CSIR NET Life Science — CSIR-UGC NET (Life Sciences)
Analytical Reasoning Applied Biology Cell Communication and Cell Signaling Cellular Organization Data Interpretation Developmental Biology Diversity of Life Forms Ecological Principles Evolution and Behavior Fundamental Processes General Aptitude Graphical Analysis Inheritance Biology Methods in Biology Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology Numerical Ability System Physiology - Animal System Physiology - Plant Premium
145 Questions
60 min Duration
33% Passing Score
About this Exam
CSIR NET Life Science
CSIR NET Life Science is conducted by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) & UGC. It is a CBT (Computer Based Test) exam consisting of 145 questions for 200 marks with a duration of 180 minutes.
There is a negative marking of 0.5 per wrong answer. The minimum qualifying score is Varies by category.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Part A — General Aptitude | 20 | 15% |
| Part B — Life Sciences Core (MCQ) | 50 | 35% |
| Part C — Life Sciences (Higher Order, MCQ) | 75 | 50% |
| Total | 145 | 100% |
Syllabus Topics
- Logical Reasoning
- Numerical Aptitude
- Verbal Ability
- Data Sufficiency
- Numerical Ability
- Verbal Reasoning
- Physics
- Chemistry