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CSIR NET 2022 Question Paper with Answer Key; Download PDF with Detailed Solution

Soumya Rajput

Jul 16, 2026

CSIR UGC NET 2022 exam was conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) from September 16 to 18, 2022, for five science subjects. The December 2022 cycle was merged with the June 2023 session, which was held from June 6 to 8, 2023. CSIR NET exam was conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple exam centres in India.

CSIR NET 2022 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF

CSIR NET 2022 selection process involved a single computer-based exam with multiple-choice questions across five science subjects. Candidates who secured marks equal to or above the official cutoff were declared qualified either for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Lectureship (LS), or both, depending on their performance and eligibility criteria. The final selection was based on the candidate’s subject-wise merit and the options selected during application.

CSIR NET 2022 FAQs

Ques. How many subjects were included in CSIR NET 2022?

Ans: The exam was conducted for five subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

Ques. Is there negative marking in CSIR NET 2022?

Ans: Yes, CSIR NET 2022 had negative marking, but the marking scheme varied depending on the subject and section.

Ques. Can CSIR NET 2022 question papers be used for preparation?

Ans: Yes, CSIR NET 2022 question papers are useful for understanding the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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