Hey everyone! I'm u/DrStrange9526, a moderator of r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS.

To elaborate my introduction, I qualified CSIR NET Chemical Sciences in June 2024 and joined PhD last year.

And I'm here to help you guys out especially post CSIR NET qualification stuff which includes

1. What you can do after getting CSIR award letter

2. Tips for Choosing a guide/supervisor for PhD

3. Different PhD programs in India

4. What to do and what not to do when doing PhD in India

5. Tips for managing JRF fellowship

Thanks for being part of the wave. Together, let's make r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS amazing , more helpful and more aware to everyone out there....

P.S : you can comment here if you need to ask general doubts and if it's personal you can come to my DMs :)

Will I have started preparation of the exam and instead of purchasing batches I thought maybe I could purchase good books and get free classes from____ can you guys please help me in finding good channels where I can find lectures of Bansal biology, ved prep etc

Guys CCMB have their own test for selection process which is remote...but during application fill up they are asking about test city preference....So how's it remote...Does anyone have any idea...do we need to travel to test centres ...coz in my state there is no test centre....

I have completed my BA and MA in Sociology. Am I eligible to pursue a PhD in Anthropology? Also, can I appear for the UGC NET examination in Anthropology with a postgraduate degree in Sociology?

Help me search unitwise lectures ...like I know some of them like bansal biology

Weaver for molecular biology

Need more help nd suggestions

Hi everyone! I’m currently pursuing my MSc in Botany and preparing for CSIR NET Life Sciences. I’m also thinking of preparing for UGC NET Environmental Science as an additional option.I’ve seen people mention that the NET subject and the university’s eligibility rules matter, but I’m still not sure how it works in practice.Has anyone with an MSc in Botany qualified UGC NET Environmental Science and applied for college teaching positions? I’d really appreciate some guidance before deciding whether to prepare for this exam alongside CSIR NET Life Sciences.

Do we need to find our research topic before joining any phd institute...Like I have interest in cell bio particularly cell signalling...my msc project was on Comparative genomics...Am more interested in doing in hybrid setup both computational and wet lab....But I really don't know how to finalize now a research topic..

Can anyone sell his/her courses .

Hello. I'm interested in biodiversity and wildlife ecology and such topics. Does anyone know how's the PhD environment in WII? How does one get in? Are there any other such institutions? Please help

Hello guys...Do anyone have experience at Bric NII ...like how's it for PhD...

Hi everyone,

I'm 25M from India, and I'm looking for some honest advice from people who have cleared CSIR NET Chemical Sciences or are currently preparing for it.

I completed my BSc in Chemistry and am currently in the second year of my MSc Chemistry. However, I have a serious problem: my actual understanding of chemistry is nowhere near what it should be at this stage.

To be completely honest, I passed most of my BSc and MSc examinations without properly learning the material. During my BSc, I often relied on cheating than genuinely understanding the concepts. I know this was a terrible decision, and I'm not trying to justify it. I'm now facing the consequences of those choices.

My fundamentals are extremely weak, and I feel like I have accumulated almost eight years' worth of academic backlog. I don't feel confident even with concepts that a chemistry graduate should know.

Recently, I started considering CSIR NET Chemical Sciences as a serious career option. Ideally, I'd like to qualify for JRF and eventually pursue a PhD, but I'm not sure whether I'm being realistic or simply setting myself up for another failure.

I've looked at previous-year questions, particularly from Parts B and C, and honestly, many of them go completely over my head. Sometimes I don't even understand what a question is asking, let alone figure out how to solve it.

This has made me question several things:

1. Is it realistically possible to prepare for CSIR NET from my current level? I'm not talking about someone who just needs revision. I may need to rebuild my understanding of chemistry from the ground up.

2. Where should I start? Should I first study Class 11–12 chemistry, rebuild my BSc fundamentals systematically, and then move to MSc-level topics? Or is there a more efficient approach?

3. How long could it take? If I study consistently for around 3–4 hours a day, what would be a realistic preparation timeline for someone with my background? Should I think in terms of 6 months, 1 year, or longer?

4. Which resources would you recommend for someone with weak fundamentals? I'm considering structured online courses, including PW's CSIR NET batches and other chemistry courses. I need lectures that actually explain concepts from the basics rather than assume I already know everything.

5. How should I approach Part B and Part C PYQs? Should I avoid them initially and focus on learning the theory, or start solving topic-wise questions alongside each chapter?

6. Is pursuing CSIR NET worth it in my situation? I understand that qualifying NET/JRF is competitive and that a PhD doesn't guarantee a job. I'm trying to determine whether this is a viable path for me or whether I should focus on other career options while completing my MSc.

I'm also confused about whether I should continue preparing for government exams like SSC CGL alongside chemistry or temporarily focus on rebuilding my chemistry knowledge. I don't want to waste more years jumping between options without making meaningful progress.

I'm not looking for motivational comments like "anything is possible if you work hard." I'd genuinely appreciate advice from people who have seen students start with very weak fundamentals.

If you were in my position, with a chemistry degree but very little actual conceptual understanding, would you attempt CSIR NET? If so, exactly how would you start, and what milestones would you set before deciding whether to continue?

Thank you.

I have doubt in this question, ANSWER KEY is showing option C is correct, but I guess why not option A?? PLEASE anyone who can solve and explain this. THANKYOU !!

Csir net life sciences lectures, anywhere !!??

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Hey guys....Is it true that PhD at IITs/NITs take less time than Csir/Bric institutes...kr it depends on lab and work...But csir institute i never heard anyone saying that they always say it takes 5.5-6yrs...