CSIR UGC NET

Test Structure

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the National Testing Agency (NTA), conducts the UGC NET to assess the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professorship in Indian universities and colleges.

• Exam Dates: July 26–28, 2025

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)

• Languages: English and Hindi

• Application Deadline: June 23, 2025 (with fee payment by June 24, 2025)

• Official Website: csirnet.nta.ac.in

 

Exam Pattern

The CSIR UGC NET 2025 exam comprises three parts:

Part A: General Aptitude (Common for all subjects)

• Total Questions: 20

• Questions to Attempt: 15

• Marks per Correct Answer: 2

• Total Marks: 30

• Negative Marking: 0.5 marks for each incorrect answer 

Part B: Subject-Specific Questions

• Marks per Correct Answer: 2

• Negative Marking: 0.5 marks for each incorrect answer

Part C: Advanced Questions

• Marks per Correct Answer: 4 or 4.75 (depending on the subject)

• Negative Marking: Varies by subject (e.g., 1.0 mark for Life Sciences) 

Note: The number of questions and specific marking schemes vary by subject. For instance:

• Life Sciences: 20 questions in Part A, 50 in Part B, and 75 in Part C

• Physical Sciences: 20 questions in Part A, 25 in Part B, and 30 in Part C 

Syllabus

The syllabus is subject-specific and aligns with the core concepts of each discipline. Here's an overview:

Life Sciences

• Cell Biology: Structure and function of cellular components

• Genetics: Mendelian inheritance, molecular genetics

• Ecology: Ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity

• Biochemistry: Metabolic pathways, enzymes

• Biotechnology: Genetic engineering, bioinformatics docs.aglasem.com

Physical Sciences

• Quantum Mechanics: Wave-particle duality, Schrödinger equation

• Thermodynamics: Laws of thermodynamics, entropy

• Electromagnetism: Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves

• Optics: Interference, diffraction

• Atomic and Molecular Physics: Atomic models, molecular spectra diwakareducationhub.in+9careeradda.com+9csirnetphysics.in+9yugedu.com+3shiksha.com+3timesofindia.indiatimes.com+3

Note: Detailed syllabi for each subject are available on the official CSIR NET website: csirnet.org

 

How to Prepare

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the National Testing Agency (NTA), conducts the UGC NET to assess the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professorship in Indian universities and colleges.

• Exam Dates: July 26–28, 2025

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)

• Languages: English and Hindi

• Application Deadline: June 23, 2025 (with fee payment by June 24, 2025)

• Official Website: csirnet.nta.ac.in

 

Exam Pattern

The CSIR UGC NET 2025 exam comprises three parts:

Part A: General Aptitude (Common for all subjects)

• Total Questions: 20

• Questions to Attempt: 15

• Marks per Correct Answer: 2

• Total Marks: 30

• Negative Marking: 0.5 marks for each incorrect answer 

Part B: Subject-Specific Questions

• Marks per Correct Answer: 2

• Negative Marking: 0.5 marks for each incorrect answer

Part C: Advanced Questions

• Marks per Correct Answer: 4 or 4.75 (depending on the subject)

• Negative Marking: Varies by subject (e.g., 1.0 mark for Life Sciences) 

Note: The number of questions and specific marking schemes vary by subject. For instance:

• Life Sciences: 20 questions in Part A, 50 in Part B, and 75 in Part C

• Physical Sciences: 20 questions in Part A, 25 in Part B, and 30 in Part C 

Syllabus

The syllabus is subject-specific and aligns with the core concepts of each discipline. Here's an overview:

Life Sciences

• Cell Biology: Structure and function of cellular components

• Genetics: Mendelian inheritance, molecular genetics

• Ecology: Ecosystem dynamics, biodiversity

• Biochemistry: Metabolic pathways, enzymes

• Biotechnology: Genetic engineering, bioinformatics docs.aglasem.com

Physical Sciences

• Quantum Mechanics: Wave-particle duality, Schrödinger equation

• Thermodynamics: Laws of thermodynamics, entropy

• Electromagnetism: Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves

• Optics: Interference, diffraction

• Atomic and Molecular Physics: Atomic models, molecular spectra diwakareducationhub.in+9careeradda.com+9csirnetphysics.in+9yugedu.com+3shiksha.com+3timesofindia.indiatimes.com+3

Note: Detailed syllabi for each subject are available on the official CSIR NET website: csirnet.org

 

Important Dates

• CSIR UGC NET 2025 – Important Dates

  • Notification Release: June 3, 2025

  • Online Application Start Date: June 3, 2025

  • Last Date to Apply Online: June 23, 2025

  • Last Date to Pay Application Fee: June 24, 2025

  • Correction Window: June 25–26, 2025

  • Admit Card Release: To be announced

  • Exam Dates: July 26, 27, and 28, 2025

  • Answer Key Release: To be announced

  • Result Declaration: To be announced

Important Links

Official CSIR NET Website: https://csirnet.nta.ac.in

• Detailed Syllabus: CSIR NET Syllabus

• Previous Year Papers: CSIR NET Sample Papers

• Preparation Tips: CSIR NET Preparation Guidetimesofindia.indiatimes.comcsirnet.orgyugedu.com

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