CSIR and UGC NET Difference
 

Can you tell me about the basic difference between UGC - CSIR and UGC - NET exam which is conducted by University Grants Commission?

Re: CSIR and UGC NET Difference
 

Although University Grants Commission conducts UGC - CSIR and UGC - NET exams, both are diverse fields. UGC - CSIR exam is a science stream exam whereas UGC - NET exam is sociology and arts discipline exam.

Even though, both these tests are conducted for the same purpose, so as to get Junior Research Fellowship and the eligibility for lectureship, the subjects involved are different.

Eligibility

The qualification criteria are also different for both these exams.

Eligibility for UGC NET

One must have completed their post graduation or Ph.Ds in the relevant subjects with not less than 55 percent marks.

Eligibility for CSIR NET

One must have acquired their Masters' degree in Science stream. One should have scored 55% and above in the eligibility exam and should have done the course from a certified university

JRF

Junior Research Fellowship or JRF is a fellowship of Rs 25000 per month, which is offered by both CSIR and UGC through written exams, held twice a year. The fellowship is given to students to pursue the doctoral studies.

Paper pattern of UGC- CBSE NET

The paper will be divided into three parts:

Paper I:
The questions will be general in nature.
The duration of the paper will be one hour 15 minutes.
It will comprise of 60 questions, out of which the candidates are required to attempt 50 questions.
It will carry a total of 100 marks.

Paper II:
The questions will be asked from the subject opted by the candidate.
The duration of the paper will be one hour 15 minutes.
It will consist of 50 questions, all of which are compulsory.
It will carry a total of 100 marks.

Paper III:
The questions will be asked from the subject opted by the candidate.
The duration of the paper will be two hours and 30 minutes.
It will comprise of 70 questions, all of which are compulsory.
It will carry a total of 150 marks.

Paper pattern of CSIR -UGC NET

The exam is conducted for the following subjects:
Chemical Sciences
Earth Sciences
Life Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences
The duration of the exam will be three hours.
This time, the CBSE is all set to conduct the National Eligibility Test (NET) on December 27 for the second time in the year.