Are you post graduated with science stream? Are you want to become a researcher or lecturer?

If yes, then an outstanding gateway is waiting for you i.e. CSIR NET Exam. It is a national level exam which is conducted by the National Testing Agency on the bi-yearly basis for those science stream students who want to make their career in Research and Lectureship field. Previously it was organized by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

The exam is conducted in five subjects i.e.

1. Life Sciences

2. Chemical Sciences

3. Earth Sciences

4. Mathematical Sciences

5. Physical Sciences

Here we have provided you some key factors of CSIR NET exam which should know by each CSIR NET aspirants.

# Difference with UGC NET Exam

UGC NET and CSIR NET exams have differences in various terms. Primarily these both exams are having differences in two areas i.e. Subjects and Exam Pattern.

UGC NET Exam is conducted for almost all subjects of every stream. The Subjects in the NET Exam are also from the Regional Language. While CSIR NET exam is organized only for the science stream subjects. This is the major difference between both exams.

CSIR NET Exam has only one paper of 3 hours while UGC NET has two papers with the time duration of 3 hours. Each paper of UGC NET has its own specific duration.

# Selection Procedure of CSIR NET Exam

Selection procedure of CSIR NET exam includes five stages that are

Stage — 1 Application Form

Stage — 2 Written Examination

Stage — 3 Publication of Merit List

Stage — 4 Interview

Stage — 5 Awarding of Junior Research Fellowships and Lectureships

On the basis of candidates’ performance in the written exam, two merit lists are prepared by the authority, one consists the candidates qualifying for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF NET) and the second, of those candidates qualifying the Eligibility Test for Lectureship (NET). As per the conditions of selection put forth by CSIR, top 6% candidates from the merit list will be selected for final appointment.

# Academic Qualification for CSIR NET

The percentage criteria is given below according to different categories:

· For General/OBC Category Candidates — 55% Aggregate Marks in Masters’ Degree

· For SC/ST/PwD Category Candidates — 50% Aggregate Marks

· Aspirants who are in the qualifying year of post-graduation can also apply for the exam.

# Age Criteria

· For JRF — Candidate’s age must not more than 28 Years.

· 5 year’s age relaxation will be provided to SC, ST, PwD, OBC and Female applicants for JRF.

· For Assistant Professor — There is no upper age limit.

# Validity Period of CSIR NET Certificate

CSIR NET Certificate has a validity of two years from the date of issue for Junior Research Fellowship where it is valid for lifetime for Assistant Professor.

Here are the complete details regarding the key features of CSIR NET Exam. This will surely help you to get knowledge about the exam.