JOINT CSIR-UGC NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST (NET)

FOR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

AND ELIGIBILITY FOR LECTURESHIP (SCIENCE)
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research holds the CSIR-UGC
(NET) normally twice every year, in June and in December.
This Examination is held to determine the eligibility of Indian National
candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and for
appointment of Lecturers in Science subjects (LS) in Indian Universities and
Colleges.
A candidate may apply either for both JRF and Lectureship or for
Lectureship (LS) only.
All details about the test and the actual dates are published in the
Employment News and in the CSIR website http://www.csirhrdg.res.in
usually in February and August. Candidates intending to appear should,
therefore, watch out for these announcements.
STATE LEVEL ELIGIBILITY TESTS (SLET)
Various States accredited by the UGC also periodically conduct State Level
Eligibility Tests (SLET). The examination pattern and the syllabi of NET
and SLET examinations are reported to be the same. Although our course
material is primarily designed for the CSIR/UGC/NET, it will provide
adequate support for the SLETs as well.
Value of Fellowship
Candidates qualifying for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (NET)
will be eligible to receive fellowships either from CSIR or UGC as per their
assignments or from the Schemes with which they may find association.
The value of the fellowship at present is Rs.12,000/- and Rs. 14,000/- per
month for JRF & SRF respectively. It will be governed by the terms and
conditions of CSIR, UGC or the Research Schemes as applicable.
SC/ST applicants will be given such special consideration as may be
decided by the Co-ordination Committee as per policy guidelines.
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Eligibility
(i) Candidates who have scored at least 55% marks (50% marks for
SC/ST) in the Master’s Degree Examination in the following or
related subjects are eligible to appear in the joint CSIR-UGC Test
(NET).
Name Subject Code
Chemical Sciences 1
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences 2
Life Sciences 3
Mathematical Sciences 4
Physical Sciences 5
(ii) A candidate who will appear or has appeared in the final year of
M.Sc./Equivalent Examination can also apply for the Test
under RAC (Result Awaited) Category. Such candidates will be
considered eligible for JRF/LS only if they are able to produce the
proof of having passed the Master's Degree Examination in the
relevant or related subject with the requisite percentage of marks and
within the stipulated time frame.
Age Limit
The age limits for admission to the Test are:
(a) For Junior Research Fellowship (NET) - minimum 19 years and
maximum 28 years as on 1st July/1st January for the December/
June Examination respectively of the year of Examination,
relaxable by upto 5 years for candidates belonging to
SC/ST/OBC, physically handicapped, visually handicapped and
female applicants.
(b) For Lectureship (NET) - Minimum 19 years as on 1st July/
1st January for the December/June Examination respectively of
the year of examination and no upper age limit.

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SCHEME OF TEST
CSIR-UGC have notified in their website, that from June 2011 the NET
exam will consist of a single paper of three hours' duration, carrying a
maximum of 200 marks. The Question Paper will be divided into three
parts, as follows:

Part A: Shall be common to all subjects. This part shall be a test containing
a maximum of 20 questions of General Science and Research Aptitude.
The candidates shall be required to answer any 15 questions, of two marks
each. The total marks allocated to this section shall be 30 out of 200.

Part B: Shall contain subject related multiple choice questions (MCQs),

with total marks of 70 or 75 out of 200. The maximum number of
questions contained and to be attempted shall be in the range of 25 – 35,
as listed below:

1. Chemical Sciences: Total of 50 MCQs of 2 marks each. To

be attempted: any 35. Total Marks 70.

2. Life Sciences: Total of 50 MCQs of 2 marks each. To

be attempted: any 35. Total Marks 70.

3. Mathematical Sciences: Total of 40 MCQs of 3 marks each. To

be attempted: any 25. Total Marks 75.

4. Physical Sciences: Total of 20 MCQs of 3.5 marks each.

All questions are compulsory. Total Marks 70.

Part C: This Part shall contain a number of questions that are designed
to test a candidate's knowledge of scientific concepts and/or application
of scientific concepts. The questions shall be of an analytical nature where
a candidate is expected to apply scientific knowledge to arrive at the
solution to the given scientific problem.

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 Maximum
Total No. of Marks
Part C No. of Total
Questions for Each
Questions to Marks
given question
be answered
1. Chemical Sciences 75 25 4 100

2. Life Sciences 75 25 4 100

3. Mathematical Sciences* 60 20 4.75 95

4. Physical Sciences** 25 20 5 100

* Mathematical Sciences: The questions in this Part shall have multiple

correct options. Credit to a question will be given only on identification of
ALL the correct options. No Credit will be given if any incorrect option
is marked as a correct answer. No Partial Credit is allowed.

** Physical Sciences: This Part shall contain 25 Questions from Part B

(advanced) of the syllabus. There will be 10 compulsory questions.
Out of the remaining 15 questions, a candidate will be required to
answer any 10.

The question paper will appear in English, with the Hindi version also
available.

The detailed syllabi are usually published in the Information Bulletin and
Application Form published by CSIR as well as on the CSIR website,
about 3 to 4 months in advance of the Test.

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Examination Centres
The Test is normally held at the following 25 Centres in the country:

Bangalore, Bhavnagar, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai,

Cochin, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Jamshedpur,
Karaikudi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Nagpur, Pilani, Pune, Raipur, Roorkee,
Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur and Varanasi.

If a sufficient number of candidates do not opt for a particular Centre,

that Centre will be deleted from the list and the concerned candidates
will be allotted another Centre nearest to their place of residence, at the
discretion of the CSIR.

Information Bulletion, Application Form and Examination Fee.

The Information Bulletion and Application Form (inclusive of the fee
payable) can be obtained through the motified leraches of Indian Bank on
payment of cash as follows:

1. General Category - Rs. 400/-

2. Other Backward Classes (OBC) - Rs. 200/-

3. SC/ST/Physically or Visually Handicapped - Rs. 100/-

They can also be obtained through post from the Indian Bank, 3/1, west
patel Nagar, New Delhi 110 008 (Ph:011-2588 8257) by sending a crossed
Demand Draft for Rs.475/-; Rs.275/- or Rs.175/- as applicable (Inclusive
of Rs.75/- as postal of handling charges). For this purpose, the candidate
should send a request to the Bank with two address slips clearly mentioning
the address to which he/she desires the bulletion and the form to be sent.

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The candidate is advised
i) to post the Application Form, by ordinary post, well in advance of
the last date
ii) to retain a photo copy of the filled in Application Form, and
photographs
iii) to check the website of UGC for the list of candidates, about one
month in advance of the examination
iv) to take appropriate action to obtain a valid Admission Certificate, in
case of non-receipt of the Application Form
Acknowledgment Card with requisite postage stamp affixed.
All Correspondence regarding this examination should be addressed to
The Sr. Controller of Examinations, Examination Unit,
Human Resource Development Group,
CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, Pusa,
NEW DELHI - 110 012.
Fax: 011-25848155, 25840887
Telephone: 011-25722482, 25722493, 25722704, 25722729
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.csirhrdg.res.in
Please do NOT send the Application Form
to Brilliant Tutorials Private Limited.
The Information given in this Prospectus is for general guidance
and is based on the Notification published in the Employment
News and Information Bulletin for the December, 2010 examination
and the short notification on the CSIR website for the June 2011
NET, in view of the SINGLE PAPER NET EXAM from June
2011. A new Model Question Paper will also be released with the
detailed notification for the June 2011 exam.
It is the student's responsibility to fulfil all the eligibility criteria, the
requirement and the formalities to write the National Eligibility
Test.
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 BRILLIANT’S SUPPORT PROGRAMME
FOR THE

JOINT CSIR-UGC NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST (NET)

We currently offer support for the following subjects:
Code Code
Chemical Sciences 1 Life Sciences 3
Mathematical Sciences 4 Physical Sciences 5
We do not offer support for (2) Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean
and Planetary Science.
Course Material
Our study materials for the CSIR-UGC (NET) Examination follow in
detail the latest syllabi announced by CSIR for the UGC-NET. If there is
a change in syllabus thereafter, our material will be suitably supplemented
as far as practicable.
The material is divided into 8 sets:
SET 1 Computer Science and General Awareness for
Paper I - Section A
SETS 2 to 8 Subject Material for Paper I - Section B & Paper II
The materials have been prepared by experts in their respective fields and
contain theory, illustrative examples, worked out problems and questions
to the extent needed.
MODEL TEST PAPERS
Three Model Test Papers with answers, patterned on the actual Test
Papers, will be sent during the course. In addition, answers for a few
previous Test Papers, as reconstructed from our students' feedback, will
also be sent for additional practice.

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Students should answer these Test Papers on their own, strictly under
examination conditions, without referring to the answers given or to books
or study materials. This will give them valuable practice for facing the final
Test with confidence.
Doubt Letter Scheme
Our professors’ services are readily available to clear doubts that students
may have while studying our course material and problems. Students are
welcome to send us, their doubts, in writing, up to two months before the
exam.
Problems must be restricted to 5 per letter and be within the examination
syllabus. The Source from which the problems have been taken MUST BE
SPECIFIED and student’s working sheets enclosed with the problems
being referred to us.
Doubt Letters which do not meet these specific conditions will not be
attended to
Note: In order to facilitate and speed up processing, please write ATTN:
DOUBT LETTER: CSIR – UGC clearly on the cover of the Doubt Letter.
The student’s name and the Enrolment Number must also be given. Please
DO NOT combine Doubt Letters with other types of correspondence.
Medium of Instruction
The course material is in the English medium and only students who can
follow our lessons in the English medium should apply for enrolment.
Despatch of Study Material
Despatch will begin in August 2010/February 2011 for the June 2011/
December 2011 exams respectively. Subsequent sets will be sent in
approximate monthly intervals. Material is normally sent by post or private
courier services
Late Enrolment
For those who enrol late, all the study materials already despatched will be sent
in one lot and the remaining sets on a monthly basis.
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Enrolment
Students are advised to enrol early so that they have adequate time for study
and revision of the course material.
Our material and services will be available only for the particular exam for
which the student is enrolled with us.
Fees
The fee for this Course is Rs.9225/- + Service Tax Rs.950/-.
Total Rs.10,175/-, payable in full upon enrolment.
Fees once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any
cirumstances
Procedure for Enrolment
The Student should send us:
1. The completed Enrolment Form with a passport size photograph
affixed to the Enrolment Form in the allotted space.
2. Two additional signed copies of the photograph.
3. Payment can be made by:
a. A crossed Demand Draft, drawn in favour of Brilliant
Tutorials Pvt. Ltd, payable at Chennai.
or b. Money Order - please include the student's full postal
address and course in the coupon.
or c. Cash/Credit/Debit Card (Visa/Master) at Chennai or any of
our centres. (List of Centres on reverse of Enrolment Form)
or d. Online Credit Card / Bank Transfer (Bank Routing Details
on Enrolment Form).
Log on to www.brilliant-tutorials.com and follow instructions
for online enrolment.
Personal cheques will not be accepted.

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Note: When calling to enquire about the status of your application, please
have the following information ready:
• A copy of your application form
• D/D Number and Date or Money Order Receipt
Number and Date
• Issuing Bank / Post Office
• For Credit Card or Online Bank Payment :
Reference Number / Transaction Confirmation Number and
Date or Authorization Code and Centre Name
• Mode of Despatch of application (Courier, Registered Post,
Speed Post, Ordinary Post)
• Date of Despatch
Please wait at least 15 days after date of despatch before calling.
Note: It is imperative that all students enrolling in this course provide us
with their email addresses and also check their email often. All
communication for the course will be sent to our students by email.

REQUESTS FOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS ETC.

Normally we do not accept any advice for stoppage of despatch

of study material. Change of address, or, in exceptional cases,
stoppage or resumption of despatch etc. will be implemented only if
requested by a letter signed by the student. A photocopy of the Admit
Card (with the photograph visible) must be enclosed with the letter.
Telephone requests will not be honoured unless confirmed in writing.
This policy is designed to prevent fraud and to safeguard the interests
of our genuine students.
Please allow 15 days from the date of receipt, for implementation
of the change.
All matters are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Chennai only.

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