CSIR NET December 2023 Final Exam Date Released

CSIR NET December 2023 Final Exam Date Released – National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC NET) examination every year.

CSIR-UGC-NET Examination is scheduled on 26th, 27th and 28th of December, 2023.

CSIR NET December 2023 Exam Date Announced :

Application Fees CSIR NET December 2023 Exam

Exam FeesGeneral: INR 1,100 
OBC: INR 550 
SC/ST: INR 275 
PwD: INR 0

Candidates have to apply “Online” only for JOINT CSIR- UGC NET December- 2023 by accessing the website: https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/. No other mode is acceptable.

Exam Duration180 minutes
Exam TimeShift 1: 09:00 am – 12:00 noon Shift 2: 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm
No. of PapersPaper-1: 200 marks  Paper-2: 200 marks
Total Questions150 MCQs in each Paper
Marking Scheme+2 for each correct answer0.25 mark deduction for each wrong answer

Official website – csirnet.nta.nic.in.

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About Junior Research Fellowship Stipend

The stipend of a JRF selected through CSIR- National Eligibility Test (NET) will be
Rs. 37,000/- per month for the first two years. In addition, annual contingent grant of
Rs. 20,000/- is reimbursed directly to the fellow. The Fellowship will be governed by terms
and conditions of CSIR, UGC or Research Scheme, as applicable.

Subjects of the Test

  • Exam subjects are as follows –
Code Subjects Name
701Chemical Sciences
702Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
703Life Sciences
704Mathematical Sciences
705Physical Sciences
Language/MediumEnglish and Hindi
Exam PurposeDetermine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor
No. of Test Cities225
Exam NameCSIR UGC NET Subject AvailableNTA CSIR UGC NET Eligibility
NTA CSIR UGC NET Examination December 2023Chemical ScienceM.Sc / Equivalent Degree with 55% Marks for General / OBC Candidates.

For SC / ST and PH  Candidates : 50% Marks.Integrated Course and B.E/ B.Tech / B.Pharma and MBBS Candidates Are Also Eligible for CSIR NET 2023.
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Science
Life Science
Mathematical Science
Physical Science

CSIR NET 2023 Important information

Exam NameCSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test)
Conducting AuthorityNational Testing Agency (NTA)
FrequencyTwice a year
Exam ModeOnline – CBT (Computer-Based Test)
Exam FeesGeneral: INR 1,100 
OBC: INR 550 
SC/ST: INR 275 
PwD: INR 0
Exam Time Duration180 minutes
Exam TimeShift 1: 09:00 am – 12:00 noon 
Shift 2: 03:00 pm – 06:00 pm
No. of PapersPaper-1: 200 marks  
Paper-2: 200 marks
Total Questions150 MCQs in each Paper
CSIR NET 2023 Marking Scheme+2 for each correct answer
0.25 mark deduction for each wrong answer
Language/MediumEnglish and Hindi
CSIR NET 2023 Exam PurposeDetermine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor
No. of Test Cities225
Official Websitecsirnet.nta.nic.in

CSIR NET 2023 Important Dates

Check all important dates here –

TopicsDecember Exam Details
Start Date of Application01 November 2023
Last Date for Application30 November 2023
Last Date for Fee Payment30 November 2023
Application Correction Window02-04 December 2023
Release of Admit CardFirst week of December 2023
CSIR UGC NET Exam Date26, 27 and 28 December 2023
Provisional Answer KeyTo be Updated
Final Answer KeyTo be Updated
Result DeclarationFebuary 2024

Mode of Examinations

  • The Examinations will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.

CSIR NET Marking Scheme & Negative Marking

SubjectTotal WeightageNegative MarkingMarking Scheme
Chemical Science200Part A: -0.5Part A: +2
Part B: -0.5Part B: +2
Part C: -1Part C: +4
Earth Science200Part A: -0.5Part A: +2
Part B: -0.5Part B: +2
Part C: -1Part C: +4
Life Science200Part A: -0.5Part A: +2
Part B: -0.5Part B: +2
Part C: -1Part C: +4
Mathematical Science200Part A: -0.5Part A: +2
Part B: -0.75Part B: +3
Part C: No Negative MarkingPart C: +4.75
Physical Science200Part A: -0.5Part A: +2
Part B: -0.875Part B: +3.5
Part C: -1.75Part C: +5

CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2023

CSIR exam is conducted for 5 subjects: 

  1. Chemical science,
  2. Earth science, 
  3. Life science, 
  4. Mathematical Science
  5. Physical Science. 

CSIR NET Chemical Sciences Syllabus

SectionPart APart BPart CTotal
Total Questions204060120
Maximum Questions to attempt15352575
Maximum Marks3070100200
Correct Answer marks224
Deduction for every wrong Answer0.50.51
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Interdisciplinary Topics

CSIR NET Earth Sciences Syllabus

SectionPart APart BPart CTotal
Total Questions205080 150
Maximum Questions to attempt15352575
Maximum Marks3070100200
Correct Answer marks24
Deduction for every wrong Answer 0.50.51.32
  • Geology
  • Applied Geology
  • Physical Geography
  • Geophysics
  • Meteorology
  • Ocean Sciences

CSIR NET Life Sciences Syllabus

SectionPart APart BPart CTotal
Total Questions205075 145
Maximum Questions to attempt15352575
Maximum Marks3070100200
Correct Answer marks24
Deduction for every wrong Answer 0.50.51
Molecules and their InteractionCellular Organization
Cell Communication and Cell SignalingDevelopmental Biology
Fundamental ProcessesSystem Physiology-Animals
Inheritance BiologySystem Physiology-Plant
Diversity of Life FormsEvolution and Behavior
Ecological PrinciplesPhotosynthesis, Respiration and photorespiration, Nitrogen metabolism, Plant hormones, Sensory photobiology, Solute transport, and photoassimilate translocation, Secondary metabolites, and Stress physiology.
Methods in BiologyApplied Biology

CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences Syllabus

SectionPart APart BPart CTotal
Total Questions204060120
Maximum Questions to attempt15252060
Maximum Marks307595 –
Correct Answer marks34.75 –
Deduction for every wrong Answer 0.50.750 –
  • Unit 1: Analysis Linear Algebra
  • Unit 2: Complex Analysis, Algebra, Topology
  • Unit 3: Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs), Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), Numerical Analysis, Calculus of Variations, Linear Integral Equations, Classical Mechanics
  • Unit 4: Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis

CSIR NET Physical Sciences Syllabus

SectionPart APart BPart CTotal
Total Questions202530 75
Maximum Questions to attempt15202055
Maximum Marks3070100200
Correct Answer marks3.55
Deduction for every wrong Answer 0.50.8751.25
TopicsSub-Topics
CoreMathematical Methods of Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics, Electronics and Experimental Methods
AdvancedMathematical Methods of Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics, Electronics and Experimental Methods, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, and Nuclear and Particle Physics
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