CSIR NET Syllabus 2022: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) conducts the National Eligibility Test (NET) twice every year to determine the eligibility of candidates for Lectureship and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). The CSIR has announced the NET syllabus on their official website. Candidates who are willing to appear for the exam can download the PDF for the syllabus and refer to them offline.

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Referring to the CSIR NET subject syllabus will ensure that candidates have a better preparation agenda for the exam and make an effective study plan. Moreover, referring to the syllabus also means that candidates will not miss out on any important topic. Read on to know more about CSIR NET syllabus 2022.

CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus: Overview

Before getting into the details of the CSIR NET Syllabus 2022, let us have a look at the overview of the CSIR NET exam mentioned below:

Particulars	Details
Name of the Exam	CSIR NET
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Purpose of Exam	Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LR)
Mode of Examination	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Number of Subjects	Five
Exam Sections	Three Parts – Part A, Part B and Part C
Duration of Exam	3 Hours
Medium of Exam	English and Hindi
Maximum Marks	200
Negative Marking	Marks deducted for every wrong answer
Official Website	csirnet.nta.nic.in

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Practice UGC NET Chapters

Practice Chapters From UGC NET Paper 1	Practice Chapters From UGC NET Paper 1
Research Aptitude	Teaching Aptitude
Higher Education System	Information And Communication Technology
Comprehension	Communication
People, Development And Environment	Data Interpretation
Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude	Logical Reasoning

CSIR NET Subject-Wise Syllabus PDF

Candidates can download the subject-wise CSIR NET Syllabus PDF from the table given below:

Subjects	CSIR NET Syllabus PDF Link
Chemical Sciences	Download Here
Earth Sciences	Download Here
Life Sciences	Download Here
Mathematical Sciences	Download Here
Physical Science	Download Here

CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus: Exam Pattern

The CSIR UGC NET Exam Pattern 2022 and marking scheme are different for all the subjects. Candidates will have to pick any one of the subjects and apply for the same. However, the Part A syllabus is the same for all subjects.

• CSIR NET question paper for each subject is divided into three parts, namely Part A, Part B, and Part C.
• All three sections are compulsory.
• There will be no break between the three sections.
• All 3 parts will have only Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• The CSIR NET 2022 will be conducted for a total of 200 marks.
• The exam will be held for a duration of 3 hours.

Let’s go through all the CSIR NET exam patterns for each paper.

Subject-Wise CSIR NET Exam Pattern

The subject-wise CSIR NET exam pattern and marking scheme are as follows:

CSIR NET Exam Pattern For Chemical Sciences

The table below shows the exam pattern for chemical sciences:

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	40	60	120
Maximum Number of Questions to Attempt	15	35	25	75
Marks for each correct answer	2	2	4	200
Maximum Marks	30	70	100	200
Negative Marking	0.5	0.5	1	–

CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Earth Sciences

The table below shows exam pattern for earth sciences:

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	50	80	150
Maximum Number of Questions to Attempt	15	35	25	75
Marks for each correct answer	2	2	4	200
Negative Marking	0.5	0.5	1.32	–
Maximum Marks	30	70	100	200

CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Life Sciences

The table below shows exam pattern for life sciences:

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	50	75	145
Maximum Number of Questions to Attempt	15	35	25	75
Marks for each correct answer	2	2	4	200
Negative Marking	0.5	0.5	1	–
Maximum Marks	30	70	100	200

CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Mathematical Sciences

The table below shows exam pattern for mathematical sciences:

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	40	60	120
Maximum Number of Questions to Attempt	15	25	20	60
Marks for each correct answer	2	3	4.75	200
Negative Marking	0.5	0.75	0	–
Maximum Marks	30	75	95	200

CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Physical Sciences

The table below shows exam pattern for physical sciences:

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	25	30	75
Maximum Number of Questions to Attempt	15	20	20	55
Marks for each correct answer	2	3.5	5	200
Negative Marking	0.5	0.875	1.25	–
Maximum Marks	30	70	100	200

CSIR NET Syllabus 2022 for All Subjects

Let us now look into the CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus- for all subjects which are mentioned below:

CSIR NET Syllabus for Part A

The CSIR NET Part-A Syllabus is common for all papers. The questions under this section are based on General Aptitude with emphasis on logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, quantitative comparison, series formation, & puzzles. Check the topics which are included in the syllabus.

Reasoning

• Analytical Reasoning
• Syllogisms
• Analogies
• Directions
• Coding-Decoding
• Classification
• Alphabet Series
• Symbols and Notations
• Similarities and Differences
• Number Series
• Blood Relationships
• Arrangements
• Statements
• Data Sufficiency
• Non-verbal Reasoning
• Visual Ability
• Graphical Analysis
• Data Analysis

Quantitative Aptitude/ Numerical Ability

• Simplifications
• Number System
• Average
• Algebra
• PercentageTime & Work
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Time & Speed
• HCF, LCM Problems
• Area
• Profit & Loss
• Bar Graph, Pictorial Graph, Pie Chart
• Ratio & Proportion
• Permutation & Combination

Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis

• Mean
• Median
• Mode
• Measures of Dispersion
• Graphical Analysis: Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie-Chart and Tabulation

CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus For Chemistry

CSIR NET Syllabus for Chemical Sciences is as under:

Inorganic Chemistry

• Chemical periodicity
• Structure and Bonding in Homo- and Heteronuclear Molecules
• Concepts of Acids and Bases
• Main Group Elements and their Compounds
• Transition Elements and Coordination Compounds
• Inner Transition Elements
• Organometallic Compounds
• Cages and Metal Clusters
• Analytical Chemistry
• Bioinorganic Chemistry
• Characterisation of Inorganic Compounds
• Nuclear Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

• Basic Principles of Quantum Mechanics
• Approximate Methods of Quantum Mechanics
• Atomic Structure and Spectroscopy
• Chemical Bonding in Diatomics
• Chemical Applications of Group Theory
• Molecular Spectroscopy
• Chemical Thermodynamics
• Statistical Thermodynamics
• Electrochemistry
• Chemical Kinetics
• Colloids and Surfaces
• Solid State
• Polymer Chemistry
• Data Analysis

Organic Chemistry

• IUPAC Nomenclature of Organic Molecules
• Principles of Stereochemistry
• Aromaticity
• Organic Reactive Intermediates
• Organic Reaction Mechanisms
• Common Named Reactions and Rearrangements
• Organic Transformations and Reagents
• Concepts in Organic Synthesis
• Asymmetric Synthesis
• Pericyclic Reactions
• Synthesis and Reactivity of Common Heterocyclic Compounds Containing One or Two Heteroatoms (O, N, S)
• Chemistry of Natural Products
• Structure Determination of Organic Compounds

Interdisciplinary Topics

• Chemistry in Nanoscience and Technology
• Catalysis and Green Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Environmental Chemistry

CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus for Earth Sciences

The CSIR NET Syllabus for Earth Sciences is as under:

Earth Sciences

• The Earth and the Solar System
• Interior of the Earth, Deformation, and Tectonics
• Earth Materials, Surface Feature, and Processes
• Environmental Earth Sciences
• Oceans and Atmosphere

Geology

• Mineralogy and Petrology
• Structural Geology And Geo tectonics
• Paleontology And its Applications
• Sedimentology & Stratigraphy
• Marine Geology And Paleoceanography
• Sedimentology And Stratigraphy
• Economic Geology
• Geochemistry
• Precambrian Geology And Crustal Evolution
• Quaternary Geology

Applied Geology

• Remote Sensing and GIS
• Engineering Geology
• Mineral Exploration
• Hydrogeology

Physical Geography

• Geomorphology
• Climatology
• Bio-geography
• Environmental Geography
• Geography of India

Geophysics

• Signal Processing
• Field Theory
• Numerical Analysis and Inversion
• Gravity and Magnetic Fields of the Earth
• Plate Tectonics and Geodynamics
• Seismology Elastic Theory
• Gravity and Magnetic Methods
• Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods
• Seismic Methods
• Well logging

Meteorology

• Climatology
• Physical Meteorology
• Atmospheric Electricity
• Cloud Physics
• Dynamic Meteorology
• Numerical Weather Prediction
• General Circulation and Climate Modelling
• Synoptic Meteorology
• Aviation Meteorology
• Satellite Meteorology

Ocean Sciences

• Physical Oceanography
• Chemical Oceanography
• Geological Oceanography
• Biological Oceanography

CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus for Life Science

The CSIR NET Syllabus for Life Sciences is as under:

• Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology
• Cell Communication and Cell Signaling
• Cellular Organization
• Fundamental Processes
• System Physiology – Animal
• Developmental Biology
• Inheritance Biology
• System Physiology – Plant
• Diversity of Life Forms
• Applied Biology
• Ecological Principles
• Evolution and Behavior
• Methods in Biology

CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus for Mathematics

The CSIR NET Syllabus for Mathematical Sciences is as under:

• Analysis
• Complex Analysis
• Linear Algebra
• Algebra
• Topology
• Ordinary Differential Equations
• Partial Differential Equations
• Numerical Analysis
• Linear Integral Equations
• Calculus of Variations
• Classical Mechanics
• Exploratory Data Analysis
• Descriptive Statistics

CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus for Physical Sciences

The CSIR NET Syllabus for Physical Sciences is as under:

PART – A (Core)

• Mathematical Methods of Physics
• Classical Mechanics
• Quantum Mechanics
• Electromagnetic Theory
• Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
• Electronics and Experimental Methods

PART – B (Advanced)

• Mathematical Methods of Physics
• Classical Mechanics
• Electromagnetic Theory
• Quantum Mechanics
• Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
• Atomic & Molecular Physics
• Electronics and Experimental Methods
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Nuclear and Particle Physics

FAQs on CSIR NET Syllabus 2022

Following are the frequently asked questions and their answers related to CSIR NET Syllabus 2022:

Q1. Is there any negative marking in CSIR NET Exam?
Ans. Yes, there are negative marking schemes for each part. Please check out the article above for a subject-wise making scheme.

Q2. What is the duration of the CSIR NET exam?
Ans. The time duration of the CSIR NET exam is three hours, conducted in two shifts.

Q3. How many papers are there in the CSIR NET exam?
Ans. There are five main subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

Q4. What is the medium of examination?
Ans. The exam will be conducted in English and Hindi.

Q5. What are the passing marks for CSIR NET?
Ans. The minimum benchmark to qualify CSIR NET exam is 33% for the General, EWS and OBC categories and 25% for SC, ST and PwD candidates.

Also, check:

CSIR NET Cutoff	CSIR NET Application Form
CSIR NET Notification	CSIR NET Question Paper
CSIR NET Admit Card	CSIR NET Result

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