Check CSIR NET 2022 Last Minute Preparation Tips and Exam Highlights

CSIR NET 2022 Important Dates

The candidates going to appear in the CSIR NET exam 2022 can check the table given below to double-check the updated dates of the examinations to avoid any confusion.

Events	Tentative Dates
Release of CSIR NET Online Application	03 December 2021
Last Date to Apply for CSIR NET	03 January 2022 (up to 11:50 pm)
Last Date for CSIR NET Fee Payment	03 January 2022 (upto 11:50 pm)
Exam Date	New Exam Date: 29^th January, 15 February and 18 February 2022 Old Exam Date: 29 January, 05 February, and 06 February 2022
Release of CSIR NET Admit Card	27 Jan 2022, 13 February 2022
Release of CSIR NET Answer Key	To be announced soon
Declaration of CSIR NET Result	To be announced soon

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Highlights Of CSIR NET 2022 Exam

The candidates going to appear for the CSIR NET 2022 examination can take a quick view of the highlights of the examination to have a clear view of the exam.

Events	Details
Name of the Exam	CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test (NET)
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency
Purpose of Exam	Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/ Assistant Professorship
Frequency of Exam	Twice a Year (June and December)
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Mode (CBT)
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Fee Payment	Online
Number of Subjects	5
The validity of the CSIR NET Certificate	Two Years
Official Website	csirnet.nta.nic.in

CSIR NET 2022: Exam Shifts

Date	Subjects	Shifts	Timing
29.01.2022	Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean And Planetary Sciences	Shift-2	3:00 PM- 6:00 PM
15.02.2022	Physical Sciences	Shift-2	3:00 PM- 6:00 PM
16.02.2022	Mathematical Sciences	Shift-1	9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
16.02.2022	Chemical Sciences	Shift-2	3:00 PM- 6:00 PM
17.02.2022	Life Sciences (Group-1)	Shift-1	9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
17.02.2022	Life Sciences (Group-2)	Shift-2	3:00 PM-6:00 PM

CSIR NET 2022: Exam Pattern

The CSIR NET 2022 has a different examination pattern for every other subject available in the exam. It is a must for the candidates to be aware of the examination pattern so that they can manage their time accordingly. Here is the list of different exam patterns according to the subjects opted by the candidate.

Type of Question	Objective
Total Questions	Mathematical Science- 120 Chemical Science- 120 Earth Science-75 Life Science-145 Physical Science- 150
Number of sections	3
Total Marks	200
Right answer marking scheme	2 marks (Depends on the sections)
Negative marking for 1 wrong answer	0.5 marks (Depends on the sections)
Exam Duration	180 mins

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Last-minute Tips For CSIR NET 2022 Exam Preparation

The candidates going to be appearing in the CSIR NET 2022 Examination can use these mentioned tips to make their preparation easy, smart and to give it a final touch.

Highlight Your Covered Topics- The candidates must have a clear view of the topics that are already covered and the topics that they still need to work on. Highlighting the covered topics will remind you to revise them again so that you do not forget any bits about them and have proper command over them. This will boost your confidence and will also help you to choose your most prepared topics first while giving the exam.
Talk to the Experienced Students- The students who have been to the examination before can give you a lot of ideas about what are you going to be facing in the examination hall. This way, you can be prepared beforehand and not panic with the new experience that you are going to be facing on the day of the exam.
Revision Paves The Way- The topics that have been prepared by you needs to be revised often. In case you have a proper command of the topics that you have prepared can most probably confuse you in the examination hall if they haven't been revised enough. A quick revision every now and then can pave your way to your expected result without confusing you so that you can pay attention to the other topics as well.
Solving Previous Year Question Paper- Previous Year question papers can give a lot of ideas about what you are going to be facing in the examination hall. Analyse the previous year question papers and mark the questions that have been repeated most of the time in the previous year exams, put those questions in the list of important questions and make sure to give them some extra time for the preparation.
Go For the Healthy Diet- Health is a very important factor throughout your journey. A healthy body will help you focus on your preparations without any hindrance.
Clear Your Concepts- It is very important to have your concepts cleared regarding the topics that you are preparing. You can only mark them finished when you make sure that you have finished them by clearing all your concepts.
Focus On The Positive Side- With all the preparations, it is a very important factor to have a positive approach to everything that you are preparing for. Your energy for the preparation and giving the exam depends a lot on the type of approach you have for the thing that you are working on. A positive mind can make things look easier for you and will help you stay calm throughout the preparation.
Take Breaks- It won't give you any positive result to be hard on yourself. Giving yourself breaks n the middle will freshen up your mind and help you focus on your preparation.
Yoga Can Help- In case you are having difficulty concentrating, Yoga can help your way out of it. Yoga in general can help a lot on a lot of accounts throughout your preparation.
Do Not Start The New Topics- Now, it is the time to warp up the topics that you have worked on till now. Starting fresh topics and the topics that you don't know about will take a lot of your time and can also make your mind confused. Learning the new topics in such a small period of time is not bound to give you expected results. The wise decision will be to stick to the topics you have covered so far and revise them properly.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

FAQs

Why should we not start new topics at the last days of preparation?

Starting the new topics when your exam is just a week after can cause a lot of confusion regarding the topics that you have already prepared. New topics can also take a lot of time that you can use in revising the already covered topics and making your concepts clear.

Why is a healthy diet important in the journey of preparation for the examination?

Students should always remember the phrase 'Health is Wealth'. A healthy diet will save you from any health problem and that will help you focus on your preparation better with a clear mind.

How does solving previous year question paper helps preparing for the CSIR NET exam?

Solving the question papers from e previous years can you a lot of ideas about what type of questions you may face in the upcoming examination. You can also highlight the most repeated questions of every year and put some extra effort in studying them.

Does talking to the experienced students regarding the examination really helps?

Having a productive conversation about the examination with a student that has already been into it can clear out a lot of doubts that you may have in your mind. You can also get a few tips regarding how you should give the exam and what strategies can help you during the examination.