The CSIR NET exam will only be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) format, with many shifts planned following the Information Bulletin's designated time windows. This mode guarantees the examination process's effectiveness and impartiality.
Two papers, Paper I and Paper II, include multiple-choice (MCQ) questions of the objective kind. Paper I evaluates research and teaching aptitude, emphasizing skills like general awareness, understanding, thinking, and reasoning ability.
Paper II is subject-specific and covers in-depth material associated with the candidate's area of study. The two papers are consecutive, which is significant since it promotes a continuous assessment structure. Using this strategy, applicants may efficiently show off their knowledge and abilities in the given time for each paper.
CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025: Important Points
- Questions in Part-A are common for all subjects. This part contains questions on topics/subjects such as logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, quantitative comparison, series formation, puzzles etc.
- Part B of the CSIR UGC NET exam contains subject-related multiple-choice questions. The questions in this part generally cover the topics given in the syllabus
- Questions in Part C test candidates' knowledge of scientific concepts and/or application of the scientific concepts. The questions are analytical in nature in which candidates are required to apply scientific knowledge to solve the given problem
- If a candidate attempts more than the required number of questions, only the first set of the required questions is considered for scoring
- The CSIR UGC NET question paper is set in both Hindi and English languages
CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Chemical Sciences
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Questions | 20 | 40 | 60 | 120 |
| Max no of questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 | 75 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 | 200 |
| Negative marking of 25% | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | - |
CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Earth Sciences
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Questions | 20 | 50 | 80 | 150 |
| Max no of questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 | 75 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 | 200 |
| Negative marking- 25% in Part A & B and 33% in Part C | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.32 | - |
CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Life Sciences
| 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 Exam Pattern for Mathematical Sciences
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Questions | 20 | 40 | 60 | 120 |
| Max no of questions to attempt | 15 | 25 | 20 | 60 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 3 | 4.75 | 200 |
| Negative marking in Part A & B of 25% and no negative marking in Part C | 0.5 | 0.75 | 0 | - |
CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Physical Sciences
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Questions | 20 | 25 | 30 | 75 |
| Max no of questions to attempt | 15 | 20 | 20 | 55 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 3.5 | 5 | 200 |
| Negative marking of 25% | 0.5 | 0.875 | 1.25 | - |