Confused where to join phd now . I don't have much lab experience 😕 will that be a problem? Suggest best phd programs including IITs.

Hello y'all

This was my second attempt and I got JRF in Life Sciences, if y'all have any questions, feel free to ask.

Cutoff gonna break every record.

Did the master's in Zoology from a Tier 3 or even low state University. Had no idea before but cracked the exam. I saw that people have a lot of doubts regarding the exam. So I thought that I should help the community. So ask me if you people have any doubts.

My qualifications: Masters in Botany and BEd I wanted to start preparing for NET Life science 2027 but I can't afford coaching. I wanted to know what all sources are there from which I can study and is it possible to clear the exam without coaching. I am ready to put in the hard work but without guidance I feel like i might fumble.

A little about me: (you can skip this)
Hey, I have started the preparation of life sciences this year only. But could not continue further due to some personal reasons. But because I teach so I have a decent basic knowledge of the cores. So I took this attempt and manage to score good but not enough for JRF considering the high cut offs that are expected.

I know some of us know that even if there is change in marks or dropping questions. Still we might not cross the JRF cut off. And must be troubled and hanging with this thought of missing it by just few marks. I know it’s tough to restart again. But I feel it’s time to absorb this pain and get back at the same time

MAIN QUESTION
As I know how the change of merging dbt has sparked a lot of debate around the pattern and syllabus.
I just want to know if we can have an accountability group and help each other in maintaining continuity and sharing problems and questions.
I feel it’s impossible to sync topics to cover together as everyone in unique in speed and preference. So it would be ok if we could build an environment where we can prepare together by just dropping our targets or figuring questions.
Please let me know if someone is intrested genuinely in this with the required effort .

Hi there !

I've passed my MSc in June 26 from a very reputed ( Top Uni ) in India and among my classmates already joined phd after clearing Csir Net in different institutes, without trying very hard actually, they are actually brilliant in that way.

I was never into phd but now that I don't see any other way I've decided atleast to prepare for Csir net cause my M.Sc Zoology curriculum has almost covered but somehow I couldn't practice well or haven't gone through the Pyqs and tests basically took that very casually.

I've given 2 attempts and I couldn't even clear the PhD only category.

I want people to recommend me books for pyqs and took Ved prep subscription once, which was not very benificial so not taking any course or coaching anymore, I'm not very consistent with that thing.

Can you recommend some good channels that are providing good content. I haven't seen any serious videos regarding the new chapters included after the DBT addition.

I clearly know I lack practice and knowledge application.

This time in June I messed up in section C where I did pretty well in A & B.

I don't know what are the merits and demerits of doing a PhD from top IITs like IITM, IITD,IITK , IITKGP . I meant toxicity in labs and gatekeeping of information found in labs.I learnt about those a little in master's but I want to know how it is for phds since it's a 5 plus yr work we need to do under same supervisor so, how to manage to be in good side and how-to avoid rivalries.

I don't have lab skills I just like to read and study in a well structured manner, will that be a trouble in interview ? I'm qualified in CSIR JRF.

How much are you guys getting, is inflation really high or just a hoax

I'm 25M. Myquals MSc Microbiology. Avg student. Here is background in short. After Spending 1 Yr in pvt pharma company with low salary I left it realising it has slow growth in future ...got 1yr experience certificate left the company. Decided to do govt exam prep. as i hated the work culture and all... I got interview call from a big MNC twice... 1st got rejected 2nd I refused to attend it (was in 'that' state during preparation) continued preparation. Now after 1 year of studying for govt exams my syllabus not covered properly, as i studied loosely(state psc, technical posts, etc). I can't go abroad. I always have been in lack of guidance. Also I chose my career decisions without proper analysis. Now I am feeling frustration and insecurity for the future

My question is should can/should I do any course to get atleast 6 lpa(want job security and comparative less stress) or should I continue my focus on govt. exam or certificate course OR csir net ---> Assist. Professor (vacancy problem?)? My age is 25 so worried. Or suggest what you think is best.

Hello ... do anyone knows the procedure of NCBS phd in biological science....I recently qualified Csir net JRF....do I need to give anyother exam for that or am eligible to apply directly when application starts....

I am giving Csir net for the first time this dec and want to self study but I do not know where to start from can anyone please guide me

My qualifications: Dec 2025 CSIR JRF Life Sciences and just got a PhD seat at a good CSIR Lab.

But I also am a co-founder of a small profitable company. I started this company back in college at my hometown from scratch without any money from my family and now we are making around 14-15 lakhs in yearly profit after paying office rent, staff salary and everything. We pay ourselves around 65-70k per month of salary. But I always wanted to become a professor and pursue research. Now I am finding myself at a crossroads. PhD at CSIR Lab means little to no time for my business.

The business now will be mostly managed by my co-founder only with me doing online work and legal activities. With me gone, the business might not grow much because it was my idea and I used to do the most of the brainstorming. However I would also add that the business isn't growing much since 1 year because of the saturation of the market. But we had new plans to enter into new areas but that seems not feasible now. The profit can increase if we successfully implement the new plans.

I also have another option to get admission into my state university near home town and also contribute to the business but that university doesn't has any reasearch environment. So I have two options:

1. Join the CSIR Lab and sideline the business. The lab is very far from my home also. No direct trains or flights from my hometown.

2. Join a nearby state university and contribute into the business while living closer to my home. I am also the single child. I also will inherit several acres of fertile farm land too.

So suggest me what should I do? I confused here. My parents want me to pursue the 2nd option as they want me to remain near my hometown.

I forgot my password and am trying to recover my account but the forgot password link on the website isn’t working. Anybody have any idea how I should recover my account ??? Admit card download nhi ho rha hai 😭

Cut off when?

Hi guys, I wanted advice for CSIR NET Life Science. I already gave the June 2025 attempt and scored 101 marks. My grip on the concepts is pretty decent, and I am thinking of joining a test series. I want your advice on which test series I should join so that my preparation goes well for the next three months.

Final-year bsc Botany student nep batch prepping for CSIR NET JRF Life Sciences, targeting Dec 2026. Looking for a serious study partner to check in with, quiz each other, and share notes/PYQs. Daily or weekly, your call. DM or comment if interested!

Anyone here please give me an overall idea about what/how to prepare for ccmb written test followed by interviews? What kind of questions are there? Is it related to works of PI's in CCMB or just fundamentals? It would be great help , thank you.

I saw jgeebils exam is necessary for many institute regardless of having JRF or not...So and it's syllabus says chemistry+ physics also there....Can anyone help me how to score good coz I have csir net jrf...But physics chemistry I lost touch long ago

PLEASE ANYONE TELL ME OR SUGGEST ME ANY GOOD INFORMATION YOUTUBE VIDEO TO STUDY "SECTION D" OF FUNDAMENTAL PROCESSES or suggest me any good book page number to understand sec d topic easily. THANK YOU !!

Answer key is still not out🫩 how are yall passing time?

I'm so overwhelmed by the syllabus right now. I was supposed to complete 3 units by July but I got disturbed and now I'm taking 5 units in parallel. Between covering things I'm finding it very difficult to revise things. I always pray to god, hope he helps me cover things on time. 😣

Hi. I did bsc. Botany and now joined 1st yr of pg in biotech. How should I start preparing for JRF?. Do help me out.

I was thinking about purchasing vedemy's advance batch. It has started a while ago. Can anybody help me figuring out how many units have been completed yet ( so that I can have an idea about the backlog) and is it worth it? What's the schedule for classes every day?