CSIR NET June 2026 Life Sciences Topper Vansh Kathuria AIR 31 With PW

Preparing for the CSIR NET alongside a Master’s programme and lab work required Vansh Kathuria to maintain consistency despite a busy academic schedule. After joining IIT, he started preparing for the exam and enrolled in PW’s Shodh Pro batch to support his preparation.

Through PW Shodh Pro, Vansh followed a regular preparation routine, completed most of the syllabus by December and then shifted his focus towards revision, short notes and full-syllabus mock tests. He continued preparing alongside his academic and lab responsibilities, and his preparation ultimately led to AIR 31 in CSIR NET June 2026. 

How Vansh Kathuria Started His CSIR NET Preparation

Vansh had already decided to continue in the research field after completing his BSc Chemistry Honours. After joining IIT for his Master’s, he began preparing for CSIR NET with the aim of clearing the examination.

Before focusing on NET, Vansh had also prepared for JAM through PW. After reaching IIT and receiving his JAM result, he shifted his focus towards CSIR NET preparation.

His December attempt also gave him an opportunity to understand the examination better. Instead of treating that attempt only as a result, he used it to think about how he needed to approach the next paper.

Making Time for Preparation Between Master’s and Lab Work

Vansh's preparation had to continue alongside his academic and lab responsibilities. Instead of waiting for a completely free day, he focused on completing the small targets he had set for himself.

“Tab bas ye tha ki consistently ek din bhi miss nahi hona chahiye preparation mein.”

Even when he returned late from the lab, he tried to complete his planned work for the day. This routine allowed him to continue preparing without letting his lab schedule completely interrupt his study routine.

“Aur daily ke jo bhi maine small targets banaye, wo poore kiye.”

For Vansh, consistency was therefore linked to completing manageable daily targets rather than relying only on long study sessions.

Vansh's Preparation Routine With PW Shodh Pro

Vansh enrolled in the PW Shodh Pro batch for his CSIR NET preparation. His routine included completing the syllabus, solving DPPs and practising questions before moving into a stronger revision and mock-test phase.

“To isi ke liye maine PW ka Shodh Pro batch liya tha.”

After completing his daily preparation, he moved towards revision, short notes and mock tests available through PW.

“Aur bas poore karte-karte phir last mein revision, short notes aur kaafi saare mock diye PW ke hi.”

By completing almost the entire syllabus by December, Vansh had several months available for revision and question practice. He also used this time to work on General Aptitude and develop his approach to the different sections.

Turning Daily Targets Into a Consistent Study Routine

Not every topic required the same amount of time for Vansh. Organic Chemistry was one area he found comparatively difficult, particularly when reactions and stereochemistry caused confusion.

“Yes ma'am. Matlab Organic karne mein thoda sa time zyada lagta hai. Matlab kai baar reaction mein stereo wagairah and all that, usmein confusion hoti hai.”

Instead of leaving the difficult area untouched, he practised questions and also used his stronger subject areas strategically. Physical Chemistry was one of the areas he was more comfortable with, so he focused on performing accurately there.

“Aur later se mujhe Physical Chemistry kaafi zyada pasand hai, to maine Physical Chemistry par comparatively zyada focus kiya, taaki usmein se mera ek bhi mark negative na ho.”

His strategy also involved being selective with questions. He focused on attempting questions where he was confident rather than taking unnecessary risks that could lead to negative marking.

Vansh Kathuria’s Mock Tests, Revision and the Final 30 Days Before the Exam

Mock tests became particularly important once Vansh had covered the syllabus. He recommended taking full-syllabus mocks during the final months and using them to identify mistakes rather than focusing only on the score.

“Aur sabse zyada important hai ki aap mock test analyse karo ki aapki kahan pe galti ho rahi hai.”

He also developed a section-wise strategy through mock tests and General Aptitude practice. For the examination, he planned to attempt Section C first, followed by Section B, while leaving questions he was not confident about.

During the final 30 days, his focus shifted towards revising the complete syllabus alongside full-syllabus mocks. Short notes became especially useful during the final week because they allowed him to revise key points without going through entire notebooks.

“Wo short notes ke revision bahut zyada effective rehti hai, kyunki last week mein hum poori ki poori notebook utha kar nahi padh sakte.”

Vansh also suggested stopping mock tests around a week before the examination to avoid an unexpectedly difficult test affecting confidence close to the exam.

AIR 31: The Result of Consistency Alongside Academics

After preparing alongside his Master’s and lab work, Vansh secured AIR 31 in CSIR NET June 2026. He shared the result with his labmates and friends before calling his parents.

“Kaafi achha laga. Ab main jaise apne labmates aur doston ke saath hi baitha tha. Uske baad nikal gayi. Tab se pehle parents ko call karke sab bataya ki All India Rank 31 aa chuki hai.”

Vansh now wants to continue working in the area of Quantum and Theoretical Chemistry. He is currently doing a project under Quantum Chemistry and wants to pursue research in the field.

For aspirants, his main advice is to remain consistent even when only a limited amount of time is available for preparation.

“Sirf ye mat socho ki agar mereko chaar-paanch ghante milenge tabhi baithunga. Nahi, agar do ghante mila, do ghante padho.”

He emphasises that regular study matters more than waiting for a day when several uninterrupted hours are available.

“But wo roz ka padhna important hai.”

Vansh Kathuria's preparation for CSIR NET took place alongside his Master’s and lab work. He used PW Shodh Pro for lectures, DPPs and mock tests, completed his syllabus in advance and then focused on revision, question practice and analysing his mistakes.

His AIR 31 in CSIR NET June 2026 came after a preparation routine built around daily targets and consistent practice. His experience also highlights the importance of using available study time effectively, revising regularly and learning from mock tests instead of waiting for ideal conditions to prepare.