CSIR UGC NET Exam 2018: Admit Card, Exam Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

Here are the important dates for various exam events as scheduled by the exam conducting authority:

Schedule for CSIR UGC NET 2018 June Session

Schedule for CSIR UGC NET 2018 December Session

CSIR UGC NET Exam Pattern

CSIR UGC NET is a single paper test i.e. a candidate can appear only for one paper. Here are the subjects covered under the test:

• Chemical Sciences
• Life Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
• Physical Sciences

The question paper comprises of 3 parts –

Part A is common to all the above-mentioned subjects. It will comprise 20 questions pertaining to General Aptitude. Applicants need to answer any 15 questions (2 marks each).

Part B will carry 70 marks out of 200. It will have subject-related MCQs. Candidates have to answer any 20-35 questions.

The Part C section will test the candidate’s scientific knowledge through analytical skill. The total number of questions that an applicant should attempt is 25. Each question carries 4 marks.

For candidates wishing to test their skills can avail the model question paper on the official website of HRDG – www.csirhrdg.res.in.

Timings: June Session

Timings: December Session

There will be negative marking for incorrect answers. It will be applicable as per the subject-wise scheme of the exam. However, for an incorrect question, candidates would be given the benefits of marks if only they have attempted the question.

CSIR UGC NET Exam Syllabus:

The syllabus of CSIR UGC NET 2018 consists of 5 major subjects. They are Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences. Candidates can download the complete CSIR UGC NET syllabus from the official website.

Nationality

• The applicant must be an Indian citizen.

Educational Qualification

• M.Sc. or equivalent degree/BS-4 years/integrated BS-MS/BE/B.Tech/BPharma/MBBS with minimum 55% marks (General and OBC) and 50% (SC/ST and PWD).
• Those who have enrolled for the Master's Degree in Science or completed 10+2+3 years of any of the above-mentioned programs (till the closing date of application) are also eligible to apply for the exam. Such candidates are required to pass the qualifying exam with the requisite percentage within two years. They also need to produce the attestation form duly signed or certified by the HOD or Head of the Institute from where they are appearing for the qualifying degree.
• B.Sc. (Hons.) or equivalent degree holders or those enrolled in Integrated MS-Ph.D. program with at least 55% marks (General and OBC) and 50% marks (SC/ST and PWD). Candidates with bachelor’s degree who have enrolled/registered for PhD Integrated PhD program are eligible. Candidates having Bachelor’s Degree are eligible only for the award of JRF.

Age Limit & Relaxation

The maximum age limit for JRF (NET) as on 01.01.2018 – 28 years (for June session).

The maximum age limit for JRF (NET) as on 01.07.2018 – 28 years (for December session).

There is a relaxation of up to 5 years in upper age limit for SC/ST/Persons with Disability/Female candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates.

For LS (NET), there is no upper age limit.

CSIR UGC NET Exam 2018 Application Process

The application process of CSIR UGC NET exam 2018 December session has started from 25^th September 2018. The last date to apply for the exam is 17^th October 2018. Candidates can apply ONLY through the online mode. The application will not be accepted through any other mode. Please read the complete information bulletin carefully before filling the application form and be ready with the details/documents you require to complete the form. Here are the steps to follow for a successful application process:

• Visit the CSIR official website – www.csirhrdg.res.in. Online application forms can be submitted only through the official website.
• Click on the link for online application - ‘Apply Online’.
• Click on ‘Register Here’ link.
• Enter your email ID, mobile number, and password. Click on ‘Submit’. Make sure you provide valid email ID and mobile number as updates related to the examination will be shared through these only.
• Your registration ID will appear on the screen. Follow the instructions to continue with the application process.
• Provide details such as your name, parents’ name (as per the matriculation certificate), educational qualification, select either ‘Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)’ or ‘Lectureship (LS)’, and other details.
• Upload scanned images of documents such as recent passport size photograph, signature, qualification certificates, category certificate (if applicable), PWD certificate (if applicable), etc.
• After completing the application form, you will see two options ‘Save and Preview’ and ‘Reset’. ‘Reset’ will erase all the information and ‘Save and Preview’ will take you to the next page where two other options will appear – ‘Edit Application’ and ‘Final Submit and Proceed for Fee Payment’.
• Check all the details you have entered and click ‘Edit Application’ if you want to make any change else click ‘Final Submit and Proceed for Fee Payment’ button. No changes will be allowed after the final submission of application.
• Make fee payment using the payment gateway facility. After successful payment of the fee, fee status ‘SUCCESS’ will appear on the screen.
• After successful submission of the application form, an application number will be auto-generated. Keep the application number safe for future use such as download admit card, checking result, etc. 

Application Fee

The application fee is to be paid using the payment gateway facility only through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking.

CSIR NET Admit Card 2018

CSIR e-admit card 2018 for both the sessions can be downloaded from the official website through the candidate’s application number. Candidates have to carry the admit card on the day of the examination along with a photo identity card. A photo card can be a voter ID/Driving License/PAN card/Aadhaar Card/Photo ID card issued by PSU/Central/State Govt./ID card issued by University/College. Candidates must note that no admit card will be sent by post and no duplicate admit card will be issued at the exam centre.

CSIR NET Result 2018

CSIR NET result 2018 will be released on the official website. Two separate merit lists will be released for the award of Junior Research Fellowship and for the Lectureship. The final result for the Single MCQ test will be declared in the month of March/April 2019.

CSIR UGC NET Exam 2018 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Can a foreign national apply for the CSIR UGC NET exam?

A: No, foreign nationals are not eligible for CSIR UGC NET exam.

Q: What happens when a candidate submits multiple application forms?

A: If a candidate submits more than one application form, only the last application form will be considered for the exam.

Q: Where can I get the application form for CSIR UGC NET?

A: The application form for the CSIR UGC NET can be accessed at http://csirhrdg.res.in/ from 25^th September 2018.

Q: What about the exam pattern and is there any negative marking scheme?

A: The exam will have Multiple Choice Questions. The question paper will comprise of three parts. Check out all the details above. Yes, there will be negative marking in the exam.

Q: When will the exam commence?

A: The single MCQ test for the December session will be held on 16^th December 2018.

Q: At how many exam centres would CSIR UGC NET be held?

A: The exam will be conducted at 27 centres spread all over the country. They are Bhubaneshwar, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhavnagar, Chandigarh, Cochin, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Guntur, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jamshedpur, Jammu, Jorhat, Kolkata, Karaikudi, Lucknow, Nagpur, Pune, Pilani, Roorkee, Raipur, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur and Varanasi.