CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2025: Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level, Exam Review

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CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2025

CSIR NET 2025 Exam Analysis will be updated here once the exam is over. The CSIR NET exam 2025 for June session will be held in June last week or July 2024. The CSIR NET exam 2025 be held in two shifts for 180 minutes. The subject experts will provide the CSIR UGC NET exam analysis 2025 after taking the review from the test takers  who have appeared for the CSIR NET 2025 examination. The CSIR NET 2025 exam analysis includes the difficulty level of the paper, topics with the highest weightage, time-consuming sections and topics, and a good number of attempts. Through the CSIR NET exam analysis 2025,you will get a basic idea about the CSIR NET paper pattern, type of questions, difficulty level etc. 

We will provide the CSIR NET 2025 exam analysis for June Session 2025 on this page. Meanwhile, you can scroll down to check the CSIR NET exam analysis 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020! 

    CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2024

    CSIR NET 2024 Exam Analysis June Session

    The CSIR UGC NET 2024 exam is being held on 25, 26 & 27 July 2024 The section-wise CSIR NET exam analysis 2024 is provided below for all the three days of the exam. The Day 1 and 2 of CSIR NET 2024 exam has been successfully concluded on June 25 and 26. Day 3 of the CSIR NET 2024 exam was being held in only one shift from 9 am to 12 noon. The detailed CSIR NET paper analysis 2024 is given below. 

    Date & Shift

    Highlights of CSIR NET 2024 Exam Analysis

    Detailed CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2024 Link

    25 July  2024 (1st Shift)

    Earth Science, Atmospheric, Ocean  and  Planetary, 

    The overall difficulty level of the Earth Science paper was Moderate, Part A was easy while Part B and C was moderate. There were questions from the previous year question paper also. 

    The physical Science question paper was overall easy to moderate. Part A and B was easy while Part C was moderate and also time consuming.

    CSIR NET Earth Sciences Paper Analysis 2024

    CSIR NET Physical Sciences Paper Analysis 2024

    25 July  2024 (2nd Shift) 

    Mathematical Sciences.

    The overall difficulty level of CSIR NET 2024 Mathematical Sciences paper was moderate.

    The Part A and B of the question paper was easy while Part C was difficult. The Part C was bit time taking to solve.

    CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences Paper Analysis 2024

    26 July  2024 (1st Shift)

    Life Science

    The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. Part A and B was easy to  moderate while Part C was moderate to difficult.

    Topics asked in the Life Sciences paper were - Cells Biology, Ecology, Physiology, Bio- Chemistry, etc

    CSIR NET Life Sciences Paper Analysis 2024

    26 July  2024 (2nd Shift)

    Life Science

    27 July  2024 

    Chemical Science

    The overall difficulty level of the chemical science paper was moderate. Part A and B was easy to  moderate while Part C was moderate. The Chemical Science paper included topics like Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Acids & Bases, etc.CSIR NET Chemical Sciences Paper Analysis 2024

    CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023

    CSIR NET 2023 Exam Analysis December Session

    The CSIR UGC NET 2023 exam was held on 26, 27 & 28 December 2023. The section-wise CSIR NET exam analysis 2023 (December) is provided below:

    Date & Shift

    Highlights of CSIR NET 2023 Exam Analysis

    Detailed CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 Link

    26 December 2023 (1st Shift)

    • Overall Difficulty Level of Life Sciences was Moderate
    • Difficulty Level of Part A was Easy to Moderate
    • Difficulty Level of Part B was Moderate
    • Difficulty Level of Part C was Slightly above Moderate
    • Paper was not very time-consuming
    • Part C was the lengthiest
    CSIR NET Life Sciences Question Paper Analysis 2023
    26 December 2023 (2nd Shift)

    Life Sciences

    • Overall Difficulty Level of Life Sciences was Moderate to difficult level
    • Difficulty Level of Part A was Moderate
    • Difficulty Level of Part B was Moderate
    • Difficulty Level of Part C was above Moderate
    • Some questions were lengthy in paper
    • Part C was the lengthiest
    CSIR NET Life Sciences Question Paper Analysis 2023

    27 December 2023 (1st Shift)

    Chemical Sciences

    • Overall Difficulty Level of Chemical Sciences was above Moderate
    • Difficulty Level of Part A was Moderate to Difficult
    • Difficulty Level of Part B and Part C were Moderate
    • According to the test takers, the paper was lengthy and time-consuming. 
    • Part A was the toughest of all. 
    • Quantum Electrochemistry Reaction Mechanism Reagents Coordination Chemistry Organometallic Chemistry are the topics with the maximum marks asked in the exam.
    • The expected number of good attempts are around 63 questions. 

    CSIR NET Chemical Sciences Exam Analysis December 2023

    27 December 2023 (2nd Shift)

    Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

    • Overall Difficulty Level of Earth Sciences was Moderate to difficult level
    • Difficulty Level of Part A was Moderate
    • Difficulty Level of Part B was Moderate
    • Difficulty Level of Part C was the toughest section of the paper
    • Atmospheric Science Oceanography Geomorphology Geophysics Metrology etc are the topics with the maximum marks. 
    • The number of good attempts in the CSIR NET 2023 Earth Sciences paper was around 55 to 65
    CSIR NET Earth Sciences Exam Analysis December 2023
    27 December 2023 (2nd Shift)

    Physical Sciences

    • Overall Difficulty Level of Physical Sciences was Moderate to Difficult
    • The difficulty level of Part A was Moderate 
    • The difficulty levels of Part B and Part C were Moderate to Difficult
    • As per the reviews of the candidates, the paper was lengthy and time-consuming. 
    • Part A was the toughest of all. 
    • The number of questions asked in Part B and Part C were from Quantum, Coupling, Classical Physics, Mechanical Physics, and Pressure and Volume.
    • The expected number of good attempts is around 55 questions. 
    CSIR NET Physics Exam Analysis December 2023

    28 December 2023

    (1st Shift)

    Mathematical Sciences

    • Overall Difficulty level of the Mathematical Sceicnes exam was moderate.
    • Difficulty Level of Part A was Easy.
    • Difficulty Level of Part B was Easy to Moderate.
    • Difficulty Level of Part C was Slightly Tough.
    • According to the students, exam was time-consuming due to lengthy calculations.
    • Part B had more theoram based questions.
    • Language used to explain questions in Part C was a little tough to understand.
    • The total number of expected good attempts is around 45 to 50.

    CSIR NET Mathematics Exam Analysis December 2023

    CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 June Session

    CSIR NET 2023 exam analysis has been shared for June 06 and 07, 2023. Candidates can find out the difficulty level, exam structure, total questions, highlights, and difficulties related to CSIR UGC NET 2023.  

    Date & Shift

    Highlights of CSIR NET 2023 Exam Analysis

    Detailed CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2023 Link

    Memory-based Question Paper

    June 06, 2023 (1st Shift)

    The level of the paper was moderate. There were no direct questions from Part A and Part B. 

    CSIR NET Life Sciences Question Paper Analysis 2023

    CSIR UGC NET Life Sciences Question Paper 2023 (Available): Memory-based Questions with Solutions PDF

    June 06, 2023 (2nd Shift)

    The overall Difficulty Level of CSIR NET 2023 Life Sciences Exam was moderate. Part B was very difficult compared to other Parts. Part B of Shift II was informative and there were a number of statement-based questions.

    June 07, 2023 (1st Shift)

    CSIR NET 2023 Chemical Sciences paper was moderate. Part C was the toughest one. Part B was comparatively easy as it had many direct questions. 

    CSIR NET Chemical Sciences Question Paper Analysis 2023 

    CSIR UGC NET Chemical Sciences Question Paper 2023: Memory-based Questions with Solutions PDF

    June 07, 2023 (2nd Shift)

    CSIR NET 2023 Mathematics Sciences paper was Moderate to Difficult. The difficulty level of Part A CSIR NET 2023 Mathematical  Sciences Examination was Easy. The difficulty level of Part B and C of the CSIR NET 2023 Mathematical  Sciences Examination was moderate. 

    CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences Question Paper Analysis 2023

    To be Updated

    CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2022

    CSIR NET 2022 exam was held from September 16 to September 19, 2022 in two shifts. The links to various CSIR NET exam analysis 2022 is shared below.

    Date & Shift

    Highlights of CSIR NET Exam Analysis

    Detailed CSIR NET Exam Analysis Link

    Memory-based Question Paper
    September 18, 2022 (1st Shift)

    The overall difficulty level of the exam is Moderate.

    CSIR NET 2022 Chemical Sciences Shift 1 Analysis 

    CSIR NET 2022 Chemical Sciences Shift 1 Memory Based Question Paper 

    September 17, 2022 (1st Shift)

    The overall difficulty level of the exam is Moderate.

    CSIR NET 2022 Life Sciences Shift 1 Analysis

    CSIR NET 2022 Life Sciences Shift 1 Memory-Based Question Paper

    September 17, 2022 (2nd Shift)

    The overall difficulty level of the exam is Moderate.

    CSIR NET 2022 Life Sciences Shift 2 Analysis

    CSIR NET 2022 Life Sciences Shift 2 Memory-Based Question Paper

    September 16, 2022 (1st Shift)

    The overall difficulty level of the exam is Moderate.

    CSIR NET 2022 Physical Sciences Analysis

    CSIR NET 2022 Physical Sciences Memory-Based Question Paper

    The overall difficulty level of the exam is Moderate.

    CSIR NET 2022 Earth Sciences Analysis

    CSIR NET 2022 Earth Sciences Memory-Based Question Paper

    September 16, 2022 (2nd Shift)

    The overall difficulty level of the exam is Moderate to Difficult.

    CSIR NET 2022 Mathematical Sciences Analysis

    CSIR NET 2022 Mathematical Sciences Memory-Based Question Paper

    CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2021

    CSIR NET June 2021 exam took place on January 29, February 15, 16 & 17, 2022. The Earth Sciences exam was conducted on January 29. The exam was conducted for 2 papers: Paper-I and Paper-II. While Paper-I is common for all the candidates, Paper-II depends on the subject as opted by the candidate. The exam is usually conducted in two shifts: shift 1 and shift 2. The detailed CSIR NET exam analysis for June 2021 exam is shared below:

    Date & Subject

    Highlights of CSIR NET Exam Analysis

    Detailed CSIR NET Exam Analysis Link

    February 16, 2022 - Physical Sciences

    The overall difficulty level was moderate to tough. Part A and Part B were easy to moderate and Part C was moderate to difficult.

    CSIR NET 2022 Mathematical Sciences Question Paper Analysis

    February 15, 2022 - Physical Sciences

    The overall difficulty level was moderate to tough. Part A was moderate, Part B was moderate to difficult and Part C was Difficult

    CSIR NET 2022 Physical Sciences Question Paper Analysis

    January 29, 2022 - Earth, Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences

    Overall difficulty level was Moderate, Part A was Easy to Moderate and Part B and C were Moderate to Difficult

    CSIR NET 2022 Earth Sciences Question Paper Analysis

    CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2020

    The CSIR UGC NET 2020 was conducted only for the June session. Both the Paper-I and Paper-II for CSIR UGC NET 2020 exam was moderate to easy. Most of the questions in the General Aptitude paper were from Teaching and Research Aptitude. There were not many questions asked from Mathematics and Logical Reasoning. Given below is the overall CSIR NET exam analysis 2020 for different subjects:

    Subject

    Total Questions Asked in Exam

    Difficulty Level

    Research Aptitude

    8-10

    Difficult

    Teaching Aptitude

    10-12

    Moderate

    Data Interpretation

    5-7

    Moderate to Easy

    Reading Comprehension

    5-7

    Easy

    Communication

    4-6

    Moderate to Easy

    Reasoning

    5-7

    Moderate

    Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

    3-5

    Easy

    People & Environment

    3-5

    Moderate to Easy

    Higher Education System

    3-5

    Moderate

    Mathematics

    5-7

    Moderate to Difficult

    CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2019

    CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2019 June Session

    The CSIR UGC NET 2019 exam which was conducted in June was analyzed to be of moderate to difficult level. While Paper-I was difficult, Paper-II was of moderate level. Most of the questions were asked from the Teaching Aptitude section. The section-wise CSIR NET exam analysis 2019 (June) exam is given below:

    Subject

    Number of Questions Asked

    Difficulty Level

    Teaching Aptitude

    11-13

    Difficult

    Reading Comprehension

    05

    Easy

    Research Aptitude

    09

    Difficult

    Mathematics

    4-5

    Easy to Moderate

    Communication

    5

    Moderate

    Mathematics

    5

    Moderate

    Logical Reasoning

    7-8

    Easy

    Data Interpretation

    5

    Moderate

    People & Environment

    3-4

    Difficult

    CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2019 for December Session

    The CSIR UGC NET 2019 exam which was conducted in December was analyzed to be of moderate to easy level. The candidates found Paper-II easy as compared to Paper-I which was slightly difficult. The section-wise CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2019 (December) exam is given below:

    Subject

    Number of Questions Asked

    Difficulty Level

    Teaching Aptitude

    10 to 12

    Moderate

    Research Aptitude

    3 to 5

    Moderate

    Reading Comprehension

    5

    Easy to Moderate

    Communication

    2 to 4

    Easy to Moderate

    Reasoning

    6 to 8

    Easy to Moderate

    Logical Reasoning

    5

    Easy to Moderate

    Data Interpretation

    5

    Easy to Moderate

    Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

    4

    Easy to Moderate

    People & Environment

    2

    Moderate

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