CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) for Lecturership & JRF

Physical Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Life Science
Earth Sciences

The University Grants Commission (UGC) in association with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) conducts the National Eligibility Test (NET) twice a year to determine eligibility for lectureship and for award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) to Indian nationals to ensure minimum standards for the entrants in the teaching profession and research.

CSIR conducts Joint CSIR - UGC NET exam twice in a year in the following areas:

  • Check Chemical Sciences
  • Check Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
  • Check Life Sciences
  • Check Mathematical Sciences
  • Check Physical Sciences

Pattern of Question Paper

  •  The MCQ test paper of each subject shall carry a maximum of 200 marks.
  •  The exam shall be for duration of three hours.
  •  The question paper shall be divided in three parts (Part A, Part B, and Part C).
  •  Negative marking for wrong answers applies.