How many questions are there in each part of the CSIR NET exam?
The number of questions in each part of the CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) exam varies depending on the subject. For subjects such as Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, and Mathematical Sciences, Part A comprises 20 questions, Part B
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The exam pattern includes 120 questions divided into General Aptitude, Physics-I (Core subjects), and Physics-II (Advanced subjects). Each question carries two marks, with a negative marking of 13 for every incorrect answer.
CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2024 for Earth Sciences
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The authority released the CSIR NET 2025 December session result on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It has been released in the form of PDF. It also consists of the roll numbers and rank of candidates who qualified the exam.
List of some the books that are helpful for the CSIR NET Earth Science preparation are mentioned below:
- Environmental Geology by Edward A Keller
- Structural Geology by Haakon Fossen
- Sedimentology and Stratigraphy by Gary Nichols
- Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy by Sam Boggs Jr.
- Vertebrate Pale
The list of some of the important topics of Mathematical Science paper is mentioned below:
- Analysis
- Numerical & Complex Analysis
- Calculus of Variations
- Linear Integral Equations
- Algebra
- Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs)
- Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data
- Classical Mechanics
The CSIR NET Physical Science Paper consists of the important topics as mentioned below:
- Mathematical Methods of Physics
- Classical Mechanics
- Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Quantum Mechanics
- Electronics and Experimental Methods
Topics that are covered in the CSIR NET Life Science exam are listed below:
- Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology
- Cellular Organization
- Cell Communication and Cell Signaling
- Developmental Biology
- System Physiology – Plant
- System Physiology – Animal
- Fundamental Processes
- Ecological Principles
- Ev
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