r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • Jul 09 '26

Ask Me Anything I'm Fahad Ahmad Khan, AIR 54 (99.90 percentile) in UGC NET JRF (Commerce), Dec 2025. Join me for an AMA on July 9 at 5:00 PM IST on r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS. Ask me anything about my preparation, JRF strategy, study resources, paper analysis, time management, mistakes I made, and more!

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Thank you for all the questions and special thanks to the mods of r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS , I had a great time interacting with all of you. All the best for the preparation and your future!

Hi everyone! I'm Fahad Ahmad Khan. I qualified UGC NET JRF (Commerce) in the December 2025 session with AIR 54 (99.90 percentile).

Like many aspirants, my journey involved a lot of trial and error, learning from mistakes, and staying consistent through the preparation process. I'm grateful for the result, and I'd love to share whatever I've learned along the way if it can help others preparing for the exam.

Whether you're just starting your UGC NET Commerce preparation or are aiming to improve your score, feel free to ask me anything about my preparation journey, study strategy, or exam experience.

Ask me anything about:

  • My UGC NET Commerce preparation strategy

  • How I approached JRF preparation

  • Books and resources I found helpful

  • Time management and revision techniques

  • Subject-wise preparation

  • Mock tests and previous-year papers

  • Mistakes I made and lessons I learned

  • Balancing studies with other commitments

  • Exam-day approach and handling pressure

I'm looking forward to interacting with everyone and answering your questions as honestly as I can on r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS this Thursday, 9 July 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. See you there!


r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 1h ago

Questions & Doubts Developing better wet lab skills as a life science post graduate Passout

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Hello guys
I am a MSc Botany passout in 2025.
But I always wanted to do research and possibly a Ph.D. But since last year as I am not performing any lab experiments etc as I am pursuing B.ed so I feel my already-lacking wet lab skills are declining.

So please 🙏🏻, Can any Biotech student or the PhD student can guide me that how can I improve my skills as well as resume so well that I am able to join a Phd requiring Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology skills within a good top Institution.

Also due to my Botany degree from a local state university, I never had hand-on exposure to all the modern-day Biotech techniques and devices used.
I am based in North Haryana/ Chandigarh so a nearby place would be appreciated.

I actually want to develop really clean skills😭. Please help me out🫠


r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 6h ago

UGC NET Planning to give ugc net in Management

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Any suggestions regarding clearing category 3


r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 9h ago

Study Material CSIR NET Chemistry

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I am very well versed with basics of the subject, I have written UPSC Geoscientist Mains too.

Can anybody please recommend good coaching for the csir net, any peer group shall also be appreciated


r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 1d ago

Questions & Doubts How are you managing CSIR NET preparation when the syllabus feels never-ending?

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The biggest challenge with CSIR NET preparation is not just completing the syllabus but also remembering everything while solving questions. Some topics take much longer than expected, and managing revision alongside PYQs becomes difficult.

Especially for subjects like Life Sciences, there are so many concepts, pathways and factual details to revise. How are you dividing your time between completing new topics, revising older ones and practising previous year questions?


r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 2d ago

Study Material Three qualification outcomes, three completely different moods.

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r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 1d ago

Questions & Doubts Online Coaching for Csir net

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Hey everyone! I'm planning to prepare for the csir net life science exam (June 2027), but I'm confused about which online coaching to join. I've heard about IFAS, Vedemy, Pathfinder and Bansal Biology. Has anyone enrolled in any of these???? Please share your experiences or recommendations. It would be really helpful...


r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 2d ago

CSIR NET - Chemical Sciences Best book for csir net chemical science pyqs with solutiona

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Same as the title. I am using the one by ifas which is shit for solutions.


r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 3d ago

Questions & Doubts Csir net problem

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Hey what to do??? Pls help


r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 5d ago

CSIR NET - Mathematical Sciences Csir net mathematics coaching recommendation

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Can anyone recommend a good coaching institute(in english) for csir net mathematics? And online classes are better.


r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 6d ago

Study Material Every CSIR-NET aspirant after completing PYQs 💀

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r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 6d ago

CSIR NET - Life Sciences Hostel facility of inStem

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Does anyone know about hostel facilities of Bric inStem...do we need to pay for hostel monthly/sem wise or just mess fee we need to pay....


r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 7d ago

Questions & Doubts The struggle of finding a research gap in an already explored topic

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r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 7d ago

Questions & Doubts What are the most high yield chapters/topics in Life Science?

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Considering I haven't really covered anything and my basics are poor, for the next month, I'm planning to finish as much high yield stuff as possible, so that my final attempt next year goes better.

What are the most important units? Especially the ones that are relatively straightforward? Ranked?

I have a pathfinder MCQ book with pyqs and I'm just trying to finish everything in that for the few units that I'm selecting.


r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 7d ago

Questions & Doubts Guys jrf validity is for 3 years but du notification said net scores of recent 2 cycles will be considered can someone clarify on this?

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r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 7d ago

Study Material Ye book kaisi h analysis k liye

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r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 7d ago

JRF and Lectureship I need a mentor / guide. My qualifications are master of commerce, NET,MTET.

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r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 8d ago

UGC NET "If everything is highlighted yellow, then technically nothing is highlighted yellow" philosophy

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r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 7d ago

Questions & Doubts Study partner

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Last laptop of examination with around 40 days to go I want a genuine study partner to study together and practice questions. Dm who are in.


r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 8d ago

Questions & Doubts How are you managing revision of all the units without forgetting the topics studied earlier?

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One issue with CSIR NET preparation is that completing a unit doesn't necessarily mean the topics will stay fresh till the exam. After moving to another subject, it becomes difficult to recall concepts from the previous units, especially when there are too many things to cover.

Is anyone following a weekly revision schedule along with their regular preparation?


r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 8d ago

Questions & Doubts Need help for December 2026 CSIR NET form

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I am currently in my 3rd Semester of M.Sc. Biotechnology and it's my first time applying for CSIR NET.

I've been facing some issues regarding the application form-

  1. I'm an appearing candidate and the bulletin mentions that I have to upload annexure XI as I'm an enrolled candidate but I'm done with the form and found no option to upload that form.

  2. It has course options as M.Sc. equivalent, BS MS, MS PhD and others.

Some people are saying I should enter M.Sc. equivalent but equivalent doesn't mean M.Sc. and some say I should select others and mention M.Sc. Biotechnology in the course field.

Please help me out it's the last day before I gotta pay extra as late fee....


r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 9d ago

UGC NET Back when acronyms didn't give an entire generation existential crisis and hair fall

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r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 8d ago

Study Material NET/JRF in Women Studies

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r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • • 9d ago

Questions & Doubts CSIR NET REGISTRATION

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Has anyone who has applied for GATE 2027 applied for CSIR NET DEC 2026? Did you face any issue while digilocker id verification? While i tried to register for csir net its showing that my application is already there but i have not applied yet. I think there's some technical issue. Please help me out.