CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023: Subject-wise Difficulty Level, Good Attempts

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023: Subject-wise Difficulty Level, Good Attempts

ByRenuka Miglani  |  Updated on: Jun 8, 2023
Candidates can go through the CSIR NET exam analysis for different subjects here and enhance their preparation for the upcoming exam. Check the number of good attempts, difficulty level of questions, and more here.

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023: The CSIR NET exam is currently in progress, and the exam analysis for each subject will be shared after the successful completion of the exam. We will keep adding the review for each subject as per the feedback we receive from the candidates. BYJUS Exam Prep experts have provided the detailed CSIR NET exam analysis to help assist current and future candidates.

Check the difficulty level of all papers, subject-level analysis, and more. Aspirants must go through a detailed subject-wise CSIR NET exam analysis to get a better picture of the difficulty level of the parts, and questions asked in the exam. They can also find the exam analysis from the previous year and compare the subject and section-wise difficulty levels of the exam.

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023

We will share the latest CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 after each shift is completed for CSIR NET 2023 scheduled for 6, 7, and 8 June 2023. Hence, aspirants must stay tuned for the detailed exam analysis done by our experts. CSIR NET Exam Analysis is a crucial component of the preparation strategy, aiding candidates in their upcoming exams. This article aims to provide candidates with the necessary information to assess the number of good attempts and understand the difficulty level of each section of the exam.

The exam analysis provides valuable insights into the difficulty level of the exam, the nature of questions asked, and the overall performance of candidates. It helps future aspirants understand the exam pattern, identify important topics, and gauge their level of preparation. Candidates can bookmark the page for the latest update on subject-wise CSIR NET exam analysis.

CSIR NET Memory-Based Question Papers 2023:

CSIR NET Analysis 2023: Shifts and Timings

It is crucial for candidates participating in the CSIR NET exam to have prior knowledge of the exam day schedule and timings. This awareness enables candidates to effectively manage their time since the exam is conducted in multiple sessions and shifts. We will conduct the analysis for all shifts and provide the information for the reference of candidates. CSIR NET is conducted for five subjects. You can go through the timings and schedule below for all five subjects in the upcoming exam.

Exam Dates

Timings of Exam

Subjects

6th June 

 

9 am to 12 pm

Life Science

3 pm to 6 pm

Life Science

7th June 

9 am to 12 pm

Chemical Science

3 pm to 6 pm

Mathematical Science

9th June 

9 am to 12 pm

Physical Science

3 pm to 6 pm

Earth Science

CSIR NET Subject wise Previous Year Question Papers

Subject-Wise CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023

The subject-wise CSIR NET exam analysis is updated here after completing each day's exam. In the links, candidates can check chemistry, life science, physical science, mathematics analysis, and the previous year's analysis.

DateDifficulty LevelCSIR NET Exam Analysis
06 June 2023ModerateCSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis (Shift 1)
CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis (Shift 2)
07 June 2023Easy to ModerateCSIR NET Chemical Science Analysis
To be notifiedCSIR NET Mathematics Analysis
08 June 2023To be notifiedCSIR NET Physics Analysis

 

CSIR NET Exam Analysis for Life Science: June 6

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Life Science analysis below for the exam held on 6 June 2023. The detailed CSIR NET life science exam analysis contains the difficulty level, good attempts, and questions asked in the exam.

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CSIR NET Life Science Analysis: Overall Difficulty Level (Shift 1)

Understanding the difficulty level of the exam helps candidates plan their preparation strategy effectively. The table provided below contains an overall review of the difficulty level of the CSIR NET Life Science Exam 2023, Shift 1, for all the sections:

TopicAnalysis
Overall Difficulty LevelModerate
Difficulty Level of Section ADifficult
Difficulty Level of Section BEasy to Moderate
Difficulty Level of Section CEasy

CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis: Topic-Wise Weightage

To properly analyze the question paper, the candidates must understand and analyze the number of questions asked in the CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis of Shift 1. We have provided different tables for the candidates to analyze the number of questions asked in each section.

CSIR NET Life Science Exam Topic Wise Weightage for PART A

Part A of the Life Science Paper contains questions based on the candidate's General Aptitude. Check the table below to analyze the number of questions asked in today's CSIR NET Life Science Exam, Shift 1. The questions were asked on the topics like Speed, Distance and Time, Profit and Loss, Geometry, Logical Venn, and Mixture and Allegation.

Topics

Weightage

Blood relation1 to 2
Order and Ranking2
Data Interpretation (Bar Graph)1 to 2
Profit and Loss2
Speed Distance3
Ratio and Proportion2
Geometry2
Algebra1 to 2
Probability 1

CSIR NET Life Science Topic Wise Weightage for PART B and C

The candidates can check the table below to understand topic-wise weightage by analyzing the number of questions asked in the CSIR NET Life Science Exam, Shift 1, Sections B and C. The number of questions in each topic has been specified in the table for the reference of candidates.

Topics/UnitsWeightage
Cell movement of small molecules plants1 to 2
Nephron1
Digestion of protein2 to 3
Succession2
Migrating birds3
Mammals of evergreen forest1
Net primary productivity of ocean, estuary, forests2
Adaptation of sunshade plants3
Cell-cell movement of small molecules plants2
Organelles and functions 2 to 3
primary productivity of Ocean, Estuary, Forests2 to 3
Ecology3 to 4
Inheritance Biology3 to 4
System Physiology-Animals
Cell and Molecular Biology4 to 5
System Physiology-Plants5
Light microscope3 to 4

Questions Asked in CSIR NET Life Science Exam 2023

The table below contains a few questions from today's CSIR NET Life Science Shift 1 exam. The candidates can check the list of more questions by clicking on the link below.

Questions

A square is folded two times and the resulting square is obtained by two triangles and two circles are cut out of it. What will be the resulting structure obtained?

Mary and Mike are married Johan is the brother of Mary Douglass is the brother of Mike. Mary and Mike have 2 children. Johan has three children and Douglas has 2 children. How many pair of first-cousin are there?

  1.  6
  2. 10
  3.  –

When 6 students six are on a bench one bench remains completely unoccupied. When 5 students sit on the bench 1 student is left out. How many students are there? 

  1. 30
  2. 31
  3. 36
  4. 42
Primary succession flows which type of survivorship curve?
Human karyotype is given. identify the genetic disorder from the picture. Options: normal human, euploid, Klinefelter syndrome (correct).

Difficulty Level of CSIR NET Life Science Shift 2 Exam 

The table below contains an overall analysis of the difficulty level and topics with maximum weightage in the CSIR NET Life Science, Shift 2 Exam. The overall difficulty level of the paper was between moderate to difficult as per most candidates.

Topic

Difficulty Level

(Shift 2)

Overall Difficulty Level

Moderate

Difficulty Level of Section A

Medium to Moderate

Difficulty Level of Section B

Moderate

Difficulty Level of Section C

Easy

CSIR NET Life Science Analysis, Shift 2: Topic Wise Weightage

Candidates can check the topics with the maximum weightage in Part A and Part B and C of the CSIR NET Life Science exam. Check the CSIR NET Exam pattern to learn about the distribution of marks and the weightage of all topics in detail.

CSIR NET Life Science Part A Topic Wise Weightage

Part A of the Life Science Paper consists of questions based on the candidate's General Aptitude. Part A of the CSIR NET Life Science exam consists of Coding-Decoding, Blood Relation, Statement, and Conclusion Based, Figure Counting, Time, Speed and Distance, Rectangle based questions, Factorial and Geometry, and Mensuration.

Topics

No. of Questions

Coding DecodingTo be notified
Blood RelationTo be notified

Data Sufficiency

To be notified

Geometry

To be notified
Figure CountingTo be notified
Time, Speed, and DistanceTo be notified
Rectangle based questionTo be notified
FactorialTo be notified

Sitting Arrangement

To be notified

Percentage

To be notified

HCF-LCM

To be notified
Geometry and MensurationTo be notified

CSIR NET Life Science Part B and C Topic Wise Weightage

The table consists of the topic-wise weightage for the CSIR NET Life Science Part B and C exam, Shift 2. Part B and C of the Life Science exam includes units/topics such as Ecology, Developmental Biology, C. Elegans (Vulva Regeneration), Enzyme Cleavage, Gama Diversity, Maximum Parsimony, Cladogram, Sandwich ELISA, Ramachandran Plot, DNA Replication, and Post Translation Modification.

TopicsPart BPart C
Plant products. Photosynthesis, plant adaptation, CAM cycle4 to 55
Color Blindness, Hardy Weinberg, Allelic frequency, 3 to 4 4 to 5
Color Blindness, Hardy Weinberg, Allelic frequency, 2
Bryophyte life cycle 1
Kin selection, net primary productivity, habitat of various organisms, 3 to 46 to 7
Maximum likelihood, parsimony, 2
Microscopy- phase contrast, resolving power
ELISA, RIA, Southern blotting, Mass Spec, RACE, PGE, Isoelectric focussing
 5 to 62 to 3

Questions Asked in today's CSIR NET Life Science Exam 2023, Shift 2

Here is a glimpse of the questions asked in the CSIR NET Life Sciences Exam, Shift 2, from all the sections. Going through the questions will help future candidates prepare better and get a good idea of what kind of questions they must attempt during their preparation journey.

Questions Asked in Shift 2

What is the probability of obtaining a total sum of at least 4 when rolling two dice?

How many straight lines are required to draw in order to form 9 smaller rectangles from a single complete rectangle?

 Blastocoel occurs in Avian development occur in?

 Which plant dispersion secrete molecules that inhibit its own species?

Do sperm cells have receptors of gACE?

CSIR NET Exam Analysis for Chemistry: June 7

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Chemistry analysis below. The exam was conducted on the first shift, i.e., from 9:00 am to 12 noon. After the exam, the detailed CSIR NET chemistry paper review is shared below. 

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CSIR NET Chemistry Analysis: Difficulty Level (7 June 2023)

After the feedback received from the candidates who took the exam, our experts have delivered a combined analysis of the difficulty levels of each section in the Chemical Science question paper. Part A is categorized as easy to moderate, Part B as moderate, and Part C as easy. Overall, the exam had a moderate difficulty level.

TopicDifficulty level
Part AEasy to Moderate
Part BModerate
Part CEasy
OverallModerate

CSIR NET Chemical Science Analysis: Topic-Wise Weightage

Candidates can check the topics with the maximum weightage and the number of questions asked from different topics in the tables below. Check the Part A, Part B, and C topic-wise weightage in the CSIR NET Chemistry exam analysis. 

CSIR NET Chemical Science Part A Topic Wise Weightage

Part A of the Chemical Science Paper consists of questions based on the candidate's General Aptitude, which is the same for all subjects. The candidates can check the table below to analyze the number of questions asked through the CSIR NET Chemical Science Exam analysis.

TopicsWeightage of Marks

Geometry

2

 Ratio

Percentage 

4
 Speed and Distance2

Paper Cutting

1

HCF and LCM

1

Logical Puzzle

1
Mixture and Allegation1

CSIR NET Chemistry Topic Wise Weightage for Part B and C

Part B and C of the Chemical Science exam analysis includes units/topics-wise analysis of questions. The questions are asked from Pericyclic (general) -Organic Chemistry, Periodicity, Pericyclic, IUPAC, DMC, etc. You can learn the weightage for all the topics by scrolling through the table below.

TopicsNumber Of Questions
R2 Cu Lu
5
r and s Relative
4
​Intermediate 
3
aromatic and anantiomatic 
2 to 3
Electrocyclic 
3
Stability of Carbocation4
Isoelectric Point5
Quantum Chemistry3
Organometallic4 to 5
chemical kinetics Gibbs energy 
3 to 4
c13 4
valence e and d electrons
3

Questions Asked CSIR NET Chemical Science Exam 2023

The table below contains a glimpse of the questions asked in the CSIR NET Chemical Sciences Exam, Shift 1, today. We will update more questions later.

Questions
Cp2Fe, Cp2Ni, Cp2Co No. of unpaired electrons

The tetrahedral complex of d9 configuration has:

  1. Energy levels inverse of d1(Td) as well as d9(Oh)
  2. Energy levels inverse of d1(Oh) as well as d9(Oh)
Calculate the magnetic moment of Dy3+

CSIR NET Analysis for Mathematics: June 7

Experts have provided the CSIR NET mathematics analysis after the exam. The exam was conducted on September 16, 2023, from 03:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m. The detailed CSIR NET mathematical science analysis contains the difficulty level, good attempts, and questions. 

CSIR NET Mathematics Analysis (7 June 2023)

Following the conclusion of the CSIR NET Mathematics exam, which is scheduled for 7th June in Shift 2, a comprehensive analysis of the exam will be shared.

Difficulty Level of CSIR NET Mathematics Analysis

Check the table given below to know the difficulty level for each section of the CSIR NET Mathematics Exam 2023. Our experts have provided the overall difficulty level of the paper as well as the difficulty of each section of the question paper.

TopicAnalysis
Overall Difficulty LevelModerate
Difficulty Level of Section AEasy
Difficulty Level of Section BModerate
Difficulty Level of Section CModerate

CSIR NET Mathematics Part A Topic Wise Weightage

Here is a distribution of questions from the important topics of the CSIR NET Mathematics Syllabus. As you can see, the maximum number of questions were from Data Interpretation, Ratio and proportion, and Permutation topics in Part A of the exam.

Topics

No. of Questions

Compound Interest

Logical Venn diagram

1

Data Interpretation

2

Mensuration

1

Graph

1

Ratio and Proportion

2

Permutation

2
Logical Puzzle1
Mean, Medium, mode1
Probability 
Speed and Distance1
Standard Deviation1

CSIR NET Mathematics Topic Wise Weightage for Part B and C

The number of questions from Parts B and C are displayed below. Mathematical statistics and Multivariate Analysis had the maximum number of questions out of all the topics under Parts B and C of the exam.

TopicsNo. of Questions
Linear Algebra question 2 to 3
Identity theorem and Residue1 to 2

PDE Cauchy Problem

2 to 3
Galois field, simple group application on sulows theorem2 to 3

Multivariate Analysis

3 to 4

Mathematical Statistics

3 to 4

Bayesian inference

1

Random variable 

4

Markov Chain

2

Reliability Theory

1

Group of Order 23

Normal Subgroups

2 to 3

Roots

Questions Asked in CSIR NET Mathematics Paper

Questions asked in the CSIR NET Mathematics Exam are shared here for Part A and Part B and C. Candidates can check the CSIR NET mathematics memory-based questions below:

Questions Asked
A candidate has a 30% chance of saying the truth. B  candidate has a 40% chance of saying the truth. What is the probability that both A and B candidates contradict?
A candidate has a 30% chance of saying the truth. B candidate has a 40% chance of saying the truth. What is the probability that both A and B candidates contradict?

The hazard function of a lifetime of X is

r(x) =

which of the following is correct?

What is the largest positive real number δ such that whenever |x – y| < δ, we have |cos x – cos y| <

CSIR NET Analysis for Physics 2023: June 8

Candidates can check the shared CSIR NET physical sciences analysis based on the candidate's review. CSIR NET physics exam was conducted on September 16, 2023, from 09:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Check below the detailed CSIR NET physics analysis.

CSIR NET Physics Exam Analysis

The CSIR NET Physical Science exam took place on 8 June 2023 in the first shift. Below, we have shared a detailed analysis of the exam for the reference of candidates. You can find the difficulty level, topic-wise weightage in the question paper, and the number of good attempts in all parts of the paper.

CSIR NET Physical Science Analysis: Difficulty Level (8 June 2023)

Candidates can check the section-wise difficulty levels for the Physical Science exam in the table illustrated below. The difficulty level is shared after analyzing the question paper and the reviews shared by the candidates.

TopicDifficulty level
Part AEasy
Part BEasy to Moderate
Part CModerate
OverallModerate

CSIR NET Physics Part A Topic Wise Weightage

The following table provides an overview of the CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 for Part A, focusing on different sections, their respective topics, and weightage. This analysis highlights the important topics within each section and the corresponding weightage, indicating the relative importance of these topics in the exam.

Sections

Topics

Weightage

Quantitative Aptitude

Simplifications, Number System, Algebra, Profit and Loss

3 to 4

Reasoning

Analogies, Analytical Reasoning, Directions, Non-verbal Reasoning

3 to 4

Data Interpretation 

Line Graph/ Bar Graph/ Pie-Chart/ Tables

3

CSIR NET Physics Part B and C Topic Wise Weightage

Check the topic-wise weightage of CSIR NET Physical Science Part B and C in the table below. Quantum and Coupling are significant topics with a high weightage followed by Classical Physics which carried a weightage of 7 marks.

Topics

Weightage

Quantum6 to 7
Coupling7 to 8
Classical Physics7
Mechanical Physics5 to 6
Pressure and Volume4 to 5

Questions Asked in CSIR NET Physics Exam 2023

Here are a few questions that were asked in the CSIR NET Physical Sciences Exam 2023:

Questions

Integration of exp(-|x|/a) delta(sinx) dx limit -infinity to +infinity

Sum of all interior angle Octogon?

Cosax/(x^2+1) integration from -infinity to +infinity from MP

E(0) And E(0)/3 transmitted electric field normally incident light then find a refractive incident.

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023: Good Attempts

Good attempts in CSIR NET Exam analysis refer to the number of questions that a candidate has attempted correctly and confidently within the given time frame. Thus, it is an important aspect of evaluating one's performance in the exam. We will keep updating the number of good attempts as the exam is completed.

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023: Good Attempts in Life Science Exam

Below you can find the number of good attempts for Part A of the Life Science exam this year. Analyzing good attempts helps in determining the accuracy and efficiency of the candidate's problem-solving skills, time management abilities, and overall understanding. 

Topics

Number of Good Attempts (Shift 1)

Number of Good Attempts (Shift 2)

Blood relation1-
Order and Ranking2-
DI (Bar Graph)1-
Profit and Loss2-
Speed Distance2-
Ratio and Proportion12-3
Geometry1-
Algebra2-
Probability12-3 

Number of Good Attempts for Part B and C: Shift 1

Candidates can learn the number of good attempts in Parts B and C of the Life Science exam in Shift 1. However, it is important to note that this information is based on the feedback of a select number of candidates and is subjective. Hence, it may not be accurate.

TopicsPart BPart C
Enzyme kinetics, Glycolysis, amino acid metabolism, thermodynamics, Pellagra4 to 53 to 4
Cell movement of small molecules plants3 to 54 to 5
Antibiotic- Mode of action, Fidelity of DNA replication, SOS repair, DNA packaging, DNA structure, Initiation, Operon4 to 55 to 6
RTK pathway
t cell
Complement system- tuberculosis, MAPK, GAP-GEF
4 to 53 to 4 
Amphibian development (differentiation between ectoderm and mesodern)
Elegans
sea urchin
frog development
6 to 77 to 8
Photosynthesis, plant adaptation, CAM cycle,3 to 44 to 5 
Color Blindness, Hardy Weinberg, Allelic frequency1 to 21 to 2
Bryophyte life cycle1
Kin selection, net primary productivity, habitat of various organisms,3 to 46 to 7
Maximum likelihood, parsimony2
Microscopy
ELISA, RIA, Southern blotting, Mass Spec, RACE, PGE, Isoelectric focusing
5 to 62 to 3 

Number of Good Attempts for Part B and C: Shift 2

Learning the number of good attempts in an exam allows candidates to gauge their performance, identify areas of strength and weakness, and make necessary adjustments in their preparation strategy for future attempts. Here is a list of good attempts in Part B and C of the exam in Shift 2:

TopicsPart BPart C
Plant products. Photosynthesis, plant adaptation, CAM cycle4 to 55
Color Blindness, Hardy Weinberg, Allelic frequency,3 to 44 to 5
Bryophyte life cycle1
Kin selection, net primary productivity, habitat of various organisms,3 to 46 to 7
Maximum likelihood, parsimony,2
Microscopy- phase contrast, resolving power
ELISA, RIA, Southern blotting, Mass Spec, RACE, PGE, Isoelectric focussing
5 to 62 to 3

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023: Good Attempts in Chemical Science Exam

You can learn about the number of good attempts in the Chemical Science exam that was held on 7 June 2023 by going through the below table. The Chemistry exam is generally considered a bit challenging but the difficulty level and good attempts can change every year.

Good Attempts in Part A of Chemical Science Exam

To learn the number of good attempts for each topic in Part A of the Chemical Science exam, refer to the table. The highest number of good attempts has been observed in the Percentage questions.

TopicsGood Attempts

Geometry

1

 Ratio

Percentage 

3
 Speed and Distance1

Paper Cutting

1

HCF- LCM

1

Logical Puzzle

1
Mixture and Allegation1

Good Attempts in Parts B and C of Chemical Science Exam

For Parts B and C, here is the number of good attempts for each section. Candidates must note that good attempts provide an indication of a candidate's performance, but it may not always accurately reflect their final score or rank. 

TopicsGood Attempts
Aromatic and anantiomatic 
2
R2 Cu Lu
3
r and s Relative
3-4
​Intermediate 
3
Electrocyclic 
3
Stability of Carbocation3
Isoelectric Point4
c13 4
Quantum Chemistry4
Organometallic3
Chemical kinetics Gibbs energy 
3
Valence e and d electrons
4

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023: Good Attempts in Mathematical Science Exam

You can find information about the number of successful attempts in the Mathematical Science exam that took place on June 7, 2023, by referring to the table provided below. The Mathematics exam is typically perceived as difficult, but the level of difficulty and successful attempts can vary from year to year.

Good Attempts in Part A of Mathematical Science Exam

The table shows the number of good attempts for various topics in the exam. Data Interpretation and Ratio & Proportion had 2 good attempts, while topics like Compound Interest and Mensuration had 1 good attempt. Other topics had only 1 good attempt each.

Topics

Good Attempts 

Logical Venn diagram

1

Compound Interest

Data Interpretation

2

Mensuration

1

Graph

1

Ratio & Proportion

2

Permutation

2
Logical Puzzle1
Mean, Medium, and mode1
Speed & Distance1
Standard Deviation1
N.S1

Good Attempts in Parts B and C of Mathematical Science Exam

The table below indicates the number of good attempts for various topics in the exam. Multivariate Analysis, Mathematical Statistics, and Random Variable had 3 good attempts each. PDE Cauchy Problem, Galois field, and Roots had 2 good attempts, while other topics had 1 good attempt each.

TopicsGood Attempts
Linear Algebra question2
Identity theorem and Residue

PDE Cauchy Problem

Galois field, simple group application Sulows theorem

Multivariate Analysis

3

Random variable 

3

Mathematical Statistics

3

Bayesian inference

1

Group of Order 23 and Normal Subgroups

2

Markov Chain

1

Reliability Theory

1

Roots

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023: Good Attempts in Physical Science Exam

By referring to the table below, you can access details about the number of successful or good attempts in the Physical Science exam held on June 8, 2023. The number of good attempts can shed light on a candidate's performance and accuracy before the declaration of results. So, go through the good attempts in different parts of the Physical Science exam below.

Good Attempts in Part A of Physical Science Exam

The table displays the number of good attempts for different topics in the CSIR NET Physical Science exam. Reasoning had 3 good attempts, Quantitative Aptitude/Numerical Ability had 4, and Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis had 3. These numbers indicate the relative success in answering questions in each respective topic.

TopicGood Attempts
Reasoning3
Quantitative Aptitude/ Numerical Ability4
Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis3

Good Attempts in Parts B and C of Physical Science Exam

Here you can find the number of good attempts in Parts B and C of the Physics exam held today. The maximum number of good attempts were in the Pressure and Volume topic as per the feedback of the candidates.

Topics

Good Attempts

Quantum3 to 4
Coupling4
Classical Physics3 to 4
Mechanical Physics4
Pressure and Volume5

CSIR NET Exam Analysis: Cut Off

Candidates must be curious about hte expected cut off for their subject. To help candidates we have provided the expected cut off of each subject after the exam. CSIR NET cut off is devised based on the reviews shared by candidates and the previous years trends.

CSIR NET Physics Expected Cut Off

Check the expected CSIR NET Physics Cut off marks provided by the experts for JRF and Assistant Professor in the tables below.

Expected Cutoff Marks for JRF

CategoryExpected Cut off Marks (%)
General38.813
SC25.000
ST22.000
OBC33.000
EWS33.000

Expected Cutoff Marks for Assistant Professor

CategoryExpected Cut off Marks (%)
General34.932
SC25.000
ST22.000
OBC33.000
EWS33.000

Previous Year CSIR NET Exam Analysis

Candidates preparing for the CSIR NET exam must know the previous year's analysis to understand the level of questions asked, topics distribution, and more.

CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis 17 February 2022

The candidates can check the CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis below. Check the topic wise and overall difficulty level. 

TopicAnalysis for Group 1
Overall Difficulty LevelModerate to Difficult
Difficulty Level of Section AEasy
Difficulty Level of Section BDifficult
Difficulty Level of Section CModerate 
Topics with Maximum WeightageTo be Updated
Expected No. of Good Attempts45-46

CSIR NET Mathematics Exam Analysis- 16 February 2022

The candidates can check all essential highlights of the CSIR NET 2022 Exam Analysis for Mathematical Science below

TopicAnalysis 
Overall Difficulty LevelModerate
Difficulty Level of Section AEasy to Moderate
Difficulty Level of Section BModerate to difficult
Difficulty Level of Section CModerate to difficult
Topics with Maximum WeightageTo be Updated
Expected No. of Good Attempts100-110

CSIR NET Physical Sciences Exam Analysis 2022 - 15 February 2022

Per the CSIR NET exam analysis 2022 for physical science, the difficulty level of the exam was difficult. 

AspectsCSIR NET Paper Analysis
Overall Difficulty LevelDifficult (compared to the previous year, 2020)
Difficulty Level of Section AEasy to Moderate
Difficulty Level of Section BModerate to Difficult
Difficulty Level of Section CModerate to Difficult
Topics with Maximum Weightageto be updated
Expected No. of Good Attempts50-55

CSIR NET Earth Science Exam Analysis 2022 - 29 January 2022

NTA conducted the CSIR NET 2022 exam for Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences on 29 January 2022. Check the question paper pattern and detailed analysis of all the parts and questions asked in the exam. 

CSIR NET Exam Analysis Part A 2022

S.No.TopicDifficulty level
1ReasoningEasy to Moderate
2Quantitative Aptitude/ Numerical AbilityModerate
3Data Interpretation and Graphical AnalysisEasy 

CSIR NET Paper Wise Exam Analysis 2020-2021: CSIR NET 2020-2021 Exam started on 19 November 2021 and concluded on 26 November 2021. Per the feedback of the aspirants and subject-matter experts, the exam was moderate in difficulty. We have provided you with the details of the CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2020-2021 for papers A, B, and C.

S.No.TopicTotal Questions askedDifficulty level
1Reasoning10-11Easy to Moderate
2Quantitative Aptitude/ Numerical Ability5-6Moderate
3Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis4-5Easy

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2019: Below is the subject-wise analysis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test. Check out the CSIR NET Paper 2 exam 2019 analysis below:

CSIR NET Paper 2 Subjects

Difficulty Level

Physical Sciences

Easy to Moderate

Life Sciences

Easy to Moderate

Chemical Sciences

Moderate to Difficult

Mathematical Sciences

Moderate to Difficult

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences

Moderate to Difficult

FAQs on CSIR NET Exam Analysis

  • CSIR NET Exam Analysis is conducted by our exam experts and consists of all details about the question paper and the difficulty level of the exam. You can check topic-wise difficulty levels, sectional weightage, memory-based questions, and more. We will add the CSIR NET analysis 2023 after the exam ends.

  • BYJU'S Exam Prep conducts CSIR NET exam analysis for life science, mathematics, physics, and chemical science. Candidates just have to check the detailed paper review including the difficulty levels and good attempts shared with us by students here after the exam ends.

  • Byjus Exam Prep provides the CSIR NET exam analysis of all the subjects. After the exam, candidates can check the subject-wise analysis for Earth Science, Chemistry, Life Science, Physics, and Mathematics. The exam analysis for each subject includes insights on the difficulty level of the exam, topic-wise distribution of questions, weightage of different sections, and an assessment of good attempts.

  • Yes, the experts provide an analysis of all the parts for each subject after the exam is over. Candidates can check the reasonable attempts of each section here. The CSIR NET exam analysis helps candidates in understanding the overall performance and trends of the exam for their respective subjects.

  • The difficulty level of all subjects in CSIR NET exams is generally moderate. Hence, candidates with good preparation can score outrank their competitors in the exam. However, we will share the detailed difficulty level as part of the CSIR NET Exam analysis 2023 after the completion of the upcoming exam.

  • The CSIR NET paper difficulty level depends on the candidate's chosen subject and the aspirant's preparation level. If you have prepared well for the exam, you may find the exam easy, whereas the same paper will be difficulty if your preparation is not up to the mark.

  • The CSIR NET question paper is set by a team of subject experts and experienced professionals in the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The question paper is designed to assess the candidates' knowledge, understanding, and analytical abilities in their respective subjects.

  • The length of the CSIR NET exam can vary depending on the subject and the number of sections or papers included in the exam. Generally, the CSIR NET exam is considered to be of moderate length. The paper is split into Parts A, B, and C. And candidates must attempt the paper strategically by allotting appropriate time to each section.

  • The difficulty level of the CSIR NET Life Science exam on 6 June 2023 was moderate. Although the exam was held in two different shifts, the difficulty level was similar in both shifts as per our experts and the feedback we have received from the candidates.

  • The overall difficulty level of the Chemical Science exam held on 7th June was between easy to moderate. The difficulty level of Part A was moderate, whereas Parts B and C were easy and moderate respectively. The number of good attempts was also high for this exam as per the candidates.

  • The overall difficulty level of the CSIR NET Mathematics exam held on 7 June was moderate. The detailed analysis of each section of the exam has been described in the post above. Candidates can also find the number of good attempts for each section above.

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