CSIR NET Question Paper July 2024 (Available): Memory-based Questions with Answer Key PDF Download

Dewesh Nandan Prasad

Updated On: July 28, 2024 12:22 AM | CSIR UGC NET

The CSIR NET 2024 exam for June session has been conducted. The CSIR NET exam 2024 was held from July 25 to 27, 2024, by the NTA. Check the subject-wise memory-based question paper and CSIR NET answer key PDFs 2024 in the article. 

CSIR NET Question Paper July 2024

CSIR NET Question Paper July 2024: The CSIR NET Exam 2024 has been concluded on July 27, 2024. The last CSIR UGC NET 2024 exam was held for Chemical Science Paper from 9am to 12 noon. The CSIR NET Exam 2024 memory-based question paper, exam analysis, and expected cut-off has been discussed in the article as the exam has concluded. Candidates can check the memory-based questions and CSIR NET Mathematical Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Chemical Science answer key PDFs (unofficial) in the article. The question paper and answer keys of all subjects has been uploaded as the exam has been concluded on July 27, 2024.

The CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) Life Sciences exam was concluded on July 26, 2024. The National Testing Agency (NTA) on July 25, 2024, conducted the exam for the Mathematical Science in the second shift (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) and Earth Science & Physical Science in the first shift (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM).

This article provides the memory-based questions for the CSIR NET June 2024 session for Shift 1 and Shift 2 along with the CSIR NET answer key PDF for download. Candidates who appeared for the CSIR UGC NET 2024 exam can analyse their performance and calculate secured probable marks in the exam.

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CSIR NET 2024 Cutoff CSIR NET Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key July 2024
CSIR NET General Category Cut Off 2024 CSIR NET EWS Category Cutoff July 2024

CSIR NET Memory Based Question Paper 2024

Candidates who appeared for the CSIR NET exam can submit the memory-based questions with College Dekho to get the answer key from our subject experts. The direct link to submit the CSIR NET memory-based question paper 2024 is provided below

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CSIR NET Exam Review 2024

Candidates can also share their exam review to get the detailed analysis and CSIR NET expected cut-off for the CSIR NET June 2024 exam. The direct link to give reviews about the CSIR UGC NET exam 2024 is given below.
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CSIR NET Question Paper July 2024 Key Highlights

Candidates appearing for the NTA CSIR NET 2024 exam must check the CSIR NET 2024 questions paper highlights to get an overview of the exam. Candidate can check the key highlights in the table below:

CSIR NET Question Paper 2024 Highlights

Exam Authority

National Testing Agency (NTA)

CSIR NET Exam Date 2024

July 25 to 27, 2024

CSIR NET Answer Key PDF 2024

To be released

CSIR NET Question Paper 2024 (MemoryBased)

Released

CSIR NET Marking Scheme 2024

  • +2 marks for correct answers

  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks and 0.33 marks (for some parts)

CSIR NET Subjects & Number of Questions

  • Chemical Science: 75 MCQs

  • Life Sciences: 75 MCQs

  • Mathematical Sciences: 60 MCQs

  • Physical Sciences: 55 MCQs

  • Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences: 75 MCQs

CSIR NET Official Website

csirnet.nta.ac.in

CSIR NET 2024 Memory-Based Question Paper with Answer Key PDFs

The candidate can download and check the CSIR NET 2024 memory-based question paper and answer key of the CSIR NET JUNE 2024 exam for shifts 1 & 2 in the article below.

CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Science Memory-Based Question Paper

Candidates will be able to check the memory-based questions and answer key for the CSIR NET Chemical Science in the table below

CSIR NET Chemical Science 2024 Question Paper

Question

Topic

Isoloble C6H6Cr (CO)2

-

Typical "max/dm3 mol Icm

co ordinance chemistry

TeB9H11

-

Isoelectronic and linear nitrosy with [Cu(Cp)CO] -
Eu3+ and Tb3+ symbol -
p4s10 singlate , p4s3 dq, P4S7 m -
OH-,cl-,Br-,So4- -
Arrange increasing Bond OrderA- [Re2Cl8]^-2B- [Re2(Pme2ph)4Cl]C- [Re2(Pme2ph)4].Cl2Option A BCD -

CSIR NET Chemical Science Answer Key PDF 2024

Candidates can download  the CSIR NET Chemical Sciences answer key PDF after its release on the official website in the table below:

CSIR NET Chemical Sciences Answer Key 2024

CSIR NET 2024 Chemical Sciences Answer Key

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CSIR NET 2024 Life Science Memory-Based Question Paper

Candidates can check the memory-based questions for the CSIR NET 2024 Life Sciences in the table below:

CSIR NET Life Science 2024 Question Paper (July 26)

Question

Topic

If someone was injected with the coronavirus vaccine and got affected by omicron but not with delta. Was there any interaction between antigen and antibody?

Immunology

What is used in Density Gradient Centrifugation?

-

Reverse transcriptase uses?

-

Rils and Nils

-

In bacteria, histone-like particles are present or absent?

-

Condensin Denaturation happens in meiosis 1 or meiosis 2?

-

What is the GPF tag in an embryo when fluorescence is not seen?

-

Which organelle fuses after an acrosome reaction?

-

Photomorphogenesis

-

C4 Cycle

-

Photomorphogenesis

-

Plant hormones and their receptor

-

Which of the following is the strongest oxidising agent during photosynthesis?
a) NADPH+
b) P680
c) Pherodoxic
d) P700

-

Population Community ecosystem biome

-

Elisa Test

-

Phylogenetic tree

-

Resource defense Polygamy

-

Lost and Benefit

-

CSIR NET Life Science Answer Key PDF 2024

Candidates can download  the CSIR NET Life Science answer key PDF after its release on the official website in the table below:

CSIR NET Life Science Answer Key 202 4

CSIR NET 2024 Life Science Answer Key

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CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis 2024 (Shift 2)

The difficulty level of the second shift for CSIR NET Life Science was moderate. The questions were asked about ecology, evolution, vascular tissue, endoplasmic reticulum, plant physiology, etc. Part A, the general aptitude section was easy and the questions were calculative. Part B was easy to moderate in nature, however, Part C was difficult and time-consuming. The difficulty level of the CSIR NET life science shift 2 exam was almost the same as the first shift.

CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis: Student's Review

Check the reactions of the candidates who took the CSIR NET life Scienc second shift exam below:
  • Rounaq Said, " According to me Part A was difficult whereas Part B was easier. Part C was difficult and the questions were asked from physiology, dev bio, plants, cells, etc."
  • Sourav Stated, " Biochemistry was dominant in the paper. Evolution and mutation topics were also asked in the paper."
  • Ashish Jha said, " Part C was completely experimental and was a bit different from the previous session. I expect that the cut-off will be a little bit lower for this session."
  • Anil Said, " The exam was a little bit difficult from the December 2023 cycle. Part A was easy, the questions were asked from analytical reasoning, data sufficiency, number system, simplification, etc. Part B was easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level. However, Part C was lengthy and time-consuming."

CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis 2024 (Shift 1)

Overall the CSIR NET Life Science exam was moderate. Part A, the general aptitude paper was easy to moderate whereas Part B & Part C were moderately difficult in comparison to the previous session. The questions were asked from  Evolution, Genetics, Cell Bio, Light reaction, Bacterial Genetic Mapping, Adaptations of Plants in Shade, Hardy Weinberg questions, etc. The expected cut-off will remain the same as the previous year as the difficulty level of the exam was moderate. There were no changes in the exam pattern.

CSIR NET Life Science Exam Analysis 2024: Student Reviews

Candidates who took the exam gave their reaction to the CSIR UGC NET Life Science exam conducted on July 26, 2024, in the first shift. Check the reviews by the candidates below:

  • Shivani said, " Genetics, Applied Biology, and Methods in Biology questions were dominant in the paper. Part A was doable and not lengthy, 3 to 4 questions were asked from biotechnology."
  • Ruchi said, ' According to me the difficulty level of the exam was tougher than the previous session. Part C contained questions from plants, biotechnology, and animal physio."
  • Amit stated, "Part A was tougher according to me, I have not attempted many questions from Part A. However, Parts B and C were a little bit difficult. There were no changes in the exam pattern.

CSIR NET Life Science Exam 2024: Good Attempts

The good attempt for the CSIR NET Life Science exam will be shared soon in the table given below:

CSIR NET 2024 Life Sciences Exam Good Attempts

Part Name

Total MCQs

Max Questions to Attempt

Good Attempts

Difficulty Level

Part A

20

15

12-13

Easy to Moderate

Part B

50

35

31-33

Moderately Difficult

Part C

75

25

19-20

Difficult

Total

145

75

62-66

Moderate

CSIR NET Life Science Expected Cut off 2024

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Life Science expected cut-off for the June 2024 session in the table below. The expected cut off is based on the reviews of the candidates, the difficulty level of the exam, and the previous year's cut-off trends. Check the CSIR UGC NET Life Science 2024 Expected Cut-Off below in the table:

Category

Expected Cutoff for JRF (percentile)

Expected Cutoff for Lectureship (percentile)

General

99.2 to 99.4

98.0 to 98.5

SC

92.2 to 93

88-89

ST

85 to 86

80-81

OBC

97-98

94-95

EWS

97-98

94-95

PwD

74-75

72-73

CSIR NET 2024 Mathematical Science Memory-Based Question Paper

Candidates can check the memory-based questions for the CSIR NET 2024 Mathematical Sciences in the table below:

CSIR NET 2024 Mathematical Sciences Question Paper

Question

Topic

Q: If a sequence bd d is True?
Lim in F= Lim x
An=lim F the An is constant

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Q: Sin (1/2)/z, Sin x= x-x^3/3! + x^5/5!

-

Q: A= |2 b|
|a c| , 1 er is 6
Which of the function(s) is/are necessarily true

  • a+zc= 24

  • ab=0
  • c=12

-

Q: If f(z) is the entire series then its power series converges for?

-

Q: Number of e^x +x = 1

-

Q: The number of homophormism from φ 150 to φ 90

-

Q: Consider function f(x)= x|x|, which of the following are true:
a) f is continuous on x
b) f is differentiable on x
c) f is not continuous on 0
d) f is differentiable only at 0

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Q: f(x)= (a,b,c) not equal to (0,0,0). f(a,b,c)=0 then which of the following is/are true
a) x^2 + 2y^2 +3z^2
b) x^2 + 2y^2 +3z^2-2xy
c)  x^2 + 2y^2 +3z^2-2xy-2yz
d) x^2 + 2y^2 +2z^2

-

CSIR NET Mathematical Science Answer Key PDF 2024

The candidates can check the CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences answer key PDF 2024 in the table below for the June 2024 session:

CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences Answer Key PDF 2024

CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences Answer Key PDF 2024

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CSIR NET Mathematical Science Exam Analysis 2024

The overall exam of the CSIR NET mathematical science was moderate in nature. The questions were asked from topics like linear equations, quadratic formation, inner product, LD and LI, determinants, matrices, Sylow group, etc. Part was easy to moderate whereas parts B & C were moderately difficult in nature. There was no change in exam pattern The CSIR NET expected cut-off will remain the same as the previous session.

CSIR NET Mathematical Science 2024: Student's Review

Check the reviews by the candidates who took the CSIR NET mathematical sciences on July 25, 2025, in the second shift below:

  • Abhay said," The paper was easy in comparison with the previous CSIR NET maths exam. The questions were asked from linear algebra, matrices, determinants, topology, etc. The expected cut-off will be around 120 for the CSIR NET maths exam 2024."
  • Irfan Said, ' General mathematics questions were dominant in the question paper in the Part A section. Part C was moderately difficult."
  • Rajlakshmi Said, "The overall paper was moderate. Some sections in the questions paper were lengthy like Integral equation, Quadratic form. 1 or 2 questions were from modern algebra. The exam pattern was similar from the previous session."

CSIR NET Mathematical Science 2024: Good Attempts

The good attempts for the CSIR NET mathematical science are based on the exam reviews, and previous years cut off. Check the CSIR UGC NET mathematical sciences good attempts in the table below:

CSIR NET 2024 Mathematical Sciences Good Attempts

Part Name

Total MCQs

Max Questions to Attempt

Good Attempts

Difficulty Level

Part A

20

15

12-13

Easy to Moderate

Part B

40

25

18-20

Moderate to Difficult

Part C

60

20

15-17

Difficult

Total

120

60

45-50

Moderate

CSIR NET Mathematical  Science Expected Cut Off 2024

Based on the reviews of the candidates who took the exam, difficulty level, previous year's cut off the CSIR NET mathematical science expected cut-off are provided below in the table:

Category

Junior Research Fellow

Assistant Professor

UR

48-50

43-45

EWS

42-44

38-40

OBC

40-42

36-38

SC

32-24

29-31

ST

27-30

25-27

PWD

25-27

23-25

CSIR NET 2024 Physical Science Memory-Based Question Paper

Candidates can check the memory-based questions for the CSIR NET 2024 Physical Science in the table below:

CSIR NET 2024 Physical Science Question Paper

Question

Topic

Q: A single particle can exist in two states with energies 0 and E respectively. At high temperature (KbT>>E). The specific heat of a system Cv will be approximately:

Thermodynamics

Q: V(x)= λδ(x)
φ(x)= K^2 e^-k|x|
En: -mλ^2/2ħ^2

Dirac Delta

Q: ∫ 2x/1+x^2 dx
h=0.5

Calculated-Actual Value

Q: A= |1 2 -3 |
|0 3 2  |
|0 0 -2 |
3a^2 + 5a^2 - 6a + 2i= 0

Matrices

Q: F = -Kr
Total Energy =?

Virial Theorem

Q: L = 1/2q^2 -q^2/2
A= 1/2^1/2 (p+iq)
[A, H]= ?

Poisson Bracket

Q:  (φ) = 1/(1+λ^2)^1/2 [ |1> + λe^ιθ|2>]
<φ|x|φ> = β (ħ/mμ)^1/2

Quantum

Q:  Quantum Particle of unit mass in Potential
v(x)= { 1/2ω^2 x^2 ∞              x>0, x≤ 0
are in equilibrium at temperature T. n2 and n3 denote the number of particles in the second and third excited states respectively. The ratio n2/n3 is given by

Q: dy/dx^2-y= x sinx

Differential Equation

Q: F(r) = -k/r, V(r)= kr^2/2
x= ax
p= -p

Central Force

Q:  A quantum mechanical system is in Angular momentum state l=4, Lz=4. Then the uncertainty in Lx.

Q: E= E Sin(ωt-kz)j. B vanishes at t=kz/ω

Q: [{A,B}, C]  [{A,C}, B]
A, B= Hermitian
C= Antihermitian

Commutator

Q:  H spins on a regular pentagon. H=sum ij J Si Sj. find degeneracy of ground state?

CSIR NET Physical Science Answer Key PDF 2024

The candidates can check the CSIR NET Physical Sciences answer key PDF 2024 in the table below for the June 2024 session:

CSIR NET Physical Science Answer Key PDF 2024

CSIR NET Physical Science Answer Key PDF 2024

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CSIR NET Physical Science Exam Analysis 2024

The overall CSIR NET Physical Science exam was moderate in terms of difficulty level. Part A was easy to moderate, Part B was moderately difficult, and Part C was difficult.  According to the candidates, the questions from Part A and B were doable, however, Part C was a little lengthy and time-consuming. There was no change in the exam pattern. The questions were asked about nuclear physics, conservation principle, thermodynamics, electromagnetic theory

CSIR NET Physical Science Exam Analysis 2024: Student's Review

Candidates can check the highlights of the reviews by the students for the CSIR NET Physics 2024 examination here:
  • Shweta stated, 'The Part C was difficult in nature and lengthy. However, Part A and B were easy to moderate.'
  • Rachit said, 'The overall exam was easy. The paper had the same difficulty as compared to the previous session. The cutoff can also be expected the same as the previous year.'
  • 'I've left 4 to 5 questions from Part C as it was time-consuming. Candidates who prepared for the exam can expect good result', Payal said.

CSIR NET Physical Science 2024: Good Attempts

Based on the reviews of the candidates who took the CSIR NET Physical Science exam in the table below:

CSIR NET 2024 Physical Science Exam Analysis

Part Name

Total MCQs

Max Questions to Attempt

Good Attempts

Difficulty Level

Part A

20

15

10-12

Easy to Moderate

Part B

25

20

15-16

Moderate

Part C

30

20

15-16

Moderate

Total

75

55

38-43

Moderate

CSIR NET Physical Science Expected Cut Off 2024

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Physical Science expected cut-off in the table below. The expected cut-off is based on the exam difficulty level, previous year trends, and the exam reviews by the candidates:

Category

Expected Cutoff for JRF

Expected Cutoff for Lectureship

General

42 to 45

40 to 42

SC

30 to 33

27 to 30

ST

26 to 28

25 to 27

OBC

36 to 40

33 to 36

EWS

36 to 40

33 to 36

PwD

25 to 27

25 to 27

CSIR NET 2024 Earth Science Memory-Based Question Paper

Candidates can check the memory-based questions for the CSIR NET 2024 Earth Sciences in the table below:

CSIR NET 2024 Earth Science Question Paper

Question

Topic

Question 1

To be Updated

Question 2

To be Updated

Question 3

To be Updated

CSIR NET Earth Science Answer Key PDF 2024

The candidates can check the CSIR NET Earth Science answer key PDF 2024 in the table below for the June 2024 session:

CSIR NET Earth Science Answer Key PDF 2024

CSIR NET Earth Science Answer Key PDF 2024

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CSIR NET Earth Science Exam Analysis 2024

The overall CSIR NET Earth Science exam was moderate. Part A was moderately difficult and covered questions from syllogism, mixture & allegations, blood relation, geometry, etc., the Parts B & C were easy to difficult in terms of difficulty level. Part B & C comprised questions from Nephron, adaptation of sunshade plants, organelles, ecology, inheritance biology, etc. There was no change in the exam pattern from the previous session

CSIR NET Earth Science 2024 Exam Analysis: Student's Review

College Dekho went to one of the exam centre to get the reactions of the candidates after the conclusion of the CSIR NET Earth Science exam. Check the reaction of the candidates who took the exam below:

  • Manisha said," My exam went well and I expect that I will qualify for the exam. The overall difficulty level was moderate, whereas, the difficulty level of Part A was easy and doable. The questions were asked about blood relations, speed distance, nephrology, ecology, and adaptation of sunshade plants."
  • Akaash said, "Part C was a little bit difficult and I think the cut-off will be higher this time from the December session
  • Dhruv said, " The questions were asked from environmental science, solar system, ecology, physical geography, geology, and ocean sciences."

CSIR NET Earth Science 2024: Good Attempts

Candidates can check the good attempts based on the reviews by the candidates in the table below:

CSIR NET 2024 Earth Sciences Good Attempts

Part Name

Total MCQs

Max Questions to Attempt

Good Attempts

Difficulty Level

Part A

20

15

10-13

Easy to Moderate

Part B

50

35

28-30

Moderate

Part C

80

25

20-22

Moderate

Total

150

75

58-65

Moderate

CSIR NET Earth Science Cut Off 2024: Expected

Candidates can check the CSIR NET expected cut-off for the CSIR NET Earth Science 2024 below in the table. The expected cut-off is based on the reviews by the candidates who took the exam, previous year trends, and difficulty level:

Category

Expected Cutoff for JRF

Expected Cutoff for Lectureship

General

61 to 63

56 to 60

SC

45 to 48

40 to 43

ST

44 to 46

40 to 43

OBC

55 to 58

50 to 53

EWS

56 to 58

51 to 54

PwD

25 to 26

25 to 26

CSIR NET Question Paper July 2024 Analysis

The candidates can check the CSIR NET question paper 2024 analysis as the exam has been concluded. The detailed review of the CSIR UGC NET question paper like difficulty level, weightage-wise topics, repeated questions, is available below.

CSIR NET Earth Science Question Paper Analysis 2024 CSIR NET Physical Science Question Paper Analysis 2024
CSIR NET Mathematical Science Question Paper Analysis 2024 CSIR NET Life Science Question Paper Analysis 2024
CSIR NET Chemical Science Question Paper Analysis 2024

CSIR NET 2024 memory-based question paper and answer key PDF will help the candidates with calculating their secured marks in the CSIR UGC NET 2024 exam as well as the candidates who are preparing for the CSIR NET December 2024 session. We hope that this article will help you with the CSIR NET exam preparations. Stay connected with College Dekho for the latest updates regarding the CSIR UGC NET exam.

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