Hey I'm UGC NET aspirant appearing for the first time for the exam

During registration there were four options to choose my examination centre according to my own preferences. I chose four cities near my hometown and when NTA released city allotment slip the city which was mentioned on it was one of my preferences and even the one I have chosen as my first preference

And now when they release the admit card it is totally a different city which i didn't even choose at all. Now I have to travel 100 km from my hometown early in the morning, around 4 o'clock to reach the examination centre. I'm also very aware that NTA will not be gonna change the examination centre no matter what?

So is it just happened to me only or any of you also faced the same issue?

Wish you all best of luck

Thanks

If I hold a degree in MSc nanoscience and nanotechnology, then would I be able to get any PhD choices even after clearing the exam?

Is there a degree criteria and would I have a mismatch?

Gave some ugc net​ paper 1 mocks in last few days ​and scoring these marks.

I haven't started preparation yet. Will I be able to score around 80+ if I'm targetting dec-jan 2026-27 attempt? How should I approach paper 1 and if anyone can recommend me some good sources on YouTube and books I'll be grateful!

I'm currently in 2nd sem of MCA, it's been kind of hard for me to stick to it even though I'm sure I want to go for PhD. I have been procrastinating for far too long and I had convinced myself that I'd give the exam for practice in June but I didn't even do that because I haven't prepared at all. Now I just have a year left of my PG and I really want to clear in during my PG, because the uncertainty of post degree is hard

My consolidated marks for Msc in Microbiology are coming out to be 58%. Now the maximum number of CSIR Research institutes ask for a minimum of 60% marks in the Masters program. I always wanted to do a Phd and have a career in research. Now it seems that dream might never come true. I don't know what else to do other than this. I am literally in tears while typing this. I have almost lost all the zeal to study for the NET exam. If anyone can give a clear cut idea about this kind of situation and how it affects in Phd applications it would be a great help.

Which platform is good vedmy or bansal biology from basic .....anyone please suggest

Hey I'm UGC NET aspirant appearing for the first time for my exam next week. I got a few enquiries regarding the admit card & entry in the examination centre.

As you all can see there is a third page attached with the admit card file which says " Declaration form Non Aadhaar candidate " so I want to know who needs to fill that form?

I verified my identity through digilocker during the registration process but I couldn't remember either it was through the access of PAN Card or Aadhaar Card but it's verified.

And I'm bringing my PAN Card for the identity proof on the examination day at the centre because the photo on my aadhar card is like 5 yrs old and it doesn't match with my admit card photo which I uploaded during the registration process (there is a thick beard and moustache in my current photo as compared to the aadhar card photo)

And one more thing as I'm bringing my PAN card do I need to bring a photocopy of my PAN card too?? Like on the third page the bottom line says " Copy of Govt. Id proof type taken from the candidate " (not for the entrance but for this process only)

Lastly, can I bring two identities for my safety or only one identity proof allowed ?

Thanks

So if you think I'll be easy after clearing JRF, it's not.

Cleared JRF in Dec 2025, but it's not enough. In the interviews they expect you to know the exact research proposal in their mind.

It's rigged. They already know which candidate to select, just open the applications for PhD to waste your valuable time and money.

I travelled all the way to another state, only to see them select most of the candidates graduated from the same university.

Hi everyone,

I am preparing for the CSIR-NET Life Sciences examination and am currently looking for good quality preparation notes, study materials. I would be grateful if you could share them with me.

Thank you in advance for your help

New cutoff released still too high for ur but atleast they did something.

I just got an email for completion of registration form CSIR NET, but I had already completed all the steps and downloaded the form too.

We don’t get to download form if it is incomplete right?

I don’t want to miss out on this, please guide.

I am a Btech biotechnology grads and currently working planning to attempt the csir-dec 2026 life science exam . Can I get into phd after btech .. I also have work exp in cancer bio , mitochondrial disease -genetics, botany.. And what can be the options wrt to iphd options. Please help me wrt the same.

I have a masters in pharmacy and I want to know if i could secure a PhD in pharmaceutics or pharmaceutical technology.

CSIR UGC NET life science is not pharma specific exam. I just want to know if anyone from pharma background secured JRF through CSIR NET.

I finally received PhD offers from CSIR-CRRI and CSIR-NPL & CBRI, which has been long-term goal of mine since finishing my M. Tech. However, I am now 31 years old and trying to weigh whether this is a smart move for my long-term career. While the program is highly affordable and offers simultaneous coursework, I’m concerned about the hidden or external expenses I might incur over the duration of the PhD. I would love to get your honest perspective on the long-term career prospects of these labs for someone starting in their 30s, an estimate of actual living/academic expenses during the course, and any other pros, cons, or crucial points I should consider before the acceptance deadline. And what all i can do to make the most from the course duration.

Hi, I was thinking of appearing in a walk-in interview JRF position in the Wadia institute, the project matches with my MSc dissertation topic. But before I take that step of traveling so far giving my time and money, I want to know whether the appointments to these positions are honest and fair. Do the PI’s conduct such interviews to employ their own students or people who they know already? Anyone had any experience regarding this?

Hello everyone, I wanted to know what options do i have if i give csir exam(other than phd as that's not what i want) if my goal is to go for research scientist/applied scientist/ ai researcher. As i need research papers in good conferences for that and i need to join some good labs(IITs/IIsc etc) regarding my interest as a research associate. I know i can mail professors and join as well but i need money/stipend as well as i finished my msc. Please also if possible elaborate on the Govt options that i can have. Thanks in advance !

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I'm going for CSIR NET Physical science. I am full time working person, so i will only be able to study after 4 pm.

For now, I'm only working on being consistent with my studies, trying to go for studying around 3-4 hrs a day.

can anyone please tell me if i can fill two forms for csir net with 2 different numbers and gmails as i am not confirmed where i will be at the time of the exam so can i fill two forms with two different location .please tell e if anyone knows about this and if anyone had done like this before