Key Factors of CSIR NET Exam

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Key Factors of CSIR NET Exam
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CSIR NET Exam
Introduction -
CSIR NET is a national level exam which is
conducted by the Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research (CSIR) on the bi-yearly basis
for those science stream students who want to
make their career in Research and Lectureship
field. The exam is conducted in five subjects
i.e. 1. Life Sciences 2. Chemical Sciences 3.
Earth Sciences 4. Mathematical Sciences 5.
Physical Sciences
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Difference with UGC NET Exam -

• UGC NET and CSIR NET exams have differences in
  various terms. UGC NET Exam is conducted by the
  National Testing Agency while CSIR NET exam is
  conducted by Human Resource Development Group
  (HRDG) of Council of Scientific Industrial
  Research (CSIR).
• Primarily these both exams are having differences
  in two areas i.e. Subjects and Exam Pattern.

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CSIR NET Exam
Difference with UGC NET Exam -

• UGC NET Exam is conducted for almost all subjects
  of every stream. The Subjects in the NET Exam are
  also from the Regional Language. While CSIR NET
  exam is organized only for the science stream
  subjects. This is the major difference between
  both exams.
• CSIR NET Exam has only one paper of 3 hours while
  UGC NET has two papers with the time duration of
  3 hours. Each paper of UGC NET has its own
  specific duration.

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Selection Procedure of CSIR NET Exam -

• Selection procedure of CSIR NET exam includes
  five stages that are
• Stage??1 Application Form
• Stage??2 Written Examination
• Stage??3 Publication of Merit List
• Stage??4 Interview
• Stage??5 Awarding of Junior Research Fellowships
  and Lectureships

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Selection Procedure of CSIR NET Exam -
On the basis of candidates performance in the
written exam, two merit lists are prepared by the
authority, one consists the candidates qualifying
for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF
NET) and the second, of those candidates
qualifying the Eligibility Test for Lectureship
(NET). As per the conditions of selection put
forth by CSIR, top 6 candidates from the merit
list will be selected for final appointment.
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Academic Qualification for CSIR NET -

• The percentage criteria is given below according
  to different categories
• For General/OBC Category Candidates??55
  Aggregate Marks in Masters Degree
• For SC/ST/PwD Category Candidates??50 Aggregate
  Marks
• Aspirants who are in the qualifying year of
  post-graduation can also apply for the exam.

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Age Criteria for CSIR UGC NET -

• Along with educational criteria candidates need
  to follow age criteria also.
• For JRF??Candidates age must not more than 28
  Years.
• 5 years age relaxation will be provided to SC,
  ST, PwD, OBC and Female applicants for JRF.
• For Assistant Professor??There is no upper age
  limit.

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Validity Period of CSIR NET Certificate -
CSIR NET Certificate has a validity of two years
from the date of issue for Junior Research
Fellowship where it is valid for lifetime for
Assistant Professor. Here are the complete
details regarding the key features of CSIR NET
Exam. This will surely help you to get knowledge
about the exam.
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