Which is better, GATE or CSIR-NET?

The eligibility criteria for the GATE exam is Engineering Graduate, while the candidate who has done post-graduate work can appear for CSIR NET (JRF). The syllabus for the GATE exam is less as compared to the CSIR NET exam, and in the GATE exam, we don't have a general studies paper. The GATE exam has a much higher difficulty level than the NET exam. The GATE exam is conducted once a year while the NET exam is conducted twice a year. The GATE score is valid for 3 years, and a candidate can appear for the exam any number of times. There is no age limit for the GATE exam, but if you are preparing for the PSU exam, there is an age limit. The NET-JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) score is valid for 2 years and can be extended for 3 years for SRF (Senior Research Fellow). The age limit for the CSIR NET exam is 28 (relaxation for OBC, SC, and ST as per rule). Qualifying for CSIR NET doesn't guarantee admission to any specific university. The candidate has to appear for the interview.

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GATE is an examination conducted in India that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and Science for admission into the Masters programme and Job in Public Sector Companies. The National Testing Agency administers a national exam to pick candidates for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and to evaluate their suitability for lecture jobs in Indian colleges and universities. Only applicants who pass the CSIR NET exam are allowed to teach in the Science and Technology faculty in colleges and universities. The eligibility criteria of CSIR NET is Master degree or Integrated BS-MS/ BS-4 years/ BE/ B.Tech/ B.Pharma/ MBBS with at least 55%. So both exams have different scopes and importance. So both are the best.

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