The official notification for CSIR UGC NET June 2022 Exam was released on 11th July 2022 on the official website of NTA CSIR UGC NET.
Joint CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship programme is aimed at National Science & Technology Human Resource Development.
A large number of JRFs are awarded each year by CSIR to candidates after qualifying the Test conducted by CSIR twice a year in June and December.
CSIR NET eligibility criteria is released by the NTA along with the official notification.
It is defined along the parameters of educational qualification, age limit, nationality, and so on.
Candidates appearing for CSIR NET Exam should ensure that they know all the important information about the exam such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and so on.
Read this article to know all about CSIR NET eligibility criteria and other details.
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CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria
i. CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria: Nationality
ii. CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit
iii. CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification
iv. CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria: Number of Attempts
i. CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria: Nationality
ii. CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit
iii. CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification
iv. CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria: Number of Attempts
CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for CSIR NET Exam should ensure that they satisfy all the parameters of eligibility.
If they are not eligible as per the criteria set by NTA then their candidature can be rejected during any stage of the examination.
The eligibility requirements for CSIR NET Exam are as follows:
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CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria: Nationality
The candidate should be an Indian citizen to be eligible to apply for CSIR NET Exam.
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CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit
The maximum age limit to apply for JRF is 28 years.
The upper age limit is relaxed upto 5 years for candiated belonging to the reserved category (SC/ST/PwD and female candidates) and upto 3 years for OBC candidates.
There is no age limit for lecturship.
Relaxation in age limit is as follows:
| Category | Relaxation in Age Limit (in years) |
|---|---|
| Female | 5 |
| SC | 5 |
| ST | 5 |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 |
| Persons with disability (PwD) | 5 |
CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have a degree in B.Pharma or BE or B. Tech or MSc or MBBS or Integrated BS-MS or any other science degree with at least 55% marks. 5% marks relaxation is given to candidates who belong to the reserved category.
- Candidates who are in the final year of their post-graduation are also eligible to apply for the exam.
- Candidates who have done B.Sc or if they are pursuing the Integrated MS-PhD program and have got a minimum 55% marks then they are eligible to apply.
Subject-wise eligibility is as follows:
| Subject | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Life Science | Pursued academic qualification in Life Science only |
| Chemical Science | Have a degree in M.Sc./BS/B-Tech or equivalent qualification in Chemistry with required percentage mentioned above |
| Earth Science | Pursued M.Sc./BS-MS/BS-4 Years/B-Pharma or any equivalent degree in the field of Earth Science within the required qualifying criteria. |
| Mathematics | Pursued M.Sc./BS-MS/BS/B-Tech or any equivalent degree in the field of Mathematics to meet the eligibility requirements |
| Physical Science | Possess a valid degree of M.Sc. Physics or BS-MS in Physics or any equivalent degree within the required percentage |
CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria: Number of Attempts
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the CSIR NET Exam provided candidates satisfy the eligibility criteria mentioned above.
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What is the upper age limit to apply for CSIR NET Exam?
The upper age limit to apply for CSIR NET Exam is 28 years.
Is there any age limit for candidates applying for lectureship through CSIR NET Exam?
No there is no age limit for candidates applying for lectureship through CSIR NET Exam.
Do candidates who qualify for JRF receive any stipend?
Yes, candidates who qualify for JRF receive Rs. 31000 per month for the first two years. On completion of two years as JRF and if the fellow is registered for Ph.D., the fellowship will be upgraded to SRF (NET) and the stipend will be increased to Rs. 35000 per month for the 3rd and subsequent years.
What is the required educational qualification to be eligible for CSIR NET Exam?
Candidate should possess M.Sc. or equivalent degree/Integrated BS-MS/BS-4 years/BE/B Tech/B. Pharma /MBBS with at least 55% marks to be eligible to apply for the exam.
