{"id":10634,"date":"2025-05-14T13:27:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T07:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=10634"},"modified":"2025-05-14T13:27:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T07:57:56","slug":"csir-net-exam-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net-exam-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025, Subject-Wise Marking Scheme &#038; Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Council of Scientific and Industrial Research \u2013 National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the most prestigious national-level exams for aspiring researchers and lecturers in India. Conducted by the <\/span><b>National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the exam assesses candidates for <\/span><b>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Lectureship (LS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in five core scientific disciplines. With the <\/span><b>CSIR NET June 2025 Notification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> expected soon on the official website<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/csirnet.nta.ac.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">csirnet.nta.ac.in<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, aspirants must familiarize themselves with the <\/span><b>CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to plan their preparation effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Check out <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/uncategorized\/csir-net-exam-date-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>CSIR NET Exam date 2025<\/b><\/a><b> here!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Overview of CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>CSIR UGC NET 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be conducted online in <\/span><b>Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mode. It is a single-session paper comprising <\/span><b>objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>CSIR NET exam total marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all subjects is <\/span><b>200<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The five subjects offered under the CSIR NET exam are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemical Sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematical Sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each subject follows a slightly different paper structure. However, all of them are divided into <\/span><b>three sections: Part A, Part B, and Part C<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to be completed within a <\/span><b>3-hour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> duration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025: Key Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Mode<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online (Computer-Based Test)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Subjects<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Question Type<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MCQs (Only one correct option)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English and Hindi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative Marking<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes (Varies by subject and section)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Subject-Wise CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s delve into the detailed <\/span><b>CSIR exam pattern<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for each subject, including section-wise questions, marks distribution, and the <\/span><b>CSIR NET negative marking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Chemical Sciences<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Questions: 120<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions to Attempt: 75<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CSIR NET Exam Marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 200<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>To Attempt<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks per Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part A<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5 (25%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part B<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5 (25%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part C<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 (25%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Earth Sciences<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Questions: 150<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions to Attempt: 75<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CSIR NET Exam Total Marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 200<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>To Attempt<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks per Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part A<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5 (25%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part B<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5 (25%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part C<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.32 (33%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Life Sciences<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Questions: 145<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions to Attempt: 75<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CSIR NET Exam Marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 200<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>To Attempt<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks per Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part A<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5 (25%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part B<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5 (25%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part C<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 (25%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Mathematical Sciences<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Questions: 120<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions to Attempt: 60<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CSIR NET Exam Total Marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 200<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>To Attempt<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks per Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part A<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5 (25%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part B<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.75 (25%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part C<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.75<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Negative Marking<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Physical Sciences<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Questions: 75<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions to Attempt: 55<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CSIR NET Exam Marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 200<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Total Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>To Attempt<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Marks per Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part A<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.5 (25%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part B<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.875 (25%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part C<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.25 (25%)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With one of the highest per-question mark values, Physical Sciences can be scoring for well-prepared candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Check out <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/phd\/csir-ugc-net-result\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>CSIR NET Exam Results<\/b><\/a><b> here!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is CSIR NET Exam Pattern?<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Part A \u2013 Common for All Subjects<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This section evaluates general aptitude and is common across all five subjects. It includes questions on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graphical analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytical ability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numerical problem-solving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Series formation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data interpretation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scoring well in this section boosts overall marks irrespective of the subject chosen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Part B \u2013 Subject-Specific MCQs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part B focuses on conventional subject knowledge, typically based on the official CSIR NET syllabus. Questions are direct and test factual understanding of core concepts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Part C \u2013 Application-Oriented &amp; Conceptual Questions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part C includes questions that assess analytical and research-based thinking. These are typically more time-consuming and hold higher mark value.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>CSIR NET Exam Marking Scheme<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>CSIR NET exam marking scheme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> varies by section and subject. However, a general rule is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Correct answer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +2 to +5 marks depending on section<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wrong answer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: -25% of the marks allotted (some sections have 33% negative marking)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No answer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 0 marks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>CSIR NET Negative Marking\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Part A<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Part B<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Part C<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemical Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematical Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Negative Marking<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>How Many Papers in CSIR NET Exam?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>CSIR NET exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comprises <\/span><b>five different papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, corresponding to the following subjects:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth Sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemical Sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathematical Sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Sciences<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each candidate chooses <\/span><b>one paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on their academic background and career interest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Important Guidelines on CSIR NET Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All three parts (A, B, C) must be completed <\/span><b>within 3 hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a single sitting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If more questions are attempted than required, <\/span><b>only the first set of attempted answers will be evaluated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>language medium<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the question paper is <\/span><b>bilingual (English and Hindi)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All questions are <\/span><b>objective-type with a single correct option<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exam is held in <\/span><b>online mode only<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CBT).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the <\/span><b>CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential for efficient preparation and maximizing scores. From subject-specific formats to negative marking policies, every detail plays a crucial role in shaping your exam strategy. Whether you are planning to appear for <\/span><b>Chemical Sciences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Life Sciences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Physical Sciences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or any other discipline, aligning your study approach with the paper pattern is key to success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>CSIR NET Exam Pattern FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-10638 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-10638.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-10638.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-10638.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-10638.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-10638.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1747207240\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-10638\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-106380\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse106380\" aria-controls=\"collapse106380\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the CSIR NET Exam Pattern?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse106380\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10638\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-106380\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>The CSIR NET Exam consists of three parts (A, B, and C) with objective-type MCQs. It is conducted online for a total of 200 marks across five different subjects.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-106381\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse106381\" aria-controls=\"collapse106381\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many papers are there in the CSIR NET Exam?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse106381\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10638\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-106381\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>There are five subject-wise papers: Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Candidates must choose one based on their specialization.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-106382\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse106382\" aria-controls=\"collapse106382\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the marking scheme in CSIR NET Exam?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse106382\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10638\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-106382\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Correct answers fetch 2 to 5 marks depending on the section, while incorrect answers attract a 25% to 33% negative marking, varying by subject and section.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-106383\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse106383\" aria-controls=\"collapse106383\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the duration of the CSIR NET Exam?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse106383\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10638\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-106383\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>The total duration of the CSIR NET Exam is 3 hours for all subjects and is held in a single session without any sectional breaks.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-106384\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse106384\" aria-controls=\"collapse106384\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is there negative marking in the CSIR NET Exam?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse106384\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-10638\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-106384\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>Yes, negative marking is applicable in all subjects. The penalty ranges from 25% to 33% depending on the part and subject.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research \u2013 National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) is one of the most prestigious national-level exams for aspiring researchers and lecturers in India. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam assesses candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS) in five core scientific disciplines. With the CSIR [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":10637,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[268],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10634","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-csir-net","entry","has-media"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10634","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10634"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10634\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10640,"href":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10634\/revisions\/10640"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10637"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}