CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2021 - Know Subject-wise Marking Scheme
CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2021 - The National Testing Agency prescribes the CSIR NET 2021 exam pattern for candidates preparing for the exam. Knowing the CSIR NET exam pattern 2021 is very important as it will give students deep understanding of the nitty-gritties of the exam such as duration of the exam, total number of questions, marking scheme etc. Along with the CSIR UGC NET exam pattern, candidates must also go through the CSIR NET syllabus to know the important topics from where questions will be asked in the exam. Read the complete article to get detailed information about CSIR NET 2021 exam pattern, syllabus and other related details.
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CSIR NET 2021 Exam Pattern - Highlights
Exam Name | CSIR NET |
Conducting Body | |
Time Duration | 3 hours |
Types of Questions | Objective Type (MCQ) |
CSIR NET Subjects |
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Total Marks | 200 |
Mode of the exam | Online (Computer-based test) |
Marking Scheme | Negative Marking Applicable |
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CSIR NET 2021 Exam Pattern
The exam conducting authorities prescribe the CSIR NET 2021 exam pattern through the official notification. The exam pattern of CSIR NET 2021 will specify important details such as duration of the exam, total number of questions, marking scheme, mode of the examination, subjects etc. The detailed CSIR NET exam pattern 2021 has been given below:
CSIR NET 2021 Pattern
Subjects | Total Number of questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
Life Sciences | 145 | 200 | 3 hours |
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | 150 | ||
Mathematical Sciences | 120 | ||
Chemical Sciences | 120 | ||
Physical Sciences | 75 |
CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2021 - Sections of the exam
There are different subjects in the CSIR NET 2021 exam and each subject will comprise of three parts. There will be total 200 questions in the exam and the exam authorities have also prescribed the number of questions that candidates need to attempt in each section. In case candidates attempt more than the prescribed questions in any sections, the first 20 questions from the section will be taken into consideration. The details of all 3 sections of the CSIR NET 2021 exam pattern have been given below:
Part A: This section of CSIR NET 2021 is common in all the subjects and every candidate needs to attempt it. This section has been designed to test the general aptitude of the candidates. Questions in this section are from topics like logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, series formation, quantitative comparisons, puzzles, etc.
Part B: This section in the exam will focus on topics from the subject that has been selected by the candidate.
Part C: In this section of the exam, questions will be of higher difficulty level and test the candidates’ knowledge of scientific concepts and their applications.
Number of Questions to be Attempted in Each Section
The exam conducting authorities have already specified the number of questions that candidates need to mandatorily attempt in each section. The questions to be attempted in each section have been given in the table below:
CSIR NET Exam Pattern - Chemical Sciences
Particulars | Part-A | Part-B | Part-C | Total |
Total Questions | 20 | 40 | 60 | 120 |
No. of Questions to Attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 | 75 |
Marks for a correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 | 200 |
Negative marking for an incorrect answer | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | - |
CSIR NET 2021 Exam Pattern - Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences
Particulars | Part-A | Part-B | Part-C | Total |
Total Questions | 20 | 50 | 80 | 150 |
No. of Questions to Attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 | 75 |
Marks for a correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 | 200 |
Negative marking for an incorrect answer | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.32 | - |
CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2021 - Life Sciences
Particulars | Part-A | Part-B | Part-C | Total |
Total Questions | 20 | 50 | 75 | 145 |
No. of Questions to Attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 | 75 |
Marks for a correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 | 200 |
Negative marking for an incorrect answer | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | - |
CSIR NET 2021 Exam Pattern - Mathematical Sciences
Particulars | Part-A | Part-B | Part-C | Total |
Total Questions | 20 | 40 | 60 | 120 |
No. of Questions to Attempt | 15 | 25 | 20 | 60 |
Marks for a correct answer | 2 | 3 | 4.75 | 200 |
Negative marking for an incorrect answer | 0.5 | 0.75 | 0 | - |
CSIR NET 2021 Exam Pattern - Physical Sciences
Particulars | Part-A | Part-B | Part-C | Total |
Total Questions | 20 | 25 | 30 | 75 |
No. of Questions to Attempt | 15 | 20 | 20 | 55 |
Marks for a correct answer | 2 | 3.5 | 5 | 200 |
Negative marking for an incorrect answer | 0.5 | 0.875 | 1.25 | - |
CSIR NET Syllabus 2021
Candidates must go through the syllabus of CSIR NET to get an understanding of the topics and concepts from where questions will be asked in the exam. Knowing the syllabus will be very beneficial for candidates while preparing for CSIR NET 2021. There are total 5 subjects in CSIR NET exam and the detailed syllabus for all the subjects has been given below:
CSIR NET 2021 Syllabus
Chemical Sciences | Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences | Life Sciences | Mathematical Sciences | Physical Sciences |
Inorganic Chemistry | Oceans and Atmosphere | Cellular Organization | Analysis | Mathematical Methods of Physics |
Organic Chemistry | Environmental Earth Sciences | Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology | Algebra | Quantum Mechanics |
Physical Chemistry | Earth Materials, Surface Features and Processes | Developmental Biology | Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) | Electromagnetic Theory |
Branches of Chemistry | The Earth and the Solar System | Fundamental Processes | Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) | Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics |
Chemistry in Nanoscience and Technology | Mineralogy and Petrology | Inheritance Biology | Calculus of Variations | Atomic & Molecular Physics |
Catalysis and Green Chemistry | Palaeontology and its applications | Diversity | Linear Integral Equations | Condensed Matter Physics |
Medicinal Chemistry | Marine Geology and Paleontology | Applied Biology | Numerical Analysis | Nuclear and Particle Physics |
Supramolecular Chemistry | Geophysics | Evolution and Behavior | Classical Mechanics | Electronics and Experimental Methods |
CSIR UGC NET Question Papers 2021
All the candidates who are planning to appear for the CSIR NET 2021 exam, they must download the CSIR NET 2021 question papers and practice from there. Solving the CSIR UGC NET question papers 2021, will help the candidates to get an idea about the type of questions that will be asked in the entrance exam, which are topics from which the questions are pre-dominantly asked.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2021 - Know Subject-wise Marking Scheme
Question: When will the application form of CSIR NET 2021 be released?
Answer:
CSIR NET application form 2021 will be released in April, 2021.
Question: Is there any provision of negative marking in CSIR NET 2021?
Answer:
Yes, marks will be deducted for all incorrect answers.
Question: I have attempted 70 questions in the physical sciences paper of CSIR NET, will there be negative marking for the extra questions?
Answer:
Only the first 55 questions you have attempted will be evaluated to calculate your score.
Question: Where will be my CSIR NET exam centre?
Answer:
The authorities will allot exam centres to candidates on the basis of the addresses they have provided while filling the application form. The detailed information about the exam centre will be given in the CSIR NET Admit card.
Question: Is there a reasoning section in the question papers of CSIR UGC NET?
Answer:
Part-A of each question paper of CSIR NET 2021 will include questions of general aptitude, logical reasoning and problem solving.
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when application form of csir net is available
Hello,
The CSIR NET 2021 Application Form procedure is expected to start in the second or third week of March 2021. If you wish to apply for the June 2021 session you can start filling out the forms after releasing by the officials. But before filling up the CSIR NET 2021 June Application Form, you must check the step-by-step procedure to apply for the exam with the required eligibility criteria.
Answer laterI am studying bsc first year from cbz. Can i eligible for CSIR UGC NET Exam.
Hello,
The eligibility criteria for CSIR UGC NET is :
- Candidates must have a M.Sc or an equivalent degree / Integrated BS-MS / BS - 4 years / BE / B. Tech / B. Pharma / MBBS.
- General/ EWS and OBC-NCL candidates have to secure minimum of 55% marks and for SC/ ST/PWD candidates need to secure a minimum of 50% marks is required in their respective degree.
- B.Sc. (Hons) or equivalent degree holders or aspirants who have enrolled in the Integrated MS-PhD program can also apply providing that they have secured minimum 55% marks (for general and OBC-NCL) and 50% marks for SC / ST/PWD.
- the candidates who have bachelor’s degree must be enrolled for Ph.D./ Integrated Ph.D. program. Only then they will be eligible.
- Ph.D. degree holders, who have passed Master’s degree with minimum 50% marks, are eligible to apply for the only Lectureship.
The age limit is that for Junior Research Fellowship the age of the candidates should be less than 28 years and there is no upper age limit for Assistant Professorship. The upper age limit can be relaxed up to 5 years for reserved category candidates.
Hope it helps!
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Tell me About CSIR UGC NET Exam (Chemical Science ) Syllabus because it contains three parts like organic, inorganic , physical. One who takes CSIR UGC NET Exam in Chemical Science Subject , will Have the Option to choose any one of the stream(organic , inorganic and physical) OR Not?
Hello Aspirant
CSIR UGC NET exam for chemical science divided into three parts the main part of subject chemical science which is divided into four parts that is inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and organic chemistry and interdisciplinary subject.
There is no option to choose any of the the chemical science part like inorganic/physical/organic.
Appearing for chemical science you will have to take the three sections of chemical science either.
Hope this helps.
plz sir can u answered when will be the2021 net exam date released ?
Dear,
UGC NET is a national level entrance test which will be organized by NTA. UGC NET 2021 will be held in the month of June 2021 in 3rs or 4th week and in December 2021 through online CBT mode.
The application process for June session exam starts in the month of March 2021 and in the month of September 2021 for December session exam.
UGC NET 2021 Notification will be released on February 2021.
Availability of Online Application - 3 rd week of March 2021
Last date to apply online - 3 rd week of April 2021
Availability of Admit card - 3 rd week of May 2021
Hope it helps!
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