Particulars

CSIR NET Exam Pattern Highlights

Exam mode

Online

Exam duration

180 minutes (3 hours)

Number of sections/parts

3

Total questions to be attempted

Chemical Sciences: 75

Earth Sciences: 75

Life Sciences: 75

Mathematical Sciences: 60

Physical Sciences: 55

Type of questions

MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option

Total marks

200 for each paper

Negative marking

Yes

Language of paper

English and Hindi