Download CSIR NET 2024 Life Sciences question paper administered on 1 March 2025 (Shift 2) in PDF format to review the actual exam experience. This computer-based test lasted 3 hours (3:00 PM–6:00 PM) and carried a total of 200 marks, consisting of 145 multiple-choice questions across three sections. Candidates were required to attempt 75 questions—15 from Part A (General Aptitude), 35 from Part B (Subject Knowledge), and 25 from Part C (Advanced Application)—with negative marking of 0.5 for Parts A/B and 1 mark for Part C. The paper offered a moderate overall difficulty, with Parts B and C containing some challenging, application-based questions.