CSIR NET Chemical Science

CSIR covers a wide spectrum of science and technology – from oceanography, geophysics, chemicals, drugs, genomics, biotechnology and nanotechnology to mining, aeronautics, instrumentation, environmental engineering and information technology. It provides significant technological intervention in many areas concerning societal efforts, which include environment, health, drinking water, food, housing, energy, farm and non-farm sectors. Further, CSIR’s role in S&T human resource development is noteworthy.

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25 th June 2024

1 st July, 2024 -Noida, NCR

25 th June 2024 onwards

1 Year(5days/week)

9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

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Chemical Sciences

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Part A

  • Chemical periodicity
  • Structure and bonding in homo- and heteronuclear molecules including shapes of molecules (VSEPR Theory)
  • Concepts of acids and bases, Hard-Soft acid base concept, Non-aqueous solvents
  • Main group elements and their compounds: Allotropy, synthesis, structure and bonding, industrial importance of the compounds
  • Transition elements and coordination compounds: structure, bonding theories, spectral and magnetic properties, reaction mechanisms
  • Inner transition elements: spectral and magnetic properties, redox chemistry, analytical applications
  • Organometallic compounds: synthesis, bonding and structure, and reactivity. Organometallics in homogeneous catalysis
  • Cages and metal clusters.
  • Analytical chemistry- separation, spectroscopic, electro- and thermoanalytical methods
  • Bioinorganic chemistry: photosystems, porphyrins, metalloenzymes, oxygen transport, electron- transfer reactions; nitrogen fixation, metal complexes in medicine
  • Characterisation of inorganic compounds by IR, Raman, NMR, EPR, Mössbauer, UV-vis, NQR, MS, electron spectroscopy and microscopic techniques
  • Nuclear chemistry: nuclear reactions, fission and fusion, radio-analytical techniques and activation analysis

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

  1. Basic principles of quantum mechanics:

    • Postulates
    • operator algebra
    • exactly solvable systems: particle-in-a-box, harmonic oscillator and the hydrogen atom, including shapes of atomic orbitals
    • orbital and spin angular momenta
    • tunneling
  2. Approximate methods of quantum mechanics:

    • Variational principle
    • perturbation theory up to second order in energy
    • applications.
  3. Atomic structure and spectroscopy:

    • term symbols
    • many-electron systems and antisymmetry principle
    • Chemical bonding in diatomics
    • elementary concepts of MO and VB theories
    • Huckel theory for conjugated π-electron systems
    • Chemical applications of group theory
    • symmetry elements
    • point groups
    • character tables
    • selection rules
  4. Molecular spectroscopy:

    • Rotational and vibrational spectra of diatomic molecules
    • electronic spectra; IR and Raman activities - selection rules
    • basic principles of magnetic resonance
  5. Chemical thermodynamics:

    • Laws, state and path functions and their applications
    • thermodynamic description of various types of processes
    • Maxwell's relations
    • spontaneity and equilibria
    • temperature and pressure dependence of thermodynamic quantities
    • Le Chatelier principle
    • elementary description of phase transitions; phase equilibria and phase rule
    • thermodynamics of ideal and non-ideal gases, and solutions
  6. Statistical thermodynamics:

    • Boltzmann distribution
    • kinetic theory of gases
    • partition functions and their relation to thermodynamic quantities - calculations for model systems
  7. Electrochemistry:

    • Nernst equation, redox systems, electrochemical cells
    • DebyeHuckel theory
    • electrolytic conductance - Kohlrausch's law and its applications
    • ionic equilibria
    • conductometric and potentiometric titrations
  8. Chemical kinetics:

    • Empirical rate laws and temperature dependence
    • complex reactions
    • steady state approximation
    • determination of reaction mechanisms
    • collision and transition state theories of rate constants
    • unimolecular reactions
    • enzyme kinetics
    • salt effects
    • homogeneous catalysis
    • photochemical reactions
  9. Colloids and surfaces:

    • isotherms and surface area
    • heterogeneous catalysis
    • Stability and properties of colloids
  10. Solid state:

    • Crystal structures
    • Bragg's law and applications
    • band structure of solids
  11. Polymer chemistry:

    • Molar masses
    • kinetics of polymerization
  12. Data analysis:

    • Mean and standard deviation
    • absolute and relative errors
    • linear regression
    • covariance and correlation coefficient.

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

  • IUPAC nomenclature of organic molecules including regio- and stereoisomers
  • Principles of stereochemistry:
    • Configurational and conformational isomerism in acyclic and cyclic compounds
    • Stereogenicity, stereoselectivity, enantioselectivity, diastereoselectivity and asymmetric induction
  • Aromaticity: Benzenoid and non-benzenoid compounds - generation and reactions
  • Organic reactive intermediates:
    • Generation, stability and reactivity of carbocations, carbanions, free radicals, carbenes, benzynes and nitrenes
  • Organic reaction mechanisms involving addition, elimination and substitution reactions with electrophilic, nucleophilic or radical species. Determination of reaction pathways
  • Common named reactions and rearrangements - applications in organic synthesis
  • Organic transformations and reagents:
    • Functional group interconversion including oxidations and reductions
    • Common catalysts and reagents (organic, inorganic, organometallic and enzymatic)
    • Chemo, regio and stereoselective transformations
  • Concepts in organic synthesis:
    • Retrosynthesis, disconnection, synthons, linear and convergent synthesis, umpolung of reactivity and protecting groups
  • Asymmetric synthesis:
    • Chiral auxiliaries, methods of asymmetric induction - substrate, reagent and catalyst controlled reactions
    • Determination of enantiomeric and diastereomeric excess
    • Enantio-discrimination
    • Resolution - optical and kinetic
  • Pericyclic reactions - electrocyclisation, cycloaddition, sigmatropic rearrangements and other related concerted reactions
  • Principles and applications of photochemical reactions in organic chemistry
  • Synthesis and reactivity of common heterocyclic compounds containing one or two heteroatoms (O, N, S)
  • Chemistry of natural products:
    • Carbohydrates, proteins and peptides, fatty acids, nucleic acids, terpenes, steroids and alkaloids
    • Biogenesis of terpenoids and alkaloids
  • Structure determination of organic compounds by IR, UV-Vis, 1H & 13C NMR and Mass spectroscopic techniques
  • Chemistry in nanoscience and technology
  • Catalysis and green chemistry
  • Medicinal chemistry
  • Supramolecular chemistry
  • Environmental chemistry
  • Observational Skills
  • Logical Deductions
  • Sequence & Series
  • Numerical Ability
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Data Analysis
  • Average, Profit & Loss
  • Geometry of Shapes
  • Measurement
  • Directional Geometry
  • Moving Object Dynamics
  • Probability
  • Permutation & Combination
  • Clock & Calendar
  • Problems on Work
  • Years, Weeks & Days
  • Basic Science

CSIR NET Exam Pattern For Chemical Science 2024

Subject-Wise Marking Scheme

Part A

Total Question: 20

Question Range Type Correct Marks Negative Marks
1 - 20 MCQ 2 0.5

Part B

Total Question: 40

Question Range Type Correct Marks Negative Marks
21 - 60 MCQ 2 0.5

Part C

Total Question: 60

Question Range Type Correct Marks Negative Marks
61 - 120 MCQ 4 1

CSIR NET Chemical Science Application Form

The application form was made available on the official website from November 1st to November 30th, 2023, until 5:00 p.m. Candidates have the option to submit their application form with a late fee until November 30th, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. The CSIR NET Application Form requires candidates to complete two parts: Registration and Application. Applicants who meet the necessary eligibility criteria are required to fill out the CSIR NET Application Form.

  1. Candidates must possess a degree in B. Pharma/BE/B.Tech/MSc/MBBS integrated BS-MS/MS-4 years or an equivalent degree in prescribed streams with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks.

  2. Applicants belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/PWD) are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the minimum educational qualifying marks for CSIR NET 2024. However, age relaxation applies only to candidates with degrees in B. Pharma/BE/B.Tech/MSc/MBBS integrated BS-MS/MS-4 years.

  3. Candidates pursuing a Master's Degree (M.Sc.) are eligible to apply for CSIR NET 2024, provided they possess educational certificates for (10+2+3) and the duration of their Master's Degree does not exceed 2 years.

  4. Candidates under the "Result Under Awaited" category can apply with a digital print of their mark sheet bearing the signature of the relevant higher authorities of the educational institute.

  5. Individuals pursuing a degree in B.Sc. or enrolled in the MS-PhD Program with a minimum aggregate of 55% marks are eligible to apply for CSIR NET 2024.

  6. Those who have completed Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Science and Engineering are eligible if they are enrolled in a PhD or integrated PhD program for a duration of two years.

  7. For Lectureship positions, candidates must have completed their Master's Degree before September 19, 1992, with a minimum of 50% marks.

  8. Candidates holding a Bachelor's degree are not eligible to apply for CSIR NET 2024.

CSIR NET Chemical Science Application Fees

​CSIR NET Exam Candidates are required to submit their application fee payments online through the Syndicate/SBI/HDFC/ICICI Bank portal, using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, Paytm, or UPI. The application fee varies based on the candidate's category.

Category CSIR NET Application Fee 2024 (in INR)
General 1,100
OBC – Non-creamy layer 550
SC/ST 275
PwD Nil

CSIR NET Chemical Science Eligibility criteria

Before signing up for the CSIR NET 2024 exam, make sure to check if you meet the CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2024. These rules outline what you need to qualify for either a Lecturer position or a Junior Research Fellowship. They cover things like where you're from, your education, and your age. It's important to understand these criteria before applying.​​

CSIR NET Educational Qualification

  1. Eligible candidates have a four-year BS programme, BE/B.Tech/B.Pharma/Integrated BS-MS/MBBS/BSc (Hons)/M.Sc, or equivalent degree.
  2. Students enrolled in Integrated MS-PhD program or Equivalent degree/B.Sc (Hons) are also eligible to apply.
  3. General & OBC-NCL candidates (50% for SC/ST candidates, Physically and Visually handicapped candidates) must complete the qualifying examination with at least 55% marks.
  4. M.Sc. or those who have just completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination are eligible under Result Awaited (RA) category.
  5. However, the eligible degree must be completed with the required percentage of marks within two years to benefit from their participation.
  6. Candidates with a degree in science, engineering, or any other discipline are eligible for a Ph.D./Integrated Ph.D. The project is within 2 years of the allocation.

Subjects CSIR NET Educational Qualification
Chemical Science

M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemical Sciences with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates)

OR, B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates)

CSIR NET Chemical Science Admit Card

The CSIR NET 2024 admit card will be accessible online through the official website managed by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Two weeks before the scheduled exam date, candidates can download the CSIR NET Admit Card from csirnet.nta.nic.in. To obtain the admit card, candidates need to use their application number, date of birth, and password.​​

Follow these steps to download CSIR NET Admit Card:

  • Visit the official website of the CSIR: csirnet.nta.nic.in.
  • Provide required information including application number and date of birth or password. Click on ‘submit’ button.
  • The admission form will appear on the screen. Verification of all details mentioned in the admission form.
  • Click 'save' to download the admission form.
  • Print a copy of the entry form for future reference.

Details Mentioned on CSIR NET Admit Card 2024

The CSIR NET Admit Card 2024 is essential for exam participants as it includes crucial information and guidelines. Candidates must thoroughly review all details on their CSIR NET UGC Admit Card 2024. In case of any inaccuracies, it's imperative to promptly contact the examination board. The document will feature the following information


Personal Details Examination Details
Candidate’s name Subject Applied For
Category Reporting Time
Date of Birth Center Number
Name of the Father Address of CSIR NET Exam Center
Application Number When the gates close
Gender Exam Period Time
Roll Number Slot and time shift for the CSIR NET exam (First Or Second)
Picture and Signature Important guidelines for the CSIR NET 2024 exam


CSIR NET Chemical Science Cut Off: Check Year Wise Cut Off Marks

The CSIR NET Cut off Chemical Science was announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The cut off for CSIR NET 2023 was determined based on various factors such as the total number of candidates appearing, available positions, and the difficulty level of the question paper. These factors collectively influence the cut off scores required for qualification. Following the exam, a merit list is prepared based on candidates' performance, detailing those who meet the cut off criteria. Candidates can check the CSIR NET Cut off Chemical Science 2023 subject-wise and category-wise below to understand the qualifying criteria.

CSIR NET Chemical Science Previous Year Cut Off

The CSIR NET Chemical Science Previous Year Cut Off marks offer valuable insights into the exam's competitiveness and the required scores for qualification. Candidates can check the CSIR NET Chemical Science 2023 cut off marks here to understand the minimum marks needed to qualify for the CSIR NET certificate. Analyzing the past year's cut-off marks of CSIR NET Chemical Science helps to gauge the difficulty level of the exam. Check the CSIR NET Chemical Science cut off and more details.

NTA CSIR NET Cut Off for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF)
YEAR UR (%) EWS (%) OBC (%) SC (%) ST (%) PwD (%)
December-23 59.00 51.50 51.00 39.25 30.50 25

NTA CSIR NET Cut Off for Lectureship (LS)
YEAR UR (%) EWS (%) OBC (%) SC (%) ST (%) PwD (%)
December-23 53.10 46.35 45.90 35.325 27.45 25.00
It covers various topics in chemistry, including organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry.
You can find it on the official CSIR website or in exam preparation materials.
Yes, the syllabus is often available for download in PDF format from the official CSIR website or other educational platforms.
Regularly check the official CSIR website and other relevant educational platforms like IFAS, for updates and notifications regarding the exam schedule and application process.
The CSIR NET Chemical Science Exam Pattern is divided into three parts. Part A focuses on assessing candidates' general aptitude. Part B contains questions related to core subjects, while Part C includes more advanced topics. Each part gauges different aspects of candidates' knowledge and skills in chemical sciences.