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CSIR NET 2023 Exam Pattern - Marking Scheme, Subjects

Updated By surbhi sharma on 13 Apr, 2023 15:31

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CSIR NET 2023 Exam

CSIR NET 2023 Exam Pattern has been released by National Testing Agency. According to the latest examination pattern of CSIR UGC NET 2023, each paper will be conducted for 200 marks. All five papers of CSIR NET 2023, will have three parts viz Part- A, Part- B, and Part - C. 

The application window for registration of CSIR NET 2023 Exam has been extendeed to April 17, 2023. However, the exam dates have not been changed and the CSIR NET 2023 June Session will be conducted on June 06,07&08, 2023. CSIR UGC NET 2022 December Session and CSIR NET 2023 June Session have been merged.  

On this page, the CSIR NET aspiring candidates will not only find out the latest exam pattern and marking scheme of the CSIR NET exam but also what are the advantages of understanding the exam pattern. 

CSIR NET 2023 Online Test Instructions

CSIR NET 2023 Exam Pattern

CSIR NET 2023 Question Paper consists of three parts viz Part - A, Part - B, and Part-C. 

CSIR NET 2023 Exam Pattern A 

CSIR NET 2023 Part- A of the Question Paper consists of questions pertaining to General Aptitude with emphasis on logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, quantitative comparison, series formation, puzzles, etc.

CSIR NET 2023 Exam Pattern B

CSIR NET 2023 Part- B of the Question Paper contains subject-related conventional Multiple-Choice questions(MCQs), generally covering the topics given in the syllabus. 

CSIR NET 2023 Exam Pattern C

CSIR NET 2023 Part- C of the Question Paper contains higher-order questions that may test the candidates' knowledge of scientific concepts and/or application of the scientific concepts. 

CSIR UGC NET 2023 Important Instructions

Some of the important exam related instructions are mentioned below:

  • Candidates who successfully register for CSIR UGC NET 2023 exam would be able to view the list with their name on the official website.
  • The question papare for CSIR UGC NET 2023 would be available in both Hindi as well as English language. Candidates would be able to opt for either of these two.
  • None of the candidates appearing for the exam would be allowed to leave the exam hall before the compelete duration of the exam (3 hours).
  • On the day of the exam candidates must carry with them the CSIR UGC NET 2023 Admit Cras along with original photo ID proof and two passport size photographs.

CSIR NET Exam Pattern Highlights 2023

All the important details regarding the CSIR UGC NET exam pattern have been discussed below - 

  • The Examinations would be conducted in a Computer Based Test (CBT) mode

  • CSIR UGC NET paper would be divided into 3 sections.

  • The question paper would consists of questions in MCQ format

  • The maximum mark for CSIR NET exam is 200.

  • The total time duration for the exam would be 3 hours

CSIR NET 2023 Paper Wise Pattern & Marking Scheme

The following table contains precisely how the questions will be distributed across all the three sections in the CSIR UGC NET questions papers -

CSIR NET Physical Sciences Pattern & Marking Scheme

The latest CSIR UGC NET physical sciences question distribution has been provided below - 

Section

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Marking Scheme

Negative Marking

A

20

30

+2

25%

B

25

70

3.5

C

30

100

5

Total

75

200

CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences Pattern & Marking Scheme 2023

The latest CSIR UGC NET mathematical sciences question distribution has been provided below - 

Section

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Marking Scheme

Negative Marking

A

20

30

+2

25%

B

40

75

+3

C

60

95

+4.75

N/A

Total

120

200

CSIR NET Life Sciences Pattern & Marking Scheme

The latest CSIR UGC NET life sciences question distribution has been provided below -

Section

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Marking Scheme

Negative Marking

A

20

30

+2

25%

B

50

70

+2

C

75

100

+4

Total

145

200

CSIR NET Chemical Sciences Pattern & Marking Scheme

The latest CSIR UGC NET chemical sciences question distribution has been provided below -

Section

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Marking Scheme

Negative Marking

A

20

30

+2

25%

B

40

70

+2

C

60

100

+4

Total

120

200

CSIR NET Earth Sciences Pattern & Marking Scheme

The latest CSIR UGC NET earth sciences question distribution has been provided below -

Section

Number of Questions

Total Marks

Marking Scheme

Negative Marking

A

20

30

+2

25%

B

50

70

+2

C

80

100

+4

33%

Total

150

200

Check Also: 

Detailed CSIR NET 2023 Subject- Wise Pattern & Marking Scheme- (PDF Availablle)

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