CSIR UGC NET 2023: NTA Answer Key (Soon), Result, Cut Off, Admission

CSIR UGC NET 2023 Answer Key will be released soon. CSIR UGC NET 2023 (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Eligibility Test), is an examination conducted to see the eligibility of the candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship/Assistant Professor. This test is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It is organized twice a year in more than 200 cities. It’s claimed to be the toughest national level exam for Lectureship or Junior Research Fellowship.

This is usually an offline exam (OMR mode) with a maximum score of 300 and is split into two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2. CSIR or Council of Scientific & Industrial Research Human Resource Development Group’s Examination team commences CSIR UGC NET examination for Junior Research Fellowship & Eligibility for Lectureship. The aim of the examination is to choose eligible candidates for the post.

National Testing Agency (NTA) will be conducting the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination December-2022 / June-2023, to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS) /Assistant Professor in Indian Universities and Colleges in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

CSIR UGC NET 2023 Notification – Answer Key Releasing Soon

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CSIR UGC NET 2023 Quick Links:

Application Form/Registration	Click Here
Syllabus	Click Here
Admit Card	Click Here
Result	Click Here
Contact Helpline Number	Click Here
CSIR UGC NET Study Materials	Click Here

CSIR UGC NET 2023 Exam Dates:

CSIR NET 2023 Application Form:

The application forms has been released on the official website from 10th March 2023 for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination December-2022 / June-2023.

The following steps are to be followed to apply for the examination:
Visit the official website, www.csirnet.nta.nic.in. Click on the option for online registration.
Fill out the required personal and academic details as asked within the application.
You will then be asked to upload scanned copies of your mark sheets of the qualifying examination, photograph, signature, attestation form (if required), PwD certificate (if required), and category certificate (if required).
Submit the application form and pay the application fee required.
If you would like to edit any details within the form, the option is going to be provided only after the final form submission.
After the application form is successfully submitted, you’ll get your auto-generated application number. Keep this number safe for future reference.
Take a print out of the submitted application form and keep it safe with you.

CSIR NET 2023 Application Fee:

The application fee is often paid via online mode using a credit or debit card or net banking and it also can be paid through bank challan. For submitting the fee through bank challan, candidates pay the amount in taking advantage of any branch of Indian banks located within the geographical boundaries of the country. For candidates applying from Srinagar and Imphal, fees are often deposited via RTGS or NEFT to any Indian bank, as mentioned within the challan.

The below table has the application fee for every category of candidates applying for the examination:

Category	Application Fee
General/ EWS category	Rs. 1100/-
OBC-NCL category	Rs. 550/-
SC/ST/PwD category	Rs. 275/-

CSIR NET 2023 Eligibility Criteria:

Age Criteria: Those that are below 28 years of age may apply for the exam. There’s an age relaxation of 5 years for SC / ST / OBC-NCL / Physically or Visually handicapped and feminine candidates
Qualification: Candidates who possess M. Sc or some equivalent degree/ Integrated BS-MS/BE/ BS-4 years/B Tech/B Pharma/MBBS with a minimum of 55% marks can apply for the examination.
Appearing Candidate: Candidates can apply who are within the final year exam qualifying.

UGC NET 2023 Exam Pattern:

The Exam is split into three different parts such as. Find below the UGC NET 2023 Exam Pattern:

Part A: This section of the examination consisted of General Aptitude with emphasis on the quantitative comparison, logical reasoning, analytical & numerical ability, series formation, graphical analysis, puzzles, etc.
Part B: This part comprises conventional MCQ, covering all the topics which are within the syllabus
Part C: This part is going to be used for checking the concepts of science and/or the application of scientific concepts. There’ll be related inquiries to check out your analytical nature. Applicants are required to make use of the scientific knowledge to move to the conclusion to the scientific problem.
The examination will take place within the month of June. The examination is going to be commended for offering the post of Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship to the qualified candidates in various major parts of India:

Papers	No of Questions	Marks	Total Time
Paper I	50	100	60 Minutes
Paper-II	100	200	120 Minutes

CSIR NET 2023 Syllabus:

CSIR NET 2023 Syllabus divided into the parts Paper I & Paper-II. Candidates can check the syllabus online mode from the official Website.
CSIR UGC NET 2023 Paper I contain the question of intending to Assess the Teaching, Generic Nature, research aptitude of the students. During this paper candidates’ knowledge test in Comprehension, Reasoning Ability, divergent thinking & General Awareness.
CSIR UGC NET 2023 Paper II syllabus will depend upon candidates who choose the subject during registration. During this paper, questions are going to be asking Bachelors & Masters level syllabus.

Download the CSIR NET Syllabus Free PDF for all subjects below:

Syllabus for Chemical Sciences	Download PDF Here
Syllabus for Earth Sciences	Download PDF Here
Syllabus for Life Sciences	Download PDF Here
Syllabus for Mathematical Sciences	Download PDF Here
Syllabus for Physical Sciences	Download PDF Here

Recommended Books for CSIR UGC NET 2023:

Applicants who will participate in the upcoming CSIR UGC NET 2023 Examination can refer to these books mentioned below. Important books for the preparation of the entrance exam are as follows;

Sr. No.	Books Name	Links
1	NTA CSIR UGC NET JRF SET Physical Science Book In English 2023 Anshul Gupta & Dr. Surekha Tomar With Kalyan Free	Click Here
2	NTA CSIR UGC NET JRF SET Physical Sciences New Pattern Book In English 2023 With Kalyan Free	Click Here
3	CSIR UGC NET JRF SET Life Sciences 2023 Book In hindi With Kalyan Free	Click Here
4	CSIR UGC NET JRF SET Mathematical Sciences 2023 Book In English With Kalyan Free	Click Here
5	NTA CSIR UGC NET Jrf Mathematical Sciences Exam 2023 Book In English With Kalyan Free	Click Here

FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions): Regarding CSIR NET

1.Question: What is the application fee for the CSIR NET exam?

Answer: The application fee for CSIR UGC NET is given below:

Category	Application Fee
General/ EWS category	Rs. 1000/-
OBC-NCL category	Rs. 500/-
SC/ST/PwD category	Rs. 250/-

2. Question: Is there any age criteria to apply for the CSIR NET exam?

Answer: The age criteria is applicable for candidates applying for JRF only. Candidates should be maximum of 28 years of age as of December 1, 2022, in order to eligible for CSIR NET June 2023 exam.

3. Question: How many times is CSIR UGC NET conducted in a year?

Answer: CSIR UGC NET is conducted twice a year in around the months of June and December.

4. Question: For the CSIR NET exam how many attempts are allowed for the candidates?

Answer: There is no limitation for the candidates.

5. Question: How can I get the application form for the CSIR UGC NET Examination?

Answer: Candidates can get the application form online, from the CSIR official website csirnet.nta.nic.in.

6. Question: How can I pay the fee for the CSIR UGC NET exam?

Answer: The payment for the CSIR UGC NET examination can be made online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.

7. Question: What is the required educational qualification for appearing in the CSIR UGC NET Exam?

Answer: M.Sc, Integrated BS-MS, BS- 4 years, BE/B-Tech, B-Pharma, MBBS, or an equivalent degree. Candidates whose results are awaited can also apply on the condition that their results should be provided within the validity period of two years to avail of the fellowship.

8. Question: What is the difference between the CSIR NET & UGC NET?

Answer: CSIR NET is organized by NTA to shortlist candidates for the award of JRF and eligibility of Assistant Professor for Science subjects only. UGC NET is organized by NTA to select candidates for the award of JRF and eligibility of Assistant Professor for all other subjects (total 81).

CSIR UGC NET 2023 Admit Card:

To seek the official website, make use of the official website. The admit card won’t be sent by post. Candidates are required to download the admit card from the main website. Following are the steps for seeking to admit card:

Step 1: Visit the official website. Click on the Link “Results 2023”. Page to check the result will open.

Step 2: Enter their Roll No, Date of Birth and Captcha Code to check the CSIR UGC NET Result.

Step 3: Click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 4: CSIR UGC NET Result 2023 will be displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Candidates can check their result and download as well.

Ensure to carry this document together while moving to the exam center. Also, carry an ID proof together with this card for further help.

Details Mentioned on CSIR NET Scorecard

The result/scorecard for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (CSIR UGC NET) contains the following details of a candidate:

• Name, Roll Number, Application number
• Parents’ names
• Category
• Post applied (JRF and Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor Only)
• CSIR NET subject code and name for which the exam is taken
• Exam qualifying status
• Total and subject-wise marks/percentage score

CSIR UGC NET Cut off 2023:

The cutoff marks of the examination are actually the minimum marks attained to seek shortlisted for fellowships. cut off marks are declared for each subject. The cut off is made considering factors such as:
Number of candidates appearing
Number of seats available
The difficulty level of question paper

CSIR UGC NET 2023 Result:

The CSIR NET result’s released as a merit list on the official website. it’s published for various streams. The merit list has consisted of ranks and qualified candidates. Here are the steps below:

Visit the web site and press the link for seeking relevant exam
Enter roll number, security code, and date of birth
Press ‘submit’
Check out the result and save it for further reference

Why take CSIR NET 2023?

This is a national level examination which will allow the candidates to be eligible for Junior Research Fellowship or Lectureship. It qualifies you to be placed as an assistant professor at universities, IITs, Government research establishments, graduate colleges, and CSIR research laboratories. It certainly gives you a chance to perform the Junior Research Fellowship.

The candidates also can choose to go for Ph.D. programs which might allow them to choose their career as a lecturer or group leader of research teams. Teaching is one of the simplest and most prestigious professions and teachers are great influencers. The salary offered to Assistant Professors who join after clearing CSIR NET starts at INR 25000 per month with an annual grant of INR 20,000. The salary may remain the same for 2 years but post two years it’ll certainly increase annually after 2 years.

Another great choice to consider after qualifying for the examination is to work at the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). They provide really good job opportunities to CSIR NET rankers. They get to work as scientists or research trainers in numerous labs. The salary offered to DRDO scientists and research trainers start from INR 15,600 to INR 80,000 as the starting salaries.

The candidates can choose to work as Support Executives at a scientific laboratory or a Scientific Laboratory Technician. The initial salary range for these roles starts at 15,000 – 20,000. Last, but not least, the candidates can go for PSU jobs. Jobs in public Sector Organizations are very popular and that they offer a good salary package as well. Many PSUs consider CSIR NET rankings for the selection of research analysts.

CSIR NET 2023 Contact Number/Helpline Number:

E Mail ID: [email protected]

Phone No: 011-69227700/011-40759000