CSIR UGC NET 2021: Application Form, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus

CSIR UGC NET 2021 Exam Status

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CSIR UGC NET 2021 Important Dates

Candidates can check here all the important CSIR UGC 2021 dates for the application form in the given table below:

CSIR UGC NET 2021 Application Form

• The application form can be filled out online mode.
• No application will be accepted through offline mode or any other mode.
• Candidates can submit one application only. Multiple applications will not be entertained.
• Candidates have to provide a valid E-mail Address and Mobile Number in the Online Application Form as all information/communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered e-mail address or SMS on registered Mobile Number only.
• Candidates also have to upload scanned images of photographs and Signatures in JPG/JPEG format.
• All the instructions given in the Information Bulletin and on NTA website must be followed by the candidates while filling the application form.
• Candidates must visit the NTA website and check their e-mails regularly for the latest updates.
• It is mandatory to select four cities while filling the Online Application Form of CSIR UGC NET June 2021.
• The entire application process of CSIR UGC NET June 2021 is online, so candidates do not need to send/submit any document(s) including Confirmation Page to NTA through Post/Fax/E-mail or by Hand.

CSIR UGC NET 2021 Application Fee

The application fee details for the CSIR NET 2021 is mentioned below:

• The application fee can be paid through Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI.
• Candidates have to pay the fee by using SBI/Syndicate/HDFC/ICICI/Paytm Payment Gateway.
• If in case Confirmation Page is not generated after the payment of the fee, then it means that the transaction is cancelled, and the amount will be refunded automatically to the candidate’s account.
• However, the candidate has to make another transaction, in case the Confirmation Page is not generated.
• After successful payment of the fee, candidates can download and print copies of the Confirmation Page for future reference.

The list of CSIR UGC NET application Fees 2021 for different categories is given below in a table:

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CSIR UGC NET 2021 Eligibility Criteria

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) - Candidates whose age is a maximum of 28 years as of 01 July 2021 are eligible. The upper age limit will be relaxable up to 5 years if a candidate is female or belong to SC/ST/Persons with Disability (PwD) category and 3 years of relaxation will be provided to OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants.
• Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professorship - There is no upper age limit in the case of Assistant Professor/Lectureship.

• Candidates who belong to the General (UR)/General-EWS and OBC category must have a minimum of 55% marks in their M.Sc. or equivalent degree/Integrated BS-MS/BS-4 years/BE/B. Tech/B. Pharma/MBBS.
• For SC/ST/Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates, the minimum marks required to apply for the exam is 50%.
• Candidates enrolled for M.Sc or having completed 3 years of the above qualifying examination/degree as on 09 October 2019, are also eligible to apply under the Result Awaited (RA) category.
• For this, candidates will have to submit the attestation form duly certified by the Head of the Department/Institute from where the candidate is appearing or has appeared. 
• PhD degree holders who have passed Master’s degree before 19 September 1991 with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply for Lectureship/ Assistant Professorship only.

CSIR UGC NET 2021 Exam Pattern

• Mode of Examination: The exam will be conducted through Online mode (CBT) only.
• Type of Questions: The questions asked will be of objective type, Multiple Choice Question (MCQ).
• Exam Duration: The exam will be of 180 minutes (three hours) and there will be no break between papers.
• Total Marks: The test paper for each subject shall carry a maximum of 200 marks.
• The medium of Examination: The test will be in Hindi and English language. In case of any ambiguity between Hindi and English language due to translation, English medium would be treated as final.
• Subjects of the Exam: The exam will be held in the five subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
• Sections: The test will consist of three parts/sections.

1. 1. Part 'A' shall be common to all subjects. This part shall contain questions about General Aptitude with emphasis on logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, quantitative comparison, series formation, puzzles, etc.
   2. Part 'B' shall contain subject-related conventional Multiple Choice questions (MCQs), generally covering the topics given in the syllabus. 
   3. Part 'C' shall contain higher-order questions that may test the candidate's knowledge of scientific concepts and/or application of the scientific concepts.

CSIR UGC NET 2021 Syllabus

• Chemical Sciences
• Earth Sciences
• Life Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physical Sciences

How to prepare for CSIR UGC NET 2021?

Various study materials are available in the commercial markets. Using them correctly should be a key strategy in preparing for CSIR NET 2021 exam. The examination consist of the three papers as described in preceding sections of this article. As the syllabus of the CSIR NET 2021 exam is vast, candidates can consider the following preparation tips to better equip themselves for the exam.

• Set a study plan to cover the syllabus. Do not forget to include the syllabus of Paper I in the study plan.
• Gather study materials relevant to the topics covered in the syllabus. A good way to go is to solve the previous year question papers and mock tests.
• It is natural to forget concepts learnt in the course of time. Make sure to dedicate time for revisions on a daily basis.
• An advisable preparation strategy for the general aptitude part is to solve general aptitude papers from previous years and mock tests.

Books Recommended for Joint CSIR UGC NET Preparation

Selecting the most relevant books for CSIR NET 2021 preparation can be confusing. A wide variety of books from various publishers are available in the markets. Here we suggest the most important and latest books for CSIR NET 2021 preparation.

CSIR UGC NET 2021 Admit Card

• Hall Ticket will not be sent by post to any candidate.
• E-Admit Card will be issued by the NTA to those candidates only who will be subject to the fulfilment of the eligibility conditions and fill the application form correctly.
• Candidates will not be allowed to appear at the examination centre, on Date and Timings other than that allotted to them in their Admit card.
• In case candidates are unable to download Admit Cards from the website or find any discrepancy in the admits card, then the candidate should approach the Help Line between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• The candidates must read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and follow them during the conduct of the examination. 

CSIR UGC NET 2021 Result

• The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the CSIR 2021 result, after releasing the CSIR NET final answer key.
• Two separate merit list will be made based on the candidates' performance in the test.
• Re-Evaluation/Re-Checking of the result: There shall be no re-evaluation/re-checking of the result. No correspondence/candidate in this regard shall be entertained.
• CSIR NET result is declared in the form of a merit list. The list carries the roll number and name of the qualifying candidate.
• Moreover, candidates can also check the CSIR NET Scorecard. For this, they have to visit the website and log in using the application number and DOB.
• On qualifying the examination, candidates are eligible to get appointed as  Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowship roles.
• Candidates can download their e-certificate online from NTA/ CSIR NET website. They have to select the CSIR UGC NET option to download it.

CSIR UGC NET 2021 Answer Key

• The NTA releases the CSIR UGC NET 2021 Answer Key on the official website after the successful commencement of the examination. 
• Answer Keys are to be displayed for two to three days to providing an opportunity for the candidates to challenge the Provisional Answer Key.
• Candidates can challenge the answer key on payment of Rs. 1000/- per question challenged as processing charges.
• The NTA decision on the challenges shall be final and the result will be declared based on final answer keys.
• No grievances concerning Answer Key after the declaration of result will be entertained.

CSIR NET 2021 Response Sheet

Once the answer key is out, candidates are advised to visit the CSIR NET website to get the response sheet. Know more about SIR NET response sheet here.

• To download CSIr NET response sheet, candidates have to visit csirnet.nta.nic.in. Thereafter, use the application number and date of birth to log in and download the response sheet.
• The response sheet carries the answers that are marked by the candidates in the examination.
• Along with the response sheet, NTA also publishes CSIR NET question paper.
• NTA publishes the CSIR NET response sheet after the release of provisional answer keys.
• Candidates can compare their responses with the CSIR NET answer key to estimate their scores for the exam.

CSIR NET Mock Test 2021

Mock tests are effective in simulating the exam to the examinees before they actually appear for the exam. Solving mock tests can lead to the added advantage of efficient time management and setting an approach to solve the question paper. As the CSIR NET 2021 question paper consist of three parts, mocks tests can be effective in ensuring that candidates get accustomed with the question paper. Check out important tips and tricks related to CSIR NET 2021 mock tests below.

• Simulate the CSIR NET 2021 exam pattern by setting exact durations for solving mock tests. Try to complete the test within the scheduled duration.
• Strategize your approach to solve the question paper while solving mock tests. Switch between strategies to find out what works best.
• Mock tests can also help identify the weaknesses and strengths of the candidate. Use this to your advantage.

CSIR UGC NET 2021 Exam Centres

Candidates can check the list of cities for centres of CSIR UGC NET 2021 June given below:

CSIR UGC NET 2021 Highlights 

The highlights for CSIR UGC NET 2021 is mentioned below:

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