CSIR NET Application Form 2020 - Check How to Apply Online

CSIR NET Application Form 2020 - National Testing Agency (NTA) issued a notification in which it had opened the correction window for CSIR NET 2020 application form from July 6 to July 20. Earlier NTA had extended the last date for filling the application form of CSIR NET 2020 from June 15 to June 30 (5:00pm). Candidates could now pay the application fee till June 30 (till 11:50pm) in online mode. Earlier NTA had released CSIR NET 2020 application form in online mode on March 16 on the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in and the last date to fill application form of CSIR NET 2020 was April 15 (11:50pm) which was extended to May 31. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria of CSIR NET before proceeding to register, upload scanned documents, fill in personal and academic details, and pay the application fee while filling CSIR NET application form 2020. Candidates who apply for CSIR NET have to visit csir net nta nic in and they can pay the application fee online using debit cards, credit cards, net banking, or UPI. The exam authorities will notify the new dates for the correction window on the official website csir net nta nic in on which candidates will be able to make changes in CSIR NET 2020 application form. Candidates must take printouts of their CSIR NET application form and fee payment receipts for future references. Read further to know more about CSIR UGC NET application form 2020. Candidates have to secure marks more than or equals to cut off of UGC NET to qualify this examination.
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CSIR NET 2020 Application Form - Important Dates

The table below contains the important dates related to the application form of CSIR NET. The exam is conducted twice every year in June and December to determine the eligibility of candidates as Assistant Professors in the faculty of science and to award JRF (Junior Research Fellowship). CSIR NET 2020 dates will be announced by the authoritites anytime soon. Candidates who fill CSIR NET application form will be issued admit cards on a new date which is yet to be notified. Earlier it was May 15, 2020. The dates for the December Session will be announced in due course.

CSIR NET Application Correction Window

The exam authorities had extended the correction window of CSIR NET application form 2020 till July 20. Candidates will be able to make changes in the application form that they have already submitted during this period.

How to Make Corrections in CSIR NET Application Form?

Follow the steps given below to make corrections in the application form of CSIR NET -

1. Go to the official website

2. Click on the application correction option on the homepage

3. Log in using your application number and password

4. An instruction page will open, read the instructions and click on ‘I Agree’

5. Make changes in the incorrect details and click on the ‘Submit’ button

6. Fill the ‘Parameter checklist to be verified’

7. Click on the declaration checkbox

8. Click on the last ‘Submit’ button and take a printout of the confirmation page

Candidates can check the salient points of the application correction window below.

• The application correction window will be active after the last date of filling the application form

• CSIR NET application correction link will be provided on the official website - csirnet.nta.nic.in

• Candidates will be able to edit details like name, address, parents’ names, gender, category, etc.

• Candidates will be intimated by SMS and email about corrections in the application form

• It is mandatory that the candidates provide documents in support of the changes made by them

• Candidates will have to pay the necessary charges applicable for CSIR NET application correction.

CSIR NET 2020 Exam Centres

The exam centres of CSIR UGC NET 2020 will be located in 27 cities across the country. CSIR NET exam centres are allotted on a first come first serve basis. Candidates can select their exam centre while filling CSIR NET application form 2020. The list of CSIR NET exam centre cities are provided in the table below.

CSIR NET 2020 Exam Centre Cities

CSIR NET Application Form 2020 - Highlights

Candidates can check the salient points of CSIR NET 2020 application form in the table below:

CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2020

Age limit for JRF - 28 years
Age limit for Assistant Professor - None

CSIR NET 2020 Age Relaxation

Before filling the CSIR NET 2020 application form, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria. Candidates can go through the the eligibility criteria mentioned below to see whether they meet the eligibility or mot.

CSIR NET 2020 Educational Qualifications

Candidates holding either of the following qualifications can apply for the exam.

• An M.Sc. or an equivalent degree or Integrated B.S.-M.S./ B.S./ B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Pharma./ MBBS with at least 55% marks for General and OBC candidates, and 50% marks for SC, ST, and PWD candidates.

• Candidates who are enrolled in an M.Sc. programme and have completed their graduation can apply under Result Awaited (RA) category given that they complete their course with the required percentage in two years after the result has been announced.

• B.Sc. (Hons) or equivalent degree or candidates enrolled in integrated M.S.-Ph.D programme with at least 55% marks for General & OBC candidates and 50% marks for SC, ST, and PWD.

• Candidates with a Master’s degree from before 19th September 1992, with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply for Lectureship only.

• Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree cannot apply for the exam.

What To Keep Ready For CSIR NET Application Form 2020?

Candidates must have the following particulars handy before filling the application form of CSIR NET 2020.

1. Scanned images of photograph and signature

2. Class 10th and 12th mark sheets, graduation certificate and other academic certificates

3. Caste certificate (if applicable)

4. PWD certificate (if applicable)

5. Candidates whose results are awaited (RA category) have to upload Attestation Form, attested by the HoD from the concerned University/ Institute/ College

6. Bank details for net banking, cards or UPI apps

The specifications for uploading photo and signature are mentioned in the table below:

Size and Format for Scanned Images

Steps to Fill CSIR NET 2020 Application Form

There are 5 steps to fill CSIR UGC NET application form 2020 -

1. Registration

2. Uploading documents

3. Filling CSIR NET 2020 application form details

4. Application fee payment

5. Preview

How to Apply Online for CSIR NET 2020?

The steps to fill the application form of CSIR NET 2020 are explained below in detail -

Step 1: Online Registration -

• Visit the official website - csirnet.nta.nic.in

• Click on the application form link on the homepage

• Enter personal details like name, date of birth and contact details like email ID, mobile number and address

• Your registration number and password will be generated and sent to the email address and phone number that you provided

Step 2: Uploading Scanned Images of Photograph and Signature

• In this step, candidates can upload the scanned images of their passport size photograph and signature in the size and format prescribed by the exam body. The details related to the specification have been mentioned in the table above in the article.

Step 3: Filling CSIR NET Application Form Details

• Candidates can now enter the details asked in CSIR NET 2020 application form like academic qualifications, choice of subject, exam centres, etc.

Step 4: CSIR NET Application Fee Payment

• In this step of CSIR NET application process candidates can pay the application fee online using their debit card, credit card or net banking. CSIR NET application fee is decided category-wise. Candidates can check the application fee from the table below.

CSIR NET 2020 Application Fee

Step 5: Preview

• Candidates can now preview the application form before finally submitting it.

CSIR NET Admit Card 2020

Candidates who successfully submit CSIR NET application form and register for the exam will be allotted admit cards on a new date which NTA will notify. Earlier it was supposed to be issued on May 15, 2020. It is essential that the candidates carry their CSIR NET admit card to the exam centres along with a valid photo ID (like Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.). Candidates who fail to do so will not be permitted to take the exam. CSIR NET admit card 2020 will have important information like reporting time, exam centre address, venue code, etc. printed on it.

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