National Testing Agency
Online applications are invited for CSIR NET DECEMBER 2024 by National Testing Agency. Interested candidates can apply online.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Registration Start Date | 09/12/2024 |
| Registration End Date | 30/12/2024 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31/12/2024 |
| Correction Window | 01/01/2025 – 02/01/2025 |
| Exam Date | 16/02/2025 – 28/02/2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Results Declaration | To be announced |
Vacancies
| Category | Purpose |
|---|
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | Research under expert faculty supervision |
| Assistant Professor | Teaching and academic roles in universities |
Educational Qualifications
| Criteria | Requirements |
|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks |
| SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender | Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks |
| Final Year Master’s Students | Eligible if they complete within 2 years of result declaration (provisional eligibility). |
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age | Relaxation |
|---|
| JRF | 30 years as of February 2025 | 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women |
| Assistant Professor/Ph.D. Admission | No Age Limit | – |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| General | ₹1150 |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | ₹600 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender | ₹325 |
How to Apply
| Step | Details |
|---|
| 1 | Visit the official website: https://csirnet.nta.ac.in. |
| 2 | Register using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate an application number. |
| 3 | Complete the online application form by providing personal, academic, and other required details. |
| 4 | Upload scanned images of: |
| – Recent photograph (10 KB – 200 KB, JPG format). |
| – Signature (4 KB – 30 KB, JPG format). |
| – Relevant certificates (e.g., category, PwD, result awaited) in PDF format (50 KB – 500 KB). |
| 5 | Pay the application fee online using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI. |
| 6 | Verify the information, submit the application, and download the confirmation page. |
| 7 | Retain a printout of the confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference. |
Exam Pattern
| Part | Content | Max Questions to Attempt | Marks per Question | Negative Marking |
|---|
| Part A | General Aptitude | 15 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Part B | Subject-Related MCQs | Varies by subject | 2–3.5 | 0.5–0.875 |
| Part C | Advanced Analytical Questions | Varies by subject | 4–5 | 1–1.32 |
Syllabus
| Subject Code | Subject |
|---|
| 701 | Chemical Sciences |
| 702 | Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean Sciences |
| 703 | Life Sciences |
| 704 | Mathematical Sciences |
| 705 | Physical Sciences |
Syllabus details available at CSIR HRDG website.
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