CSIR NET Life Science Exam is being conducted by NTA on December 26, 2023, in two different shifts. CSIR NET Life Science Exam is being conducted in CBT mode. Candidates can check the CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis & Student's Reaction in this article. CSIR NET Life Science memory-based questions & good attempts are also mentioned in this article.
CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis (December 26, 2023)
The NTA conducted the CSIR NET December 2023 exam for Life Science exam for the first shift on December 26, 2023. The timing of the first shift was from 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon, and the second shift will be from 3.00 PM to 6.00 PM. According to the candidates, CSIR NET Life Science Exam 2023 was Easy to Moderate. Many candidates emphasised that CSIR NET Life Science exam was lengthy in nature but on the easier side than the previous session's exam. Candidates can check the CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis & Student's Reaction in this article. In this article, we have provided CSIR NET Students' Reactions, life science exam analysis, difficulty level, memory-based questions & good attempts.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET (also known as CSIR UGC NET) is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India.
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CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis 2023 (December 26)
CSIR NET Life Science Exam 2023 was conducted by the NTA in two different shifts on December 26, 2023. CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis 2023 has been shared here immediately after the CSIR NET December 2023 exam. Candidates should read the Exam Analysis of CSIR NET Life Science carefully in order to know about the overall as well as the section-wise difficulty level of the CSIR NET Life Science Question Paper 2023.
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- Shubham said, "Part A was easy, Part B was a little difficult and Part C was Moderate. Majorly questions were asked from Bio-chemistry, Ecology & Plant Physiology subjects."
- Arun said, "CSIR NET Life Science Exam was on the easier side as compared to the previous year. Part A was difficult & Part B or C were Easy to Moderate."
- Bharat Kumar said, "Part C was easier than Part B. Most questions were asked from Cell Biology & Bio-Technology."
- Ruchika said, "Overall exam was Moderate to Difficult. Animal Physiology, Plant Bio-technology questions were asked in the exam."
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CSIR NET Section-wise Exam Analysis 2023 (December 26)
Candidates can check CSIR NET Life Science Section-wise Analysis 2023 in the table below.
| Life Science Paper | Topics Covered | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-A | General Aptitude - Speed, Distance and Time; Profit and Loss; Geometry; Syllogism; Mixture & Alligation | Moderate to Difficult | To be Updated |
| Part-B | Cell and Molecular Biology, Digestion of protein, Organelles and functions, Ecology, Evolution, Animal Physiology, Fundamental Processes | Easy to Moderate | To be Updated |
| Part-C |
Hardy Weinberg, Developmental Biology, Limb Development, Population Ecology, Calvin Benson Cycle |
Easy to Moderate | To be Updated |
CSIR NET Life Science Topic-Wise Weightage (Shift 1) for Part A
Part A of the Life Science Paper consists of questions based on the candidate's General Aptitude. The candidates can check the table given below to analyze the number of questions asked in the CSIR NET Life Science Exam (shift 1). Part A of the CSIR NET Life Science exam consists of the following questions:
| Topics |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| Blood relation | 1-2 |
| Order & Ranking | 2 |
| DI (Bar Graph) | 1-2 |
| Profit & Loss | 2 |
| Speed Distance | 3 |
| Ratio & Proportion | 2 |
| Geometry | 2 |
| Algebra | 1-2 |
| Probability | 1 |
CSIR NET Life Science Topic-Wise Weightage (Shift 1) for Part B and C
The table given below consists of the topic-wise weightage by analyzing the number of questions for the CSIR NET Life Science Exam, shift 1. Parts B and C of the Life Science exam include units such as:
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It is recommended to start preparing for the CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) exam as early as possible. The exam is highly competitive and requires a comprehensive understanding of the subject and a strong foundation in the basic concepts.
Starting the preparation early will give you enough time to cover the entire syllabus, practice, and revise. Ideally, you should start preparing for the exam at least 6-12 months in advance, depending on your familiarity with the subject and the amount of time you can devote to studying. This will give you enough time to cover all the topics in the syllabus, practice solving questions, and take mock tests to simulate the exam environment and assess your preparation.
However, if you have missed the opportunity to start early, it is still possible to prepare effectively for the exam in a shorter time frame. With a focused and dedicated approach, you can cover the important topics, solve questions, and take mock tests to improve your chances of success.
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| Topics/Units | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Cell-cell movement of small molecules plants | 1-2 |
| Nephron | 1 |
| Digestion of protein | 2-3 |
| Succession | 2 |
| Migrating birds | 3 |
| Mammals of evergreen forest | 1 |
| Net primary productivity of ocean, estuary, forests | 2 |
| Adaptation of sunshade plants | 3 |
| Cell-cell movement of small molecules plants | 2 |
| Organelles and functions | 2-3 |
| primary productivity of Ocean, Estuary, Forests | 2-3 |
| Ecology | 3-4 |
| Inheritance Biology | 3-4 |
| System Physiology-Animals | 4 |
| Cell and Molecular Biology | 4-5 |
| System Physiology-Plants | 5 |
| Light microscope | 3-4 |
Also Read: CSIR NET Syllabus 2023
CSIR NET Life Science Exam Pattern 2023
In the CSIR NET Life Sciences paper, candidates need to attempt a total of 75 MCQs combinedly from Part A, B and C. Each question in Part A and B carries two marks and each question in Part C carries four marks. There is a negative marking of 25 per cent in Part A, B and C for each incorrect answer. Have a look at the CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Life Sciences below.
| Particulars |
Part A |
Part B |
Part C |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Questions |
20 |
50 |
75 |
145 |
| Max no of questions to attempt |
15 |
35 |
25 |
75 |
| Marks for each correct answer |
2 |
2 |
4 |
200 |
| Negative marking of 25% in Part A, B & C |
0.5 |
0.5 |
1 |
- |
CSIR NET Life Science Question Paper 2023
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the CSIR NET Life Science Question Paper in the form of the CSIR NET Answer Key after successfully conducting the exam for all subjects. Candidates who have appeared for CSIR NET December 2023 exam will be able to download CSIR NET Question Paper 2023 by logging into the official website with the required credentials.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week 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 2 weeks 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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Beginner-Level 1
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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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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Contributor-Level 10
Can you share latest details on CSIR NET application form?