CSIR NET Paper Analysis 2024: Exam Review, Paper-Wise Difficulty Level

Ashna Priyadashi
Ashna Priyadashi

Updated on - Feb 4, 2025

CSIR NET paper analysis 2024 for the December session will be shared after the exam is commenced. The CSIR NET 2024 exam has been scheduled from Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2025. The exam will take place in online mode at the allotted test centres.

The CSIR NET 2024 paper analysis will provide the candidates with the level of difficulty of the papers, the exam trends and other dynamics. Understanding this will help the candidates in their CSIR NET preparation 2024.

Candidates should go through the CSIR NET 2024 Question Paper Analysis in detail to understand the section-wise difficulty level of the CSIR NET 2024 Question Paper 2024. The CSIR NET paper analysis 2024 will be based on the overall difficulty level of the question paper. The candidates can find the CSIR NET paper analysis 2024 shift-wise once the exam is conducted.

CSIR NET Paper Analysis 2024

The CSIR NET exam analysis 2024 for the December session will be shared with the applicants once the exam is commenced successfully. The analysis will be prepared based on the reviews received from students appeared for the examination. It will be shared for all the dates the exam has been scheduled to take place.

CSIR NET paper analysis 2024 for the June for the Mathematical Science paper conducted on Jul 25, 2024 has been released. Candidates can check this page to avail the detailed analysis of the CSIR NET 2024 question paper.

Particulars Direct Link
Mathematical Science Paper Analysis Download Here

CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2024

The candidates who are planning to give the exam can refer to the CSIR NET exam pattern 2024 mentioned in the table below. This will help them in CSIR NET paper analysis 2024 better.

Particulars Details
Mode Online - Computer-based test (CBT)
Type of Question Objective - MCQs
Exam Duration 3 Hours
Date of Exam Jun 25 to 27
Subjects Life Science, Physical Science, Chemical Science, Mathematical Science, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences
Type of Questions MCQ
Total No of Questions 120
Total Marks 200 (For Each Section)
Paper Medium English and Hindi

CSIR NET Paper Analysis 2023

CSIR NET 2023 exam for Dec session commenced on Dec 26, 2023, for Life Sciences. According to the students' feedback, the overall difficulty level of the paper ranged from easy to moderate. The candidates can have the CSIR NET paper analysis for Dec and Jun session from below.

CSIR NET 2023 Paper Analysis - Dec Session

CSIR NET 2024 Paper Analysis - Jun Session

CSIR NET Paper Analysis 2022

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2022 is available for Chemistry, Physical Science, Life Science, and Mathematics. It informs applicants about the difficulty level of questions, significant themes with high weightage, and other components of the paper.

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2022: Shift-Wise Analysis

Candidates can CSIR NET paper analysis 2022 for all the shifts from the table below.

CSIR NET 2022 Shift Difficulty Level
Sep 18 (1st Shift) Moderate
Sep 17 (1st Shift) Moderate
Sep 17 (2nd Shift) Moderate
Sep 16 (1st Shift) Moderate
Sep 16 (2nd Shift) Moderate to Difficult

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2022: Subject-Wise Analysis

Candidates can subject-wise CSIR NET paper analysis 2022 for all the shifts from the table below.

CSIR UGC NET Mathematical Sciences Analysis for 2022

The CSIR UGC NET Mathematical Sciences Analysis 2022 is tabulated below.

Mathematical Science 2022 Analysis
Overall Difficulty Level Moderate to Difficult
Difficulty Level of Part A Easy to Moderate
Difficulty Level of Part B Moderate to Difficult
Difficulty Level of Part C Moderate to Difficult

As per the CSIR UGC NET mathematical sciences analysis 2022, the important topics are as follows.

Name of the Topic Question Asked
Random Variables 3-4
Probability 1-2
Distribution Theory 1
Inference 3-4
Sample Survey 1-2
Design of Experiment 0
Stochastic Process 3-4
LPP 1-2
Vectors 4-5
Matrix 1-2
Analytical Function & Entire Function Questions 2-3
Regression Analysis 2-3
Non-Parametric Method 1
Multivariate Analysis 2-3

CSIR NET Paper Analysis for Earth Science

The CSIR NET Paper Analysis for Earth Science is tabulated below.

Earth Science 2022 Details
Overall Difficulty Level Moderate
Difficulty Level of Section A Moderate
Difficulty Level of Section B Moderate
Difficulty Level of Section C Moderate to Difficult

CSIR NET Physical Science Paper Analysis for 2022

The CSIR NET Physical Science paper analysis is provided below for the candidates.

Physical Science 2022 Details
Overall Difficulty Level Moderate
Difficulty Level of Section A Easy
Difficulty Level of Section B Moderate to Difficult
Difficulty Level of Section C Easy to Moderate

The list of important topics as per the CSIR NET Physical Science paper analysis is as follows.

Topic Names Total Number of Questions
Reasoning 3-4
Mensuration 1-2
Probability 2-3
Time & Distance 1-2
Profit & Lost 2-3
Number Simplification 1-2
Sequence & Series 1-2
Quantum 3-4
Coupling 4-5
Classical Physics 5-6
Series Formation 1-2
Graphical Analysis 3-4
Mean, Median & Mode 2-3

CSIR NET Chemical Science Paper Analysis 2022

The CSIR NET Chemical Science Paper Analysis 2022 is provided below.

Chemical Science 2022 Analysis
Overall Difficulty Level of Chemical Sciences Moderate to Difficult
Difficulty Level of Section A Easy to Moderate
Difficulty Level of Section B Moderate to Difficult
Difficulty Level of Section C Moderate to Difficult

The list of important topics as per the CSIR NET Chemical Science paper analysis 2022 is provided below.

Topic Name Number of Questions
Alphabet Series 2
Speed, Distance, and Time 2-3
Probability 1-2
Geometry 2
Permutation and Combination 1-2
Inorganic Chemistry (Easy) 9-11
Physical Chemistry (Difficult) 10-12
Organic Chemistry (Tricky) 10-12
Electrochemistry 1-2
Quantam 3-4
Spectrum 1-2
Kinetics 1-2
Name Reactions 1-2
Polymers 1-2
Thermostatics 2-4
Spectro 1-2
Surface Chemistry 1-2

CSIR NET Life Science Question Paper Analysis

The CSIR NET question paper analysis for Life Science is provided below for the candidates.

Life Sciences 2022 Analysis
Overall Difficulty Level Moderate
Difficulty Level of Section A Easy to Moderate
Difficulty Level of Section B Moderate (Tricky & Twisted)
Difficulty Level of Section C Moderate (Straight forward questions)

CSIR NET Section Wise Paper Analysis 2022

The CSIR NET Paper Analysis 2022 section wise is mentioned below.

CSIR NET Section Wise Paper Analysis 2022
Section Difficulty Level
Data Interpretation & Graphical Analysis Moderate
Reasoning Easy to Moderate
Quantitative Aptitude Easy to Moderate

CSIR NET Paper Analysis 2021

CSIR NET Paper Analysis 2021 is available for all topics below. It enables applicants to understand the level of difficulty of questions, significant topics with greater weightage, and other characteristics of the paper.

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2021: Subject-Wise Analysis

Candidates can subject-wise CSIR NET paper analysis 2021 for all the shifts from the table below.

CSIR UGC NET Mathematical Sciences Analysis for 2021

The CSIR UGC NET Mathematical Sciences Analysis for 2021 is tabulated below.

Part Name Difficulty Level Total MCQs
Part A Moderate 20
Part B Moderate to Difficult 40
Part C Moderate to Difficult 60
Total Moderate to Difficult 120

CSIR NET Physical Science Paper Analysis for 2021

The total paper was rated as moderate to challenging by the student. In comparison to the exam from the previous year, candidates regarded the Physical Sciences question paper for 2021 to be a little challenging. The CSIR NET Physical Science paper analysis for 2021 is provided below for the candidates.

Part Name Difficulty Level Total MCQs
Part A Moderate 20
Part B Moderate to difficult 25
Part C Moderate to difficult 30
Total Moderate to difficult 75

CSIR NET Earth Sciences Paper Analysis 2021

The exam's overall level of difficulty was moderate. Parts A and B of the CSIR NET exam were moderate, whereas Part C was moderate to difficult, according to those who took the test. The format of the exam and the style of the questions remained unchanged. Candidates can review the section-by-section and overall paper analysis for the Earth Sciences 2021 paper below.

Part Name Difficulty Level Total MCQs
Part A Moderate 20
Part B Moderate 50
Part C Moderate to Difficult 80
Total Moderate 150

CSIR NET Subject-Wise Paper Analysis 2020

Following is the CSIR NET Subject-Wise Paper Analysis 2020.

Subject Difficulty Level Total Questions asked
Research Aptitude Difficult 8-10
Teaching Aptitude Moderate 10-12
Data Interpretation Moderate to Easy 5-7
Reading Comprehension Easy 5-7
Communication Moderate to Easy 4-6
Reasoning Moderate 5-7
Information & Communication Technology Easy 3-5
People & Environment Moderate to Easy 3-5
Higher Education System Moderate 3-5
Mathematics Moderate to Difficult 5-7

CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2019

The CSIR NET exam analysis for 2019 is provided below for the candidates.

CSIR NET Papers 2019 Difficulty Level
Chemical Sciences Moderate to Difficult
Mathematical Sciences Moderate to Difficult
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences Moderate to Difficult
Physical Sciences Easy to Moderate
Life Sciences Easy to Moderate

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