CSIR NET application form 2020 was released by National Testing Agency (NTA) on March 16. Interested candidates can fill the CSIR UGC NET application form on the official website of the exam by April 15. However, before proceeding with the application process, candidates are recommended to ensure that they meet the CSIR NET eligibility 2020.
Important CSIR UGC NET 2020 Application Form & Related Dates
Given below are important dates related to CSIR NET application form for the reference of candidates:
| CSIR NET Events | CSIR NET Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Application process | 16-Mar-2020 to 15-Apr-2020 |
| Last date for submission of application fee | 16-Apr-2020 |
| Application form correction | 18-Apr-2020 to 24-Apr-2020 |
| CSIR NET exam | 21-Jun-2020 |
How to Apply Online for CSIR NET 2020?
Candidates can fill CSIR UGC 2020 application form as per the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Register for CSIR NET 2020
To register online, candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website of the exam – csirnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link available for filling the application form
- Click on the New Registration button
- Download the CSIR NET information brochure and read the instructions on the page carefully
- Click on the checkbox at the bottom of the page and click on ‘Click Here to Proceed’ button. On clicking the button, CSIR NET registration form will open on the screen.
- Fill all details asked in the registration form:
| Personal Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Father’s name |
| Mother’s name | Date of birth |
| ID type | ID card number |
| Gender | – |
| Contact Details | |
| Complete address | Email ID |
| Mobile number | – |
- Choose a password
- Choose a security question and enter the security answer
- Enter the security pin shown on the screen
- Click on Submit
- Verify the details entered and click on the checkboxes at the end of the page
- Click on the Final Submit button
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Step 2: Fill CSIR UGC NET application form
Next, candidates need to click on the Complete Application Form button and proceed further towards the online application form filling for CSIR UGC NET 2020. Details that candidates need to fill in the form are:
| Personal Details | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Category |
| PwD category | Whether a candidate is diabetic |
| Minority community status | |
| Apply For | |
| Post for which a candidate is applying (JRF and/or Assistant Professor) | Subject opted for NET |
| Specialisation opted for NET | Exam city preference (four choices in order of priority) |
| Medium of question paper | – |
| Educational Details (of Both Graduation & Post-Graduation) | |
| Pass status | Course/stream name |
| Exam from India/Outside India | University/institute name |
| Year of passing/appearing | Result mode (Percentage/CGPA) |
| Marks details (obtained marks, total marks, obtained percentage) | Date of admission |
| Institute name and address | Institute pincode |
| Doctorate Details | |
| If already a doctoral student (Yes/No) | Specialisation, if any |
- Enter the security code shown on the screen
- Click on Submit
- Verify the details filled and click on the checkboxes at the end of the page
- Click on the Final Submit button
Step 3: Upload scanned photo and signature
As the next step, candidates need to upload the scanned images of their photo and signature as per the prescribed specifications:
| Document | Format | Size (in KB) |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG | 10-200 |
| Signature | JPG | 4-30 |
Step 4: Pay CSIR UGC NET application fee
Lastly, candidates need to pay CSIR UGC NET 2020 application fee in online mode through debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI/paytm gateway. Candidates can make the payment through SBI MOPS/ICICI payment gateway/Paytm payment gateway. The category-wise CSIR NET application fee 2020 is mentioned below:
| Category | CSIR NET Application Fee 2020 (in Rs) |
|---|---|
| General | 1,000 |
| OBC – Non-creamy layer | 500 |
| SC/ST | 250 |
| PwD | Nil |
Once the fee is successfully paid, a confirmation page will be generated. Candidates need to print at least three copies of the confirmation page and retain it for future reference.
How to Recover CSIR NET Application Number?
In case, candidates forget their CSIR UGC NET application number, they can recover it by following the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website – csirnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the application form button
- Click on ‘Forgot Application Number’ link
- Enter name, father’s name, mother’s name and date of birth
- Enter the security pin shown on the screen
- Click on ‘Get Application Number’ button
How to Recover CSIR NET Password?
In case, candidates forget their CSIR UGC NET password, they can recover it by following the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website – csirnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the application form button
- Click on ‘Forgot Password’ link
- Choose any one option – security question/answer or verification code sent on mobile or reset link sent via email
- Reset the password
CSIR NET Application Form Correction 2020
Once the application process is over, NTA provides one-time facility to candidates to make corrections, if any, in the application form. Candidates can make corrections, if any, in the CSIR NET application form by following the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the exam.
Step 2: Click on the application form correction tab at the bottom of the page.
Step 3: Login to the registered account using application number and password.
Step 4: Read the instructions carefully and click on the ‘I Agree’ checkbox.
Step 5: Make the required changes in the application form.
Step 6: Click on the Submit button.
Step 7: Verify the entered details carefully.
Step 8: Click on the checkboxes under ‘Parameters checklist to be verified’ header.
Step 9: Click on the checkbox for declaration.
Step 10: Click on the Final Submit button.
Step 11: Take a printout of the revised confirmation page.
Note: Since CSIR NET application form correction is a one-time facility, no candidate will be allowed to make corrections in the application form under any circumstances after October 25. Therefore, candidates are advised to make corrections in the application form carefully.
CSIR NET Registration Trends
Check the total number of candidates registered and appeared for CSIR NET December 2019 exam below:
| CSIR NET Subjects | Number of Candidates Registered | Number of Candidates Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences | 65,356 | 53,390 |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences | 10,345 | 10,345 |
| Life Sciences | 1,03,947 | 83,055 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 53,995 | 43,330 |
| Physical Sciences | 48,474 | 38,291 |
| Total | 2,82,117 | 2,18,066 |
CSIR NET FAQs
Q: Is the CSIR NET application form released?
A: Yes, the CSIR UGC NET application form was released on March 16.
Q: When is the last date to apply online for CSIR NET exam?
A: Candidates can apply online for the exam latest by April 15.
Q: Is there a provision to fill the application form in offline mode?
A: No, there is no provision to fill the application form in offline mode. Candidates have to fill the CSIR NET form in online mode only on the official website of the exam.
Q: What is the application fee for CSIR NET exam?
A: CSIR UGC NET application fee is Rs 1,000 for General category, Rs 500 for OBC-NCL category and Rs 250 for SC/ST category. PwD candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
Q: In which size do I need to upload the scanned photo and signature?
A: The scanned photo needs to be of 10-200KB in size. The scanned signature should of 4-30KB in size.
Q: Which educational documents do I need to upload in the application form?
A: You do not need to upload any educational document/certificate in the application form. NTA does not verify candidates’ eligibility at the time of filling the application form. Therefore, the documents need to be submitted at a later stage in the examination.
Q: What is confirmation page? Why is it important?
AL CSIR NET confirmation page is a page that gets generated after the successful payment of application fee. The page is important as it works as a proof of having submitted the application form and exam fee successfully.
Q: Does NTA provide the facility of application form correction?
A: Yes, NTA provides one-time facility to candidates for corrections in the application form, if any.
Q: How may candidates register for CSIR NET exam every year?
A: Over two lakh candidates register for CSIR UGC NET exam every year. In December 2019, total 2,82,117 candidates had registered while 2,18,066 aspirants had appeared for the exam.
Q: Can I pay CSIR NET application fee through demand draft?
A: No, CSIR NET application fee can be paid in online mode only through credit card/debit card/net banking/UPI/Paytm payment gateway.
Q: I have forgot my application number. How can I recover the same?
A: You can recover your application number by clicking on the ‘Forgot Application Number’ link on the official website of the exam.
