CSIR NET 2021: The National Testing Agency (NTA) Conducts the CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) to select candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for finding their eligibility for appointment of Lectureship/ Assistant Professorship in Indian Universities and Colleges. The National Testing Agency will soon release the CSIR NET Notification on the official website. Also, CSIR NET application form will be released in online mode. The CSIR NET exam is conducted in Computer Based Mode for five papers namely, Life science, Earth science, Mathematical science, Chemical science, and Physical science papers.
The CSIR NET exam is conducted twice a year i.e., June and December. Therefore, all the interested candidates should check the eligibility and apply online on the official website. Candidates aspiring to join research and teaching field can carefully read the CSIR NET Notification 2021 for successful completion of the application process in order to avoid any kind of inconvenience. In this article, we have provided all the detailed information on exam date, application form, eligibility, syllabus, paper pattern, admit card, result, cutoff. Read on to find out.
| Latest Updates On CSIR NET : May 21, 2021: CSIR NET 2021 exam not to be held in July 2021, as per the recent announcement by CSIR HRDG. The new exam date will be announced after the improvement in COVID – 19 Pandemic. April 21, 2021: CSIR NET 2021 exam postponed to mid of July 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as per the tweet posted by CSIR HRDG. April 6, 2021: NTA has issued the CSIR UGC NET June 2020 E-Certificate for the candidates who qualified for the exam. Candidates can download their certificates now. |
CSIR NET Notification 2021 Overview
Before getting into the details of CSIR NET Notification, let us have a look at the overview of CSIR NET exam as mentioned below:
| Name of the Exam | CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency |
| Purpose of Exam | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/ Assistant Professorship |
| Frequency of Exam | Twice a Year (June and December) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Mode (CBT) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Fee Payment | Online |
| Number of Subjects | 5 |
| The validity of CSIR NET Certificate | Two Years |
| Official Website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
CSIR NET 2021 Exam Dates
Candidates should be aware of the CSIR NET exam dates. Check the CSIR NET official tentative dates from the tabular column given below. Also stay tuned for the important dates which will be updated after the release of CSIR NET Notification.
| Events | Tentative Dates |
| Release of CSIR NET Online Application | To be announced soon |
| Last Date to Apply for CSIR NET | To be announced soon |
| Last Date for CSIR NET Fee Payment | To be announced soon |
| CSIR NET Application Form Correction | To be announced soon |
| Release of CSIR NET Admit Card | To be announced soon |
| CSIR NET Exam Date | To be announced soon |
| Release of CSIR NET Answer Key | To be announced soon |
| Declaration of CSIR NET Result | To be announced soon |
Also Check,
| CSIR NET Cutoff | CSIR NET Application Form |
| CSIR NET Syllabus | CSIR NET Question Paper |
| CSIR NET Admit Card | CSIR NET Result |
| CSIR NET Answer Key | – |
CSIR NET Notification 2021 Eligibility
Before filling the CSIR NET Application form, candidates will have to go through the CSIR NET eligibility criteria to make sure that the application process is successfully completed. If the candidates failing to meet the eligibility criteria, their candidature will be rejected by the authority. So, candidates should carefully read the eligibility criteria given below:
Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian.
Age Limit: The upper age limit is tabulated below.
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | 28 (Upper Age Limit as on ) |
| Lectureship/ Assistant Professorship | No Upper Age Limit |
Besides that, there are provisions for relaxation in the upper age limit for the JRF. The details are mentioned in the table below.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC (Non Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ Female Candidate | 5 Years |
Educational Qualification:
The essential education qualification is as follows:
- M.Sc. or equivalent degree/ Integrated BS-MS/BS-4 years/BE/B. Tech/B. Pharma/MBBS with at least 55% marks for General (UR)/General-EWS and OBC candidates and 50% for SC/ST, Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates.
- Candidates enrolled for M.Sc or having completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination (Integrated BS-MS/BS-4 years/BE/B. Tech/B. Pharma/MBBS) as on the closing date of online submission of Application Form can also apply.
— In such case, candidates will have to apply under the Result Awaited (RA) category on the condition that he/ she will complete the qualifying degree with requisite percentage of marks within the validity period of two years to avail the fellowship.
— Also, such candidates need to submit the attestation form duly certified by the Head of the Department/ Institute from where the candidate is appearing or has appeared - B.Sc (Hons) or equivalent degree holders or students enrolled in Integrated MS-PhD program with at least 55% marks for General (UR)/General-EWS and OBC candidates; 50% marks for SC/ST, Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates are also eligible to apply.
However, candidates having Bachelor’s degree will be eligible for CSIR fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for Ph.D/Integrated Ph.D program within the validity period of two years. Also, such candidates, will only be eligible for JRF and not for Lectureship.
How To Apply For CSIR NET 2021?
In order to avoid any kind of inconvenience or last minutes rush, candidates are advised to submit the application form before the last date. If not, NTA will not be responsible for errors during the last day of filling the application form. Candidates can check the stepwise process to apply for CSIR NET 2021 are given below:
1st Step: Visit the official website – csirnet.nta.nic.in
2nd Step: Now click on the button – ‘Fill Online Application Form Joint CSIR- UGC NET ’ present on the home page.
3rd Step: Then click on the button ‘New Registration’. An instruction page will appear. Read it, scroll down and check the box provided below.
4th Step: Click on the button ‘Click here to Proceed‘. Then enter your name, date of birth, mobile number, email id and other basic details. Click on ‘Submit’.
5th Step: Application Number and Password will be generated. Log in and continue with filling the application form by filling all the required details.
6th Step: Upload scanned copies of Photograph, Signature & other documents in the prescribed format.
7th Step: Recheck all the details and proceed to pay the ‘Application Fee’. Save a copy of the fee receipt after the successful payment.
8th Step: Take a printout of the filled application form for future reference
CSIR NET Application Fee 2021
Candidates can pay application fee in online mode via Credit/ Debit Card/ Net banking/ UPI and Paytm. The Application fee is non-refundable and the details are tabulated below:
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | Rs. 1000 |
| OBC (NCL)/ EWS | Rs. 500 |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 250 |
CSIR NET Syllabus 2021
Candidates can check CSIR NET Exam Pattern and detailed Syllabus PDF mentioned below:
| Sections | Max. Marks | Time Duration |
| Chemical Sciences | 200 | 3 Hour |
| Earth Sciences | 200 | 3 Hour |
| Life Sciences | 200 | 3 Hour |
| Mathematical Sciences | 200 | 3 Hour |
| Physical Sciences | 200 | 3 Hour |
The CSIR NET Exam Syllabus varies for each paper. However, the Part- A syllabus of each paper is common to all five papers. Whereas the syllabus under the Part B & C section is different for Chemical, Earth, Life, Mathematics & Physical Sciences. Check the table below for more details.
| Sections | Questions Asked |
| Part A | There will be 20 Questions asked pertaining to General Aptitude. The candidates are required to answer any 15 questions carrying two marks each The total marks allocated to this section shall be 30 out of 200 |
| Part B | Multiple Choice Questions will be asked as per the core syllabus of each paper. The total marks allocated to this section shall be 70 out of 200. The maximum number of questions to be attempted shall be in the range of 20-35. |
| Part C | Advanced level questions will be asked a candidate’s knowledge of scientific concepts and/or application of the scientific concepts.The total marks allocated to this section shall be 100 out of 200. |
Important Points
- The questions paper is objective types with each paper carrying maximum of 200 marks.
- The time duration of the exam is 3 hours
- The question paper is divided into three parts namely; Part A, Part B and Part C.
- The medium of exam will be in English and Hindi.
- There is negative marking for each subject. Marks will deducted for every wrong answer.
Let’s now go through the CSIR NET Syllabus PDF to download for future reference. Check the table below.
| Subjects | CSIR NET Syllabus PDF Link |
| Chemical Sciences | Download Here | Exam Scheme |
| Earth Sciences | Download Here | Exam Scheme |
| Life Sciences | Download Here | Exam Scheme |
| Mathematical Sciences | Download Here | Exam Scheme |
| Physical Science | Download Here | Exam Scheme |
CSIR NET Admit Card 2021
NTA will release the CSIR NET Admit Card a few days before the exam date. All the candidates who successfully applied for the CSIR NET exam will be able to download the CSIR NET admit card. It is compulsory to carry the CSIR NET Hall Ticket along with a valid photo ID proof on the day of the exam. No candidate will be allowed to take the test without a valid admit card.
Candidates can go through the steps to download CSIR NET admit card given below:
- Visit the official website
- Click on the CSIR NET Admit Card Link
- A login page will appear. Enter Roll Number and date of Birth
- Enter Security Code and click on ‘Submit’ Button
- View and download your admit card
CSIR NET Answer Key 2021
The CSIR NET Answer Key will be released a few days after the completion of the examination. NTA will first release a provisional answer key and will invite applications challenging the answer key. If candidates have any objections, they can challenge the answer key by paying the fee prescribed by the NTA. The answer key can be challenged as per the schedule released by NTA and candidates will have to abide by it. After scrutinizing the objection raised by the candidates, NTA will release final CSIR NET Answer Key on the official website.
CSIR NET Result 2021
The CSIR NET Result will be released after the completion of exam. Candidates can check their result and Scorecard from the official website by entering the ‘Roll Number’ and ‘Date of Birth’. The CSIR NET result can be released as a merit list PDF. Besides that, the candidates can also check the scorecard which consists of the overall and subject-wise marks mentioned on it.
CSIR NET Cutoff 2021
NTA will decide the category-wise and paper-wise CSIR NET cutoff on the official website. Candidates will have to meet the cutoff marks to qualify for CSIR NET 2021. Candidates can check the previous year CSIR NET Cutoff Scores to have an idea of the minimum score needed to qualify for CSIT NET 2021.
FAQs Regarding CSIR NET Notification 2021
The frequently asked questions on CSIR NET 2021 Notification are given below:
| Q. How many papers are there in CSIR NET exam? A. There are five main subjects namely; Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. |
| Q. What is the post announced for CSIR NET exam? A. The CSIR NET exam is conducted for Junior Research Fellow and Lectureship (Assistant Professor). |
| Q. What is the mode of application process? A. The application process will be conducted in online mode. |
| Q. What is the medium of examination? A. The exam will be conducted in English and Hindi. |
| Q. What is the application fee for CSIR NET 2021 exam? A. CSIR NET 2020 application fee is Rs 1,000 for the General category, Rs 500 for the OBC-NCL category and Rs 250 for SC/ST category candidates. PwD candidates are exempted from the payment of the application fee. |
We have now provided you with all the relevant details on CSIR NET Notification 2021. Make sure that candidate go through all the details thoroughly to complete the online application. Also, go through the syllabus, exam pattern/ scheme to prepare well for the upcoming CSIR NET exam.
We hope this article on CSIR NET 2021 helps you. If you have any questions feel free to post your comment below. We will get back to you at the earliest.
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