CSIR NET Life Science is conducted by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) & UGC. It is a CBT (Computer Based Test) exam consisting of 145 questions for 200 marks with a duration of 180 minutes.
There is a negative marking of 0.5 per wrong answer. The minimum qualifying score is Varies by category.
| Section | Questions | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Part A — General Aptitude | 20 | 15% |
| Part B — Life Sciences Core (MCQ) | 50 | 35% |
| Part C — Life Sciences (Higher Order, MCQ) | 75 | 50% |
| Total | 145 | 100% |
