The joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test for Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship in Science & Technology. Not one fixed paper — a candidate sits a shared General Aptitude part plus their own chosen science subject.
Subjects & topics
General Aptitude: General Science & Quantitative Reasoning, Analytical & Numerical Ability, Research Aptitude, Graphical Analysis
Chemical Sciences: Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry of Main Group Elements, Spectroscopy, Analytical Chemistry, Catalysis
Life Sciences: Molecules & their Interaction, Cellular Organization, Fundamental Processes (Replication, Transcription, Translation), Cell Communication & Signalling, Developmental Biology, System Physiology (Plant & Animal), Ecology & Evolution
Mathematical Sciences: Analysis, Linear Algebra, Complex Analysis, Algebra (Groups, Rings, Fields), Topology, Ordinary & Partial Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis & Probability
Physical Sciences: Mathematical Methods of Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamic & Statistical Physics, Electronics & Experimental Methods, Atomic, Solid State & Nuclear Physics
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences: The Earth & the Solar System, Earth Materials, Surface Processes & Landforms, Structural Geology, Stratigraphy & Paleontology, Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Earth Sciences
How many questions are in the CSIR UGC NET exam?
A CSIR UGC NET candidate answers 75 questions worth 200 marks in 3 hours (General Aptitude + one subject — figures for Chemical Sciences). The pattern table below lists every option.
Is there negative marking in CSIR UGC NET?
Negative marking applies to some question types (up to 1 mark deducted per wrong answer) — see the pattern table below.
What subjects does CSIR UGC NET cover?
CSIR UGC NET covers General Aptitude, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences. On Sanviora every subject and topic is listed with its own test, alongside a full Mock Test built to the real pattern.
Can I practise just one subject or topic for CSIR UGC NET, instead of a full mock test?
Yes — alongside a full-length Mock Test built to the real CSIR UGC NET pattern, you can test any single topic or a whole subject in one click, or build your own test from the subjects, topics and question types you choose.
How much does CSIR UGC NET practice cost on Sanviora?
Plans start from ₹99 — pay once per plan, no subscription required.
Do I have to take the CSIR UGC NET tests in a fixed order?
No — there is no fixed test calendar. Start with the topic you studied this week, go back to a weak one, or take the full CSIR UGC NET Mock Test when you're ready. Each topic shows its status and your best score as you go.
Is Sanviora's CSIR UGC NET mock test based on the real exam pattern?
Yes — question counts, marks per question, section structure and negative marking all follow the real, published CSIR UGC NET pattern rather than a generic quiz format.
