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Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test

Conducting Body: National Testing Agency on behalf of CSIR
Scope: All India
Frequency: Bi-annual (June and December)
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Overview & Description

National level examination for determining eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship / Assistant Professor in the faculty of Science & Technology.

Exam Type Eligibility & Research
Examination Mode Computer Based Test (CBT)
Educational & Age Eligibility
Minimum Qualification M.Sc / BS-MS / B.Tech / B.Pharm / MBBS
Eligible Streams Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences
Age Criteria Maximum 30 years for JRF (Relaxation applicable); No upper age limit for Lectureship
Specific Criteria M.Sc. or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks for General/OBC (50% for SC/ST/PwD). B.Tech/BS 4-year degree holders eligible for JRF.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
STAGES OF SELECTION:
Single paper consisting of Part A (General Science, Quantitative & Reasoning), Part B (Core Subject Knowledge), and Part C (Higher Order Analytical & Scientific Questions).
CORE SUBJECTS & CURRICULUM:

Chemical Sciences, Earth & Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences.

Career Opportunities & Associated Posts

Designated Appointments: Scientist in CSIR laboratories, JRF fellowship with monthly stipend of ₹37,000 + HRA, Assistant Professorship in national colleges.

Data Integrity Principle: MPath maintains strict separation between permanent examination regulations (syllabus, eligibility, selection methodology) and changing cycle notices (deadlines, fee revisions, vacancies). Always cross-reference final dates with the gazette notification published on the official authority portal.
Snapshot Facts
  • Short Name: CSIR-UGC NET
  • Conducting Body: National Testing Agency on behalf of CSIR
  • Category: Higher Education & Research
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Application Fee: ₹1150 (₹600 for OBC; ₹325 for SC/ST/PwD)
  • Verification Status: VERIFIED
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