CSIR NET 2024: Result Soon, Final Answer Key, Cut Off, Pattern, Syllabus, Question Papers

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Shiwani Kumari

Updated On - Aug 28, 2024 18:12 IST

The National Testing Agency conducts the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET (also known as CSIR UGC NET) exam two times in a year. It is a national level eligibility exam for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. The CSIR NET June 2024 exam is successfully completed. The result for the same can be released by 31st August 2024.

CSIR NET 2024: Result Soon, Final Answer Key, Cut Off, Pattern, Syllabus, Question Papers

What is CSIR UGC NET Exam?

The CSIR NET full form is the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test. It is a national-level exam that is conducted for those who are willing to make a career as a Junior Research fellowship in government PSUs and the assistant professor/Lectureship (LS) in government universities. The exam is held two times a year, in June and December. Students having a Science and Technology background and are interested in pursuing their career in the same background can apply for this exam.

CSIR NET exam has subjects that fall under the faculty of Science and technology only. This exam is very different from the UGC NET exam. Only five (05) subjects fall under the CSIR NET exam that have been listed below: 

  • Chemical Sciences
  • Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
  • Life Sciences
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Physical Sciences

CSIR NET 2024 Exam Latest Updates

The Joint CSIR-UGC-NET Examination has completed the CSIR NET exam on 25, 26 & 27 July 2024 in online mode. Those who appeared for the exam will soon be able to download the CSIR NET result 2024 from official website or the direct link that shall be updated here. The CSIR NET result will have the scorecard, final answer key, cut off scored by the candidates in the examination. 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) had extended the last date to apply online for the CSIR NET June 2024 exam. The candidates can fill the CSIR NET online form and submit the application fee up to 27th May, up to 11:50 PM. No changes in the exam date has been made by the NTA, the exam shall be held on 25th, 26th and 27th June 2024. 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CSIR NET 2024 notification for the June session on its official website. The candidates can apply online for the exam from 1 to 21 May while the fee has to be paid by 23 May 2024. However, now the application date and correction dates have been revised by the NTA. The exam date is 25, 26 & 27th June 2024.

The CSIR NET exam will have a total of five papers - Mathematical Science, Life Science, Chemical Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science. The exam will be held in online mode, i.e. Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Those who will be able to achieve the required cut off marks will then be issued the CSIR UGC NET which will be the eligibility certificate to apply for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS) in Indian universities and colleges. Get the latest updates and details on the CSIR NET exam on this page.

  • 28 August 2024: CSIR NET result can be declared anytime soon by the UPSC. 
  • 9 August 2024: CSIR NET provisional answer key 2024 is released. 
  • 22 July 2024: CSIR NET admit card 2024 has been released by the NTA.  

CSIR NET June 2024 Exam Highlights 

The  Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) is conducted by the National Testing Agency two times in a year. It is conducted once in June and another time in December. This is one of the most important teaching exams that is held for lectureship and research fellowship opportunities in Indian colleges and universities. Check the major highlights of the CSIR NET exam in the following table. 

CSIR UGC NET 2024- Exam Summary

Exam Name

CSIR UGC NET June 2024

Full-Form

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

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam Type 

National level competitive exam

Exam Frequency

Twice a year (June & December)

Application Mode

Online

CSIR UGC NET June 2024 Exam Date

25, 26 & 27 June 2024

Mode of Exam

Online - CBT (Computer Based Test)

Language/Medium of Exam

English and Hindi

Official Website

csirnet.nta.ac.in

nta.ac.in/

CSIR NET 2024 Exam Date

UGC has informed about the application date, exam date and other important dates related to the CSIR NET exam on its website along with the notification. The exam date for the CSIR NET was deferred to August. The result for the CSIR NET June exam is expected to be announced by 31 August 2024. Check the important dates below. 

CSIR NET 2024 Important Dates
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 27 May 2024
Last date for 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 29 May 2024 to 31 May 2024
CSIR NET City Intimation Slip Release Date 16 July 2024
CSIR NET 2024 Admit Card Release Date 21 July 2024
CSIR NET Exam Date 2024 25 to 27 July 2024
CSIR NET Provisional Answer Key Release Date  9th August 2024
CSIR NET 2024 Final Answer Key Release Date By 31st August 2024 (Expected)
CSIR NET Result Date 2024 By 31st August 2024 (Expected)

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CSIR NET 2024 Result

The CSIR UGC NET Result 2024 will be published on the CSIR NET official website. The CSIR NET result will be released along with the final answer key and cut off marks. The candidates who will secure the cut off marks will be awarded the CSIR UGC NET certificate.

CSIR NET Answer Key 2024

The NTA will release the CSIR NET Answer Key 2024 after it has successfully conducted the CSIR NET 2024 exam. The steps to check the official CSIR NET answer key is given below. 

Step 1: Visit the CSIR NET official website- csirnet.nta.nic.in

Step 2: Click on the CSIR NET answer key link which appears on the homepage.

Step 3: Enter your login credentials such as application number, Password/date of birth and security pin and click on the submit button.

Step 4: Once you have entered the credentials, the CSIR NET answer key PDF will be displayed on the screen. 

Step 5: Download and save the answer key for further use. 

CSIR NET 2024 Notification PDF

The CSIR NET 2024 Notification has now been released for the June session by the National Testing Agency. The notification has details about the apply online date, exam date, eligibility, syllabus, etc. Candidates can download the CSIR NET notification PDF by visiting the CSIR UGC NET website which is csirnet.nta.ac.in or the direct link that has been shared below here. 

CSIR UGC NET 2024 June Notification 

Download PDF

CSIR NET June 2024 Application Form

The CSIR UGC NET application form is now active up to 21 May 2024. The candidates could apply for the exam by visiting the official website during this period. The application form for CSIR UGC NET exam could be filled in two parts, Registration and Completion of the application form. The candidates can also make corrections in the online form from 25 to 27 May 2024.

CSIR NET 2024 Application Fee

The applicants who fill the CSIR UGC NET application form have to pay the CSIR NET application fee. The fee has been increased by Rs. 50 this year for each category of candidates. The fee can be paid through online mode via debit card/credit card/internet banking. The category-wise application fee is as follows. Check the revised CSIR NET application fee below. 

Category of the candidate

CSIR NET Application Fee

General

Rs. 1150

EWSOBC – Non-creamy layer

Rs. 600

SC/ST/Third Gender

Rs. 325

PwD

NIL

CSIR NET 2024 Exam Pattern

The CSIR NET is an online exam that consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The exam is held for a duration of 3 Hours with 3 parts in each paper. The exam also consists of negative marking where the ngative marking differs for different subjects. Check the table below to know more about the CSIR NET exam pattern

Particulars

CSIR UGC NET Exam Pattern

Exam mode

Online (Computer Based Test)

Exam duration

180 minutes (3 hours)

Number of sections/parts

3 in each paper

No. of questions 

Total Questions- 610

To be attempted- 310

Type of questions

MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option

Total marks

200 for each paper

Negative marking

Yes

Language of paper

English and Hindi

CSIR NET Exam Pattern Subject Wise 

The CSIR NET exam is for a total of 200 marks. There are three sections in each paper, Part A, B and C. The marking scheme varies for each of the papers. Candidates can check the subject-wise CSIR NET exam pattern in the following table. 

CSIR UGC NET Subject-wise Scheme

Subjects

No. of Questions

To be attempted

Marking Scheme

Negative Marking

Chemical Sciences

120

Part A- 20

Part B- 40

Part C- 60

75

Part A- 15

Part B- 35

Part C- 25

200

Part A- 2 

Part B- 2

Part C- 4

Part A- 0.5

Part B- 0.5

Part C- 1

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

150

Part A- 20

Part B- 50

Part C- 80

75

Part A- 15

Part B- 35

Part C- 25

200

Part A- 2

Part B- 2

Part C- 4

Part A- 0.5

Part B- 0.5

Part C- 1.32

Life Sciences

145

Part A- 20

Part B- 50

Part C- 75

45

Part A- 15

Part B- 35

Part C- 25

200

Part A- 2

Part B- 2

Part C- 4

Part A- 0.5

Part B- 0.5

Part C- 1

Mathematical Sciences

120

Part A- 20

Part B- 40

Part C- 60

60

Part A- 15

Part B- 25

Part C- 20

200

Part A- 2 

Part B- 3

Part C- 4.75

Part A- 0.5

Part B- 0.75

Part C- 0

Physical Sciences

75

Part A- 20

Part B- 25

Part C- 30

55

Part A- 15

Part B- 20

Part C- 20

200

Part A- 2 

Part B- 3.5

Part C- 5

Part A- 0.5

Part B- 0.875

Part C- 1.25

CSIR NET Cut-Off 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the CSIR NET subject-wise Cut-off after it has declared the CSIR NET result. Candidates will be able to download the subject-wise CSIR NET Cut-Off by visiting the official website. Candidates will be able to check the subject-wise and category-wise cut-off marks once it is released. In the meantime, you can check the CSIR NET June 2021 cut off for Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship/Assistant Professor below in the table. 

CSIR NET June 2021 Cut-Off 

Subject

Junior Research Fellowship (NET)

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PWD (%)

Chemical Science

52.750

46.250

45.500

36.250

27.250

25.000

Earth Science

60.860

54.790

53.060

46.400

42.810

26.400

Life Science*

98.7860248

96.0688715

96.2291169

90.5329255

84.8720013

64.7657382

Mathematical Science

49.250

44.875

42.750

34.375

27.000

25.000

Physical Science

38.813

33.000

33.000

25.000

25.000

25.000

 

Subject

Lectureship/Assistant professor (NET)

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PWD (%)

Chemical Science

47.475

41.625

40.950

32.625

25.000

25.000

Earth Science

54.774

49.311

47.754

41.760

38.529

25.000

Life Science*

97.0117533

93.8765769

93.8765769

86.3854452

79.8293351

63.6902270

Mathematical Science

44.325

40.388

38.475

30.938

25.000

25.000

Physical Science

34.932

33.000

33.000

25.000

25.000

25.000

CSIR NET 2024 Admit Card 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) shall release the CSIR NET Admit Card a week before the examination. The CSIR NET Admit Card will be made available on the official website of CSIR NET. Check the steps to download the CSIR NET admit card below: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of CSIR NET which is csirnet.nta.ac.in/-

Step 2: Select the ‘CSIR NET Admit Card Download’ link that appears on the homepage. 

Step 3: Enter your login credentials like Application No. and Date of Birth/Password.

Step 4: Click on the submit button and the the CSIR Admit card 2024 will be available.

Step 5: Click on the download link and take its printouts to appear for the exam. 

CSIR NET 2024 Shift Timing 

The CSIR NET exam shall be held in two shifts. As per the previous year CSIR NET exam schedule, the exam timing for 1st and 2nd shift is given in the following table.  

CSIR NET 2024 Exam Day Events

CSIR NET First Shift Timings

CSIR NET 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

CSIR NET Certificate 2024

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will issue the CSIR NET Certificate 2024 for the CSIR NET exam for June  2024 session to the candidates who will qualify the CSIR NET exam. Only those applicants who pass the exam and become eligible for JRF and lectureship are given CSIR NET Certificate.

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Who can apply for CSIR NET 2023 Exam?

The candidates who fulfill the CSIR NET eligibility criteria such s age limit, educational qualification, etc can apply for the CSIR NET 2023 exam. According to CSIR JRF, Eligibility Criteria, the age limit is 28 years and candidates must have an MSc/BE/Integrated BS-MS/BS four-year degree/B. Pharma/BTech/MBBS with a minimum of 55%.

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