CSIR NET Eligibility 2025: Age Limit, Qualification

The CSIR NET Eligibility is determined by the authorities in terms of the applicant's age, qualification, nationality, etc. Candidates applying for the CSIR NET exam must fulfil these requirements to avoid disqualification of their applications. Key highlights of the CSIR NET Eligibility are as follows:

• CSIR NET Age limit varies depending on the category of the candidate and the fellowship they are applying for. The upper CSIR NET Age limit is 28 years
• Applicants interested in participating in the CSIR NET must hold either an M.Sc. or a similar degree, an Integrated BS-MS, a 4-year BS, a BE/B Tech, a B. Pharma, or an MBBS with at lease 55% marks to be eligible for exam..
• They should also have achieved a minimum score of 55% in their qualifications to be eligible to sit for the exam. Aspirants can enhance their preparation by downloading the CSIR NET Practice Papers for practice.

CSIR NET Eligibility 2025

Candidates applying for the examination must fulfil the CSIR NET Eligibility to avoid disqualification of their applications. Candidates must also have valid documents to support their claim of fulfilling the required eligibility.

CSIR NET Age Limit 

The CSIR NET Age Limit varies depending on whether the candidate is applying for JRF, Lectureship or PhD, as follows:

• JRF: Maximum Age: 30 years
• Assistant Professor: No upper age limit 
• Admission to PhD: There is no upper age limit in applying for Joint CSIR-UGC-NET for Admission to PhD.

CSIR NET JRF Age Limit

The age limit for the CSIR NET JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) exam is 30 years. However, there are age relaxations for candidates belonging to certain categories such as SC/ST/PwD/Women/Transgender, etc. The maximum age limit for such candidates is 33 years.

CSIR NET LS Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for CSIR NET LS (Lectureship)/Assistant Professor. Candidates who have qualified for the JRF exam and are below 34 years of age can apply for the post of Assistant Professor/Lecturer in universities and colleges. However, the age limit may vary for different universities and institutions depending on their respective recruitment policies.

CSIR NET Age Relaxation

Age relaxation in the CSIR NET Upper age limit is allowed for reserved category candidates. This is for the post of JRF only. A relaxation of upto 5 years is provided to candidates belonging to OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender categories and to women applicants

CSIR NET Educational Qualification

As per the CSIR NET Eligibility, the candidates must have the following educational qualifications to be eligible for the exam:

• The candidate must have completed  M.Sc. or equivalent degree/ Integrated BS-MS/ BS-4 years/ BE/ B. Tech/ B. Pharma/ MBBS with at least 55% (50% for SC/ST, Third gender, and Persons with Disability candidates)
• Candidates who are currently enrolled in an M.Sc. programme or have finished their graduation are also eligible for the CSIR NET under the Result Awaited (RA) category if they complete their degree within two years and achieve the required scores.
• SC/ST and PWD candidates must have a minimum of 50% marks in M.Sc. or equivalent degree / Integrated BS-MS / BS-4 years / BE / B. Tech / B. Pharma / MBBS.
• Candidates with a B.Sc (Hons) or equivalent degree or who are currently enrolled in an Integrated MS-Ph.D programme with a minimum score of 55 percent (50 percent for SC/ST/PWD) are also eligible to take the exam.
• Bachelor's degree holders are eligible for the fellowship if they register/enrol in a Ph.D/Integrated Ph.D. programme within two years after receiving their bachelor's degree.
• Only candidates who obtained their Master's degree prior to September 19, 1991, and received a minimum of 50% will be considered for a Lectureship.
• Candidates with only a bachelor's degree will be disqualified from consideration for a lectureship.

CSIR NET Subject-wise Educational Qualification

The CSIR NET exam is conducted in various subjects, including Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. The table below covers the CSIR NET Subject-wise Educational Qualification:

CSIR NET Nationality 

This exam is only limited to Indian Nationals, any candidate of any other nationality cannot appear in this exam.

CSIR NET Number of Attempts

According to the National Testing Agency, there is no limit on the number of attempts for the CSIR NET exam.

Through this article, we were able to look at different aspects related to the eligibility for the CSIR NET exam. The above table takes into account various areas related to the exams starting from age of a candidate to the fees that a candidate has to pay to appear for their exams. Aspirants can download the Testbook App for more updates and tips to prepare for their competitive exams.