| Full Name of Examination | CSIR UGC NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Category & Stream | Science |
| Admissions & Course Types | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Assistant Professor in Science |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Examination Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Total Maximum Marks | 200 Marks |
| Examination Frequency | Twice a Year (June & December) |
| Application Fee | ?1,150 (General) / ?600 (OBC) / ?325 (SC/ST) |
| Official Web Portal | https://csirnet.nta.nic.in |
Negative marking of 25% for each wrong answer across parts.
| Reservation Category | Percentage Allocation | Key Eligibility Mandate |
|---|---|---|
| GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% | Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate |
| OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% | Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% | Recognized competent authority caste certificate |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% | Recognized competent authority tribe certificate |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% (Horizontal) | Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board |
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