CSIR NET 2024: Application Form, Notification, Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

CSIR NET 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test notification for the June session most probably in March 2024. After an official announcement of the release of the notification, candidates can get the same from the official website of the NTA.

It will be in PDF format so candidates need to log in first with their credentials such as name, enrollment number, date of birth, registration number, etc. and then they can download it effortlessly. To know about the examination date, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, etc., check out this below article.

CSIR NET 2024

Let us tell you CSIR NET examination is the most prestigious national-level exam that the authority conducts two times a year. The main motive behind this exam is to hire the most eligible candidates for the various available posts of a junior research fellowship and lectureship in multiple reputed institutions.

CSIR NET 2024

To get these posts, all the interested candidates can complete the registration process in order to become eligible for various JRF and LS posts. let’s check out the highlight table below for more details on the CSIR NET EXAM:

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CSIR NET 2024 highlights

Name of the organizationCouncil of Science and Industrial Research and National Testing Agency –CSIR and NTA 2024
Examination nameCouncil of Science and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test-CSIR NET
Level of the examinationNational level
Exam frequencyTwo times in a year
Examination modeOnline mode
Notification release dateMarch 2024 (Expected)
Examination duration180 mins
CategoryRecruitment
Official websitecsirnet.nta.ac.in
StatusTo be released soon

CSIR NET 2024 dates

In the following table, we have discussed the event dates that can be helpful for the candidates to stay updated:

Release date of notificationMarch 2024 (Expected)
Registration start dateMarch 2024 (Expected)
Registration end dateMarch 2024 (Expected)
Late date to submit feeMarch 2024 (Expected)
Correction linkApril 2024 (Expected)
Examination dateJune 2024 (Expected)

Registration steps for CSIR NET 2024 exam

In the below segment, we have provided the steps for the candidates so that they can learn how to register for the CSIR NET EXAM 2024 comfortably. So, check out them below:

  • Step 1: Access the official website of the Council of Science and Industrial Research and National Testing Agency @csirnet.nta.nic.in.    
  • Step 2: Find the registration form on the first page of the official portal of CSIR NET.
  • Step 3: Fill out the registration form with valid details such as name, registration number, date of birth, etc.
  • Step 4: Upload all the documents like certificates, photographs, and identity proofs.
  • Step 5: Pay the required amount of the Application fee via any available online method.
  • Step 6: Check out the form again in order to avoid further correction.
  • Step 7: Submit the form by tapping on the SUBMIT tab.
  • Step 8: Save the form so that you can use it for further registration procedures.

Eligibility criteria of CSIR NET 2024 exam

Below are the eligibility criteria for the candidates to appear in the CSIR examination. Kindly check below:

Educational background

  • Candidate must have a degree in Masters from a reputed institution with minimum marks of 55 percent.
  • Result-awaited candidates can also apply for these posts with a valid degree in B.E., B.Tech, etc.
  • All SC, ST, and PWD third gender will get the 5 percent relaxation

Age Limit

  • Candidates must be at least 28 years old in order to apply for the JRF post.
  • No upper-age candidate can apply for any of these posts.

Examination pattern for CSIR NET 2024 exam

We have discussed the examination pattern for the CSIR NET exam 2024. Kindly find the same below:

Parts of the examinationPart A, Part B & Part C
Part A20 questionsSubjects- Assesses Teaching or research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehensive skills, divergent things @ General Awareness
Part B & CIt is based on the subjects chosen by the candidates – Earth science, Ocean & Planetary Science, Chemical science, Life Science, Maths, and Physical science
Duration of the examination3 hours (180 minutes)
Total marks200 marks
Negative markingYes, -25 percent for every incorrect answer

Syllabus of CSIR NET exam 2024

The respective authority will release the syllabus of the CSIR NET EXAM 2024 via the official website mentioned above. All the aspiring candidates can download the syllabus for Chemical science, Physical science, Mathematical science, Earth Science, and life science from the same official website. However, the authority has not released any confirmed syllabus yet. So, candidates can refer to the official website to get the exact syllabus.

Application fee details

Let’s check out the details of application fees in the below section:

Category of candidatesApplication fees
GeneralRs. 1000 only
OBCRs. 500 only
NCLRs. 500 only
SCRs. 250 only
STRs. 250 only
Physically handicapped candidatesRs. 250 only

CSIR NET 2024 link

Candidates can check the below written direct links of the official websites. They can also use the official website but if they want an effortless way to reach the official portal, they can tap on the below links. These provided links will take the candidates to the official websites directly from here. So, get the benefit of this facility available here and reach the first page of the official website:

Official websiteClick Here
Our websiteClick Here

Conclusion:

The authority, CSIR NET, will soon announce the recruitment notification in March 2024 for all interested candidates. After the release of the notification, aspirants can register themselves for the Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship posts. In the above article, candidates can find all the relevant details related to the notification and stay up-to-date. In addition to that, candidates can also bookmark this page to learn about all the latest notifications with just one click.

FAQs: CSIR NET 2024

1. When will CSIR NET release the recruitment notification for JRF and LS posts?

The CSIR NET will release the recruitment notification for JRF and LS most probably in March 2024.

2. What is the frequency of the CSIR NET exam of NTA?

The NTA conducts the CSIR NET exam two times a year.

3. Who is the conducting body of the CSIR NET exam?

The conducting body of CSIR NET is the Council of Science and Industrial Research and the National Testing Agency.