Is Cracking JRF is tough?

Yes, CSIR JRF is tough. But if you are focussed, dedicated and revise regularly, you won’t be having any problem cracking it.

What is the cutoff for JRF?

Candidates have to secure qualifying marks in both the papers of NTA UGC NET 2021 in order to get shortlisted for JRF or Assistant Professorship. The UGC NET qualifying marks for General category candidates is 40\% in Paper I and II. While the qualifying marks for reserved category candidates is 35\% in Paper I & II.

What is the passing criteria for the CSIR NET exam?

There are no individual passing criteria in CSIR NET Exam. According to the CSIR UGC NET Exam paper pattern, the paper is divided into three parts A, B, and C. all the parts have a different number of questions with marks, but the overall marks of paper are 200. I counted that Both from UGC and CSIR slot there are 3498 candidates qualified to JRF.

Why is it so difficult to get JRF in net?

A very vast syllabus and a low ratio of selection to the number of appearing candidates make it somewhat difficult to qualify this for most of the students. JRF is available for five years, subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions laid down by the UGC. So be clear about your goals before filling out the NET application form.

What are the benefits of coaching for CSIR NET exam?

Coaching allows one to be disciplined and complete the required syllabus on time. Candidates can appear several times for the CSIR NET Exam. There is no restriction upon the number of attempts. If they are appearing for JRF they have to remember the upper age limit i.e. 28 years.

How long is the JRF Exam valid for?

JRF is available for five years, subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions laid down by the UGC. So be clear about your goals before filling out the NET application form. “It is a tough exam to crack. Barely five percent of those who appear clear it,”