Ramaprasad Mayti from Howrah, West Bengal, secured 99.83 percentile in CSIR NET June 2026 Mathematical Sciences after continuing his preparation following the December 2025 examination. His preparation focused on one key shift: understanding mathematical concepts was not enough; he needed to learn how to apply them while solving different types of questions.
For his preparation, Ramaprasad followed the complete PW course, practised questions from CSIR NET and other relevant examinations, and took multiple mock tests. In his conversation with PW, he shared how regular practice, analysing questions and maintaining consistency shaped his preparation.
Ramaprasad Mayti is from Howrah, West Bengal, and completed his postgraduate studies at Jaipur University. He started preparing for CSIR NET after appearing for the December 2025 examination.
When asked about his journey and the challenges he faced, Ramaprasad focused on one of the most important parts of Mathematical Sciences preparation — learning how to apply concepts.
He explained:
"Maine concept seekh ke usko apply karna questions se hi seekha hai."
For him, understanding a concept was only the first step. Solving questions helped him understand how that concept could actually be used in an examination.
Ramaprasad believes that students should first build a strong understanding of the concepts before moving towards extensive question practice.
His preparation approach was simple: understand the concept, practise questions and then test yourself.
He advised aspirants:
"Mera pehle concept clear karo. Uske baad questions practice karo. Jitna bhi ho sake question practice karo."
He also pointed out that students do not have to limit their practice only to previous-year CSIR NET questions. Questions from other relevant entrance examinations can also help improve problem-solving skills.
According to Ramaprasad, practising different types of questions teaches you how to apply the concepts you have studied.
Getting stuck on questions is common during Mathematical Sciences preparation. Ramaprasad followed a practical approach whenever he could not solve a problem.
Instead of leaving the question, he would first look at its solution and then try solving it himself.
He shared:
"Agar nahi ho raha hai to solution dekho. Uske baad khud try karo."
This helped him understand where he was going wrong and how the concept could be applied.
For students dealing with backlogs or difficulty in solving questions, his approach gives a simple reminder: not being able to solve a question immediately does not mean you should skip it. Understand the solution and try the question again.
Mock tests played an important role in Ramaprasad's preparation. He took a large number of tests, including the tests available through PW.
He explained that mock tests are useful not just for checking your preparation but also for dealing with pressure and improving your confidence.
"Maine bahut mock test diya. Bahut test diya."
He also highlighted an important point about exam pressure:
"Agar panic situation ko overcome karna chahte ho to bahut saare test do."
According to him, taking tests in a proper preparation environment helps you become more comfortable with the pressure of an actual examination.
He also stressed that students should not take a mock test casually. It is better to revise the relevant concepts and attempt the test seriously so that the result gives you a realistic idea of your preparation.
When asked whether students need to follow additional books apart from the PW course, Ramaprasad said that he primarily followed the complete course.
He explained:
"Maine to poora course follow kiya hai."
He also used some books that he had previously studied during his MSc, particularly for areas such as Real Analysis, Linear Algebra and Applied Mathematics, whenever he had a doubt.
However, his main focus remained on completing the PW course.
He shared his view clearly:
"Agar tum PW ka course zero se poora last minute tak follow kar rahe ho, to kuch book ki zarurat nahi."
For students who are starting from the basics, he recommended following the course properly rather than repeatedly skipping topics because they appear familiar.
One of the mistakes Ramaprasad mentioned from his own earlier preparation was skipping parts of the course because he thought he already knew them.
His advice to students was to start from the beginning and follow the course till the end.
"Poora zero se karo, poora last minute tak. Har ek video dekho."
Whether students attend live classes or watch recorded lectures, he believes consistency matters more than simply completing selected topics.
His message is particularly useful for students who feel they already know certain chapters and decide to skip them. Revisiting the basics can help fill gaps that may become visible when solving higher-level questions.
Ramaprasad did not restrict his question practice to CSIR NET alone. He recommended solving relevant questions from other examinations as well.
He mentioned exams such as TIFR, ISI, IIT entrance examinations and IIT JAM, along with other suitable sources.
The idea was to expose himself to different problem types and levels of difficulty.
His approach can be summed up as:
Concept → Question Practice → Mock Test → Analysis → Revision
This helped him move from simply knowing mathematical concepts to applying them under exam conditions.
Apart from concepts and tests, Ramaprasad stressed the importance of maintaining a regular study routine.
He followed fixed study hours instead of depending on motivation or studying only when he felt like it.
He said:
"Mujhe regularity maintain karni padegi. Din mein aise hours the ki isse isse hours mujhe padhna hai."
He also warned students against taking any topic lightly just because it initially appears easy.
His advice was simple:
"Overall journey mein consistent rehna hai. That's it."
For a competitive examination like CSIR NET, consistency can make a major difference because preparation takes place over several months.
Ramaprasad also spoke positively about the support he received from the PW Mathematical Sciences team.
He particularly appreciated the teaching approach and the way the faculty helped students stay disciplined and motivated.
Talking about his experience, he said:
"Sir ka approach, padhane ka approach, motivate karne ka approach... mujhe bahut achha lagta hai."
He also said that he learnt more than just academic concepts from the teaching process. According to him, he also learnt how to maintain discipline and deal with different situations during preparation.
His experience shows that classroom learning can be more useful when students actively follow the classes and apply what they learn through regular practice.
For students preparing for the upcoming CSIR NET examination, Ramaprasad's biggest advice is to avoid shortcuts and focus on the complete preparation process.
He recommended:
"Pehla ye hai ki tum full course dekho. Doosra, concept clear karo. Uske baad question practice karo."
He also encouraged students to practise questions from different examinations and maintain regularity throughout their preparation.
For students who are struggling with a particular topic, his advice is not to panic. If you cannot solve a question, look at the solution, understand the approach and try it yourself again.
Most importantly, he believes students should trust the process and continue practising.
Ramaprasad Mayti's CSIR NET June 2026 Mathematical Sciences journey highlights a few practical lessons for aspirants:
Concepts come first: Understand the topic before focusing on difficult questions.
Practice is essential: Solving questions teaches you how to apply mathematical concepts.
Do not fear unsolved questions: Use solutions to understand the approach and try again.
Take mock tests seriously: Tests help improve timing, accuracy and confidence.
Do not skip the course: Follow the complete course from basics to advanced topics.
Practise from different sources: Questions from other relevant exams can improve problem-solving ability.
Stay consistent: A regular study routine is more useful than irregular bursts of preparation.
Ramaprasad Mayti's CSIR NET June 2026 journey highlights the importance he placed on applying concepts through regular question practice. After following the complete PW course, practising questions from different examinations and taking multiple mock tests, he secured 99.83 percentile in Mathematical Sciences. His experience also reflects his emphasis on maintaining consistency throughout preparation.