CSIR NET Syllabus 2026 PDF Exam Pattern & Previous Year Question Papers

CSIR NET exam is conducted twice a year by NTA under the joint aegis of University Grants Commission (UGC) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Application forms for the December session of the CSIR-UGC NET are currently open. The examination will take place in December. Candidates who have submitted their applications should thoroughly familiarize themselves with the syllabus. In this article we will know about CSIR NET Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Subject wise Topic, Previous year question paper pdf etc.

CSIR NET Syllabus 2026 Overview

Exam name	Joint CSIR UGC NET
Exam Conduct Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
CSIR Full Form	Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Post Category	Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Previous Paper
Official Syllabus Website	csirhrdg.res.in
Exam Website	csirnet.nta.nic.in

CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2026

Part	Description	Marks	No. of Questions Asked / To Be Attempted	Negative Marking
Part A	General Aptitude (Logical Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Graph Interpretation)	30 marks	20 questions / Attempt 15	Yes (0.5 per wrong answer)
Part B	Subject-related MCQs (based on syllabus of CSIR NET)	70 marks	40 questions / Attempt 35	Yes (varies by subject)
Part C	Higher-level subject questions (analytical and application-based)	100 marks	75 questions / Attempt 25	Yes (varies by subject)
Total	–	200 marks	Varies (as per subject)	Yes
Duration	3 Hours (for all subjects)	–	–	–

• This will be a computer-based exam.
• Multiple-choice questions will be asked.
• Negative marking will be applied for incorrect answers.
• The question paper will be in both English and Hindi.

CSIR NET Syllabus 2026 – Part A, B & C

Part A – General Aptitude

• General Science
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Numerical Ability
• Logical Reasoning
• Graphical Analysis
• Research Aptitude

Part B & C- Subject-wise Topics

Chemical Sciences

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry से संबंधित अवधारणाएं
• Chemical Bonding और Molecular Structure
• Reaction Mechanisms
• Thermodynamics और Chemical Kinetics
• Spectroscopy

Life Science and Biotechnology

• Biomolecules और उनके कार्य
• Cellular Organization
• Fundamental Processes
• Cell Communication और Signalling
• Developmental Biology
• Plant Physiology
• Animal Physiology
• Genetics और Evolution
• Ecology
• Applied Biology
• Biotechnology से संबंधित अवधारणाएं

Mathematical Sciences

• Analysis
• Linear Algebra
• Complex Analysis
• Algebra
• Ordinary Differential Equations
• Partial Differential Equations
• Numerical Analysis
• Calculus of Variations
• Probability और Statistics
• Applied Mathematics

Physical Sciences

• Mathematical Methods of Physics
• Classical Mechanics
• Electromagnetic Theory
• Quantum Mechanics
• Thermodynamics और Statistical Physics
• Electronics और Experimental Methods
• Atomic and Molecular Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Nuclear and Particle Physics

Also read – CSIR NET December 2026 Application Form Last Date, Fees, Exam Date & Apply Online Process

Earth Sciences

• Geology
• Geophysics
• Atmospheric Sciences
• Ocean Sciences
• Planetary Sciences
• Mineralogy और Petrology
• Structural Geology
• Geomorphology
• Environmental Earth Sciences

CSIR NET Subject-wise Syllabus 2026 in PDF

CSIR has made the subject-wise syllabus available in PDF format on its official website. Therefore, before referring to any other PDF, be sure to consult the one provided on the official website; the link for this is given below.

• Chemical Sciences – View Syllabus in PDF
• Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences – View Syllabus in PDF
• Life Science and Biotechnology – Revised Syllabus
• Mathematical Sciences – View Syllabus in PDF
• Physical Sciences – View Syllabus in PDF

CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers in PDF

Often, candidates preparing for the CSIR NET exam study well according to the syllabus but fail to secure good marks in the actual examination. This is because they are unaware of the types of questions that might be asked. Therefore, it is essential to review and solve question papers from previous years to gain an understanding of the exam pattern.

• General Science Part A Model Paper
• Chemical Science Part B & C Model Question Paper
• Earth Science Part B & C Model Paper
• Life Sciences Part B & C Model Paper
• Mathematical Science Part B & C Model Paper
• Physical Sciences Part B & C Model Paper
• Life Sciences question papers – December 2025 Previous paper

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