CSIR UGC-NET 2020: National Testing Agency Conducts the CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) to select candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/ Assistant Professorship. The exam conducted in Computer Based Mode for five papers namely, Life science, Earth science, Mathematical science, Chemical science, and Physical science papers.
All the interested candidates should check the eligibility and apply online on the official website. The CSIR NET online registrations have begun from March 16 and will continue till May 15. In this article, we have provided you with all the details on CSIR NET June 2020 such as exam date, application form, eligibility, syllabus, paper pattern, admit card, result, cutoff. Read on to find out!
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Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the CSIR NET June 2020 exam has been postponed. The online applications have been extended to May 15. Revised exam schedule will be announced after April 15.
CSIR NET 2020 June
Before getting into the details, let’s have an overview of CSIR NET 2020.
| Name of the Exam | CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) |
| Exam Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency |
| Purpose of Exam | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/ Assistant Professorship |
| Frequency | Twice a Year (June & 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 2020 June Exam Date
Candidates will have to be aware of the CSIR NET 2020 dates. Check the CSIR NET official important dates from the table below:
| Events | CSIR NET Dates |
| Release of CSIR NET Online Application | March 16, 2020 |
| Last Date to Apply for CSIR NET 2020 (June) | May 15, 2020 (Extended) |
| Last Date for CSIR NET 2020 (June) Fee Payment | May 15, 2020 (Extended) |
| CSIR NET Application Form Correction | Postponed – New Dates Soon |
| Release of CSIR NET Admit Card | Postponed – New Dates Soon |
| CSIR UGC-NET Exam Date | Postponed – New Dates Soon |
| CSIR NET Answer Key | Postponed – New Dates Soon |
| CSIR NET Result | Postponed – New Dates Soon |
CSIR UGC NET 2020 Eligibility
Before filling the CSIR NET Application form, candidates will have to go through the CSIR NET eligibility criteria to make sure of one’s eligibility. If the candidates do not meet the eligibility criteria, his/ her candidature will be cancelled.
Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian national.
Age Limit: The upper age limit as on 01.01.2020 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 2020?
The steps to apply for CSIR NET 2020 is as follows:
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 June 2020’ 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
candidates can make the fee payment online mode via Credit/ Debit Card/ Netbanking/ 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 2020 Syllabus
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 | Questions asked will be pertaining to General Science, Quantitative Reasoning & Analysis and Research Aptitude (Common to all papers) |
| Part B | Multiple Choice Questions will be asked as per the core syllabus of each paper |
| Part C | Advanced level questions will be asked a candidate’s knowledge of scientific concepts and/or application of the scientific concepts. |
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 |
Check Detailed CSIR NET Syllabus Here
CSIR NET 2020 Exam Pattern
The CSIR NEt exam scheme consists of three parts namely, Part – A, Part – B, Part – C. The examination is conducted for all five papers and the Part A is common for all the papers. Whereas, Part B & C will have the questions asked specific to each paper.
Let’s go through the key points of the CSIR NET Exam pattern from the table below:
| Exam Sections | Part A, Part B, Part C |
| Type of Questions | Objective & Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Medium of Exam | English & Hindi |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 25% of the marks will be deducted allotted to that question |
| Sessions | Forenoon Session – 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Afternoon Session – 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
CSIR NET Admit Card 2020
NTA will release the CSIR NET Admit Card on May 15, 2020. All the candidates who successfully apply for CSIr NET 2020 June session 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. No candidate will be allowed to take the test without a valid admit card.
Let’s go through the steps to download your CSIR NET 2020 admit card:
- Visit the official website
- Click on the CSIR NET Admit Card Link
- Enter Roll Number & date of Birth
- Enter Security Code and click on ‘Submit’ Button
- View and download your admit card
CSIR NET Answer Key 2020
The CSIR NET Answer Key will be released a few days after the CSIR NET examination. NTA will first release a provisional answer key and will invite applications challenging the answer key. If candidates have any representations, they can challenge the answer key and pay the prescribed fee. The answer key can be challenged as per the schedule released by NTA and candidates will have to abide by it. After processing all the challenges, the CSIR NET Final Answer Key will be released.
CSIR NET Result 2020
The CSIR NET Result will be released on July 5, 2020. Candidates can check their result & 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 2020 Cutoff
NTA will decide the category wise and paper wise cutoff on the official website. Candidates will have to meet the cutoff marks to qualify for CSIR NET 2020. Candidates can check the previous year CSIR NET Cutoff Scores to have an idea of the minimum score needed to qualify for CSIT NET 2020.
Check CSIR NET Cutoff Scores Here
We have now provided you with all the relevant details on CSIR NET 2020. Make sure that you go through all the details thoroughly stick to the schedule to complete the online application. Also, go through the syllabus, exam pattern/ scheme and prepare well for the upcoming CSIR NET June 2020.
We hope this article on CSIR NET 2020 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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