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CSIR UGC-NET

CSIR UGC Test for JRF and Eligibility for Lectureship

Exam Pattern

Those applying for the exam should begin studying according to the CSIR NET Pattern .The paper is divided into three portions according to the test scheme: Part A, Part B, and Part C.
According to the CSIR NET Exam Pattern, the specifics of these parts are listed below.

  • Part A:
    • It is similar for all subjects.
    • Your aptitude is assessed in this area based on your abilities in General Science, Quantitative Reasoning & Analysis, and Research Aptitude.
    • Only MCQ type questions will be asked in this section.
  • Part B:  This section, according to the CSIR NET test design, contains subject-related traditional MCQs with a lower difficulty level.
  • Part C:  This section requires you to answer higher-level subject-related questions that will put your scientific knowledge to the test. The questions are analytical in character, requiring you to apply scientific knowledge in order to solve the provided scientific problem.
    • You will have 3 hours to complete all three parts of the Paper.

FAQ

Q1. What happens if I reach the deadline for my subject?
Ans.
If you score above the threshold, you have passed the test. NTA will now provide you an eligibility certificate in due time.

Q2. Is the cutoff for the CSIR NET the same for all categories?
Ans.
No, the NTA publishes distinct cutoffs for all candidates in each category.

Q3. Who publishes the CSIR NET cutoff?
Ans.
The CSIR NET cutoff is published by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

Q4. Do the CSIR NET cutoffs for JRF and lectureships come out separately?
Ans.
Yes, the JRF and lectureship cutoffs are published separately by category and subject.

Q5. How is the CSIR NET cutoff set?
Ans.
When compiling the cutoff list, NTA considers a number of factors, including the exam's difficulty level, the number of candidates who took the exam, and so on.

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