CSIR UGC NET Online Application 2023, How to Apply at csirnet.nta.nic.in

Examination fee:

Candidates need to pay an online application fee for

• General category: Rs 1,000
• Other backward class (OBC): Rs 500
• SC/ ST/ PwD: Rs 250

CSIR UGC NET: The UGC NET is an examination which is conducted to test the eligibility of the aspirants for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) NET. Also, UGC NET determines the eligibility for appointment of Lecturers (NET) in certain subject areas.

Required educational qualification:

The Candidate should hold an MSc or equivalent degree/ Integrated BS-MS/BS-4 years/BE/BTech/BPharma/MBBS with at least 55 per cent marks. While for reserved category, it is 50 per cent. Apart from this, the candidate holding BSc (Hons) or equivalent degree or students enrolled in Integrated MS-PhD program with at least 55 per cent marks can apply too.

• Joint CSIR-UGC NET Age Limit: (a) JRF (NET): the upper age limit for candidates applying for Junior Research Fellowship is 28 years as on 1st January (age-relaxation applies). (b) LS (NET): there’s no upper age limit for candidates applying for the Lectureship
• Joint CSIR-UGC NET Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must go through the detailed notification as released by the Human Resource Development Group of CSIR on its portal.

Joint CSIR UGC NET Exam Pattern:

• The Joint CSIR UGC NET examination will comprise of Multiple Choice Questions segregated in 3 parts viz:
• Part A will cover questions based on General Aptitude including Logical Reasoning, Graphical Analysis, Analytical and Numerical Ability, Quantitative Comparison, Series Formation, etc.
• Part B will comprise of Subject-specific questions for which the candidate has applied for JRF or LS.
• Part C will test candidates’ knowledge on Scientific Concepts and Analytical skills. ‘The questions shall be of analytical nature where a candidate is expected to apply the scientific knowledge to arrive at the solution to the given scientific problem.’
• The Single MCQ Based Test will carry 200 marks and candidates will be given 3 hours to attempt the same. Negative marking is applicable.
• The test will be conducted at 27 exam centres across the country in two sessions viz Morning Session from 9 AM to 12Noon and Afternoon Session from 2 PM to 5 PM.

Instructions on apply for Joint CSIR-UGC NET

• CSIR UGC NET: The candidates may keep these points before applying for UGC NET exam
• A candidate seeking admission to the test must apply online only on the CBSE hosted website.
• Before applying online, the candidates must have the scanned images given below:
• Passport size photograph in JPG format of minimum 4kb to 40 kb. The dimension of the photograph should be 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height).
• Signature in JPG format of minimum 4kb to 30 kb. The dimension of the signature should be 3.5 cm (width) x 1.5 cm (height).
• After filling all the details for applying online for NET the candidates have to select the option of payment of examination fee either by credit/debit card or through e-challan generated during the online filling of the application form indicating your details therein and complete the registration process.
• Before applying online, candidates are advised to go through detailed notification available on CBSE website and note that Fee submitted through any other mode like Money Order, Demand Draft, IPO etc. will be summarily rejected by the board.
• In other to avoid last-minute rush, the candidates are advised to apply early enough.
• According to the board, CBSE will not be responsible for network problems or any other problem of this nature in submission of online application during the last days.

Instructions to Candidates:

Candidates must write their name, father/mother’s name as written in their Matriculation Certificate (X Class Board) and should ensure that the same are matching with their educational qualification certificates and caste certificate except for married females.

Successful married female candidates are required to send a scanned copy of their marriage certificates along with any other documents as proof as may be required by CSIR-HRDG, through e-mail to mailnetquery@gmail.com. All Caste/PwD Certificates shall be strict as per Govt. of India instructions. The validity of OBC certificates (Non-creamy layer) shall be governed as per Govt. of India instructions.

After filling the online application, candidates should preview their entire application form and make changes if required before final submission of online application. No change in the particulars entered in the application form will be possible after final submission of online application and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. In the event of qualifying the JRF/LS NET exam, the certificate will be issued strictly on the basis of information provided by the candidate in his/her online application form.

After successful submission of ONLINE Application, an Application Number will be auto-generated. The candidates are advised to preserve the Application Number for future reference and for downloading his/her e-Admit Card. The candidate should also keep a print (hard copy) of the duly filled-in application form for future use. The candidate is also advised to note down his/her e-mail ID and Password for future reference.

A candidate should submit only one application. If a candidate submits more than one application, none of the applications of such candidate will be entertained. Examination fee paid will neither be adjusted for any subsequent examination nor refunded under any circumstances. – Official CSIR UGC NET Notification