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CSIR NET Syllabus 2024: Check Subject-wise Syllabus for Part A, B and C

CSIR NET Syllabus 2024 is prescribed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research's Human Resource Development Group. The exam is conducted for five subjects.
CSIR NET Syllabus 2024

CSIR NET Syllabus 2024

CSIR Syllabus 2024:  The CSIR-HRDG (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research's Human Resource Development Group) prescribes the CSIR NET syllabus. The syllabus is released on the official website in PDF form. Candidates must know that there are 5 subjects in the exam including chemical sciences, earth atmospheric, ocean and planetary sciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences and physical sciences. Further candidates should know that the CSIR NET exam is divided into 3 parts such as Part A, B and C and all three parts will consist of objective type, multiple choice questions. Aspirants will get no break in between. 

Aspirants should note that the 'Part A' of the syllabus consists of common subjects, whereas 'Part B' of the syllabus contains subject-related conventional MCQ. On the other hand, the Part C of the CSIR NET syllabus shall contain higher-value questions. Needless to say, the syllabus plays an essential role in candidates' CSIR NET preparation. Aspirants can enhance their preparation if they have full-fledged knowledge of the syllabus. The syllabus is easily accessible on the official website. 

For the purpose of determining Indian national eligibility for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and for the purpose of determining eligibility for Lectureship (LS)/Assistant Professor in certain subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology, the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination will be conducted by NTA. 

CSIR NET Syllabus 2024 

The CSIR NET syllabus is released on the official website. Candidates can access the syllabus which is present on the PDF form. All candidates will benefit from using the syllabus and CSIR NET exam pattern to create an effective preparation plan. Further, candidates must note that each subject has a specific code. To prepare for the exam, candidates must review the topics for their particular CSIR NET subjects. Here, we've included the whole CSIR NET Syllabus 2024 for all of the subjects that the CSIR has established.

CSIR NET Syllabus 2024: Subject wise PDF download

CSIR NET exam is conducted for five subjects. The syllabus for all five subjects is released online at csirhrdg.res.in. Candidates can download the syllabus PDF from the links provided in the table below: 

Subject Syllabus PDF

Chemical Sciences

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Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

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Life Sciences

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Mathematical Sciences

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Physical Sciences

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CSIR NET Subject Codes 2024

As mentioned above, each subject in the CSIR NET exam has a specific code. Candidates can take a look at the following code for CSIR -NET examination.

Subject Name

Subject Code 

Chemical Sciences

701

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

702

Life Sciences

703

Mathematical Sciences

704

Physical Sciences

705

CSIR NET Syllabus for Part A

Since part A of all five subjects of the CSIR NET  syllabus is the same, this particular part consists of topics such as General Science, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analysis and Research Aptitude.

Candidates can take a look at the following syllabus for specific topics : 

Data Interpretation & Graphical Analysis

  • Measures of Dispersion
  • Graphical Analysis: Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie-Chart and Tabulation
  • Mean
  • Median
  • Mode

Reasoning

  • Data Sufficiency
  • Non-verbal Reasoning
  • Visual Ability
  • Graphical Analysis
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Syllogisms
  • Analogies
  • Directions
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Number Series
  • Blood Relationships
  • Arrangements
  • Statements
  • Data Analysis
  • Classification
  • Alphabet Series
  • Symbols and Notations
  • Similarities and Differences
  • Number Series

Quantitative Aptitude

  • Area
  • Profit & Loss
  • Bar Graph, Pictorial Graph, Pie Chart
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Simplifications
  • Number System
  • Average
  • Algebra
  • PercentageTime & Work
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time & Speed
  • HCF, LCM Problems

CSIR NET Syllabus for Part B & C

The CSIR NET part B and C syllabus is different for the subjects mentioned. Aspirants can take a look at the following syllabus for the CSIR NET exam. 

Subject Name 

Topics 

Chemical Sciences 

  • Catalysis and Green Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Catalysis and Green Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Supramolecular Chemistry
  • Environmental Chemistry

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

  • The Earth and the Solar System
  • Earth Materials, Surface Features and Processes
  • Oceans and Atmosphere
  • Environmental Earth Sciences
  • Interior of the Earth, Deformation and Tectonics
  • Mineralogy and Petrology
  • Structural Geology and Geotectonics
  • Palaeontology and its Applications
  • Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
  • Marine Geology and Paleoceanography
  • Applied Geology
  • Physical Geography
  • Geophysics
  • Meteorology
  • Ocean Sciences
  • Geochemistry
  • Economic Geology
  • Precambrian Geology and Crustal Evolution
  • Quaternary Geology

Life Sciences

  • Inheritance Biology
  • Diversity of Life Forms
  • Ecological Principles
  • Evolution and Behavior
  • Applied Biology
  • Methods in Biology
  • Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology
  • Cellular Organization
  • Fundamental Processes
  • Cell Communication and Cell Signaling
  • Developmental Biology
  • System Physiology – Plant
  • System Physiology – Animal

Mathematical Sciences

  • Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Calculus of Variations
  • Linear Integral Equations
  • Classical Mechanics
  • Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis
  • Analysis
  • Linear Algebra
  • Complex Analysis
  • Algebra
  • Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs)

Physical Sciences

  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics
  • Electronics and Experimental Methods
  • Mathematical Methods of Physics
  • Classical Mechanics
  • Electromagnetic Theory

CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2024

The CSIR NET exam pattern sheds light on topics such as the duration of the exam, total subjects and questions and other information. Candidates can take a look at the following CSIR NET exam pattern down below: 

  • The CSIR NET question paper is bifurcated in three sections including Part A, B and C.

Part A 

  • Questions on general aptitude will be included in this section, with an emphasis on logical thinking, visual analysis, analytical and numerical skills, quantitative comparison, series construction, riddles, etc.

Part B 

  • shall include conventional multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on the subject matter that are connected to the curriculum.

Part C

  • should include higher-level questions that may gauge a candidate's understanding of and/or ability to apply scientific principles. The questions will be analytical in character, requiring the applicant to use their understanding of science to solve the provided scientific problem
  • The total marks of the examination is 200 marks 
  • The exam consists of negative marking which means that 25 per cent (33 per cent for a few parts) will be deducted for each incorrect answer. 
  • The exam format is objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
  • The total duration of the examination is three hours and candidates are not allowed to take any break in between. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the 5 subjects in the CSIR NET exams?

The 5 subjects in the CSIR NET exams are as follows: 

Chemical Sciences

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

Life Sciences

Mathematical Sciences

Physical Sciences

Who prescribes the CSIR NET syllabus?

CSIR NET syllabus is prescribed by the CSIR-HRDG (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research's Human Resource Development Group). 

How many parts does the syllabus of CSIR NET exam have?

The CSIR NET exam is divided into three sections, Parts A, B, and C, and all three portions will include multiple-choice, objective-type questions.

How can candidates download the CSIR NET syllabus?

CSIR NET syllabus 2024 is available at csirhrdg.res.in. Candidates can download subject wise PDFs from the website.

When will the CSIR NET exam for July 2024 be conducted?

The CSIR NET exam for July 2024 is going to be conducted from July 25 to July 27, 2024. 

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