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Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Eligibility Test
Mode
online
Total Marks
200
Duration
3 hours
CSIR NET determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lecturer/Assistant Professor in science subjects at Indian universities and colleges. It is conducted twice a year in 5 science subjects. CSIR NET JRF fellowship enables candidates to pursue PhD with a monthly stipend.
Qualification: Integrated BS-MS / BS-4 years / BE/B.Tech/B.Pharma / MBBS or equivalent + MSc with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A – General Aptitude (MCQ) | 20 | 30 | 30 min |
| Part B – Subject-Specific MCQ | 40 | 70 | 70 min |
| Part C – Subject-Specific Analytical/Numerical | 60 | 100 | 80 min |
Negative Marking: -0.5 per wrong answer in Part A & B; no negative marking in Part C
Languages: English, Hindi
Editorial note: Exam details on this page are researched and maintained by the Sarkaari Saathi Editorial Team based on official notifications from the conducting body. Syllabus, eligibility, and exam pattern are cross-checked with the official website before each update. Last reviewed: July 2026.
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