CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (Sciences)

CSIR NET exam at a glance

CSIR NET section breakdown

• Part A — General Aptitude (20 Q)
  20 questions · 60 minutes
• Part B — Subject (35 Q)
  35 questions · 60 minutes
• Part C — Advanced Subject (75 Q)
  75 questions · 60 minutes

Sample question

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CSIR NET exam pattern?

CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (Sciences) contains 130 questions across 3 sections: Part A — General Aptitude (20 Q), Part B — Subject (35 Q), Part C — Advanced Subject (75 Q). Total duration is 180 minutes.

Does CSIR NET have negative marking?

Yes — CSIR NET carries negative marking of -0.5 per wrong answer and 2 per correct answer.

How is CSIR NET scored?

Scaled score range: 0 to 200. CSIR NET (out of 200).

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What is the difficulty level of CSIR NET?

CSIR NET is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. For science PhD/JRF eligibility. 3 parts · 3h · 200 marks. Negative marking varies by part.

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