CSIR UGC NET December 2023 exam will be conducted by the NTA on the behalf of CSIR and UGC. The exam is taken 2 times a year i.e June and December, to select the students applying for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professorship in various subjects under the faculty of Science and Technology.
The schedule of the exam is on 26, 27 and 28 December 2023 in computer-based mode. The online registration for the exam has started from 1 November 2023 and will end on 30 November 2023. Candidates who wish to appear for the exam can apply online on the official website.
In this article, we will provide you with all the important information about the CSIR UGC NET December 2023 exam, such as notification, registration, exam date, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, admit card, result and more.
CSIR UGC NET December 2023 Notification
The official notification for the CSIR UGC NET December 2023 exam has been released by NTA on 1 November 2023. The notification has all the details about the exam, such as eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, exam centres, fee, etc. Candidates can download the notification from the official website or from the link given below:
CSIR UGC NET December 2023 Notification
CSIR UGC NET December 2023 Registration
The online registration for the exam has started from 1 November 2023 and will end on 30 November 2023. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online on the official website. The application fee for the exam is Rs. 1000 for General/EWS/OBC-NCL candidates, Rs. 500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates and Rs. 250 for Female candidates. The fee can be paid online through debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI.
The steps to apply online for the CSIR UGC NET December 2023 exam are as follows:
- Visit the official website of NTA CSIR NET – csirnet.nta.ac.in.
- Click on the link “Registration for Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2023”.
- Create your login credentials by entering your name, email id, mobile number, etc.
- Fill the application form with your personal, academic and contact details.
- Upload the scanned images of your photograph, signature and category certificate (if applicable) in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway.
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
CSIR UGC NET December 2023 Exam Date
The CSIR UGC NET December 2023 exam will be conducted on 26, 27 and 28 December 2023 in two shifts – morning shift from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and afternoon shift from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The exam will be held in computer-based mode at various exam centres across the country. The exam consist of five papers, namely, Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences. Candidates can choose any one paper according to their subject of post-graduation or equivalent degree.
Here is a table showing the exam date and shift for each paper:
| Paper | Exam Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences | 26 December 2023 | Morning |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | 26 December 2023 | Afternoon |
| Life Sciences | 27 December 2023 | Morning |
| Mathematical Sciences | 27 December 2023 | Afternoon |
| Physical Sciences | 28 December 2023 | Morning |
CSIR UGC NET December 2023 Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for the CSIR UGC NET December 2023 exam are as follows:
- Age Limit: For JRF, the upper age limit is 28 years as on 1 July 2023. For Lectureship/Assistant Professorship, there is no upper age limit. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should have a Master’s degree or equivalent in Science or Engineering with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognized university or institute. Candidates who are pursuing their final year of Master’s degree or are awaiting their results can also apply. Candidates who have a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD) and are enrolled in an integrated PhD program can also apply. Candidates who have a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MBBS) or equivalent can also apply.
CSIR UGC NET December 2023 Syllabus
The syllabus for the CSIR UGC NET December 2023 exam is based on the core subjects of Science and Engineering. The syllabus for each paper is divided into three parts – Part A, Part B and Part C. Part A is common for all papers and consists of questions on general aptitude, logical reasoning, numerical ability, data interpretation, etc. Part B consists of questions on the subject-related conventional topics. Part C consists of questions on the subject-related higher value topics. The syllabus for each paper can be downloaded from the official website of official website – csirnet.nta.ac.in.
CSIR UGC NET December 2023 Pattern
The pattern for the December 2023 exam is as follows:
- Mode of Exam: Computer-based test (CBT)
- Duration of Exam: 3 hours (180 minutes)
- Medium of Exam: English and Hindi
- Type of Questions: Objective type with multiple choice questions (MCQs)
- Number of Questions: 120
- Number of Parts: 3 (Part A, Part B and Part C)
- Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer, 0 for unattempted question
- Maximum Marks: 480
Here is a table showing the distribution of questions and marks for each part and paper:
| Paper | Part | Number of Questions | Number of Questions to be Attempted | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences | A | 20 | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| B | 40 | 35 | 4 | 140 | |
| C | 60 | 25 | 8 | 200 | |
| Total | 120 | 75 | – | 400 | |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | A | 20 | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| B | 50 | 35 | 4 | 140 | |
| C | 80 | 25 | 8 | 200 | |
| Total | 150 | 75 | – | 400 | |
| Life Sciences | A | 20 | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| B | 50 | 35 | 4 | 140 | |
| C | 75 | 25 | 8 | 200 | |
| Total | 145 | 75 | – | 400 | |
| Mathematical Sciences | A | 20 | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| B | 40 | 25 | 4 | 100 | |
| C | 60 | 20 | 6 | 120 | |
| Total | 120 | 60 | – | 280 | |
| Physical Sciences | A | 20 | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| B | 25 | 20 | 4 | 80 | |
| C | 30 | 20 | 8 | 160 | |
| Total | 75 | 55 | – | 300 |
CSIR UGC NET December 2023 Admit Card
The admit card for the exam will be released by NTA on the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in. The admit card will be available for download from 16 December 2023 onwards. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can download their admit card by entering their application number and date of birth/password. The admit card will contain the details of the candidate, such as name, roll number, exam date, exam centre, exam shift, etc. Candidates must carry their admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam hall without the admit card.
