CSIR-UGC-JRF

Science

Fellowship

CSIR UGC NET 2021 Eligibility

Candidates must check CSIR UGC NET 2021 Eligibility Criteria before filling the application form. If found ineligible, their candidature will be cancelled with immediate effect. 

CSIR NET Educational Qualification Requirements

• Candidates must have a M.Sc or an equivalent degree / Integrated BS-MS / BS - 4 years / BE / B. Tech / B. Pharma / MBBS.
• For General/ EWS and OBC-NCL candidates, minimum of 55% marks and for SC/ ST/ physically and visually handicapped candidates, a minimum of 50% marks is required in this degree.
• Those enrolled for M.Sc or those who have completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination are also eligible to apply.
• B.Sc (Hons) or equivalent degree holders or candidates enrolled in the Integrated MS-PhD program can apply as well.
• Such applicants need a minimum 55% marks (for general and OBC-NCL) and 50% marks for SC / ST, physically and visually handicapped candidates.
• Those with a bachelor’s degree must be registered/enrolled for Ph.D./ Integrated Ph.D. program to be eligible for CSIR.
• Ph.D. degree holders, who have passed Master’s degree before September 19, 1991, with minimum 50% marks, are eligible to apply for the only Lectureship.

CSIR NET Age Limit and Relaxation

1. For Junior Research Fellowship: Candidates should not have attained 28 years of age as on July 1, 2021.
2. Lectureship: There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professorship.
3. The upper age limit can be relaxed up to 5 years for SC/ ST/ Physically or Visually handicapped and female candidates and 3 years for OBC-Non Creamy Layer candidates

CSIR-UGC NET Exam for Science stream comprises of the syllabus from the following:
1. Chemical Sciences
2. Earth Sciences
3. Life Sciences
4. Mathematical Sciences
5. Physical Science

CSIR NET Exam Pattern

CSIR UGC NET 2021 Exam Pattern

The key points regarding CSIR UGC NET 2021 Exam Pattern are highlighted below: