The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will soon begin the application process for the CSIR UGC NET December 2024 examination. The CSIR UGC NET is a national-level examination conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS) in Indian universities and colleges.
CSIR UGC NET 2024: Important Dates
| EVENTS | DATES |
| Application Process | December 2024 |
| Correction Window | January 2025 |
| Exam Dates | Will be released soon. |
CSIR UGC NET 2024: Overview
| OVERVIEW | DETAILS |
| Exam Name and Year | CSIR UGC NET December 2024 |
| Full Name | Council of scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) |
| Conducted Authority | CSIR |
| Pattern Of Exam | Objective Type |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Mode of Exam | CBT Mode (Pen & Paper Based) Official Website |
| Number of Papers | 5-Papers: Chemical Sciences Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences Life Sciences Mathematical Sciences Physical Sciences |
| Official Website | https://csirnet.nta.ac.in |
CSIR UGC NET 2024: Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the CSIR UGC NET December 2024 examination, candidates must meet the following criteria:
| Educational Qualification | Age Criteria |
| Degree in B. Pharma/ B. E. / B. Tech. / MSC/ MBBS integrated BS-MS/ MS-4 years or degree equivalent. (with 55% score). If Candidates are pursuing last year in MSC can apply. But you must have 10+2+3. | 28 years (as on January 1, 2025) for JRF, while there is no upper age limit for LS |
CSIR UGC NET 2024: Educational Qualifications
- For Life Science – Degree in Life science (Completed degree).
- Chemical Science – BS/ B. Tech./ M. SC or Equivalent Qualification in the chemical science field only.
- Earth Science – B. Pharma/ B.E. / B. Tech./ M. Sc. Integrated BS-MS/ MS-4 years in Earth science.
- Mathematics – BSC/ B. Pharma/ B. E. / B. Tech integrated BS-MS / MS 4 years./ Equivalent degree in mathematics.
- Physical Science – Valid Degree in M. SC. Physics or BS-MS in Physics or equivalent degree.
CSIR UGC NET 2024: Exam pattern
The CSIR UGC NET December 2024 examination will consist of three parts:
- Part A: General Science and Research Aptitude
- Part B: Subject-specific questions
- Part C: Advanced subject-specific questions
Paper- 1
| Chemical Science | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
| Total Questions | 20 | 40 | 60 | 120 |
| Maximum No. of Questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 | 75 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 04 | 200 |
| Negative Marking (25% of Negative marking for part A, B & C) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 01 | – |
Paper -2
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean And Planetary Sciences | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
| Total Questions | 20 | 50 | 80 | 150 |
| Maximum No. of Questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 | 75 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 04 | 200 |
| Negative Marking (25% of Negative marking for part A & B, 33% for Part- C) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.32 | – |
Paper-3
| Life Sciences | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
| Total Questions | 20 | 50 | 75 | 145 |
| Maximum No. of Questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 | 75 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 04 | 200 |
| Negative Marking (25% of Negative marking for part A, B & C) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 01 | – |
Paper -4
| Mathematical Science | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
| Total Questions | 20 | 40 | 60 | 120 |
| Maximum No. of Questions to attempt | 15 | 25 | 20 | 60 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 3 | 4.75 | 200 |
| Negative Marking (25% of Negative marking for part A & B, No Negative Marking for Part- C) | 0.5 | 0.75 | 0 | – |
Part -5
| Physical Sciences | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
| Total Questions | 20 | 25 | 30 | 75 |
| Maximum No. of Questions to attempt | 15 | 20 | 20 | 55 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 3.5 | 5 | 200 |
| Negative Marking (25% of Negative marking for part A & B, No Negative Marking for Part- C) | 0.5 | 0.875 | 1.25 | – |
CSIR UGC NET Minimum Qualifying Marks
- Minimum Qualifying marks required for passing exam for General, EWS and OBC category Candidates is 33%.
- For SC/ST and PwD is 25%.
How to apply for CSIR UGC NET 2024 December Exam ?
The application process for the CSIR UGC NET December 2024 examination will be online. Candidates can follow these steps to apply:
- Registration – Candidates must register themselves on the official website of CSIR.
- Filling Application Form-Candidates must fill in the application form with their personal and educational details.
- Uploading Documents – Candidates must upload their educational certificates, photograph, and signature.
- Payment of Application Fee -Candidates must pay the application fee online through the available payment options.
Application fee to apply
| Category | Application Fee |
| General candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
| OBC-NCL Candidates | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/ PwD Candidats | Rs. 250/- |