The CSIR NET Syllabus and Exam Pattern are very important for exam preparation. The in-depth knowledge of the syllabus can help aspirants to understand the topics, which will be helpful in performing in the CSIR NET December 2024 exam. The exam pattern helps in understanding the marking scheme, question types, and section-wise marks. The Key details are given below.
The CSIR-UGC NET Exam for Science stream is conducted by the NTA-CSIR in the following areas: –
1. Chemical Sciences
2. Earth Sciences
3. Life Sciences
4. Mathematical Sciences
5. Physical Science
The pattern for the Single Paper MCQ test shall be as given below:-
1. The MCQ test paper of each subject shall carry a maximum of 200 marks.
2. The exam shall be for duration of three hours.
3. The question paper shall be divided in three parts
Part ‘A’ shall be common to all subjects. This part shall be a test containing a maximum of 20 questions of General Aptitude. The candidates shall be required to answer any 15 questions of two marks each. The total marks allocated to this section shall be 30 out of 200
Part ‘B’ shall contain subject-related conventional MCQs. The total marks allocated to this section shall be 70 out of 200. The maximum number of questions to be attempted shall be in the range of 20-35.
Part ‘C’ shall contain higher value questions that may test the candidate’s knowledge of scientific concepts and/or application of the scientific concepts. The questions shall be of analytical nature where a candidate is expected to apply the scientific knowledge to arrive at the solution to the given scientific problem. The total marks allocated to this section shall be 100 marks out of 200 marks.
Subjects of the test:
| Subject Code | Subjects of the Test |
|---|---|
| 701 | Chemical Sciences |
| 702 | Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences |
| 703 | Life Sciences |
| 704 | Mathematical Sciences |
| 705 | Physical Sciences |