‘What is the CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria?’ This is the most frequent question asked by the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Dec 2017 aspirants!
Well! CSIR Eligibility is measured within two major constraints – Educational Qualification and Age Limit.
The CSIR NET Organizing Institute has declared some specific set of guidelines for each of these parameters which identify the suitable candidates for this exam.
Below in this blog, we have mentioned the complete CSIR Exam Eligibility Criteria in detail. Please scroll down and test whether you are eligible or not to appear in this most prestigious exam!
And if you found yourself eligible, then –
Let’s understand the major CSIR Eligibility Constraints in a better way!
CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria| Important Factors to consider before appearing in Exam
Before stepping towards the idea of appearing in CSIR NET Exam Dec 2017, make sure that you belong to the Science Background.
If you are a science student and willing to pursue your career further as a Junior Research Fellow or an Assistant Professor, only then you should aim for this exam. Else, you can go for UGC NET Exam 2017.
This was the first Joint UGC CSIR NET Eligibility Factor, which can make your goal more clear and focused. So, if you fulfill this first criterion, only then you can proceed to see further eligibility criteria.
Educational Eligibility for CSIR NET Exam Dec 2017 – Check Out the Required Score Here!
The Joint CSIR UGC NET Exam is a nationalized exam so it has different educational eligibility criteria for reserved and unreserved category candidates.
We have mentioned the complete Educational Criteria for CSIR NET Eligibility below-
CSIR Eligibility – Degrees Required (Any of the mentioned below)
M.Sc.
Integrated BS-MS
BS-4 Years
BE/B-Tech
B-Pharma
MBBS
Or an Equivalent Degree.
CSIR Exam Eligibility – Percentage Required
For General and OBC Candidates – 55% Marks
For ST/SC/PWD Candidates – 50% Marks.
Important Notes for CSIR Eligibility:
As per the CSIR NET Eligibility conditions, the candidates whose results are awaited can also apply.
But their results (fulfilling the required percentage criteria) should be declared within the validity period of two years to avail the fellowship from the effective date of award of the fellowship.
Such candidates will have to submit the attestation format (Given at the reverse of the application form) duly certified by the Head of Institute/Dean/Head of Department from where the candidate is appearing or has appeared.
In accordance with CSIR Exam Eligibility Criteria, the candidates with bachelor’s degree will be eligible for CSIR fellowship only after ‘getting registered/enrolled for PhD/Integrated PhD program within the validity period of two years.’
CSIR NET Eligibility – Educational Qualification Criteria for Lecturer-ship:
The CSIR Exam eligibility for lectureship of NET qualified candidates will be subject to fulfilling the criteria laid down by UGC.
PhD degree holders who have passed Master’s degree prior to 19th September 1991, with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply for Lectureship only.
Age Limit Criteria for CSIR UGC NET Eligibility – Know if you are eligible for Relaxation or not!
The CSIR Eligibility Criteria for age limit is different in the case of JRF and Assistant Professor. Below you can check the clear distinction for both.
1. CSIR JRF Eligibility Criteria
Maximum Age – 28 years.
Age Relaxation – Up to 5 Years for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/female applicants.
2. CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria for Lecturership
There’s no upper age limit in this case. Candidates from any age group can apply for lecturership.
CSIR Eligibility for NET/JRF Exam [Subject Wise]
1. CSIR NET Eligibility for Life Science
As per CSIR NET Eligibility for Life Science, the candidates are required to have any of the above-mentioned degrees in Life Science only.
2. CSIR NET Chemical Science Eligibility
As per CSIR Eligibility, the candidates must have valid M.Sc./BS/B-Tech or equivalent qualification in Chemistry with required percentage criteria mentioned above.
3. CSIR NET Earth Science Eligibility
The CSIR Exam Eligibility guidelines for Earth Science tells that the candidates must have completed M.Sc./BS-MS/BS-4 Years/B-Pharma or any equivalent degree in the field of Earth Science within the required qualifying criteria.
4. CSIR NET Mathematics Eligibility Criteria
The CSIR NET aspirants are required to have a valid degree in M.Sc./BS-MS/BS/B-Tech or any equivalent study for Mathematics to fulfill the CSIR Eligibility conditions for Maths.
5. CSIR NET Eligibility for Physical Science
In accordance with CSIR NET Eligibility for Physical Science, the candidates are required to have a valid degree of M.Sc. Physics or BS-MS in Physics or any related degree passed within the required percentage.
So, above we have mentioned the complete CSIR NET Exam Eligibility Criteria on the basis of which, you can scale yourself in terms of Educational Qualification and Age Limit and then apply for CSIR NET exam without hesitation.
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I am undergoing MSc Physics in 2nd semestar which net Exam i.e UGCNet or CSIRUgC Net or any net. Which one I am elegible to Apply in Next Jun Exam 17?
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I have passed my post-B.Sc.(Physics Major) B.Tech in Information Technology in 2009. Now I am 31 yrs old. I belongs to General category. Am I eligible for appearing in CSIR-NET in Physical Sciences for Lectureship? Please let me know so that I can prepare.
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I have done master in physiotherapy, so am i applicable for CSIR net or jrf ?
i have done master in physiotherapy, so am i applicable for csir net/jrf?
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I completed my B.tech and I am pursuing M.tech in mechanical engineering (cad/cam), Am I eligible for applying csir net?
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I have done B.tech in Information Technology .can I give CSIR in Physical Science
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Hi, I am pursuing Integrated M.Tech in Biomedical Engineering and am currently in 4th year of my 5 years study. I want to apply for December session examination. Am I eligible for it?
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Hi, I have done my MCA.I have done graduation in chemistry hons. Am I applicable for CSIR net exam. Plz reply.
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I’m pursuing Msc physiology.. I’m in the 1st year… I M eligible for the csir net or ugc net…?
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I m pursuing M.E structural engineering 1 St year. Am I eligible to apply for this exam ?
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I’ve completed my Bpharm in 2016. Can I go for CSIR UGC NET life sciences
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Hello,I am 32yr gen candidate qualified bhms Dr.and having pvt practice ,can I be eligible in ugcnet,for which post
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I am persuing my BE degree in Biotech feild . Can I be elegible for giving CSIR NET exam
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i have completed bpt so can i eligible for csir net life science exam
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i have complet my M.sc chemistry from private university in 2017 .am i eligible.
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I am doing M.Sc Bio-informatics through distance education, do i have the eligibility to attend CSIR Lectureship
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I have completed 4 years bachelor of physiotherapy ..can I eligible for csir ugc net exam in life science
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sir , i completed my msc in biochemistry am i eligible for csir exam if yes then what will be my subject …
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Sir my percentage In MSc is 50, if I clear net exam than any chance to improve my percentage
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I’m interning at a government college following my BDS degree which ends in March 2018 .kindly comment on my eligibility for the exam
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I have done B.tech. in computer science engineering . Can I do CSIR net in mathematics.
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I hav complited my M.Sc in food and nutrition
May I sit for csir NET in life science?
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i completed my btech with information technology .so am i eligible for csir in life sciences
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I’ve completed my b.tech in electrical and electronics engineering. Am I eligible for NET Dec 2017???
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I have done my B.Tech and M.tech in Computer Science.
I want to pursue UGC NET CSIR in mathematical science.
Am I eligible or the only option i have is Computer Science and applications?
The other query I have : Is the syllabus and examr for computer science and application is same or both are different?
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My self smruti , i hv completed bscag shall i b eligible fr csir net & if eligible which subject should i choose.
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If i did Pg in MSc soilscience den which subject should i choose for csir net.
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I have passed B.Tech in computer science and engineering in 2004. Now I am 35 yrs old. I belongs to OBC. Can i appear CSIR UGC net exam in mathematical Science for lectureship after completing Msc(mathematics) through distance education ??
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I have done B. Tech in computer Science and engineering in 2014.can i appear CSIR NET exam in mathematical Science after completed Msc(maths) through distance course??
I have completed 3rd year b.pharmacy (4 year degree) . I will be competing 4th year 1st semester by December 2017.Am I eligibile for csir net December 2017?
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I have B.Tech degree in “Electrical and Electronics engineering” and 30 years old. Am I eligible to take CSIR NET in Mathematical Science ? after qualifying this exam, will I be consider for lectureship( Assistant professor) ?
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering is same as “Electrical Engineering”
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