CSIR NET Syllabus 2021 & Exam Pattern - Download PDFs
Aspirants who are looking to appear in the NET Exam to pursue their career in teaching or research fields must know the CSIR NET Syllabus and exam pattern.
The syllabus is important to understand the topics that will be asked in the exam. And the CSIR NET exam pattern helps in planning the preparation according to the marking scheme.
In order to put complete focus and efforts on preparation of the exam, it is important to have the complete information.
Here in this blog, we have covered all the necessary details of CSIR NET Syllabus 2021 & Exam Pattern for all five subjects.
CSIR NET Syllabus 2021 for All Subjects
The National Testing Agency conducts the CSIR UGC NET Exam in five subjects of science stream i.e. Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Earth Sciences.
The exam paper is divided into two parts i.e. General Aptitude and the subject that you opt. Below you can check the complete CSIR UGC NET Syllabus for all the subjects including General Aptitude section.
Candidates must note that the CSIR NET 2021 syllabus and exam pattern mentioned below are based on the 2020 exam. Once the new official syllabus & pattern are released, we will update it here.
CSIR NET Syllabus General Aptitude June 2021
This paper is common for all 5 subjects. Here you can check the details CSIR UGC NET June 2021 Syllabus for General Aptitude.
| Numerical Ability |
Number and Simplification, LCM and HCF Average, Quadratic Equations, Sequence and Series, Surds and Indices, Logarithms, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Ratio, Proportion and Variation, Partnership, Alligation and Mixture. Time Speed and Distance, Time and Work, Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, etc. |
| Reasoning |
Series Formation, Coding-Decoding, Distance and Directions, Calendar and Clock, Ranking and Arrangement, Puzzles, etc. |
| Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis |
Mean, Median, Mode, Measures of Dispersion, Graphical Analysis: Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie-Chart, Tabulation. |
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CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus
The CSIR UGC NET June 2021 Life Sciences Syllabus is vast i.e., there are 13 units in this subjects. So, you must plan your studies in a way that you can cover all the topics one by one. Check the list of all 13 units below:
| Unit |
Name of Topic |
| 1 |
Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology |
| 2 |
Cellular Organization |
| 3 |
Fundamental Processes |
| 4 |
Cell Communication and Cell Signaling |
| 5 |
Developmental Biology |
| 6 |
System Physiology – Plant |
| 7 |
System Physiology – Animal |
| 8 |
Inheritance Biology |
| 9 |
Diversity of Life Forms |
| 10 |
Ecological Principles |
| 11 |
Evolution and Behavior |
| 12 |
Applied Biology |
| 13 |
Methods in Biology |
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CSIR NET Syllabus Mathematics
The CSIR NET Maths syllabus is summed up in 4 distinct units. If you are going to appear for this subject, then you should check the complete syllabus as given below: -
| Unit -1 |
Analysis |
| Linear Algebra |
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| Unit -2 |
Complex Analysis |
| Algebra |
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| Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) |
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| Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) |
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| Unit -3 |
Numerical Analysis |
| Calculus of Variations |
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| Linear Integral Equations |
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| Classical Mechanics |
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| Unit -4 |
Descriptive Statistics |
| Exploratory Data Analysis |
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CSIR NET 2021 Syllabus Earth Science
The syllabus of CSIR NTA NET Earth Science is divided into two parts i.e. Part-B & Part-C. You can check the topics of both the parts below:
| Part - B |
The Earth and the Solar System |
| Earth Materials |
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| Surface Features and Processes |
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| Interior of the Earth |
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| Deformation and Tectonics |
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| Oceans and Atmosphere |
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| Environmental Earth Sciences |
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| Part - C |
Geology |
| Applied Geology |
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| Physical Geography |
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| Geophysics |
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| Meteorology |
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| Ocean Sciences |
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CSIR NET Physics Syllabus
The CSIR NET Physical Science syllabus is divided in two parts i.e. Core and Advanced. The best way to prepare is to start with the core and then move to the advanced part. Check the CSIR NET Physics syllabus for both - Core (Part-A) and Advanced (Part-B) from below.
| Part A – Core |
Mathematical Methods of Physics |
| Classical Mechanics |
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| Electromagnetic Theory |
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| Quantum Mechanics |
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| Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics |
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| Electronics and Experimental Methods |
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| Part B – Advanced |
Mathematical Methods of Physics |
| Classical Mechanics |
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| Electromagnetic Theory |
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| Quantum Mechanics |
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| Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics |
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| Electronics and Experimental Methods |
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| Atomic & Molecular Physics |
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| Condensed Matter Physics |
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| Nuclear and Particle Physics |
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CSIR NET Syllabus Chemistry
CSIR NET Chemical Science syllabus is divided into 4 parts. Below you can check the section-wise details of the CSIR UGC NET syllabus.
| Section 1 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
| Section 2 |
Physical Chemistry |
| Section 3 |
Organic Chemistry |
| Section 4 |
Interdisciplinary Topics |
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CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2021
Those who apply for the exam should start preparation as per the CSIR NET Pattern 2021. According to the scheme of test, the paper is divided into three sections i.e. – Part A, Part B & Part C.
Below you can check the details of these sections according to CSIR NET June 2021 Exam Pattern.
Part A –
It is common for all subjects.
In this section, your talent is measured on the basis of your skills in General Science, Quantitative Reasoning & Analysis, and Research Aptitude.
From this section only MCQ Type questions will be asked.
Part B –
According to CSIR NET exam pattern, this part contains the subject related conventional MCQs with less difficulty level.
Part C –
In this part you have to solve higher value subject related questions that will test your scientific knowledge.
The questions are analytical in nature where you are required to apply scientific knowledge to arrive at the solution of the given scientific problem.
You will get a total of 3 hours to attempt all the three parts of Paper.
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CSIR NET Life Science Question Paper Pattern (LS) 2021
| Sections | No. of Questions Asked | No. of Questions to be Attempted | Marks | Neg. Marking |
| PART-A | 20 | 15 | 30 | 0.5 |
| PART-B | 50 | 35 | 70 | 0.5 |
| PART-C | 75 | 25 | 100 | 1.0 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 200 | |||
CSIR NET Mathematics Exam Pattern (MA)
| Sections | No. of Questions Asked | No. of Questions to be Attempted | Marks | Neg. Marking |
| PART-A | 20 | 15 | 30 | 0.5 |
| PART-B | 40 | 25 | 75 | 0.75 |
| PART-C | 60 | 20 | 95 | 0 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 200 | |||
NTA CSIR NET Paper Pattern 2021 for Earth Science (ES)
| Sections | No. of Questions Asked | No. of Questions to be Attempted | Marks | Neg. Marking |
| PART-A | 20 | 15 | 30 | 0.5 |
| PART-B | 50 | 35 | 70 | 0.5 |
| PART-C | 80 | 25 | 100 | 1.32 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 200 | |||
CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Physical Science (PH) 2021
| Sections | No. of Questions Asked | No. of Questions to be Attempted | Marks | Neg. Marking |
| PART-A | 20 | 15 | 30 | 0.5 |
| PART-B | 25 | 20 | 70 | 0.875 |
| PART-C | 30 | 20 | 100 | 1.25 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 200 | |||
CSIR NET Pattern for Chemical Science (CH) 2021
| Sections | No. of Questions Asked | No. of Questions to be Attempted | Marks | Neg. Marking |
| PART-A | 20 | 15 | 30 | 0.5 |
| PART-B | 40 | 35 | 70 | 0.5 |
| PART-C | 60 | 25 | 100 | 1.0 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 200 | |||
Note - To understand the exam format in a better way, you must go through the analysis of CSIR UGC NET Previous Years Question Papers.
Frequently Asked Questions About CSIR NET Syllabus & Paper Pattern
Here we have catered the most frequently asked queries of students like CSIR NET Exam Pattern & Syllabus. Check them below.
If you have any further query regarding the exam, please refer to CSIR NTA NET FAQs blog.
Ques 1 - What is the syllabus of CSIR NTA NET?
Ans – NTA provides the CSIR NET syllabus for all the Subjects separately. To check this subject-wise syllabus, click .
Ques 2 - Does the CSIR NET syllabus change every year?
Ans - No, exam authorities do not change the CSIR NET Exam Syllabus every year. The changes are done in almost 8 to 10 years.
Ques 3 - Does exam entrance is strictly based on the given CSIR NET syllabus?
Ans – Yes, the questions asked in the exam are completely based on the CSIR UGC NET Syllabus. To achieve the targeted score, you have to prepare the complete syllabus.
Ques 4 - What is the CSIR NET Paper Pattern?
Ans – You must be aware of the complete CSIR NET Pattern 2021 to start preparing yourself for the exam. The exam is divided into three parts: Part A, Part B & Part C.
Ques 5 – Is there any negative marking in CSIR UGC NET?
Ans – Yes, according to the CSIR NET Exam Pattern there are different negative marking schemes for each part.
Ques 6 - What will be the mode of CSIR NTA NET Examination in 2021, online or offline?
Ans – The CSIR UGC NET Exam 2021 will be conducted in online mode only.
Ques 7 - What is the duration of CSIR NTA NET Exam?
Ans – The duration of the exam is three hours and it will be conducted in two shifts.
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