Exam Details (2020)

CSIR-NET Physical Sciences

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 CSIR UGC NET, 2020
Exam Details

What is CSIR UGC NET ?

CSIR UGC NET is a national level entrance examination for Junior Research Fellowship
(JRF) and Eligibility for Lectureship (LS), Conducted Twice an Year by Council of
Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in the field of Science.
CSIR NET exam is conducted for science streams: Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences,
Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

About CSIR-UGC Fellowship

Ÿ CSIR & UGC provide Research Fellowships to bright young men and women for
training in methods of research under expert guidance of faculty members/scientists
working in University Department/National Laboratories and Institutions in various
fields of Science. Only bonafide Indian citizens are eligible for this test.
Ÿ Junior Research Fellowship Stipend

Ÿ The stipend of a JRF selected through CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) will be
Rs.25,000/ p.m. for the first two years.
Ÿ In addition, annual contingency grant of Rs.31000/- per fellow will be provided to the
University / Institution. The Fellowship will be governed by terms and conditions of
CSIR, UGC or Research Scheme, as applicable.
Ÿ On Completion of two years as JRF and if the Fellow is registered for PhD, the
Fellowship will be upgraded to SRF (NET) and the stipend will be increased to
Rs.35,000/- p.m. for the 3rd and subsequent years, on the basis of assessment of
Fellows' research progress/ achievements through interview by an Expert Committee
consisting of the Guide, Head of the Department and External Member from outside
the University/ Institution who is an expert in the relevant field, not below the rank of
Professor/ Associate Professor.

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 CSIR UGC NET Physical Sciences
Exam Pattern Highlights

CSIR Physical Sciences paper has a Total of 75 Objective

Type questions (question to attempt 55) carrying Maximum
of 200 marks. The entire question paper is divided into
Three Parts A, B and C. All Parts are compulsory.
Part-A for General Aptitude, Part - B and C for Physical
Sciences. Duration of Exam is 3 hours

CSIR UGC NET Physical Sciences Marking Scheme

No. of Marks
No. of Total Negative
Section Compulsory per
Questions Marks Marking
Questions Question

Part A
(General 20 (1-20) 15 2 30 -0.5
Apptitude)

Part B 25 (21-45) 20 3.5 70 -0.88

Part C 30 (46-75) 20 5 100 -1.25

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 Minimum Cut-off Percentage
for JRF & LS in Different Categories in Dec., 2019 Exam

Junior Research Fellowship (NET)

Subject Unreserved OBC SC ST PWD

Physical Sciences 51.06% 44.38% 33.06% 27.81% 25.00%

Lectureship (NET)

Subject Unreserved OBC SC ST PWD

Physical Sciences 45.95% 39.94% 29.75% 25.03% 25.00%

Total No. of Qualified Candidates in

CSIR NET JRF Dec. 2019 Exam

JRF Qualified Lecturer-ship Qualified

Candidates Candidates

3841 4195
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 COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND
INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST (CSIR-NET)

CSIR Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), established in 1942, is an

autonomous body and the largest research and development (R&D) organisation in India. It
runs 37 laboratories and 39 field stations or extention centres spread across the nation. As
we know CSIR NET Exam is one of the tought Exam. It is golden path for the candidates who
qualifiy the NET Exam. After qualifying the CSIR NET, selected candidates have
opportunity to go for Junior Research Fellowship/Lectureship.

Why One should Appear for CSIR NET

ü Opportunity to Join CSIR’s Owned 37 research labs and 39 Fields Stations to Satisfy
you Research Appetite.
ü Opportunity to Pursue Research/Ph.D Prgram at Best Sciences Research Institutes
in India.
ü Handsome Stipend payout while pursuing Research.
ü Travel assistant to any deserving researcher working in Research Institute in India
participating in Conferences, Seminar etc.
ü Opportunity to Upskill yourself with Practical Learning!
ü Eligible to Apply for Assitant Professor in Any Govt. College.

Career Options after CSIR NET

ü Option to join as an Assistant Professor to any college if Qualified in LS or JRF-LS
Category.
ü Particularly in Government Sector, one can also join - EARC, IGCAR and ISRO as
Technical Staff/Junior Scientist (B grade).
ü Besides the labs of CSIR, one can also join the labs of DRDO about 47 labs across
INDIA.
ü Opportunity to Join private firms as lot many hire students who are NET qualified,
for Research and Innovation purpose.
ü One can also plan to establish his/her own Research Lab, after getting due
permission from the Government authorities.

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