Top 15 Important CSIR NET FAQs For Aspirants

1# What is the CSIR NET Exam? 

CSIR NET Exam is conducted by the NTA for determining the eligibility of candidates for the lectureship and Research program in the Science & Technology field. 

2# What benefits we get after qualifying the CSIR NET Exam?

Career Scope After Qualifying CSIR NET is vast. You can work as a, – JRF – Professorship – Research – Technical or Support Staff – PSU Job

3# What is the difference b/w UGC NET and CSIR NET Exam?

UGC NET is conducted for the subjects offered under humanities and language  CSIR NET Exam is conducted for the science stream students

4# What is the maximum age limit to apply for CSIR NET Exam?

The age limit for JRF is 28 years (GEN & OBC) or 33 Years (ST/SC). No age criteria is applicable for lectureship exam.

5# Who can apply for the CSIR NET Exam? 

Any person with, – Master of Science – Integrated BS & MS Course – Graduation in Engineering – B- Pharma/D-Pharm/M-Pharma – MBBS

6# Can Engineering Student appear in the CSIR NET Exam while doing graduation?

Final year of Graduation or in the First year of master’s you can appear in the CSIR NET exam but only for JRF.

7# What are the subjects for which the exam is conducted? 

The NTA CSIR NET Exam is conducted in 5 Subjects, – Chemical Science – Earth Science – Life Science – Mathematical Science – Physical Science

8# What Documents are essential for filling the CSIR NET Application Form?

– Passport Size Photograph and Signature in JPEG format. – Marksheet of Qualifying Degree – Category Certificate – PwD Certificate – Aadhaar Card or Valid ID Card issued by recognized colleges and universities.

9# Is there any negative marking for wrong attempts in CSIR NET Paper?

Yes, as per the CSIR NET Exam Pattern there is a minus marking in the exam for every wrong answer.  

10# Can I edit my information after submitting the form?

As per the new rules, NTA provides one more chance to edit your submitted details by opening CSIR NET Form Correction window.

11# How much stipend will I get after clearing CSIR NET JRF?

CSIR NET Fellowship is given INR 31000 per month +HRA as per the CSIR Norms.

12# How do I get the CSIR NET Certificate?

CSIR NET Qualified Candidates can download the digital certificate from the official site.

13# What is the validity of the CSIR NET Certificate?

– For JRF, the validity is 2 year – For Assistant Professor, the validity is lifetime.

14# Can a Non-Science Student appear in the CSIR NET Exam? 

The CSIR NET Exam is conducted for Science Students. 

15# What is the Salary of NET Qualified aspirants? What are the Promotion Criteria? 

– Assistant Professors Starting Salary: INR 6 LPA – Assistant Professors Salary after promotion: 12 LPA – JRF gets min 31,000 HRA + allowances.

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