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Are you aspiring CSIR NET June 2017 and willing to crack this exam with really good score?
If yes! Then you need to prepare excellently and become skilled to be a part of this ambitious journey.
Now, it’s high time when you need to put your complete focus in planning up the smart preparation strategies for CSIR NET and executing them.
In order to invest your efforts in the right direction and make wise use of them, you should know exactly which topics you have to cover from the CSIR NET Syllabus and which topics you should set on high priority?
Candidates usually have the queries ‘What is the Joint CSIR UGC NET Syllabus and Exam Pattern?’ To quench out their curiosities, Eduncle has come up with the complete information about the –
CSIR NET Syllabus
CSIR NET Exam Pattern
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Below in this blog, you can gather the complete data about the CSIR UGC NET Syllabus and Paper Pattern for Joint UGC NET/JRF Exam June 2017 which is presented in a very well-structured format. Please have a look below!
Also know about the CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria in detail!
CSIR NET Syllabus for June 2017 – Know the Important Topics to Score Well!
The Joint CSIR-UGC NET Exam convener body, Human Resource Development Group (HRDG) conducts the test for 5 subjects from the Science Streams.
The candidates who fulfill the CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria for the concerned subject may apply for CSIR NET exam.
To distinguish the CSIR Syllabus amongst these 5 subjects, we have listed the topics separately for each subject below!
CSIR NET Syllabus for General Aptitude
Logical Reasoning
Graphical Analysis
Analytical and Numerical Ability
Quantitative Comparisons
Series Formation
Puzzles Etc.
CSIR NET Life Sciences Syllabus
The CSIR NET Life Sciences Syllabus is very huge. We have divided the complete syllabus in 13 Major Points. Kindly check the complete syllabus for CSIR NET Life Sciences below.
1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology
Structure of Atoms, molecules and chemical bonds.
Composition, structure and function of biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and vitamins).
Stabilizing interactions (Van der Waals, electrostatic, hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic interaction, etc.).
Principles of biophysical chemistry (pH, buffer, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, colligative properties).
Bioenergetics, glycolysis, oxidative phosphorylation, coupled reaction, group transfer, biological energy transducers.
Principles of catalysis, enzymes and enzyme kinetics, enzyme regulation, mechanism of enzyme catalysis, isozymes.
Conformation of proteins (Ramachandran plot, secondary structure, domains, motif and folds).
Conformation of nucleic acids (helix (A, B, Z), t-RNA, micro-RNA).
Stability of proteins and nucleic acids.
Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids nucleotides and vitamins.
2. Cellular Organization
Membrane Structure and Function:
Structural Organization and Function of Intracellular Organelles
Organization of Genes and Chromosomes
Cell Division and Cell Cycle
Microbial Physiology
3. Fundamental Processes
DNA replication, Repair and Recombination
RNA Synthesis and Processing
Protein Synthesis and Processing
Control of Gene Expression at Transcription and Translation Level.
4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling
Host Parasite Interaction Recognition
Cell Signaling Hormones
Cellular Communication
Cancer
Innate and Adaptive Immune System.
5. Developmental Biology
Basic Concepts of Development
Gametogenesis, Fertilization and Early Development
Morphogenesis and Organogenesis in Animals
Morphogenesis and Organogenesis in Plants
Programmed Cell Death, Aging and Senescence
6. System Physiology – Plant
Photosynthesis
Respiration and Photorespiration
Nitrogen Metabolism
Plant Hormones
Sensory Photobiology
Solute Transport and Photo-assimilate Translocation
Secondary Metabolites
Stress Physiology.
7. System Physiology – Animal
Blood and Circulation
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
Nervous System
Sense Organs
Excretory System
Thermoregulation
Stress and Adaptation
Digestive System
Endocrinology and Reproduction.
8. Inheritance Biology
Mendelian Principles
Concept of Gene
Extensions of Mendelian Principles
Gene Mapping Methods
Extra Chromosomal Inheritance
Microbial Genetics
Human Genetics
Quantitative Genetics
Mutation
Structural and Numerical Alterations of Chromosomes
9. Diversity of Life Forms
Principles & Methods of Taxonomy
Levels of Structural Organization
Outline Classification of Plants, Animals & Microorganisms
Natural History of Indian Subcontinent
Organisms of Health & Agricultural Importance
Organisms of Conservation Concern.
10. Ecological Principles
The Environment
Habitat and Niche
Population Ecology
Species Interactions
Community Ecology
Ecological Succession
Ecosystem Ecology
Biogeography
Applied Ecology
Conservation Biology.
11. Evolution and Behavior
Emergence of Evolutionary Thoughts
Origin of Cells and Unicellular Evolution
Paleontology and Evolutionary History
Molecular Evolution
The Mechanisms
Brain, Behavior and Evolution.
12. Applied Biology
Microbial Fermentation and Production of Small and Macro Molecules
Application of Immunological Principles, Vaccines, Diagnostics
Tissue and Cell Culture Methods for Plants and Animals
Transgenic Animals and Plants
Molecular Approaches to Diagnosis and Strain Identification
Genomics and Its Application to Health and Agriculture including Gene Therapy
Bio resource and Uses of Biodiversity
Breeding in Plants and Animals
Including Marker – Assisted Selection G. Bioremediation and Phytoremediation
13. Methods in Biology
Molecular Biology and Recombinant DNA Methods
Histochemical and Immuno-techniques
Biophysical Method
Statistical Methods
Radiolabeling Techniques
Microscopic Techniques
Electrophysiological Methods
Methods in Field Biology.
Above we have described the CSIR UGC NET Syllabus for Life Science in a brief format!
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CSIR NET Life Science Important Topics to Cover from the entire CSIR Syllabus
CSIR NET 2017 Syllabus for Chemical Science
CSIR NET Chemical Sciences is divided into 4 sub-topics – Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Interdisciplinary topics.
Please find the complete CSIR NET Chemical Sciences Syllabus Below.
1. Inorganic Chemistry
Chemical Periodicity
Structure and Bonding in Homo- And Heteronuclear Molecules, Including Shapes of Molecules (VSEPR Theory)
Concepts of Acids and Bases
Main Group Elements and Their Compounds
Transition Elements and Coordination Compounds
Inner Transition Elements
Organometallic Compounds
Cages and Metal Clusters
Analytical Chemistry
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Characterization of Inorganic Compounds
Nuclear Chemistry.
2. Organic Chemistry
IUPAC Nomenclature of Organic Molecules Including Regio- And Stereoisomers.
Principles of Stereochemistry
Aromaticity
Organic Reactive Intermediates
Organic Reaction Mechanisms Involving Addition, Elimination and Substitution
Reactions
Common Named Reactions and Rearrangements
Organic Transformations and Reagents
Concepts in Organic Synthesis
Asymmetric Synthesis
Pericyclic Reactions
Synthesis and Reactivity of Common Heterocyclic Compounds
Chemistry of Natural Products
Structure Determination of Organic Compounds by IR, UV-Vis, 1H & 13C NMR and Mass Spectroscopic Techniques.
3. Physical Chemistry
Basic Principles of Quantum Mechanics
Approximate Methods of Quantum Mechanics
Atomic Structure and Spectroscopy
Chemical Bonding in Diatomic
Chemical Applications of Group Theory, Symmetry Elements, Point Groups, Character Tables, Selection Rules
Molecular Spectroscopy
Chemical Thermodynamics
Statistical Thermodynamics
Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Colloids and Surfaces
Solid State
Polymer Chemistry
Data Analysis.
4. Interdisciplinary topics
Chemistry in Nanoscience and Technology
Catalysis and Green Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry.
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CSIR Syllabus – Chemical Science Important Topics
CSIR NET Mathematics Science Syllabus
To ease out your worries, we have divided the complete CSIR NET Mathematics Sciences Syllabus into 4 sub-units.
Mark the syllabus for each unit and start taking the topics one by one.
Unit-1
Analysis
Linear Algebra
Unit-2
Complex Analysis
Algebra
Topology
Unit-3
Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs)
Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
Numerical Analysis
Calculus of Variations
Linear Integral Equations
Classical Mechanics.
Unit-4
Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis
Algebra
Equations.
Get the detailed syllabus covering each and every topic! Visit here to download it for free – CSIR NET Syllabus Mathematics.
CSIR Syllabus – Mathematical Science Important Topics
CSIR NET Exam Syllabus for Earth Sciences
To distinguish between Part-B and Part-C Syllabus of CSIR NET Earth Sciences, we have mentioned them separately. Please note down the complete syllabus to prepare well!
1. Earth Science Syllabus (Part-B)
The Earth and the Solar System
Earth Materials, Surface Features and Processes
Interior of the Earth, Deformation and Tectonics
Oceans and Atmosphere
Environmental Earth Sciences.
2. Earth Science Syllabus (Part-C)
GEOLOGY
Mineralogy and Petrology
Structural Geology and Geotectonics
Paleontology and Its Applications
Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Marine Geology and Paleoceanography
Geochemistry
Economic Geology
Precambrian Geology and Crustal Evolution
Quaternary Geology
Applied Geology
Remote Sensing and GIS
Engineering Geology
Mineral Exploration
Hydrogeology
Physical Geography
Geomorphology
Climatology
Bio-Geography
Environmental Geography
Geography of India
Geophysics
Signal Processing
Field Theory
Numerical Analysis and Inversion
Gravity and Magnetic Fields of the Earth
Plate Tectonics and Geodynamics
Seismology Elastic Theory
Gravity and Magnetic Methods
Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods
Seismic Methods
Well-Logging
Meteorology
Climatology
Physical Meteorology
Atmospheric Electricity
Cloud Physics
Dynamic Meteorology
Numerical Weather Prediction
General Circulation and Climate Modelling
Synoptic Meteorology
Aviation Meteorology
Satellite Meteorology
Ocean Sciences
Physical Oceanography
Chemical Oceanography
Geological Oceanography
Biological Oceanography.
CSIR NET Syllabus – Earth Science Important Topics
CSIR NET Physics Science Syllabus
It’s better to start with the core than to switch directly on advanced stuies. Please check the CSIR NET Physical Sciences Syllabus for both – Core and Advanced.
1. Physical Science Syllabus (Part-A Core)
Mathematical Methods of Physics
Classical Mechanics
Electromagnetic Theory
Quantum Mechanics
Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics
Electronics and Experimental Methods
2. Physical Science Syllabus (Part-B Advanced)
Mathematical Methods of Physics
Classical Mechanics
Electromagnetic Theory
Quantum Mechanics
Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics
Electronics and Experimental Methods
Atomic & Molecular Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Nuclear and Particle Physics.
CSIR NET Syllabus – Physical Science Important Topics
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CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2017 | Here’s How to understand the Paper Format!
Well! Before switching over to the CSIR NET Exam Pattern, we would like to tell you about the few points which every Joint CSIR-UGC NET aspirant should know.
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Exam Convener Institute – Human Resource Development Group (HRDG), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
Test is conducted for – Science Students who are having M.Sc. or MBBS or BS/MS or B-Tech qualification.
The Test is a complete pen-paper based. So candidates are required to use only black ball point pen during the exam.
Subjects in which Test is conducted – Life Sciences, Chemical Science, Mathematical Science, Earth Science and Physical Science.
The Exam is conducted on same day but within two time sessions.
Morning Session – 9.00 am-12.00 noon
Evening Session – 2.00 pm-5.00 pm.
The CSIR NET Exam Paper is divided into 3 sections – Part A, Part B and Part C.
The exam authority HRDG, CSIR conducts this exam to assess candidates on the basis of some specific characteristics. Along with identifying brilliant candidates for their excellence in particular subject, HRDG also tests their General Aptitude Abilities.
The exam is conducted within three parts – Part A, Part B and Part C.
Part A – It is common to (for) all subjects.
In this section, candidates’ talent is measured on the basis of their key skills in General Science, Quantitative Reasoning & Analysis and Research Aptitude.
Type of Questions – MCQ.
Part B - Subject-Related Conventional MCQs with less difficulty level.
Type of Questions – MCQ.
Part C - Higher Value Subject related Questions that tests the candidate’s scientific knowledge.
The questions shall be of analytical nature where a candidate is expected to apply the scientific knowledge to arrive at the solution to the given scientific problem.
Type of Questions – MSQ (Multiple Select Questions)
Check out the complete subject-wise paper pattern below. Also, know the exam qualifying criteria in detail by clicking on the following link – CSIR NET Result and Cutoff Marks Declaration Procedure.
CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Physical Science (PH) 2017
S.No.
Sections
No. of Ques. Given
No. of Ques. to be Attempted
Marks
Neg. Marking
Duration of Exam
1
PART-A
20
15
30
0.50
3 Hours
2
PART-B
25
20
70
0.75
3
PART-C
30
20
100
0
TOTAL MARKS
200
CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Chemical Science (CH) 2017
S.No.
Sections
No. of Ques. Given
No. of Ques. to be Attempted
Marks
Neg. Marking
Duration of Exam
1
PART-A
20
15
30
0.50
3 Hours
2
PART-B
50
35
70
0.75
3
PART-C
75
25
100
0
TOTAL MARKS
200
CSIR NET Exam Pattern for Life Science (LS) 2017
S.No.
Sections
No. of Ques. Given
No. of Ques. to be Attempted
Marks
Neg. Marking
Duration of Exam
1
PART-A
20
15
30
0.50
3 Hours
2
PART-B
50
35
70
0.75
3
PART-C
75
25
100
0
TOTAL MARKS
200
NET CSIR Exam Pattern for Mathematical Science (MA) 2017
S.No.
Sections
No. of Ques. Given
No. of Ques. to be Attempted
Marks
Neg. Marking
Duration of Exam
1
PART-A
20
15
30
0.50
3 Hours
2
PART-B
40
20
75
0.75
3
PART-C
60
20
95
0
TOTAL MARKS
200
CSIR NET Earth Science (ES) Exam Pattern 2017
S.No.
Sections
No. of Ques. Given
No. of Ques. to be Attempted
Marks
Neg. Marking
Duration of Exam
1
PART-A
20
15
30
0.50
3 Hours
2
PART-B
50
35
70
0.75
3
PART-C
80
25
100
0
TOTAL MARKS
200
The CSIR NET is completely designed to discover a candidate’s talent in the field of scientific knowledge along with their mental abilities.
Above we have described the complete paper pattern that will be necessary for every aspirant to know before appearing in the exam.
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