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CSIR NET Life Science Syllabus

Complete exam pattern, eligibility, age limit and topic-wise syllabus breakdown for CSIR UGC NET Life Sciences.

CSIR UGC NET Life Sciences — Syllabus, Exam Pattern & Eligibility

CSIR–UGC (NET) is the gateway exam for JRF and Lectureship in Life Sciences. Gyan Bindu Academy offers classroom coaching and correspondence programmes covering the complete CSIR-JRF-NET Life Sciences syllabus, alongside GATE Life Sciences & Biotechnology, DBT-JRF, ICMR, and M.Sc Life Sciences & Biotechnology entrance examinations.

Exam Snapshot

Number of testsTwice a year (June and December)
Fellowship durationFive years
Fellowship amountJRF: Rs. 31,000/- p.m for the first two years; SRF: Rs. 35,000/- p.m from the 3rd year onward, plus an annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/-
Organised byNTA
Medium of examinationHindi and English
Mode of examinationComputer Based Test (CBT)
Time duration3 hours
Maximum marks200
Nature of questionsMCQs
Number of questions145

Question Pattern

  • Part-A: 20 questions of General Aptitude — answer any 15 — 2 marks each
  • Part-B: 50 questions of Life Sciences — answer any 35 — 2 marks each
  • Part-C: 75 questions of Life Sciences — answer any 25 — 4 marks each
  • Negative marking: 25% for each wrong answer

Eligibility & Age Limit

  • M.Sc / Integrated BS-MS / BS-4 years / BE / B.Tech / B.Pharma / MBBS / B.Sc (Hons)
  • General (UR) / General-EWS and OBC candidates need at least 55% marks
  • SC/ST, third gender and Persons with Disability (PwD) candidates need at least 50% marks
  • Age limit for JRF: 28 years, with relaxation up to 5 years for SC/ST/PH and female applicants, and up to 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) applicants

About the Programme

The classroom programme at Gyan Bindu Academy is designed as a comprehensive academic experience for CSIR-UGC-JRF-NET and Ph.D. entrance examinations. All subjects are taught from basic to advanced level, with strong emphasis on solving objective and conceptual questions in class. Around 95% of the syllabus is covered during the course duration, with expert guidance to help students gain a competitive edge.

Programmes We Offer

  • CSIR-NET-JRF Life Sciences
  • IIT JAM Biotechnology / JNU Biotechnology
  • GATE Biotechnology / Life Sciences
  • M.Sc Biotechnology / Life Sciences

Course Features

  • The right combination of classes, problem-solving and doubt-clearing sessions
  • Complete, thoroughly revised study material
  • Periodic tests on the latest exam pattern
  • Regular feedback and performance tracking
Best CSIR NET/GATE online and offline Life Sciences coaching in India, with a strong record across CSIR NET Life Sciences, GATE Biotechnology, and IIT-JAM/JNU Biotechnology entrance exams.