CSIR NET 2020 Exam Day Guidelines – The examination for CSIR NET 2020 is just around the corner. National Testing Agency (NTA) has already released the CSIR NET 2020 admit card online. Aspirants can download CSIR NET admit card from csirnet.nta.nic.in. Along with that, NTA has published some exam day guidelines and SOPS for the CSIR NET exam. Aspirants can check the same from this article as well. Once the exam is over, candidates can check the result online through the website. Know CSIR NET 2020 Exam Day guidelines, Document to Carry to the exam centre, Syllabus, Preparation Tips, and much more in this article.
CSIR NET 2020 Exam Day Guidelines
The CSIR NET exam is conducted annually to determine the eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and lectureship/assistant professorship. Check the important scheduled for CSIR NET 2020 Exam below.
Events | Important Dates |
Admit card download date | 07 Nov 2020 |
Date of Online examination | 19, 21 & 26 Nov 2020 |
Official website: csirnet.nta.nic.in
CSIR NET 2020 Exam Day Guidelines
National Testing Agency has published certain exam oriented guidelines for the candidates. These are available on the CSIR NET admit card as well. It is mandatory for the candidate to ensure that they abide by these rules and instructions. Check out the CSIR NET 2020 Exam Day Guidelines below.
- Candidates have to reach the exam centre as per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
- No candidate is allowed to enter the exam centre after the closing time.
- Once the exam is over, candidates are advised to wait till the invigilator asks them to leave.
- Candidates are required to download the admit card and read all the COVID related guidelines.
- If religion/ custom require candidates to wear certain attire, such candidates should reach the centre early for the checking.
- Candidates have to carry a personal hand sanitizer 50 ml bottle.
- Aspirants can also carry a transparent water bottle inside the exam hall.
- Before reaching the exam centre, enter the details on the self-declaration form. Also, put the signature and paste the photograph as asked. Ensure that the left-hand thumb impression is not smudged.
- Carry a simple, transparent ballpoint pen to the exam centre.
- 5 black papers for rough work is provided at the desk by the invigilator. Candidates should not carry any paper to the exam centre.
Exam Instructions

COVID-19 Social Distancing Norms

CSIR NET 2020 Admit Card – Download Here!
The call letters for CSIR NET 2020 are now available online. Candidates can download the same from csirnet.nta.nic.in. They must keep applications number, date of birth, security pin to download the CSIR NET admit card. The direct link is available below.
Click here to download CSIR NET Admit Card 2020
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Documents to Carry to CSIR NET 2020 Exam Centre
Along with the admit card for CSIR NET, candidates also have to carry certain documents with them. Here is the list of the documents that candidates have to carry to the CSIR NET 2020 exam centre.
- Print out of the e-admit card
- One copy of recent passport size photo
- Any government issued photo identity proof
- PAN card
- Driving License
- Voter Card
- 12th class board admit card or registration card
- Passport
- Aadhar card
- E-aadhar card
- Ration Card
- Aadhar Enrollment number with Photo
- Certificate to verify the change of name (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Self-declaration form (available on the NTA website)
CSIR NET 2020 Exam Pattern
Now that candidates know the exam day guidelines, they must go through some basics as well. To start with, here is the CSIR NET 2020 Exam Pattern. Go through this and brush up the exam pattern for each subject.
- Language: Hindi and English language.
- Exam mode: Online computer-based test.
- Sections: Three parts of the question paper.
- Number of questions: Different subjects has a different number of questions.
- Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions.
- Exam duration: 3 hours.

CSIR NET 2020 Syllabus
After the exam pattern, we have provided here the CSIR NET syllabus. Candidates should look through the syllabus links available below to ensure that candidates have prepared every topic.
Subject Code | Subject | Syllabus |
701 | Chemical Sciences | Click here |
702 | Earth Sciences | Click here |
703 | Life Sciences | Click here |
704 | Mathematical Sciences | Click here |
705 | Physical Sciences | Click here |
Previous Year Question Papers of CSIR NET 2020
The previous year question papers are really helpful when it comes to preparing for an examination. So, if candidates have still not practised with CSIR NET questions paper then it is the last call. Only 02 days are left for the CSIR NET exam. Click on the link below download CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers.
Last Minute Preparation Tips for CSIR NET 2020
Check some last-minute preparation tips for CSIR NET 2020 Exam.
#1 First tip is to revise everything. Starting with the exam pattern, syllabus, important topics, etc. It helps to remember the topics that candidates have studied so far for the exam.
#2 Practising what a candidate study is equally important. So, aspirants are advised to practice the CSIR NET previous year question papers and mock tests.
#3 Watch the exam analysis for CSIR NET. This helps candidates to know the difficulty level of the exam, whether there are any changes in the exam or not.
#4 Go through the last minute preparation tips by CSIR NET mentors. They discuss the important topics for the exam based on the paper.
Revise Important Topics for CSIR NET 2020 Exam
Revision before the examination is as necessary as preparation. It helps candidates to remember the facts they have already studied. Also, is done properly, revising topics helps to boost confidence and reduce the exam anxiety. Refer to the video below to revise for CSIR NET exam and not down the important topics.
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About CSIR NET
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) exam is conducted by NTA annually. National Testing Agency conducts this exam each year for Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and lecturer/assistant professor. CSIR NET exam provides the eligible to candidates for the posts of JRF and Assistant Professor. They have to appear for a CBT exam first. On qualifying the exam, candidates get e-certificate. Using this certificate can apply for JRF and Assistant Professor in various colleges.