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CSIR UGC NET Exam Paper Pattern
The national-level Joint CSIR-UGC NET exam is conducted by the Council Of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in computer-based mode through NTA. The test is taken for the post of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS) or assistant professor.
It is necessary to know the examination pattern to ensure effective preparation and time management. This article will give you complete detail about the exam pattern that is followed by CSIR UGC NET so that you can ensure you’re preparing in the same manner only.
The CSIR UGC NET exam is a computer-based test (CBT). Overall there are three subsections of the exam and each section will consist of multiple-objective questions.
The section-wise examination pattern is given below:
|
Subjects/Topics |
Section A |
Section B |
Section C |
Total |
|
Chemical Sciences (Total questions) |
20 |
40 |
60 |
120 |
|
Number of questions need to be attempted |
15 |
35 |
25 |
75 |
|
Total marks for each correct response |
2 |
2 |
4 |
200 |
|
Marks that will be deducted for each incorrect response (Negative marking for parts A, B & C is @25%) |
0.5 |
0.5 |
1 |
– |
|
Earth, Planetary sciences, Atmospheric, Ocean Sciences (questions) |
20 |
50 |
80 |
150 |
|
Number of questions need to be attempted |
15 |
35 |
25 |
75 |
|
Total marks for each correct response |
2 |
2 |
4 |
200 |
|
Marks that will be deducted for each incorrect response (Negative marking for part A & B is @25% and part C is @33%) |
0.5 |
0.5 |
1.32 |
– |
|
Life sciences (questions) |
20 |
50 |
75 |
145 |
|
Number of questions need to be attempted |
15 |
35 |
25 |
75 |
|
Total marks for each correct response |
2 |
2 |
4 |
200 |
|
Marks that will be deducted for each incorrect response (Negative marking for parts A, B & C is @ 25%) |
0.5 |
0.5 |
1 |
– |
|
Mathematical Sciences (questions) |
20 |
40 |
60 |
120 |
|
Number of questions need to be attempted |
15 |
25 |
20 |
60 |
|
Total marks for each correct response |
2 |
3 |
4.75 |
200 |
|
Marks that will be deducted for each incorrect response (Negative marking in Part A & B is @ 25%; no negative marking in Part C) |
0.5 |
0.75 |
0 |
– |
|
Physical sciences (questions) |
20 |
25 |
30 |
75 |
|
Number of questions need to be attempted |
15 |
20 |
20 |
55 |
|
Total marks for each correct response |
2 |
3.5 |
5 |
200 |
|
Marks that will be deducted for each incorrect response (Negative marking for parts A, B & C is @ 25%) |
0.5 |
0.875 |
1.25 |
– |
There are certain things as per the sections that the candidate must be aware of, these are as follows:
- Section A will be the same for all disciplines. This section consists of general aptitude-based questions with a focus on logical reasoning, quantitative and arithmetic abilities, graphical interpretation, comparison, series building, riddles, etc.
- Section B will feature subject-related traditional MCQs that will cover the section’s contents in general.
- Section C will include relatively high-level questions that will assess the candidate’s scientific concepts and/or application understanding and application of scientific concepts. The questions will be analytical in structure, with the applicant being asked to apply scientific skills in solving the provided research question
