The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the CSIR NET Exam Pattern for the June Session 2024. This comprehensive guide will detail the subject-wise patterns, negative marking, and marking schemes. The CSIR UGC NET 2024 examination will encompass five major areas: Earth Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences, each featuring objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) totaling 200 marks.
Each paper in the CSIR NET 2024 Exam will be divided into three parts: Part A, Part B, and Part C, to be completed in a continuous three-hour session. The pattern and structure updates suggested by the Human Resource Development Group (HRDG) for each paper will be crucial for candidates to understand and prepare accordingly. The general studies paper, common across all subjects, will also feature negative marking.
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of Exam | Council of Scientific Research National Eligibility Test |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Number of Subjects | 5 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Subjects Covered | Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences |
| Total Questions to Attempt | Varies by subject (e.g., Earth Sciences: 7 MCQs, Mathematical Sciences: 0 MCQs) |
| Type of Questions | MCQs; options with only 1 correct option |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Marking Scheme | +2 for correct answers; Negative marking of 2% (33% for some sections) |
| Language of Paper | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
For each subject, candidates will face a distinct set of challenges and should tailor their preparation strategies accordingly. The exam pattern varies significantly across subjects, which is crucial for effectively navigating the exam. Here are the details for Life Sciences and Chemical Sciences as examples:
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Particulars |
Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
| Max no of questions to attempt | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 | 200 |
| Negative marking in Part A, B & C | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | - |
| Total Questions | 20 | 20 | 75 | 145 |
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
| Total Questions | 20 | 40 | 60 | 120 |
| Max no of questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 | 75 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 | 200 |
| Negative Marking | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | - |
Negative marking is a critical component of the CSIR NET Exam , with each incorrect answer penalizing the candidate's score. This varies by subject and even by part within each subject's exam. It is vital for candidates to be aware of the specific details to avoid unnecessary score reductions.
| Subject | Section | Negative Marking |
| Chemical Science | Part A | -0.5 |
| Part B | -0.5 | |
| Part C | -1 | |
| Physical Science | Part A | -0.5 |
| Part B | -0.875 | |
| Part C | -1.75 | |
| Mathematical Science | Part A | -0.5 |
| Part B | -0.75 | |
| Part C | 0 | |
| Life Science | Part A | -0.5 |
| Part B | -0.5 | |
| Part C | -1 | |
| Earth Science | Part A | -0.5 |
| Part B | -0.5 | |
| Part C | -1.32 |
The CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2024 PDF will soon be available for download, offering candidates a valuable resource for their preparation. Until the release of the 2024 pattern, aspirants may refer to the 2023 exam pattern as a preliminary guide.
| Date | Subjects | Question Paper PDF | Answer Key PDF |
| Dec 26 | Life Science | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| Dec 27 | Chemical Science | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| Physical Science | Download PDF | Download PDF | |
| Earth Science | Download PDF | Download PDF | |
| Dec 28 | Mathematical Science | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| CSIR NET Previous Year Paper PDF – 2022 | |
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Question Paper |
| Chemical Sciences | Click here |
| Earth Sciences | Click here |
| Life Sciences | Click here |
| Mathematical Sciences | Click here |
| Physical Sciences | Click here |
