CSIR UGC NET Result 2024: NTA NET scorecard soon; direct link, marking scheme, cut-off

Candidates will be able to download the CSIR UGC NET June 2024 result through the websites given below-

• csirnet.nta.ac.in
• nta.ac.in.

CSIR UGC NET 2024 exam was held on July 25, 26 and 27, 2024. On the first two days, the test was held in two shifts- from 9 am to 12 noon and from 3 pm to 6 pm and the July 27 examination was held in the first shift.

As many as 2,25,335 candidates appeared for the CSIR UGC NET 2024 June session exam at 348 centres located in 187 cities.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not officially announced CSIR NET 2024 result date for the June session exam. The exam is held to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), assistant professorship, and PhD admissions. The CSIR UGC NET results are expected to be declared anytime soon.

CSIR Human Resource Development Group (HRDG) has increased the fellowship last year. Candidates can check the details of revised fellowship stipends of various fellowships. 

Candidates can check the CSIR UGC NET June 2024 subject-wise marking scheme is given below. 

Candidates can find below the category-wise and paper-wise cut-off details for the Junior Research Fellowship (NET) from the CSIR UGC NET December 2023 exam.

Candidates can view the subject and paper codes for CSIR NET 2024 below. 

The Joint CSIR UGC NET is conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for several purposes. These include the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as assistant professor, and admission to PhD programs in Indian universities and colleges. The exam helps in identifying qualified candidates for these academic and research roles.

A Junior Research Fellow selected through the CSIR National Eligibility Test (NET) will receive a stipend of Rs 37,000 per month for the first two years. Additionally, the fellow will be provided with an annual contingent grant of Rs 20,000 directly.

In line with the new University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) announced in May that it will use CSIR NET scores for admissions to its PhD programmes beginning with the 2024-25 academic session.

Once the results are declared, they can be accessed through the following websites: csirnet.nta.ac.in and nta.ac.in. To access the results, candidates will need to enter their application number and date of birth.

The CSIR UGC NET scorecard 2024 will include details such as the candidate’s name, mother’s name, father’s name, category, gender, application number, paper-wise marks, total marks, total percentage, qualifying status and CSIR-NET subject code.

Each CSIR NET paper carries 200 marks and is conducted in both English and Hindi. The exam consists of three sections that include subjective and multiple-choice questions, all of which must be completed within a three-hour time limit. Each question is valued at four marks, with a penalty of 0.5 marks for incorrect answers.

As per the CSIR UGC NET 2024 normalization method, the raw scores obtained by candidates in each session are converted into percentile scores ranging from 100 to 0. The percentile score is calculated by multiplying 100 by the number of candidates with a raw score equal to or lower than the candidate's score and then dividing it by the total number of candidates who appeared in that session.

The final answer key for the CSIR UGC NET 2024 has not been released yet. It is expected to be available either with the results or shortly after. Candidates will be able to download the CSIR UGC NET final answer key 2024 through the official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in.

Candidates from general, EWS, and OBC categories will have to score a minimum of 33% to be eligible for both fellowship and lectureship, while those from PwD, SC, and ST categories must achieve a minimum score of 25% to qualify for these posts.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) initially planned to conduct the Joint CSIR-UGC-NET in June 2024, but it was later rescheduled by a month. According to a circular issued by the NTA, the Joint CSIR NET exam, originally scheduled for June 25 and June 27, 2024, was delayed due to unavoidable circumstances and logistical issues. The exam was eventually held on July 25, 26, and 27.

Candidates who qualify for the CSIR NET 2024 should organise the required documents for verification. They must also download their e-certificates from the official website to use as proof of eligibility in the future.

Candidates will have to use their login credentials such as application number and date of birth to download the UGC NET 2024 scorecard.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the final answer key for the CSIR UGC NET along with the results. Subject experts will prepare the final answer key after reviewing the challenges raised against the provisional answers. The provisional answer key was published on the official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in, on August 8.

CSIR UGC NET result 2024 will determine the eligibility of aspirants for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). The Human Resource Development Group, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-HRDG) announced a hike in the CSIR fellowship stipends last year. Accordingly, the amount of JRF has been increased from Rs 31,000 to Rs 37,000 for the first two years. 

The Union science and technology minister Jitendra Singh, in March, launched a common fellowship portal for PhD and post-doctoral scholars. The portal has been developed to provide information about fellowships under different departments. Candidates will be required to create a profile and will be able to use the same details to fill different forms. 

In March this year, the University Grants Commission (UGC) announced its decision to allow use of CSIR NET scores for admissions to PhD programmes in Indian universities and colleges starting from the 2024-25 academic session. As part of the move, a new category has been introduced in the exam -- category 3 for eligibility for admission to PhD programme only while the category 2 has been revised to eligibility for admission to PhD without JRF and appointment of assistant professor. The UGC decision received mixed reactions and sparked a wave of concerns amongst aspirants. 

CSIR NET Result 2024: Scores to be used for PhD admissions as per UGC. (Image: UGC)

CSIR UGC NET June 2024 subject-wise marking scheme is given below. There will be negative marking of 25% for each incorrect response in every subject. 

In February this year, a scholars' body wrote to union minister of science and technology Jitendra Singh urging withdrawal of cancellation of fellowships through CSIR NET for as many as 300 PhD scholars. According to the All India Research Scholars Association, the CSIR fellowships of the researchers were terminated due to non-submission of annual progress report to the human resource development group. 

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According to the National Testing Agency (NTA), in case a question in the CSIR NET June 2024 exam is found to be wrong, the marks allotted to the particular question will be awarded to the candidates who attempted the question. Also, if more than one option is found to be correct for a specific question, marks will be given to candidates who chose any one of the correct answers. 

NTA will publish the CSIR NET June 2024 final answer key along with results giving a clarity on questions and answers. 

Once CSIR NET result 2024 is declared, the examination authority will issue the eligibility certificates to the candidates who qualify the exam. The link to download CSIR NET June 2024 eligibility certificate will be hosted on the official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in. Applicants will need their application number and date of birth to download the certificate. 

In case a candidate is found cheating or using Unfair Means (UFM) during or after the CSIR NET exam, he or she will be debarred from the test for three years and will be liable for criminal action or any other action deemed fit by the examination authorities. 

As part of the new University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines, the Banaras Hindu University announced in May that it will be using CSIR NET scores for admission to its PhD programmes starting from the academic session 2024-25. 

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not officially announced CSIR NET 2024 result date for the June session exam. The test to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), assistant professorship, and PhD admissions was conducted from July 25 to 27; and the results are expected to be declared anytime soon. 

In the last session of CSIR NET exam, a total of 1,424 candidates qualified for JRF and lecturership while 23 cleared the exam for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) only. 34 aspirants passed the exam for JRF and assistant professorship subject to eligibility criteria as they did not submit details about their MSc qualification. 

CSIR NET June 2024 result will be declared soon. In order to qualify the exam, candidates will need to score the minimum qualifying marks in their specific category, however, a good CSIR NET score is the one above the cut-off scores. Take a look at last session's subject-wise cut-offs to know what a good score might look like. 

The official website of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) 2024 is csirnet.nta.ac.in. Every update regarding exam dates, admit card, answer key, result, cut-off, and scorecard will be posted on this website only. 

As per the Joint CSIR NET June 2024 information bulletin, the marks obtained by candidates in category 2 and 3 will be valid for a period of one year from the date of declaration of the result. The category 2 in exam is for appointment as assistant professor and admission to PhD whereas category 3 is for candidates aspiring to take admissions in PhD only. 

CSIR NET result 2024 validity. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

The June edition of the Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) was postponed from its initial date leading to speculations of a paper leak amid amid similar incidents in other exams at that time (such as NEET) However, Union education minister denied reports of paper leak and said the decision was taken due to logistical issues. 

As per CSIR UGC NET June 2024 marking scheme, there will be negative marking for each incorrect answer. The exam body will apply different negative marking in different papers. The chemical sciences question paper comprised a total of 120 questions and candidates will be awarded two marks for each correct response whereas 0.5 marks will be deducted for wrong answers. 

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The record of JOINT CSIR UGC NET June 2024 result will be preserved up to 90 days from the date of declaration of result.

As per CSIR NET June 2024 age limit criteria, candidates should not be more than 30 years as on the first day of the month in which the examination is

concluded, June. 

The stipend of a junior research fellow selected through CSIR National Eligibility Test (NET) will be Rs 37,000 per month for the first two years. In addition, annual contingent grant of Rs 20,000 is provided directly to the fellow. 

CSIR UGC NET result 2024 will be declared in percentile along with the marks obtained by the candidates. The marks will be used for admission to PhD programmes. 

Joint CSIR UGC NET is conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for 

• Award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as assistant professor
• Appointment as assistant professor and admission to PhD
• admission to PhD only in Indian universities and colleges

The CSIR UGC NET 2024 passing marks for General, EWS, and OBC candidates is 33%. On the other hand, PwD, SC, and ST categories are required to score a minimum of 25%. 

Candidates are required to provide their application number, DOB, and security PIN to check CSIR NET results 2024.

Candidates can have a look at the CSIR NET 2024 subject and paper codes below. 

The Joint CSIR UGC NET 2024 results for the July session will be declared on the official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in.  

The NTA will issue the CSIR UGC NET final answer key along with the results. The final answer key will be prepared by subject experts after reviewing the challenges raised against the provisional answers. The provisional answer key was released at the official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in, on August 8 and were allowed to raise objection by paying Rs 200 per question.  

The NTA uses a normalisation method as the exam is conducted for multiple shifts and dates. Raw scores obtained by candidates are converted into percentile scores which will be calculated up to 7 decimal places to avoid bunching effects and reduce ties. 

How is CSIR UGC NET 2024 score normalised? (Source: csirnet.nta.ac.in)

Candidates who qualify in CSIR UGC NET results will be provided with a certificate after document verification. The following list of documents will be verified by the officials. 

• Class 10 certificate for date of birth proof. 
• Class 12 mark sheet. 
• Degree or provisional degree of qualifying exam or MSc or equivalent degree. 
• CSIR UGC NET score card. 
• Caste certificate, if applicable. 
• Candidates who have applied under the result awaited (RA) category (MSc or equivalent) should submit the required documents only after they complete their qualifications.

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Human Resource Development Group (CSIR-HRDG) increased the fellowship last year. Here’s the details of revised fellowship stipends of various fellowships. 

The CSIR UGC NET cut-offs were increased for all categories in the December session. Last year’s subject-wise minimum cut-off percentage for JRF fellowship, eligibility for lecturer, assistant professor posts for unreserved category is given below. 

As per last year’s CSIR UGC NET December results, a total of 1,424 candidates qualified for CSIR JRF-NET as well as for the post of assistant professor. 23 students passed the exam for JRF only and 34 candidates were eligible for lectureship or assistant professor. A total of 2,74,027 candidates registered, out of which 1,99,890 took the exam last year in December. 

Additionally, around 1,875 candidates qualified for UGC JRF-NET and for the posts of lecturers or assistant professors. Over 3,600 qualified for assistant professor or lectureship. 30 candidates were declared eligible for the lecturer posts subject to their fulfilling the eligibility criteria of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

CSIR UGC NET July 2024 exam pattern and subject-wise marking scheme is given below. For each incorrect response, 25% of the marks will be deducted.

Here’s the subject-wise CSIR NET minimum cut-off percentage of last session for lectureship, assistant professor (NET).

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Here’s last year’s category-wise and paper-wise CSIR UGC NET December 2023 cut-off details for Junior Research Fellowship (NET). 

Here’s the detailed guidelines to check CSIR UGC NET results 2024 through the NTA portal. 

• Visit the NTA CSIR NET official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in 2024.
• Click on the ‘Joint CSIR UGC NET result for July session 2024’ link. 
• Enter the CSIR UGC NET application number 2024, date of birth, and security pin. 
• CSIR UGC NET result 2024 will be displayed on the screen. 
• Download and take printout of CSIR UGC NET score card for future reference.

To qualify CSIR UGC NET exam, general and OBC category candidates should score 33% and SC, ST, and PwD will have to score 25%.

The NTA conducts the NET exam twice a year to select candidates for 'assistant professor' posts in Indian colleges and universities as well as to award the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) which fetches stipend of Rs 37,000 per month. However, time and again research scholars across the country have flagged several irregularities including delay in disbursement of fellowships, poor infrastructure, budget cuts, and discrimination in PhD admissions. 

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Students protesting against fee hike. (Representative image: X/iitbfeehike)

The NTA will upload the CSIR UGC NET result PDF online on the official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in. The results will have details of the candidate’s name, paper-wise marks, qualifying status, and other information. 

A total of 2,25,335 candidates registered for the CSIR NET July 2024 exam this year. 

The NTA conducted the CSIR UGC NET exam 2024 on July 25, 26, and 27 after postponing the exam dates once. 

The Joint CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship test is held to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), assistant professor and admission to PhD in Indian universities and colleges subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid down by UGC.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) July session 2024 results soon on the official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in.