CSIR NET Admit Card 2024 will not be issued to candidates who do not fulfil the eligibility criteria
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CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2023 FAQs
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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 3 weeks 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.
To be eligible for the Assistant Professor role through CSIR NET, candidates must meet a
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Contributor-Level 10
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
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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Answered a month ago
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?