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CSIR UGC NET 2023 Syllabus is prescribed by Human Resource Development Group (HRDG) on its official website for all the 5 subjects. Candidates can select the subject during the time of the online application process. CSIR NET paper is divided into 3 part i.e A, B, C. The syllabus for Part A is common for everyone and the syllabus of Part B and C is totally based on the subject opted by the candidates. Candidates preparing for the exam can download CSIR NET Practice Papers.
CSIR NET Syllabus 2023: Part A
The topics in Part-A of CSIR NET Syllabus 2023 are mentioned below.
| Subject | Important Topics |
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Logical Reasoning
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Similarities and Differences |
| Number Series | |
| Blood Relationships | |
| Arrangements | |
| Statements | |
| Data Sufficiency | |
| Non-verbal Reasoning | |
| Alphabet Series | |
| Symbols and Notations | |
| Visual Ability | |
| Graphical Analysis | |
| Data Analysis | |
| Analytical Reasoning | |
| Syllogisms | |
| Analogies | |
| Directions | |
| Coding-Decoding | |
| Classification | |
|
Numerical Ability
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Percentage |
| Time & Work | |
| Simple & Compound Interest | |
| Time & Speed | |
| HCF, LCM Problems | |
| Simplifications | |
| Number System | |
| Average | |
| Algebra | |
| Area | |
| Profit & Loss | |
| Bar Graph, Pictorial Graph, Pie Chart | |
| Ratio & Proportion | |
| Permutation & Combination | |
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Graphical Analysis
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Measures of Dispersion |
| Mean | |
| Median | |
| Mode | |
| Bar Graph | |
| Line Graph | |
| Pie Chart | |
| Tabulation |
CSIR NET Syllabus 2023: Part B & C
Part B of CSIR NET syllabus mainly comprises 5 subjects. CSIR-UGC NET exam for Science stream is conducted by CSIR in the following areas: –
| Subjects | Important Topics |
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Chemical Science
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Organic Chemistry |
| Inorganic Chemistry | |
| Physical Chemistry | |
| Medicinal Chemistry | |
| Environmental Chemistry | |
| Supermolecular Chemistry | |
| Green Chemistry | |
| Catalysis | |
| Chemistry in Nanoscience and Technology | |
|
Earth Science Part B
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Oceans and Atmosphere |
| The Earth and Solar System | |
| Interior of Earth, Deformation, and Tectonics | |
| Earth Materials, Surface Features, and Processes | |
| Environmental Earth Sciences | |
|
Earth Science Part C
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Mineralogy and Petrology |
| Marine Geology and Paleoceanography | |
| Quarternary Geology | |
| Economic Geology | |
| Palaeontology and its Applications | |
| Meteorology | |
| Physical Geography | |
| Structural Geology and Geotectonics | |
| Geochemistry | |
| Geophysics | |
| Precambrian Geology and Crustal Evolution | |
| Sedimentology and Stratigraphy | |
|
Life Science
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Developmental Biology |
| Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology | |
| Fundamental Processes | |
| Diversity of Life Forms | |
| Methods in Biology | |
| Evolution and Behavior | |
| Cellular Organization | |
| System Physiology – Plant | |
| Cellular Organization | |
| Inheritance Biology | |
| Ecological Principles | |
| Applied Biology | |
|
Physical Science
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Electromagnetic Theory |
| Classical Mechanics | |
| Quantum Mechanics | |
| Mathematical Methods in Physics | |
| Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics | |
| Electronics and Experimental Methods | |
|
Mathematical Science
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Linear Algebra |
| Algebra | |
| Linear Integral Equations | |
| Partial Differential Equations | |
| Calculus of Variations | |
| Classical Mechanics | |
| Complex Analysis | |
| Ordinary Differential Equations | |
| Numerical Analysis | |
| Descriptive Statistics | |
| Exploratory Data Analysis |
Download CSIR NET Syllabus PDF: Subject-Wise
To know the detailed CSIR NET syllabus for all the subjects and sections, candidates can download the PDF of the respective paper given below.
| Paper Name | Download PDF |
|---|---|
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | Click Here |
| Chemical Sciences | Click Here |
| Life Sciences | Click Here |
| Mathematical Sciences | Click Here |
| Physical Sciences | Click Here |
CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2023: Overview
The CSIR NET exam pattern 2023 involves the structure of the question paper including the total of subjects, questions, exam duration and marking scheme. Have a look at the highlights of the exam pattern below:
- The CSIR NET question paper 2023 of each paper is divided into three sections – Part A, B and C.
- The CSIR NET Part-A comprises General Aptitude questions that assess the candidates’ teaching/research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension skills, divergent thinking and general awareness.
- Paper B and Part C questions are based on the subject chosen by candidates from the following five subjects – Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences.
- The exam carries a weightage of 200 marks.
- There is a negative marking of 25 per cent (33 per cent for a few parts) for each wrong answer
- The exam comprises objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- The exam is of a single three hours duration
- There is no break between all three parts
CSIR UGC NET Syllabus 2023: FAQs
Q: What are the subjects for which CSIR NET is conducted?
A: There are 5 major subjects for which exam is conducted and they are:
Chemical Sciences
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
Life Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Q: What are the major topics of Earth Sciences Syllabus for CSIR NET 2023?
A: Geology, Applied Geology, Earth Sciences, Physical Geography, Geophysics, Meteorology, Ocean sciences are the major topics for this subject. Part A of the exam is common for all the candidates but Part B and C are as per the subject opted by the candidate.
Q: Where can I check the CSIR NET syllabus?
A: You can check the CSIR NET syllabus on the official website – https://csirhrdg.res.in as well as here we have also shared the detailed syllabus.
