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

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

BySnigdha Singh  |  Updated on: Dec 28, 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 Dec 2023 exam concluded on 28th December 2023 with Mathematical Sciences in the 1st shift & Earth Sciences in the 2nd shift. With this, the exams of all the five subjects (Life Sc. Chemical Sc., Physical Sc., Mathematical Sc., Earth Sc.) have been conducted. 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 26, 27, and 28 December 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 December 2023: 

Life Sciences Shift 1 & Shift 2
Chemical Sciences
Mathematical Sciences

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

26th December 

 

9 am to 12 pm

Life Science

3 pm to 6 pm

Life Science

27th December

9 am to 12 pm

Chemical Science

3 pm to 6 pm

Mathematical Science

28th December

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
26th December 2023Moderate- DifficultCSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis (Shift 1)
CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis (Shift 2)
27th December 2023To be notifiedCSIR NET Chemical Science Analysis
To be notifiedCSIR NET Mathematics Analysis

 

CSIR NET Exam Analysis for Life Science: 26 December 2023

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Life Science analysis below for the exam held on 26 December 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 AModerate
Difficulty Level of Section BModerate
Difficulty Level of Section CModerate- Difficult

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

Number System3-4
Clock & Calendar2
Pattern Completion1
Speed Distance1
Ratio and Proportion1
Geometry1
Algebra2
Problem Based on Age1
Distance & Direction1

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. Same number of questions were asked from all the units. The number of questions in each topic has been specified in the table for the reference of candidates.

Topics/UnitsWeightage
Cell Cycle
Cell Interaction1
Apoptosis1
Evolution2
Transcription1
Replication1
IP3 Pathway11
Haemoglobin1
mRNA Splicing1
Glycolysis1
ced genes1
Phytochrome1
ER Transport1
Enzyme2
Cancer1
Kalpoma Disease1
Gland1
Plant Hormones1
ECM (Collagen & GAG)1
Techniques5
Barr Body1
Developmental Biology3-4
Disease based question1
ABC model1
Polymerisation1
Pedigree1
Ecology2-3
Biosensor1
Translation1

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

Moderate

Difficulty Level of Section B

Moderate

Difficulty Level of Section C

Moderate

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

Candidates can check the topics with the maximum weightage in Part A, 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 Shift 2- Topic Wise Weightage

Part A of the Life Science Paper consists of questions based on the candidate's General Aptitude.

Topics

No. of Questions

Simplification1
Number System2-3

Ratio & Proportion

1

Trigonometry

1
Sitting Arrangement2
Order & Ranking1
Distance & Direction1
Geometry1

Permutation & Combination

1

Mean, Median, Mode

1
Time & Work1

Bar Diagram

1

Integer

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 2, Sections B and C. Same number of questions were asked from all the units. The number of questions in each topic has been specified in the table for the reference of candidates.

Topics/UnitsWeightage
Antigen, Antibody1
Hormones & it's action (Match the column)1
Vertebrates & Invertebrates1
Extinct Species1
Enzymes2
Translation1
Specification & Determination1
Virus Genome Identification1
Organic Content (Graph-Based)1
Ratio of Carbon & Nitrogen in Temperate Area (Graph Based)1
Threatened Species1
Mark Recapture Technique (Calculative)1
Yeast 2 hybrid system1
Drosophila Gilbert Diagram1
Cytoskeleton4
PCR Based1
External Fertilisation1
T cell Excretory System1
Mobile Florigen in plant1
Techniques3-4
Transcription1
Reproductive System1
Fertilisation in sea-water1
Heart Value1
Immunology3-4
Vernalisation Effect1

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 & Shift 2.

Questions

Order of relatedness in Humans, Orangutan, Gibbon, Gorillas and  Chimpanzee 

Kaposi's sarcoma is caused by which virus?

  1. HIV
  2. HHV-8
  3. HPV
  4. HTLV

During cell culture which of the following is not treated by trypsin?

Which secondary metabolites synthesize Methionine 

Which speciation will be shown in the Lizard population in the Indian peninsular region 

  1. Parapatric 
  2. Allopatric
  3. C. Sympatric

CSIR NET Exam Analysis for Chemistry: 27 December 2023

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Chemistry analysis below. The exam was conducted on the first shift on 27th December, 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 (27 December 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 AModerate
Part BModerate
Part CModerate- Difficult
OverallModerate- Difficult

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

Number System

3

 Ratio & Proportion

1

Percentage 

1
Speed and Distance2

Distance & Direction

1

Geometry

2

Pattern Series

1
DI2

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. You can learn the weightage for all the topics by scrolling through the table below.

Inorganic ChemistryNumber Of Questions
Chemical Bonding
3-4
Chemical Periodicity
1
​Bioinorganic
2-3
Inner Transition Element
3-4
Main Group Elements
1
Inorganic Spectroscopy1-2
Coordination Chemistry2-3
Organometallics3-4

 

Organic ChemistryNumber Of Questions
Natural Products
1
Pericyclic Chem
3-4
Reagents
2-3
Intermediate
2-3
Spectroscopy
2-3
Reaction Mechanism5
Aromaticity & GOC1
Stereo Chemistry2-3

 

Physical ChemistryNumber Of Questions
Group Theory
3-4
Quantum Chem
4-5
Polymer
1
Electrochemistry
1
Kinetics
1
Thermodynamics2
Solid State2-3

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

Q. Micelle formation is above to Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC)
     Micelle formation is above kraft temperature


i) true
ii) Both true
iii) i true & ii wrong

Magnetic moment (B.M.) for the ground state of a f13 ion is _________

The number of octahedral and tetrahedral voids in FCC are

Why Eu+3 shows deviation?

  1. large spin orbit coupling constant
  2. large population in ground and excited state
  3. Large orbital momentum contribution

 

The expected number of 19F NMR spectral lines, including satellites, for [XeF5] is Abundance of 129Xe (I = 1/2) = 26.5%]

CSIR NET Analysis for Mathematics: 28 December 2023

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences 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 Mathematical Science paper review is shared below. 

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CSIR NET Mathematical Science Analysis: Difficulty Level (28 December 2023)

After the feedback received from the candidates who took the exam, our experts delivered a combined analysis of the difficulty levels of each section in the Mathematical Science question paper.

TopicDifficulty level
Part AEasy
Part BModerate
Part CModerate- Difficult
OverallModerate

CSIR NET Mathematical 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 Mathematical Science exam analysis. 

CSIR NET Mathematical Science Part A Topic Wise Weightage

Part A of the Mathematical 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 NETMathematical Science Exam analysis.

TopicsWeightage of Marks

Geometry

1

 Ratio & Proportion

1

Divisibility

2
 Speed and Distance1

Mean, Median, Mode

1

Clock

1

Number System

3
Bar Graph1
Sitting Arrangement1

Part B and C of the Mathematical Science exam analysis include units/topics-wise analysis of questions. You can learn the weightage for all the topics by scrolling through the table below.

TopicsNumber Of Questions
Real Analysis
9-10
Linear Algebra
9-10
Complex Analysis
5-6
Algebra
5-6
ODE
8-9
PDE
8-9
Statistics
12

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

Questions

Inf of U if U = {x ∊ R : x2 – 9x + 18 ≤ 0, x2 – 3x + 92 ≤ 0}.

Approximate the value of relation dydx=3x+3y+1, y(1) = 1 with step size 0.05

In a family of four, the engineer is the son of a chemist and brother of the teacher, the chemist is the wife of a lawyer and mother of a teacher. Relation between teacher and chemist?

CSIR NET Analysis for Physics 2023: 27 December 2023

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Physical Sciences analysis below. The exam was conducted on the second shift, i.e., from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on 27th December. After the exam, the detailed CSIR NET Physical Science paper review is shared below. 

CSIR NET Physical Science Analysis: Difficulty Level (27 December 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 Physical 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 AModerate
Part BModerate
Part CModerate
OverallModerate

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 Physical Science exam analysis. 

CSIR NET Physical Science Part A Topic Wise Weightage

Part A of the Physical Science Paper consists of questions based on the candidate's General Aptitude. The candidates can check the table below to analyze the number of questions asked through the CSIR NET Physical Science Exam analysis.

TopicsWeightage of Marks

Number System

4

 Ratio & Proportion

1

Percentage 

1
 Speed and Distance1

Distance & Direction

1

Geometry

2

Missing Number Series

1
DI2

CSIR NET Physical Science Topic Wise Weightage for Part B and C

Part B and C of the Physical Science exam analysis includes units/topics-wise analysis of questions. You can learn the weightage for all the topics by scrolling through the table below.

TopicsNumber Of Questions
Expectation Value
1
Schrodinger's Equation
1
Probability
1
Langrage Interpolation
1
Fourier
1
Nuclear Physics
3-4
Central Force
1
Matrix
1
Laurent Series
1
Method of Image
1
Conserved Momentum
1
Small Oscillation Time Period
1
Statistical Mechanics
3-4
Complex Analysis
3-4

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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