CSIR UGC NET Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, Total Marks, Distribution

CBSE UGC NET Exam Pattern: Are you planning to appear in CBSE UGC NET this year? Are you looking for complete details on the exam pattern of the exam? In this connection, there are various small details which you are required to keep in mind. All the info related to this examination is mentioned below:

CSIR UGC NET Exam Pattern:

• Examination Mode: The examination for CSIR UGC NET will appear in the Online mode.
• Total Parts: The Test will consist of three parts. All the parts will consist of objective type, multiple-choice questions. There will be no break between papers.
• Total Number of questions: There will be 120 questions in all which will be asked in the CSIR NET exam.
• Paper Medium: Candidates are required to select the medium of paper from languages such as English or Hindi. Fill the language at the time of filling the form
• Duration of Exam: The Duration of the Exam will be 3 Hours.
• Scheme of Marking: For every correct answer, 2 marks will be awarded. There will be no negative marking
• Subjects: Life Science, Physical Science, Chemical Science, Mathematical Science, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences.

CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Chemical Sciences:

The CSIR NET exam pattern for chemical science is divided into three parts. Please find the detailed information on the same below.

CHEMICAL SCIENCES	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total questions	20	40	60	120
Max No of Questions to attempt	15	35	25	75
Marks for each correct answer	2	2	4	200
Marks for each incorrect answer (Negative marking for part A, B & C is @ 25%)	0.5	0.5	1	–

For Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Science:

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Science	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total questions	20	50	80	150
Max No of Questions to attempt	15	35	25	75
Marks for each correct answer	2	2	4	200
Marks for each incorrect answer (Negative marking for part A & B is @ 25% and part C is @ 33%)	0.5	0.5	1.32	–

CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Life Science

Life Science	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total questions	20	50	75	145
Max No of Questions to attempt	15	35	25	75
Marks for each correct answer	2	2	4	200
Marks for each incorrect answer (Negative marking for part A, B & C is @ 25%)	0.5	0.5	1	–

CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Mathematical Science:

Mathematical Science	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total questions	20	40	60	120
Max No of Questions to attempt	15	25	20	60
Marks for each correct answer	2	4	4.75	200
Marks for each incorrect answer (Negative marking in Part A & B is @ 25%; no negative marking in Part C)	0.5	0.75	0	–

CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Physical Sciences:

Physical Science	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total questions	20	25	30	75
Max No of Questions to attempt	15	20	20	55
Marks for each correct answer	2	3.5	5	200
Marks for each incorrect answer (Negative marking for part A, B & C is @ 25%)	0.5	0.875	1.25	–

• Part ‘A‘ will be common to all subjects. This part will contain questions pertaining to General Aptitude with emphasis on logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, quantitative comparison, series formation, puzzles, etc.
• Part ‘B’ will contain subject-related conventional Multiple Choice questions (MCQs), generally covering the topics given in the syllabus.
• Part ‘C‘ will contain higher order questions that may test the candidate’s knowledge of scientific concepts and/or application of the scientific concepts. The questions shall be of analytical nature where a candidate is expected to apply scientific knowledge to arrive at the solution to the given scientific problem.