Recently, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the official notification for the UGC NET 2018 examination scheduled to be conducted in December 2018, on the official website - csirhrdg.res.in. As per the official CSIR UGC NET December 2018 notification, the examination is likely to be conducted on December 16, 2018, in offline mode for selecting eligible candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and for determining eligibility for appointment as Lecturer (LS) in the areas of Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences. Candidates can submit the CSIR UGC NET application form 2018 for December Exam, in online mode from September 25 to October 15.
Check the official notification on CSIR UGC NET December 2018
CSIR UGC NET June 2018 Online registration begins:
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is tentatively scheduled to conduct the National Eligibility Test on 17th June 2018, for Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for Lectureship for subjects that come under the faculty of Science & Technology including Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences. Joint SIR-UGC NET June 2018 Online Registration has begun on the official website of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research - csirhrdg.res.in. Candidates interested in applying for the same must apply online on or before 26th March 2018.
Fill your CSIR UGC NET June 2018 Online Form
Check Official Notification on CSIR UGC NET 2018 June Exam
CSIR UGC NET Exam 2018:
CSIR UGC NET Exam is conducted twice in a year in the month of June and December. The Exam is a Single level Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) test. The Test was conducted on June 17, 2018 and the results are expected to be released in the month of September. The Test was conducted under five major subjects/divisions as given below.
- Chemical Sciences
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
Candidates can apply for only one program/fellowship i.e. either for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Lectureship (LS).
CSIR UGC NET Exam 2018 Eligibility:
Age
JRF (NET): Maximum 28 years as on 01-01-2018 (upper age limit may be relaxed up to 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC(non creamy layer)/ Persons with disability (PwD) and female applicants)
LS (NET): No upper age limit.
Educational Qualification
JRF (NET)
- M. Sc or equivalent degree/Integrated BS-MS/BS-4 years/BE/BTech/BPharma/MBBS with at least 55% marks for general and OBC-NonCreamy layer candidates and 50% for SC/ST, Persons with disability (PwD) candidates [OR]
- Candidates with bachelor’s degree will be eligible for CSIR fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for PhD/Integrated PhD program within the validity period of two years [OR]
- Candidates enrolled for M.Sc or having completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination as on 01.03.2016 are also eligible to apply on the condition that they complete the qualifying degree with requisite percentage of marks within the validity period of two years to avail the fellowship from the effective date of award.
LS (NET)
The eligibility for lectureship of NET qualified candidates will be subject to fulfilling the criteria laid down by UGC.
CSIR UGC NET Exam Pattern 2018:
CSIR UGC NET Exam is conducted as Single MCQ Test. The Test was held on June 17, 2018 in two sessions (Morning and Afternoon). Different set of pattern was followed for the five subjects i.e.,
- Life Sciences
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
Commonly, all subjects have three parts i.e. Part A, Part B, and Part C. The exam was for Overall Score of 200 and time duration of 3 hours. Check the Overall common pattern of the Exam.
| Part |
Topic |
Maximum No. of Questions |
No. of Questions to be answered |
Marks allotted |
Duration |
| Part A |
General Aptitude |
20 |
15 |
30 |
3 hours |
| Part B |
Subject related conventional questions |
Based on subject |
20-35 |
70 |
| Part C |
Scientific concepts and its application |
Based on subject |
Based on subject |
100 |
There will be negative marking for wrong answers; details on negative marking based on each section and subject are given under the respective sections.
- CSIR UGC NET Exams are conducted in Offline mode.
- Candidates are not allowed to leave the exam hall before the expiry of 3 hours.
- Candidates should use ball point pens only to bubble the OMR sheets.
- The Question Booklet will be set in English and Hindi.
*Part A will be common to all subjects. Subject wise exam pattern and syllabus are detailed in the sections given below.
CSIR UGC NET 2018 Model Question Paper:
CSIR UGC NET exam is conducted as a Single Paper Multiple Choice Question. Model Question papers are given for the reference of the candidates and to know on the structure and pattern of the Exam.
General Sciences paper i.e. Part ‘A’ will be common for all subjects. Check the Model question paper for Part - A
Part A - General Sciences
Part B and C have different set of questions for each subject. Check the links given below for the model question paper for each subject.
CSIR UGC NET Exam 2020- FAQ
1. When is the CSIR UGC NET Exam?
CSIR UGC NET Exam will happen on the respective date as mentioned in the official CSIR UGC Exam Schedule PDF. Candidates should pen down the CSIR UGC Exam Dates and prepare for the CSIR UGC NET Exam accordingly. Candidates should report on time for the CSIR UGC Exam.
2. What is the exam duration for the CSIR UGC NET Written Exam?
CSIR UGC NET Written Exam consists of two papers. The exam duration for Paper I and Paper II is 2 hours and the number of questions will be 100. Candidates should note that there will be negative marking for each wrong answer.
3. What are the necessary documents to be carried for the CSIR UGC NET Exam?
Candidates appearing for the CSIR UGC NET Exam should carry the CSIR UGC NET Admit card (mandatory) and if needed the officials of CSIR UGC will mention the necessary documents in the CSIR UGC NET Exam Schedule PDF.
4. CSIR UGC NET Exam Type?
CSIR UGC NET Exam Type will happen in online/offline mode. CSIR UGC NET Exam consists of multiple-choice questions. Candidates can refer the CSIR UGC NET Exam Schedule PDF and prepare for the exam accordingly.
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