The Counsil of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the exam schedule for the CSIR UGC NET December 2024. The Exam is Scheduled to take place on February 28, 2025. The CSIR UGC NET Exam is a national Level entrance test for admission to Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS) Programs in various science subjects.
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CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Exam Dates and Timing
| Subject Name | Exam Dates | Exam Timing |
| Mathematical Sciences | February 28, 2025 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | ||
| Chemical Sciences | February 28, 2025 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Life Sciences | March 01, 2025 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| Life Sciences | March 01, 2025 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Physical Sciences | March 02, 2025 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
CSIR UGC NET December 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
| Official Website | https://csirnet.nta.ac.in/ |
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 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 | – |
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 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 | – |
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 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 | – |
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 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 | – |
CSIR UGC NET December 2024 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%.
FAQs
What is the exam date for the CSIR UGC NET December 2024?
The exam date is February 28, 2025.
What is the exam mode for the CSIR UGC NET December 2024?
The exam mode is online (computer-based test).
What is the eligibility criteria for the CSIR UGC NET December 2024 exam?
Candidates should have an (link unavailable) or equivalent degree in a relevant science subject with at least 55% marks.
