The application form for the CSIR NET for December 2024 Session may be released in October, and then a window to apply will be available for four weeks. Candidates need to know that shortly after the release of the notification brochure, a direct link to apply will be also made available below.
CSIR NET Application Form 2024
The NTA will release the application form for CSIR NET December 2024 on the official website likely in October. Candidates who meet the certain eligibility criteria will be able to apply by visiting the web-portal, in order to apply, a candidate is required to provide details, attach documents and pay a fee. Key takeaways for this exam are available below.
- Application Release: Expected in October 2024, open for four weeks.
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Master’s degree with 55% (50% for SC/ST/PWD).
- Age Limit: No limit for Assistant Professor; JRF upper limit is 28 years (relaxations apply).
- Application Fee:
- Unreserved: ₹1,150
- OBC/EWS: ₹600
- SC/ST/PWD: ₹325
- Subjects Covered: Chemical, Life, Mathematical, Physical, and Earth Sciences.
- Application Process: Online registration, form completion, document upload, fee payment.
- Exam Format: Computer-Based Test, 3 hours duration, likely in December 2024.
The CSIR-UGC NET is a national exam in India that determines eligibility for:
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Candidates wishing to pursue research in science and technology.
- Assistant Professor: Candidates seeking to teach in universities and colleges.
It covers five subjects: Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Earth Sciences.
How to apply for the CSIR NET December 2024?
The step-by-step instructions to apply for CSIR-UGC NET December 2024 is available below, go through the procedure to complete registration and submit the application form.
Registration:
- Go to the official website of the CSIR-UGC NET, which is accessible at https://csirnet.nta.ac.in/.
- An option that reads ‘CSIR-UGC NET December 2024 Registration’ will be visible under the section of Candidate Activity, tap on it.
- Here, you are required to provide Personal Details and complete the registration to get the login credentials.
Application Form:
- After the successful login, visit again at https://csirnet.nta.ac.in/ and login with your Application Number and Password.
- Now, you will be asked to provide the educational qualification details, fill in each and every single detail accurately, and jump to the upload documents page.
- Here, you have to upload the required documents with photographs and signature in required size and format.
- Lastly, you need to make payment of the application fee using one or provided payment gateway, and submit the application form.
Make sure to take print of the CSIR-UGC NET December 2024 application form, it may be required for further reference.
Eligibility Criteria for the CSIR NET December 2024
The eligibility criterias for the CSIR NET December 2024 is available below in terms of educational qualification and age limit.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Master’s degree from a university recognised by the UGC, with 55% score, the minimum requirement for SC, ST and PWD is 50%.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit for the position of Assistant Professor, the upper age limit for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is 28 years, with upper age relaxation for 3 and 5 years for OBC-NCL and SC/ST, respectively.
Application Fee for the CSIR NET December 2024
To apply for the CSIR-UGC NET December 2024, a candidate who belongs to Unreserved category will have to pay the application fee of 1,150 rupees, the payable amount for Other Backward Class and Economically Weaker Section is 600 rupees, and for the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes and Person with Disability required to pay only 325 rupees.
CSIR-UGC NET December 2024 Exam Date
The date for the CSIR NET December 2024 will be announced by the National Testing Agency; it will be held in Computer-Based Test mode across the country with an exam time duration of 03 Hours from 09:00 am to 12:00 noon and 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm. Candidates are hereby notified that the exam may be administered in December 2024.