The CSIR UGC NET is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to select candidates for Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs) or lectureships in Indian universities and colleges. 
 
Through the CSIR NET exam, candidates can pursue a JRF or become a lecturer in the following subjects:
 

• Chemical Sciences
• Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
• Life Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physical Sciences

 
NTA has released the CSIR NET 2020 notification. After July, the National Eligibility Test (NET) will most likely be held in various cities across India. With just a few months until the exam, candidates should get serious about their CSIR NET 2020 preparation.
 

How to Prepare for CSIR NET 2020?

Here are some important tips for candidates to prepare for the CSIR UGC NET examination. 
 

CSIR NET Syllabus & Exam Pattern

The first and most important step toward successful exam preparation is knowing the CSIR NET Syllabus and its exam pattern.
 
Though the CSIR NET exam pattern varies depending on the candidate’s chosen subject, the following highlights apply to all candidates:
 

CSIR NET Reference Books

It can be difficult to choose the best CSIR NET reference books from the various options available in the market. Consider the following factors when choosing the right books for CSIR NET preparation:
 

• Select the CSIR UGC NET books written by well-known writers or published by renowned publishing houses.
• Verify the year of publication and edition of the books. 
• Choose books that have a lot of past year question papers. 

Paper-wise CSIR UGC NET Reference Books

CSIR NET Question Papers & Mock Tests

Practising previous years’ question papers and reference papers, and taking mock tests, is an important part of CSIR UGC NET preparation. Candidates can improve their time management skills while also analysing their weak areas for the exam by practising CSIR NET question papers.
 
On the other hand, since the CSIR UGC NET is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in an online mode, candidates can practise mock tests to get a sense of the paper. This boosts their exam morale and prevents them from making mistakes in the exam.
 

CSIR NET Exam Analysis

The CSIR NET December 2019 exam was held in two shifts on 15th December. The following table shows the average difficulty level of the CSIR NET Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Earth Sciences papers:
 

 
We hope that you were benefited from this blog. Direction wishes you all the best for your upcoming CSIR NET 2020 examination.