The CSIR NET Notification 2023 has been released for the December cycle. The candidates can apply from 1st November 2023 to 30th November 2023. Candidates who qualify the CSIR NET are eligible for Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor posts in various Indian Universities and Colleges. Read the full article to know about CSIR NET Result, Answer Key, Cut Off etc.

• There are five papers in CSIR NET- Mathematical Science, Life Science, Chemical Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science.
• Once the exam is cleared, the candidates will be awarded a fellowship for a period of 2 years.
• A stipend of Rs. 31,000 per month will be given to a JRF during this period. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) awards a large number of Junior Research Fellowships every year.
• It’s a great opportunity for eligible candidates to bag one of these fellowships and provide a valuable contribution to the CSIR.

Also Check: CSIR NET Mock Test 

What is CSIR NET Exam?

CSIR NET (National Eligibility Test) is a national-level examination conducted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to select eligible candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship positions. The exam is conducted twice a year in the months of June and December. The exam is meant for candidates who wish to pursue research in various fields of Science, including Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Earth Sciences.

The exam is conducted in online mode and consists of two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A is a common aptitude test that contains questions related to General Science, Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis, and Research Aptitude. Part B is subject-specific and consists of questions related to the chosen subject. The exam is of three hours duration, and there is negative marking for wrong answers.

CSIR NET 2023 Exam: Notification

CSIR NET is a national-level entrance exam that is much sought after by thousands of candidates across the country The bi-annual examinations notification is often released three to five months before the exams. The notification contains important dates like application dates, admit cards, eligibility, and so on. Candidates must watch out this space for more details on the latest CSIR NET Notification 2023. 

Download CSIR NET 2023 Notification (December cycle)

How to Apply Online for CSIR NET December 2023?

Candidates will be able to submit their CSIR NET Application Form 2023 for the December cycle using the steps and direct link given below.

Direct Link to Register for CSIR NET December 2023

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Step 1. Visit the official CSIR National Testing Agency website.

Step 2. Under Latest News, click on the link - " Joint CSIR-UGC NET Registration open (Click Here)"

Step 3. Now, enter your basic, personal and educational qualification details.

Step 4. Upload a recent passport-size photo, your signature, and other required documents.

Step 5. Proceed to the payment section to pay the application fee with a debit or credit card or UPI. 

Step 6. After you've made a successful payment, go over your application again to make sure all of the information is correct, and then click the Submit button.

CSIR NET Application Form & Application Fees

All eligible candidates who wish to appear for the exam must fill and submit the CSIR NET application form before the last date. Candidates are advised to submit their form before the last date to avoid last minute hustle.

Candidates who are applying for the exam must pay an application fees to submit the form. Those who fail to pay the application fee before the last date of application, their application forms will be rejected. The candidates can pay the application fee via Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI and Paytm. Here are the details for the CSIR NET 2023 Application Fee.

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CSIR NET Selection Process 2023

Candidates preparing for the next CSIR NET 2023 Exam should be familiar with the exam's selection process. The exam is required for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship accreditation (LS). If you qualify for JRF, you will be eligible for a research fellowship as well as assistant professorships in Indian colleges and universities; if you only qualify for LS (Lectureship), you will be eligible to apply for teaching positions, such as assistant professorships in Indian colleges and universities. The steps of the CSIR-UGC NET 2023 selection procedure are as follows:

Step 1: Online Application

The first stage of the selection process is submitting an online application. Interested candidates can fill the application form on the official website of CSIR. They must provide their personal details, educational qualifications, and other relevant information. Candidates are advised to fill the application form carefully and upload all the required documents, including a passport-size photograph and signature.

Step 2: Admit Card

After the submission of the application form, candidates can download the admit card from the official website. The admit card contains important information such as exam date, time, and venue. Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid ID proof to the exam center.

Step 3: Examination

The exam is conducted in two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A is a common aptitude test, and Part B is subject-specific. The exam is conducted in online mode, and the duration of the exam is three hours. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions, and there is negative marking for wrong answers.

Overview of the examinations: 

• Part A: General Test 
• Part B: Subject-specific Test 

Step 4: Answer Key

After the exam, CSIR releases the answer key on its official website. Candidates can download the answer key and check their answers to estimate their scores.

Step 5: Result

The result is announced on the official website. The result contains the names and roll numbers of the qualified candidates. Candidates who qualify the exam are eligible for the next stage of the selection process.

Step 6: Cut-off

CSIR releases the cut-off for each subject category-wise. Candidates who score equal to or more than the cut-off marks are considered qualified for JRF or Lectureship.

Step 7: Interview

After the announcement of the cut off and results, candidates who qualify the exam are called for the Interview round. Their knowledge and suitability of skills related to JRF or Lectureship posts will be evaluated. They must bring all the original documents along with a set of photocopies for verification. If any candidate fails to produce the required documents, they will not be considered for JRF or Lectureship.

Step 8: Final Selection

The final selection is made based on the candidate's performance in the exam, interview and document verification. Candidates who are selected for JRF are eligible for a stipend, and those who are selected for Lectureship can apply for teaching positions in various colleges and universities.

Know more about CSIR NET Selection Process here!

NTA CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2023

Only bona fide Indian citizens are eligible for these fellowships. However, there are two other eligibility criteria that you will have to fulfill before applying for the exam. You have to make sure that you meet the educational qualification and age limit to become eligible for this fellowship. According to CSIR NET eligibility criteria 2023, candidates must be a post-graduate or those who are pursuing post graduation and there is no upper age limit to apply for CSIR NET. 

CSIR NET Age Limit (As on 01/07/2023)

Candidates applying for CSIR NET December 2023 exam must fulfill upper age limit based on the JRF or Lectureship post as given below.

• JRF: Maximum Age: 28 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/3rd Gender/PWD/Female and 3 years for OBC-NCL)
• Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor: No upper age limit 

CSIR NET Educational Qualification

Candidates must have secured M.Sc or equivalent degree in B.Tech/B.E/B.Pharma/MBBS/BS (four years)/Integrated BS-MS/MSc with a minimum of 55% marks for General (UR)/General-EWS and OBC (50% for SC/ST, Third gender and PwD). 

CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2023 

Check the subject-wise exam pattern for CSIR NET:

• CSIR NET Life Sciences Exam Pattern
• CSIR UGC NET Chemical Sciences Exam Pattern
• CSIR NET Earth Sciences Exam Pattern
• CSIR UGC NET Mathematical Sciences Exam Pattern
• CSIR NET Physical Sciences Exam Pattern

 Know More about CSIR NET Exam Pattern here!

CSIR NET Syllabus 2023

Now that you have understood the exam pattern, let’s go through the CSIR NET syllabus. You have to study various topics and sub-topics from the syllabus to answer the questions from Parts A, B, and C in this exam. Here is the expected subject-wise syllabus for the exam 2023. 

• CSIR NET Exam: Part A Syllabus
• CSIR UGC NET Life Science Syllabus
• CSIR UGC NET Chemical Science Syllabus
• CSIR NET Earth Science Syllabus
• CSIR UGC NET Mathematics Syllabus
• CSIR NET Physical Science Syllabus

Thank you for reading this article, we hope it was helpful to you. If you have any queries on the CSIR NET exam 2023, please let us know in the comment section below. NTA will soon announce the exam dates on its website. You should start your preparation for this exam now as thousands of candidates will also register for this exam. Stay ahead of the competition by installing our latest Testbook App.