CSIR NET General Aptitude [Paper-1]Study Notes[Study Material] (Part A) Read For Free in PDF As Per New Updated Syllabus 2024

In CSIR NET 5 Subjects Each Subject Exam Have Three Part A, B & C . Part A is Compulsory for All 5 Subjects Include 20 Questions Based on Quant & Reasoning .15 out of 20 Questions you can Attempt Which give you 30 Marks Weightage with 0.5 Negative Marking Which You Help you Lot to Clear CSIR NET Exam. Here are the Complete Study Notes of CSIR NET General Paper Part A check below

What is the Syllabus of CSIR NET General Paper Part A?

Ans – CSIR NET General Paper Syllabus is Not Defined in Syllabus. Based on such Topics.

The questions in this section are based on General Aptitude with an emphasis on logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, quantitative comparison, series formation, & puzzles. Check the topics which are included in the syllabus

Our Faculties Who Have JRF in Life Science & Chemical Science Design Complete Syllabus of Part -A

Divide into 5 Categories (Units)

• NUMERICAL ABILITY UNIT – 1 
• MODERN MATHS UNIT – 2
• DATA INTEPRETATION UNIT – 3
• GEOMETRY AND MENSURATION UNIT – 4 
• ANALYTICAL REASONING UNIT – 5

Study Tips for CSIR NET General Paper Part A?

Here are some useful preparation tips that will help you prepare for the exam. 

• List down the important topic first and analyze each topic.
• After analyzing, divide the topics into 3 sections, Strong, Moderate and Weak. The strong category consists of those questions in which you are confident and require less practice. Moderate includes topics that require some time for revision and practice, and the Weak category includes topics that require proper attention.
• Keep your mindset positive and use the time wisely to cover the syllabus. Although 60 days are sufficient for the preparation of CSIR NET, you must not gamble away the time you have.
• Spend no more than half an hour for Part A Section.
• In this section, lengthy questions will be covered, which will be based on Mathematical equations. 
• Maximum attempts will be 15 questions, so do not waste extra time in this section.
• With basic concepts, you can easily and quickly solve the Ratio & Proportion, Average, and Percentage questions. You can also try some short tricks to solve these questions.

Some More Important Tips About CSIR NET General Paper –

• Data Interpretation is generally Based on Statistics (Basic mathematics Concepts from class 10th) so you must focus on the statistics part which will help you to perform well.
• In Logical Reasoning, most of the questions are based on simple concepts for Directions, Venn diagrams, Odd One Out, Blood Relations, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. So, you can score more in less time.
• Some of the topics require regular practice like Seating Arrangements, Coding-Decoding, and Series Completion so to solve them follow basic rules and tricks.

Important Note:

•  Prepare quick notes containing the short tricks and formulas at the time of exam preparation. Quick notes will be very helpful to save your time for study.
•  After completing the practice session for all the topics, focus on revising the learned topics with quick notes.
•  Use Memorizing Techniques to boost your brainpower.
• We hope that the above information will be helpful to you in preparing well for the exam. To get more tips regarding the CSIR NET Preparation

Frequently Asked Questions CSIR NET

Question 1. How to check the CSIR NET Examination Notification 2024?

Answer. You can check the information related to the examination on its official website, i.e. csirnet.nta.nic.in.

Question 2. How to rectify the mistake after submitting the online CSIR NET Application form?

Answer. You should know that in case of any incorrect information, NTA will reject the application. You can’t change the details of the application form once it is submitted.

Question 3. How can I get the application form for the CSIR NET Examination?

Answer. You can find from the CSIR official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in.

Question 4. What payment modes are applicable for the CSIR NET Examination 2024?

Answer. Only online payment mode is available. You can pay for the CSIR examination online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.

Question 5. What is the CSIR NET Exam?

Answer. The National Testing Agency conducts the CSIR NET Exam, also known as the National Eligibility Test, to determine candidates’ eligibility for lectureships and research programmes in the Science and Technology field.

Question 6. Do we need to upload any documents while submitting the CSIR NET Application Form?

Answer. Yes, you have to upload various documents while filling the CSIR NET Application Form. The essential documents are:

• Scanned copies of the photograph and signature
• Qualifying degree certificate
• Category certificate
• PwD certificate, etc.

Question 7. What is the acceptable photograph size that needs to be attached in the CSIR NET Application Form?

Answer. Your photograph size should be less than 200 KB. The format of the scanned photograph should be in JPEG/JPG. The dimension range is from 130 x 160 to 260 x 360.

Question 8. Is it necessary to have an email id to submit the CSIR NET Application Form?

Answer. Yes. You should an email address for registration and online application for the exam because all the required essential examination details will be sent in the email.

Question 9. What preferences do I have to choose at the time of applying for the CSIR NET examination?

Answer. You can give a preference from below three options.

• For JRF (Junior Research Fellowship),
• For LS (Lectureship),
• For both.

Question 10. Who are eligible for CSIR NET Exam 2021?

Answer. You have to complete the following degrees are eligible to appear for the examination:

• Master of Science
• Integrated BS & MS Courses
• Graduation in Engineering
• B- Pharma/D-Pharm/M-Pharma
• MBBS

If you are waiting for the results can also apply, but your results should be provided within the validity period of two years to avail of the fellowship.

Question 11. Can I register for the CSIR NET exam after completion of Graduation in Related Subject ?

Answer. No. You will not be eligible with only  Bachelor’s degree. But you will be eligible in a condition as below.

• After completion of the Bachelor’s degree, if you enrol for a PhD or Integrated PhD program within two years.

Question 12. What is the age limit for CSIR NET Exam 2024?

Answer. For JRF, your maximum age limit should be 28 years. It is relaxed up to 5 years for SC/ST/Persons with Disability/female applicants. For OBC applicants, it is relaxed for three years. For LS (NET), there is no upper age limit.

Question 13. How many CSIR NET examination centres are available for this exam?

Answer. This examination will be held in 222 exam centres in various parts of India.

Question 14. How much is the CSIR NET application fees?

Answer. You have to pay Rs 1000 as the CSIR NET application fee. For SC/ST/PWD, it is Rs 250, and for OBC, it is Rs 500.

Question 15. What are the languages for the CSIR NET exam question paper?

Answer. The available languages are Hindi and English

Question 16. How many marks exam of NET CSIR 2024?

Answer. The NET Examination pattern is multiple choice-based questions carrying a total of 200 marks.

Question 17. What are the subjects for which the CSIR NET exam is conducted?

Answer. The test will be conducted for five subjects:

• CSIR NET Chemical Science
• CSIR NET Life Science
• CSIR NET Mathematical Science
• CSIR NET Physical Science
• CSIR NET Earth Sciences

Question 18. Am I eligible to apply for the CSIR NET examination after PhD?

Answer. Yes. But your Master’s degree should be completed before September 19, 1991, with minimum 50 % marks are eligible for Lectureship only.

Question 19.CSIR NET Online or Offline?

Answer. Online Conduct by NTA  3 Hour Paper .

Question 20. What is the CSIR NET question paper pattern?

Answer. The CSIR NET question paper is divided into three sections:

Part A: Common to all subjects. This part contains 20 questions Out of 15 Mandatory to attempt   General Aptitude. Marks allocated for this part is 30.

Part B: subject-related general multiple-choice questions. Around 20-35 questions need to be attempted here. Marks allocated for this part is 70.

Part C: Contains higher value questions to test the candidate’s knowledge and application of scientific concepts. Questions are analytical, and total marks allocated here is 100.

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