CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2020 | Age, Qualifications & Marks

CSIR NET is the most popular exam among the science students who want to make their career in JRF and lectureship. To apply for these, candidates will have to fill the online application form of the exam.

 

But before applying for it, candidates must satisfy its minimum requisite criteria.

 

National Testing Agency has set some guidelines called CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria to find out the suitable candidates for the exam. It is measured within two major constraints – Educational Qualification and Age Limit.

 

Here, we have given the complete CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2020 in detail. Please scroll down and check whether you are eligible to appear for the exam or not.

 

In this article, you will find: -

 

CSIR Exam Eligibility 2020

Educational Qualification

Age Limit & Relaxation

CSIR NET Subjects Eligibility

List of CSIR NET Subjects for PG & UG Courses

Can a B-tech student appear for CSIR NET Exam?

Can an M.Sc. student appear for CSIR NET Exam?

CSIR NET Subjects for Various Diploma Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

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CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2020

 

It is recommended to check and satisfy the basic and compulsory education qualification along with the age limit criteria for eligibility of CSIR NET exam. Otherwise, you may lose the chance to appear for the exam. Below, we have provided the general requirement that you need to fulfill.

 

Education Qualification

 

Candidates who want to apply for the CSIR NET Exam must have one of the following degrees to meet the required CSIR Eligibility: -

 

MSc

Integrated BS-MS

BS-4 Years

BE/B-Tech

B-Pharma

MBBS

Or an Equivalent Degree.

In the above-mentioned qualifications, candidates must satisfy the minimum percentage criteria which are given below: -

 For General and OBC Candidates - 55% Marks

 For ST/SC/PWD Candidates - 50% Marks.

 

CSIR NET Subject Wise Educational Qualification

 

Life Sciences - Aspirant must have pursued academic qualification in Life Science on any other related subject only.

Physical Sciences – Candidate needs a degree of M.Sc. in Physics or BS-MS in Physical Sciences or any other equivalent degree.

Chemical Sciences – Require M.Sc./BS/B-Tech/B-Pharma degree or any other equivalent qualification in Chemistry.

Mathematical Sciences – Must have M.Sc./BS-MS/BS-4 Years/B-Tech degree or any other equivalent qualification in the Mathematics field.

Earth Sciences - Candidates must have pursued BS-MS/M.Sc./BS- 4 Years or any equivalent degree in Earth Sciences.

 

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Other Essential Educational Qualification

 

Candidates, who have enrolled in MSc Courses or have completed any of the above-mentioned qualification as on the closing date of online submission of CSIR NET Application Form, can apply for the exam.

Students who are pursuing in MSc, their result should be declared within two years of CSIR NET Certificate release date.

Such candidates will have to submit the attestation format of their master’s degree duly certified by the Head of Institute/Dean/Head of Department from where the candidate is appearing or has appeared.

Candidates who have enrolled in the Integrated MS-PhD program or have completed their BSc (Hons) or equivalent degree are also eligible to apply for the exam.

Candidates having a bachelor’s degree are eligible for CSIR fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for PhD/Integrated PhD program within the validity period of two years.

Specification of degrees (whether bachelor’s or master’s) as notified by UGC in its Gazette Notification No. F. 5-1/2013 (CPP-II) dated 5th July 2014 and as amended from time to time, shall apply.

The eligibility for lectureship/ Assistant Professorship of NET qualified candidates will be subjected to fulfilling of the criteria laid down by UGC. PhD Degree holders who have passed master’s degree prior to 19th September 1991 are eligible to apply for the exam.

 

Also, check detailed information about CSIR NET Syllabus & Pattern before starting the preparation for the exam.

 

 

Age Limit & Relaxation

 

The Age Limit Criteria is different for JRF and Assistant Professor. You can check the complete details along with the age relaxation below: -

 

 

CSIR JRF Eligibility Criteria - Required Age! 

 

Maximum Age – 28 years as on 1st January 2020.

 

Age Relaxation – Up to 5 Years for SC/ST/OBC/ PwD/Female Applicants & 3 years in case of OBC (non-creamy layer).

 

 

CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria for Lecturership - Required Age!

 

There is no upper age limit in this case. Candidates from any age group can apply for lectureship.

 

 

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Confused About Which Subject to opt for CSIR NET? Check Subjects Eligibility

 

Are you seeking to appear in the CSIR NET Exam and getting confused over choosing the right subject?

 

Here you will surely get to know about the suitable subject that fits with your qualification.

 

List of CSIR NET Subjects for PG & UG Courses

 

National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the CSIR NET exam in five subjects on behalf of the Human Resource Development Group (HRDG) of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).

 

Here is the complete list of courses and subjects for the CSIR NET Exam. By going through this list, you can know whether your qualification falls in this category or not. And if not, you can go for the related course or subject.

 

 

Here we have catered the list of subjects related to CSIR NET Exam which is based on common queries of students for choosing the subject to appear in the exam.

 

Can a B-tech student appear for CSIR NET Exam?

 

Well, yes! B-Tech graduates can appear for the exam but only for CSIR NET JRF Test. However, there’s no existence of the subject like CSIR NET Engineering Science but still, the B-Tech graduates can appear for the other 5 subjects of CSIR NET.

 

To appear in CSIR NET, the candidates must have completed or be pursuing the M-Tech degree.

 

Here is the complete list of the engineering courses along with their eligible CSIR NET Subjects.

 

 

B-tech graduates have better opportunities after qualifying the CSIR NET Exam. Check out the career scope after CSIR NET. And also stay updated with latest CSIR NET Recruitment & Jobs.

 

 

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Can an M.Sc. student appear for CSIR NET Exam?

 

Science stream students have any queries related to the CSIR NET exam such as –

 

Are they eligible or not for the exams?

Is it possible to become an assistant professor after qualifying masters’ in science?

 

Well, Yes! It’s possible for post-graduate students in Science to become an assistant professor.

 

A Master’s Degree in Sciences is usually a second-cycle academic degree granted by the recognized universities.

 

Candidates must check out the detailed list of the subjects. And based on these subjects, they can apply for different streams of CSIR NET.

 

 

CSIR NET Subjects for Various Diploma Courses

 

Many students want to apply for CSIR NET Exam after qualifying diploma courses and they all have just one question –

 

‘Am I eligible to apply for CSIR NET Exam after the completion of the Post Graduate Diploma?'

 

Yes, they all are eligible for the National Eligibility Test, if they fulfill the eligibility criteria of the exam.

 

Below we catered all the diploma courses over which candidates can appear for various NTA CSIR NET Subjects.

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

We have compiled the frequently asked questions regarding CSIR Exam Eligibility Criteria 2020. Refer to them for your queries.

 

Ques 1 - What is the eligibility for the CSIR NET?

 

Ans – Candidates with masters’ degree in science stream or enrolled in the post-graduation can appear for the exam. Check the complete eligibility criteria here.

 

 

Ques 2 - Are MBBS students eligible for CSIR NET?

 

Ans – Yes, MBBS degree holders are eligible for the exam.

 

 

Ques 3 - Are MSc first-year students eligible for the CSIR-NET exam?

 

Ans – Yes, aspirants who are in the first year of MSc can apply for the 2020 exam in the result awaited category.

 

 

Ques 4 - What is the eligibility for the CSIR NET exam In terms of age?

 

Ans – NTA has set the 28 years (For General Category) maximum age for JRF Exam. Aspirants who belong from other categories get the relaxation of 5 years. There is no age limit to apply for Assistant Professor.

 

 

Ques 5 – Are B.Tech students eligible for CSIR NET?

 

Ans – Yes, B.Tech graduates are eligible for the CSIR NET exam but only for Junior Research Fellowship.

 

 

Ques 6 - Is a 5-year dual degree (B.Tech + M.tech) candidate eligible for CSIR NET?

 

Ans - Yes, candidates who have pursued a 5-year dual degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) can apply for the exam.

 

 

Ques 7 - How many times I can attempt the CSIR NET Exam?

 

Ans - There is no limit to attempt this examination for lectureship. But one should not cross the maximum age limit to appear in the NET JRF Exam. 

 

Ques 8 - Is B.Ed compulsory to appear in the CSIR NET Exam?

 

Ans - No, B.Ed degree is not required to be eligible for this exam.

 

 

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