CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers: The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the official notification for the CSIR NET July 2025 session on 3rd June 2025, with the exam now scheduled to be held on 28th July 2025 for all five subjects in two shifts. Aspiring candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in a science related field from a recognized institution to be eligible. As an effective preparation strategy, reviewing CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers is highly recommended, as these papers help candidates understand the question format, difficulty level, subject-wise distribution, and the overall CSIR exam pattern, enabling better study planning.
CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers Overview | |
Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Name | CSIR NET 2025 |
Post Category | CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers |
Exam Level | National |
CSIR NET Exam Date 2025 |
28th July 2025 |
Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Language/Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
Type of Questions | MCQs |
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Official Website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
CSIR NET Subject Wise Important Topics |
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CSIR NET 2025 Mathematical Science Important Topics |
Candidates can download the CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers in PDF format from the provided links for Chemical Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Mathematical Science, and Physical Science for the examinations held in July 2024, and February and March of 2025.
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Chemical Science |
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Life Science |
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Earth Science |
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Mathematical Science |
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Physical Science |
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Candidates can download the CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers in PDF format from the provided links for Chemical Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Mathematical Science, and Physical Science for the examinations held in June and December of 2023.
CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers PDF (2023) |
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Chemical Science |
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Life Science |
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Earth Science |
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Mathematical Science |
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Physical Science |
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Shift 2 |
Candidates can download the CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers in PDF format from the provided links for Chemical Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Mathematical Science, and Physical Science for the examination held in September 2022
CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers PDF (2022) |
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Subjects |
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Chemical Science |
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Life Science |
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Earth Science |
Shift 1 |
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Mathematical Science |
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Physical Science |
Shift 1 |
Candidates can download the CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers in PDF format from the provided links for Chemical Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Mathematical Science, and Physical Science for the examination held in November 2020.
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Subjects | Exam Shift | PDF Download Link | Answer Key |
Chemical Science | Shift 1 | PDF Download | Download PDF |
Shift 1 | PDF Download | ||
Life Science | Shift 1 | PDF Download | |
Shift 2 | PDF Download | ||
Mathematical Science | Shift 2 | PDF Download | |
Shift 2 | PDF Download | ||
Physical Science | Shift 1 | PDF Download |
Candidates can download the CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers in PDF format from the provided links for Chemical Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Mathematical Science, and Physical Science for the examination held in 2019.
CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers PDF (2019) |
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Chemical Sciences |
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Earth Sciences |
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Life Sciences |
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Mathematical Sciences |
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Physical Sciences |
CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers PDF (2018) | |||
Subjects | PDF Download Link | Answer Key | |
Chemical Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Life Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Earth Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Mathematical Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Physical Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download |
CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers PDF (2017) | |||
Subjects | PDF Download Link | Answer Key | |
Chemical Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Life Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Earth Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Mathematical Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Physical Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download |
CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers PDF (2016) | |||
Subjects | PDF Download Link | Answer Key | |
Chemical Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Life Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Earth Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Mathematical Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Physical Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download |
CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers PDF (2015) | |||
Subjects | PDF Download Link | Answer Key | |
Chemical Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Life Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Earth Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Mathematical Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download | ||
Physical Science | SET A | PDF Download | Click Here |
SET B | PDF Download | ||
SET C | PDF Download |