CSIR UGC NET Syllabus

CSIR NET Syllabus 2022 Overview

Before getting into the details of the CSIR NET Syllabus, let us have a look at the overview of the CSIR NET exam mentioned below:

Name of the Exam	CSIR NET
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Purpose of Exam	Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LR)
Mode of Examination	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Number of Subjects	Five
Exam Sections	Three Parts – Part A, Part B, and Part C
Duration of Exam	3 Hours
Medium of Exam	English and Hindi
Maximum Marks	200
Negative marking	Marks were deducted for every wrong answer
Official Website	csirnet.nta.nic.in

CSIR NET Subject-Wise Syllabus

Candidates can download the subject-wise CSIR NET Syllabus PDF from the table given below:

Subjects	CSIR NET Syllabus PDF Link
Chemical Sciences	Download Here
Earth Sciences	Download Here
Life Sciences	Download Here
Mathematical Sciences	Download Here
Physical Science	Download Here

CSIR NET Exam Pattern

The CSIR UGC NET Exam Pattern 2022 and marking scheme are different for all the subjects. Candidates will have to pick any one subject and apply for the same. However, the Part A syllabus is the same for all subjects.

1. CSIR NET question paper for each subject is divided into three parts, namely Part A, Part B, and Part C.
2. All three sections are compulsory.
3. There will be no break between the three sections.
4. All 3 parts will have only Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
5. The CSIR NET 2022 will be conducted for a total of 200 marks.
6. The exam will be held for a duration of 3 hours.

Subject-Wise CSIR NET Exam Pattern

The subject-wise CSIR NET exam pattern and marking scheme are as follows:

1. CSIR NET Exam Pattern For Chemical Sciences

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	40	60	120
Maximum Number of Questions to Attempt	15	35	25	75
Marks for each correct answer	2	2	4	200
Maximum Marks	30	70	100	200
Negative Marking	0.5	0.5	1	–

2. CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Earth Sciences

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	50	80	150
Maximum Number of Questions to Attempt	15	35	25	75
Marks for each correct answer	2	2	4	200
Negative Marking	0.5	0.5	1.32	–
Maximum Marks	30	70	100	200

3. CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Life Sciences

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	50	75	145
Maximum Number of Questions to Attempt	15	35	25	75
Marks for each correct answer	2	2	4	200
Negative Marking	0.5	0.5	1	–
Maximum Marks	30	70	100	200

4. CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Mathematical Sciences

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	40	60	120
Maximum Number of Questions to Attempt	15	25	20	60
Marks for each correct answer	2	3	4.75	200
Negative Marking	0.5	0.75		–
Maximum Marks	30	75	95	200

5. CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Physical Sciences

Section	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	25	30	75
Maximum Number of Questions to Attempt	15	20	20	55
Marks for each correct answer	2	3.5	5	200
Negative Marking	0.5	0.875	1.25	–
Maximum Marks	30	70	100	200

CSIR NET Syllabus 2022 for All Subjects

Let us now look into the CSIR NET subject-wise syllabus for all papers mentioned below:

CSIR NET Syllabus for Part A

The CSIR NET Part-A Syllabus is common for all papers. The questions under this section are based on General Aptitude with emphasis on logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, quantitative comparison, series formation, & puzzles. Check the topics which are included in the syllabus.

Reasoning:

1. Analytical Reasoning
2. Syllogisms
3. Analogies
4. Directions
5. Coding-Decoding
6. Classification
7. Alphabet Series
8. Symbols and Notations
9. Similarities and Differences
10. Number Series
11. Blood Relationships
12. Arrangements
13. Statements
14. Data Sufficiency
15. Non-verbal Reasoning
16. Visual Ability
17. Graphical Analysis
18. Data Analysis

Quantitative Aptitude/ Numerical Ability

1. Simplifications
2. Number System
3. Average
4. Algebra
5. PercentageTime & Work
6. Simple & Compound Interest
7. Time & Speed
8. HCF, LCM Problems
9. Area
10. Profit & Loss
11. Bar Graph, Pictorial Graph, Pie Chart
12. Ratio & Proportion
13. Permutation & Combination

Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis

1. Mean
2. Median
3. Mode
4. Measures of Dispersion
5. Graphical Analysis: Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie-Chart and Tabulation

CSIR NET Syllabus For Chemistry

CSIR NET Syllabus for Chemical Sciences is as under:

1. Inorganic Chemistry
   a. Chemical periodicity
   b. Structure and Bonding in Homo- and Heteronuclear Molecules
   c. Concepts of Acids and Bases
   d. Main Group Elements and their Compounds
   e. Transition Elements and Coordination Compounds
   f. Inner Transition Elements
   g. Organometallic Compounds
   h. Cages and Metal Clusters
   i. Analytical Chemistry
   j. Bioinorganic Chemistry
   k. Characterisation of Inorganic Compounds
   l. Nuclear Chemistry
2. Physical Chemistry
   a. Basic Principles of Quantum Mechanics
   b. Approximate Methods of Quantum Mechanics
   c. Atomic Structure and Spectroscopy
   d. Chemical Bonding in Diatomics
   e. Chemical Applications of Group Theory
   f. Molecular Spectroscopy
   g. Chemical Thermodynamics
   h. Statistical Thermodynamics
   i. Electrochemistry
   j. Chemical Kinetics
   k. Colloids and Surfaces
   l. Solid State
   m. Polymer Chemistry
   n. Data Analysis
3. Organic Chemistry
   a. IUPAC Nomenclature of Organic Molecules
   b. Principles of Stereochemistry
   c. Aromaticity
   d. Organic Reactive Intermediates
   e. Organic Reaction Mechanisms
   f. Common Named Reactions and Rearrangements
   g. Organic Transformations and Reagents
   h. Concepts in Organic Synthesis
   i. Asymmetric Synthesis
   j. Pericyclic Reactions
   k. Synthesis and Reactivity of Common Heterocyclic Compounds Containing One or Two Heteroatoms (O, N, S)
   l. Chemistry of Natural Products
   m. Structure Determination of Organic Compounds
4. Interdisciplinary Topics
   a. Chemistry in Nanoscience and Technology
   b. Catalysis and Green Chemistry
   c. Medicinal Chemistry
   d. Supramolecular Chemistry
   e. Environmental Chemistry.

CSIR NET Syllabus For Earth Sciences

The CSIR NET Syllabus for Earth Sciences is as under:

PAPER-I (PART B)

1. The Earth and the Solar System
2. Interior of the Earth, Deformation, and Tectonics
3. Earth Materials, Surface Feature, and Processes
4. Environmental Earth Sciences
5. Oceans and Atmosphere

PAPER-I (PART C)

1. Geology
   a. Mineralogy and Petrology
   b. Structural Geology And Geo tectonics
   c. Paleontology And its Applications
   d. Sedimentology & Stratigraphy
   e. Marine Geology And Paleoceanography
   f. Sedimentology And Stratigraphy
   g. Economic Geology
   h. Geochemistry
   i. Precambrian Geology And Crustal Evolution
   j. Quaternary Geology
   k. Applied Geology
   – Remote Sensing and GIS
   – Engineering Geology
   – Mineral Exploration
   – Hydrogeology
2. Physical Geography
   a. Geomorphology
   b. Climatology
   c. Bio-geography
   d. Environmental Geography
   e. Geography of India
3. Geophysics
   a.  Signal Processing
   b. Field Theory
   c. Numerical Analysis and Inversion
   d. Gravity and Magnetic Fields of the Earth
   e. Plate Tectonics and Geodynamics
   f. Seismology Elastic Theory
   g. Gravity and Magnetic Methods
   h. Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods
   i. Seismic Methods
   j. Well logging
4. Meteorology
   a. Climatology
   b. Physical Meteorology
   c. Atmospheric Electricity
   d. Cloud Physics
   e. Dynamic Meteorology
   f. Numerical Weather Prediction
   g. General Circulation and Climate Modelling
   h. Synoptic Meteorology
   i. Aviation Meteorology
   j. Satellite Meteorology
5. Ocean Sciences
   a. Physical Oceanography
   b. Chemical Oceanography
   c. Geological Oceanography
   d. Biological Oceanography

CSIR NET Syllabus For Life Science

The CSIR NET Syllabus for Life Sciences is as under:

1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology
2. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling
3. Cellular Organization
4. Fundamental Processes
5. System Physiology – Animal
6. Developmental Biology
7. Inheritance Biology
8. System Physiology – Plant
9. Diversity of Life Forms
10. Applied Biology
11. Ecological Principles
12. Evolution and Behavior
13. Methods in Biology

CSIR NET Syllabus For Mathematics

The CSIR NET Syllabus for Mathematical Sciences is as under:

1. Analysis
2. Complex Analysis
3. Linear Algebra
4. Algebra
5. Topology
6. Ordinary Differential Equations
7. Partial Differential Equations
8. Numerical Analysis
9. Linear Integral Equations
10. Calculus of Variations
11. Classical Mechanics
12. Exploratory Data Analysis
13. Descriptive Statistics

CSIR NET Syllabus For Physical Sciences

The CSIR NET Syllabus for Physical Sciences is as under:

PART – A (CORE)

1. Mathematical Methods of Physics
2. Classical Mechanics
3. Quantum Mechanics
4. Electromagnetic Theory
5. Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
6. Electronics and Experimental Methods

PART – B (ADVANCED)

1. Mathematical Methods of Physics
2. Classical Mechanics
3. Electromagnetic Theory
4. Quantum Mechanics
5. Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
6. Atomic & Molecular Physics
7. Electronics and Experimental Methods
8. Condensed Matter Physics
9. Nuclear and Particle Physics

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