Due to administrative and logistical issues, the CSIR UGC NET Exam scheduled for June 2024 has been postponed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) from 25-06-2024 to 27-06-2024. The revised schedule for the exam will be released on the official website. Candidates are advised to check the official website https://csirnet.nta.ac.in regularly for updates.
The CSIR UGC NET exam is for postgraduates in various science subjects and serves as a qualifying exam for Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. The registration for the 2024 CSIR UGC NET exam was completed last May.
The Ministry of Education has cancelled the NTA UGC NET exam due to suspected illegality and has ordered a CBI probe.
The CSIR UGC NET exam paper topics include Chemical Science, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Science, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
The exam pattern involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) lasting 180 minutes, with objective multiple-choice questions in English and Hindi.
Students pursuing or possessing a master’s degree in science or mathematics can write the CSIR UGC NET exam. Successful candidates can qualify for a Junior Research Fellowship, admission to research, university positions, and Assistant Professor positions in National Laboratories.
