CSIR NET June 2026 Life Sciences Topper Deep Ghosh’s Success Story: How He Secured AIR 3 With PW

Deep Ghosh’s preparation journey began during his BSc Agriculture at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, where his interest gradually shifted towards subjects such as Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Molecular Biology. His association with PW started during his IIT JAM preparation, which later continued through other competitive examinations.

“JAM ke preparation time se hi main PW se juda hoon.”

“Main West Bengal se hoon. Main Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya se BSc kiya hoon Agriculture mein.”

Deep first appeared for IIT JAM in his third year to understand the examination, and later prepared more seriously in his fourth year. He eventually secured AIR 37 in IIT JAM and continued his academic journey at IISc. His preparation also helped him in GATE, where he secured Rank 3, according to the interview.

Deep Ghosh Developed His Interest in Life Sciences Through Biochemistry and Research Techniques

Deep did not begin his preparation with a fixed goal of pursuing Life Sciences. During his BSc, he initially had a stronger interest in Mathematics and Chemistry. His interest changed as he explored Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and research techniques.

“Biochemistry mujhe bahut achha laga ki asal mein biochemistry aisa hota hai ki matlab hum log jo matlab bachpan se seekhte hain ratne wala cheez but ratne wala kuch nahi tha usmein.”

“Phir Cell Bio, Mol Bio mein bhi aur jo techniques, techniques mujhe sabse attract kiya ki kaise hota hai matlab life, life matlab book mein alag cheez hai aur life aur jo reality mein research aur reality mein kuch alag hai.”

This growing interest became an important part of Deep’s preparation. Instead of relying only on memorisation, he became more interested in understanding how biological processes and techniques work in real research settings.

Deep Ghosh Used His JAM Preparation as a Foundation for CSIR NET

Deep did not start a completely separate, long-term CSIR NET preparation schedule. After an initial CSIR NET attempt, he continued building on the concepts he had already studied for JAM and used additional resources to cover the requirements of the NET examination.

“JAM ka jo notes tha wahi usko padh ke gaya aur jo class vagairah hota tha usko aur jo PW ka jo notes vagairah tha JAM ke time pe padha tha usko hi padh ke chala gaya.”

“JAM se to help to hota hai kyunki basic concept level ka question body isme bhi reh jata hai matlab aas-paas ka.”

He also appeared for DBT and secured 278 marks out of 300, as shared during the interview. His existing preparation therefore became the base on which he added CSIR NET-specific question practice.

Deep Ghosh Used PW Shodh Pro and Test Series for CSIR NET Preparation

For CSIR NET, Deep used PW’s Shodh Pro batch and test series. Rather than focusing heavily on additional theory, he used these resources mainly for question practice, particularly in areas that required analytical application.

“Toh Shodh Pro batch liye the. Shodh Pro batch liye the and test series bhi liye the.”

“Toh usmein se main matlab sirf question practice kiya aur Ecology, Molecular Biology part kiya aur Biochemistry aur baaki sab subject ka just question practice kiya.”

Deep also practised questions from PW’s previous-year question resources for JAM, GATE and CSIR NET. He specifically mentioned using analytical questions and the PIQ Booster series for additional practice.

“PW ka Part 4 analytical question base hota hai toh maine follow kiya tha.”

“PIQ Booster bol ke jo series tha usmein PIQ sab log maarte the ek saath ki Cell Bio ka, Biochemistry ka, analytical base, General Aptitude ka bhi tha, toh usse main practice kiya.”

His preparation was therefore largely question-focused, with his earlier conceptual foundation helping him handle the additional CSIR NET requirements.

Deep Ghosh Balanced CSIR NET Preparation With MSc Coursework and Lab Work

Deep’s preparation continued alongside his academic work at IISc. He was pursuing an integrated PhD programme and had to manage coursework, laboratory work and his preparation together. He explained that consistency did not always mean spending several hours every day on CSIR NET.

“Main consistent jab class vagairah, lab rotation ho raha tha toh main consistent nahi tha. Toh main matlab kya karta tha? Just question ko dekhta tha.”

“Har din 30 minutes, 20 minutes aur YouTube se kuch question utha liya.”

Instead of taking a complete break from preparation, Deep kept himself connected with questions whenever he had limited time. He also used PW sessions and question-practice videos during available slots.

“Aapka jo session tha usko sote time dekh liya. Aise karta tha.”

“Kuch question kar liya, kuch dekh liya, kuch sun liya. Something na, matlab so that is also kind of consistency.”

This approach allowed him to continue preparing even when his academic schedule did not leave enough time for a fixed daily study routine.

Deep Ghosh Relied on PYQs and Question Practice for CSIR NET

Deep considered previous-year questions an important part of understanding the CSIR NET examination. He focused on practising questions instead of spending most of his preparation time on additional theory.

“Question practice kiya aur book vagairah tha aur bhi jo question previous year book tha JAM ka, GATE ka aur CSIR ka from PW woh bhi practice kiya tha.”

“Main har unit karke nahi gaya tha. Main hardly paanch-chhe, chhe-saat unit karke gaya tha.”

His approach was to identify areas that matched his academic background and preparation, study the relevant concepts, and then practise questions. He also advised students to use their semester learning alongside their competitive-exam preparation.

“Jo matlab semester mein padha rahe hain usko achhe se dhyan se sun ke isko saath relate karke question question practice must hai.”

“Previous year 10 years question practice aur baaki PW jo test series hota hai.”

The focus remained on using questions to identify what he knew, what needed more work and how concepts were being tested.

Deep Ghosh’s Preparation Was Supported by His Friends, Seniors and Family

Deep also credited the environment around him during his preparation. Since several of his friends were preparing for JAM, GATE and other examinations, they studied together, discussed doubts and encouraged one another.

“Toh baaki jo dost the Sahayak, Sumit vagairah, bahut saare dost the.”

“Mera friend circle bhi bahut achha tha, toh woh log bhi achhe se prepare bhi kiya aur motivate bhi ek doosre ko motivate bhi.”

His hostel environment also gave him access to seniors who had already gone through similar examinations and academic transitions. For Deep, this peer and senior support became another part of his preparation environment.

“Senior se motivate milta hai.”

“Senior-junior jo experience se batate hain ki aap idhar se...”

Deep also mentioned the role of his father and other people around him who encouraged him throughout the journey.

Deep Ghosh Scored 170.5 Marks and 99.99 Percentile in CSIR NET Life Sciences

Deep’s CSIR NET Life Sciences result marked another step in a preparation journey that had already included JAM and GATE. He secured 170.5 marks out of 200 and 99.99 percentile, as shown and discussed during the interview. The result came while he was continuing his academic work at IISc.

“Toh dekh background mein kuch number show kar rahe hain. Aap thoda padho kitna likha hai? 170.5, 170.5 out of 200.”

“Percentile 99.99 percentile aaya hai.”

Deep himself described the result as unexpected because he had appeared for the examination without expecting such a high score.

“Ye result toh pura unexpected tha. Main just exam diya tha ki bas ho jaye utna hi theek tha aur ye jyada unexpected aa gaya hai.”

The result added another achievement to his academic journey after his JAM AIR 37 and GATE Rank 3, as stated in the interview.

Deep Ghosh Continued Preparing Even After Getting Into IISc

Deep had already secured admission to an integrated PhD programme at IISc, which meant that CSIR NET was not the only route available to him for continuing his academic journey. However, he still decided to appear for the examination because he wanted to attempt another national-level examination and continue challenging himself.

“Mujhe laga ki sab exam toh de diya aur CSIR hi baaki hai. Isko kyun na doon.”

“Research ke liye matlab sab log sochte hain ki sabse prestigious exam hota hai CSIR NET obviously.”

For Deep, the preparation was also influenced by his peer group, as several of his friends were appearing for the examination. This created an environment where continuing to prepare and attempt the examination felt like a natural next step.

Deep Ghosh’s Advice to CSIR NET Aspirants: Stay Consistent in Your Own Way

Deep believes consistency does not necessarily mean studying for several hours every day. For students managing an MSc, laboratory work and CSIR NET preparation together, even short periods of question practice can help maintain continuity.

“Har din 30 minutes, 20 minutes aur YouTube se kuch question utha liya.”

“Kuch question kar liya, kuch dekh liya, kuch sun liya. Something na, matlab so that is also kind of consistency.”

He also advised aspirants to use their academic background, practise previous-year questions and make use of available PW resources according to their preparation needs.

“Question practice must hai, previous year 10 years question practice.”

“PIQ bahut zaroori hai toh PIQ achhe se karke.”

For Deep, preparation does not have to look identical for every student. His own journey shows how an aspirant can build on an existing academic foundation while continuing preparation alongside regular coursework and laboratory responsibilities.

Deep Ghosh’s CSIR NET Journey Shows the Value of Continuous Learning

Deep Ghosh’s journey from BSc Agriculture to JAM, GATE and eventually CSIR NET reflects a gradual development of academic interests rather than a single fixed preparation plan. His 170.5 marks and 99.99 percentile in CSIR NET came while he was continuing his academic and research work at IISc.

His experience also highlights the role of continued practice. From using PW during JAM preparation to using Shodh Pro, test series, PIQs and previous-year questions for CSIR NET, Deep built on resources that matched his preparation needs at different stages. His journey can serve as a practical example for students who are balancing competitive-exam preparation with their regular academic commitments.