The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the application form for the CSIR NET exam 1 June 2024 session. The CSIR NET Application Form 2024 notification was announced by CSIR NTA on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in. The CSIR NTA conducts the National Eligibility Test (NET) twice a year in June and December months. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research organises the National Eligibility Test for Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs) and Lecturer positions in various institutions across India. The beginning date of CSIR NET Application Form 2024 is 1st May 2024 and is available on the official website of CSIR @csirnet.nta.ac.in.Â
CSIR NET 2024 Overview
The National Testing Agency (NTA) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are going to conduct the National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) in June 2024. The exam is conducted by the Council of Science and Industrial Research (CSIR) which is a body under the Ministry of Science and Technology. The agency started the application process on 1st May 2024. Here in this article, we have provided information including exam dates and schedule, CSIR NET eligibility criteria, CSIR NET exam pattern and syllabus, CSIR NET qualifying marks and cut-off criteria, Validity of CSIR NET Exam centres list Admit card etc.Â
| Particulars | Information |
| Exam Name | CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) |
| Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Mode of Exam | Online – CBT (Computer-Based Test) |
| Application Fee | General: INR 1150 (Online) |
| OBC: INR 550 | |
| SC/ST: INR 275 | |
| PwD: INR 0 | |
| Exam Duration | 180 minutes |
| Exam Time | Shift 1: 09:00 am to 12:00 noon |
| Shift 2: 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm | |
| No. of Papers | Paper-1: 200 marks |
| Paper-2: 200 marks | |
| Total Questions | 150 MCQs in each Paper |
| Marking Scheme | +2 for each correct answer |
| -0.25 mark deduction for each wrong answer | |
| Language/Medium | English and Hindi |
| Exam Purpose | To determine eligibility for JRF and LS/Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and colleges |
| Official Website | csirnet.nta |
CSIR NET 2024 Important Dates
The National Eligibility Test (NET) is going to conduct the NET exam on June 25, 26, and 27, 2024 for various disciplines like chemical Sciences, mathematics, physical Sciences, earth sciences etc. This exam is to recruit assistant professors or to get admission to PhD courses across India. National Testing Agency (NTA) collaborates with the CSIR to manage and conduct the NET exam every year. The Application Form process for NET 2024 is out from May 1, 2024. Candidates can visit the official website- csirnet.nta.ac.in to fill out the form from May 1 2024. The last date to Apply online for CSIR NET is 21st May 2024.Â
| Events | Dates |
| CSIR NET Notification 2024 | 1 May 2024 |
| CSIR NET 2024 Application Form Start Date | 1 May 2024 |
| Last date for CSIR NET 2024 Application Form Submission | 21 May 2024 |
| Deadline for online CSIR NET Application Fee Payment | 22 May 2024 to 23 May 2024 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| CSIR UGC NET Application Form Online Correction Window | 25 May 2024 to 27 May 2024 |
| CSIR NET City Intimation Slip Release Date | To be notified |
| CSIR NET 2024 Admit Card Release Date | To be notified |
| CSIR NET Exam Date 2024 | 25, 26 & 27th June, 2024 |
| CSIR NET Provisional Answer Key Release Date | To be notified |
| Challenging Window for Provisional CSIR NET 2024 Answer Key | To be notified |
| CSIR NET 2024 Final Answer Key Release Date | To be notified |
| CSIR NET Result Date 2024 | To be notified |
| Subject Name | Exam Date |
| Life Science | To be Notified |
| Chemical Science | To be Notified |
| Mathematical Science | To be Notified |
| Physical Science | To be Notified |
| Earth Science | To be Notified |
How to Apply Online for CSIR NET 2024? Steps to Fill the Online Application FormÂ
- Visit the official website of CSIR NET on csirnet.nta.
- On the home page find the length CSIR NET notification 2024.Â
- Click on this link time register yourself using your email address and mobile number.Â
- After registration, start filling out the online form.Â
- Enter your basic details, educational qualifications and other details that are asked.Â
- Upload required documents in valid format as prescribed in the official notification such as passport size photo, signature and marksheets.Â
- Now pay the application fee using online payment methods like credit cards, debit cards etc.Â
- After the verification submit the form.Â
- Take at least two printouts of the confirmation page or keep a soft copy in your phone or laptop.Â
CSIR NET 2024 Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
| General Category candidates | INR 1150/- |
| OBC-NCL Category candidates | INR 600/- |
| SC/ST/ Physically Handicapped (PH) or Visually Handicapped (VH) candidates | INR 325/- |
| Payment Method | Online |
CSIR NET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Indian citizenship required. |
Age Limit
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Age Limit | Minimum age for application: 28 years. Age relaxation available for specified categories. No maximum age limit for lectureship applicants. |
Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Four-year BS program, BE/B.Tech/B.Pharma/Integrated BS-MS/MBBS/BSc (Hons)/M.Sc. or equivalent. Enrolment in Integrated MS-PhD or equivalent/B.Sc. (Hons) accepted. Completion with minimum marks: 55% (General & OBC-NCL), 50% (SC/ST, physically and visually handicapped). RA category and fellowship eligibility criteria are outlined. |
CSIR NET 2024 Exam Pattern
| Exam Pattern | Details |
| Sections | Part A, B, and C |
| Part A | – Maximum of 20 questions
 Candidates answer 15 questions (2 marks each)  Total marks: 30 out of 200 Assesses teaching/research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension skills, divergent thinking, and general awareness. |
| Parts B and C | – Based on candidates’ chosen subjects: Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. |
| Exam Duration | Three hours |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Negative Marking | – 25% for each incorrect answer Advertisements
33% for a few parts |
| Subject Variation | Exam pattern varies for each of the five subjects. |
| Additional Information | – Part ‘A’ is common to all subjects.
 Part ‘A’ consists of General Aptitude questions assessing teaching/research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension skills, divergent thinking, and general awareness.  The exam does not have a break between all three parts.  The exam carries a weightage of 200 marks. Advertisements
Negative marking of 25% (33% for a few parts) for each wrong answer. |
CSIR NET 2024 Syllabus
LIFE SCIENCES
- Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology
- Cellular Organization
- Fundamental Processes
- Cell Communication and Cell Signaling
- Developmental Biology
- System Physiology – Plant
- System Physiology – Animal
- Inheritance Biology
- Diversity of Life Forms
- Ecological Principles
- Evolution and Behavior
- Applied Biology
- Methods in Biology
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
UNIT – 1
- -Analysis
- -Linear Algebra
UNIT – 2
- -Complex Analysis
- -Algebra
- -Topology
UNIT – 3
- -Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs)
- -Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
- -Numerical Analysis
- -Calculus of Variations
- -Linear Integral Equations
- -Classical Mechanics
UNIT – 4
- -Descriptive statistics
- -exploratory data analysis
CHEMICAL SCIENCES
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Interdisciplinary topics
1. Chemistry in nanoscience and technology.
2. Catalysis and green chemistry.
3. Medicinal chemistry.
4. Supramolecular chemistry.
5. Environmental chemistry.
Physical Sciences
- Mathematical Methods of Physics
- Classical MechanicsÂ
- Electromagnetic TheoryÂ
- Quantum Mechanics
- Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics
- Electronics and Experimental Methods
- Atomic and Molecular Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
Earth Sciences
- Geology
- Applied Geology
- Physical GeographyÂ
- Geophysics
- Meteorology
- Ocean Sciences