CSIR-UGC NET 2024 Selection Process Explained: Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

The CSIR-UGC NET 2024 Selection Process, is an important aspect for candidates planning to take the exam. The notification is out and applications are open from 9 December 2024 to 30 December 2024, and the mode of the examination will be Computer-Based Test (CBT). The CSIR UGC NET December 2024 exam will be taken from 16 February 2025 to 28 February 2025. The exam will be taken for the Admissions of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor.

CSIR-UGC NET 2024 Selection Process: Step-Wise Exam Pattern

The details of the step-wise exam pattern and marking scheme of CSIR-UGC NET 2024 exam, are given below.

Pattern of Question Papers: Subjects and Marking Schemes

The Test will have three parts. All the three parts will consist of objective type, multiple choice questions. There will be no break between the papers. The subject-wise scheme of the examination is as per details given below:

SubjectPartTotal QuestionsMax Questions to AttemptMarks per Correct AnswerMarks per Incorrect AnswerTotal Marks
Chemical Sciences (701)A201520.5 (25% negative marking)200

B403520.5

C602541

Total12075200
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences (702)A201520.5 (25% negative marking)200

B503520.5

C802541.32 (33% negative marking)

Total15075200
Life Sciences (703)A201520.5 (25% negative marking)200

B503520.5

C752541

Total14575200
Mathematical Sciences (704)A201520.5 (25% negative marking)200

B402530.75

C60204.750 (No negative marking)

Total12060200
Physical Sciences (705)A201520.5 (25% negative marking)200

B25203.50.875

C302051.25

Total7555200

Question Pattern for Different Subjects: Questions To Be Attempted Per Section

  • Chemical, Earth, and Life Sciences:
    • Answer up to 15 questions in Part A, 35 in Part B, and 25 in Part C.
    • If more questions are attempted, only the first 15, 35, and 25 questions from each part will be evaluated.
    • Each question has four options, and only one is correct. Choose the best or correct answer.
  • Mathematical Sciences:
    • Answer up to 15 questions in Part A, 25 in Part B, and 20 in Part C.
    • If more questions are attempted, only the first 15, 25, and 20 questions from each part will be evaluated.
    • Each question in Parts A and B has four options, and only one is correct. In Part C, questions may have one or more correct answers, and full marks will be given only if all correct options are identified.
  • Physical Sciences:
    • Answer up to 15 questions in Part A, 20 in Part B, and 20 in Part C.
    • If more questions are attempted, only the first 15, 20, and 20 questions from each part will be evaluated.
    • Each question has four options, and only one is correct. The best or correct answer has to be chosen only.

Subjects of the test:

Subject CodeSubjects of the Test
701Chemical Sciences
702Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences
703Life Sciences
704Mathematical Sciences
705Physical Sciences

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