National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the subject wise and shift wise exam schedule for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) 2021. As per the exam schedule released by the NTA, the CSIR UGC NET 2021 exam will commence from January 29, 2022 and will be held in multiple shifts. The CSIR UGC NET admit cards 2021 are expected to be released soon on the official website of CSIR NET at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
The CSIR UGC NET 2021 exam will be conducted by NTA to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lecturership (LS)/Assistant Professor under 5 subjects- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences; Physical Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Chemical Sciences; and Life Sciences.
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CSIR UGC NET Exam Schedule 2021
The CSIR UGC NET 2021 exam will be held in multiple phases on January 29, 2022, February 15, 16, 17, 2022. It will be a Computer Based Test (CBT). The CSIR UGC NET 2021 exam schedule is depicted in the below table.
| Date | Subject | Shift |
| January 29, 2022 | Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences | Shift II |
| February 15, 2022 | Physical Sciences | Shift II |
| February 16, 2022 | Mathematical Sciences | Shift I |
| February 16, 2022 | Chemical Sciences | Shift II |
| February 17, 2022 | Life Sciences (Group-1) | Shift I |
| February 17, 2022 | Life Sciences (Group-2) | Shift II |
Steps to Download CSIR UGC NET Admit Card 2021
NTA has announced that the CSIR UGC NET 2021 admit card will soon be released and available for download on the official NTA website. NTA will issue the admit cards for candidates who successfully applied for the exam and fulfil the eligibility criteria. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to download the CSIR UGC NET admit card.
- Visit the official website of CSIR UGC NET.
- Click on the link ‘Download Admit Card’.
- A new window will open where registered candidates must fill in their details to sign in.
- Enter Application Number, Date of Birth, and Captcha Code and submit.
- The admit card will appear on the screen.
- Check the details mentioned on the admit card carefully.
- Download the admit card and take the printout of it for future reference.
Any request to change the exam date, centre, shift, or subject mentioned on the CSIR UGC NET admit card shall not be entertained under any circumstances.
Helpline Number for CSIR UGC NET Exam & Admit Card related Queries
Candidates must carefully check their details mentioned on the admit card. In case of any discrepancy, candidates must immediately inform the NTA. NTA has provided contact details for candidates to reach out in case of any queries regarding the exam or admit card. Candidates can either call the NTA help desk at 01140759000 or email at csirnet@nta.ac.in.
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Candidates appearing for the CSIR UGC NET 2021 exam must put in their best efforts to ace their last min preparation as the exam is approaching near. Prepp can be your best partner in preparing for the upcoming CSIR UGC NET as you can get the latest updates, news about the exam along with well-planned study material on Prepp.in. Candidates can also get access to the free of cost sample papers, mock tests, previous year papers, preparation tips and practise papers on Prepp. We advise aspirants to build a coherent preparation strategy and plan their study schedule to go step by step with their preparation and cover all the topics and subjects before the exam. Aspirants can also find Toppers’ Preparation Strategies and Useful Tips by CSIR UGC NET Toppers on Prepp. Prepp can help candidates aid their CSIR UGC NET preparation by providing the following useful resources
- Latest Updates or News on Application forms, Exam dates, Syllabus, Cut off, etc
- Previous Years’ Question Papers
- Mock Tests
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- Tips by Toppers
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Candidates are advised to solve previous years’ question papers of CSIR UGC NET for practice before the exam. Solving sample papers available on Prepp will help candidates self assess their preparation and identify the areas in which they need to improve. We advise aspirants to take regular mock tests and evaluate their performance on their own to drive their preparation in the right direction.
Candidates are required to carry their CSIR UGC NET Admit Card 2021 with a passport size photograph affixed on it along with another passport-sized photograph to be affixed on the attendance sheet in the exam hall. Appearing candidates must keep the printed copy of the admit card in a good condition and follow all the COVID-19 guidelines and other instructions mentioned on the admit card.
