The extensive CSIR NET test syllabus aims to evaluate a candidate's knowledge and comprehension of a wide range of disciplines. It covers a broad variety of subjects that are unique to the exam subject that the candidate has selected.
- Paper I covers issues including reasoning ability, understanding, pergent thinking, and general awareness, with a focus on teaching and research aptitude.
- Paper II is subject-specific and contains comprehensive material related to the candidate's selected field of study.
This guarantees that applicants are carefully evaluated on their skills in their particular academic field as well as their overall teaching and research abilities. CSIR provides each subject's entire curriculum so that applicants can thoroughly and carefully study for the test. The following are the subjects in which NET exam takes place.
- Chemical Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
These subjects are designed to evaluate the candidates' knowledge and research aptitude in their respective fields, aiming to select qualified individuals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship positions.
The syllabus of Part A:
Serial no |
Section |
Topics |
1 |
Reasoning |
SyllogismsAnalogiesDirectionsCoding-DecodingClassificationAlphabet Series Symbols and Notations Similarities and Differences Number Series Blood Relationships Arrangements Statements Data Sufficiency Non-verbal Reasoning Visual Ability Graphical Analysis Data Analysis |
2 |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Number System Average Algebra Percentage Time & Work Simple & Compound Interest Time & Speed, HCF, LCM, Problems, Area, Profit & Loss, Bar Graph, Pictorial Graph, Pie Chart |
3 |
Data Interpretation & Graphical Analysis |
Mean, Median, Mode, Measures of Dispersion, Graphical Analysis: Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie-Chart and Tabulation |
Rest of the syllabus can be downloaded from the following table:
CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus 2025
Have a look at Part B and C of the CSIR NET Syllabus for Life Science below. There is a negative marking of 25 per cent for each wrong answer.
- Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology
- Cellular Organization
- Fundamental Processes
- Cell Communication and Cell Signaling
- Developmental Biology
- System Physiology – Plant
- System Physiology – Animal
- Inheritance Biology
- Diversity of Life Forms
- Ecological Principles
- Evolution and Behavior
- Applied Biology
- Methods in Biology
CSIR NET Physical Science Syllabus 2025
Have a look at Part B and C of the CSIR NET syllabus for Physical Science below. There is a negative marking of 25 per cent for each wrong answer.
- Mathematical Methods of Physics
- Classical Mechanics
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Quantum Mechanics
- Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics
- Electronics and Experimental Methods
CSIR NET Mathematical Science Syllabus 2025
Have a look at Part B and C of the CSIR NET syllabus for Mathematical Science below. There is a negative marking of 25 percent in Parts A and B and there is no negative marking for Part C.
- Analysis
- Linear Algebra
- Complex Analysis
- Algebra
- Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs)
- Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
- Numerical Analysis
- Calculus of Variations
- Linear Integral Equations
- Classical Mechanics
- Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis
CSIR NET Earth Science Syllabus 2025
Have a look at Part B and C of CSIR NET syllabus for Earth Sciences below. There is a negative marking of 25 per cent in Part A and B and 33 per cent in Part C for each wrong answer.
Part B:
- The Earth and the Solar System
- Earth Materials, Surface Features and Processes
- Interior of the Earth, Deformation and Tectonics
- Oceans and Atmosphere
- Environmental Earth Sciences
Part C:
- Geology - Mineralogy and Petrology
- Geology - Structural Geology and Geotectonic
- Geology - Paleontology and its Applications
- Geology - Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
- Geology - Marine Geology and Paleoceanography
- Geology - Geochemistry
- Geology - Economic Geology
- Geology - Precambrian Geology and Crustal Evolution
- Geology - Quaternary Geology
- Geology - Applied Geology
- Geology - Physical Geography
- Geology - Geophysics
- Geology - Meteorology
- Geology - Ocean Sciences
CSIR NET Chemical Science Syllabus 2025
Have a look at Part B and C of the CSIR NET syllabus for Chemical Science below. There is a negative marking of 25 per cent for each wrong answer.
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Chemistry in nanoscience and technology
- Catalysis and Green Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Supramolecular Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry