The last date to take up CSIR UGC NET 2023 registration was 10 April 2023.

The date mentioned above was according to an earlier schedule.

The correction window was to be kept open from 12 to 18 April 2023.

As per the new schedule, the correction window will be kept open from 19 to 25 April 2023.

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Students who have successfully completed CSIR UGC NET 2023 registration can take up corrections when the correction window is open.

Applicants must remember that there is no change in the exam date.

The written test will be conducted from 6 to 8 June 2023 as mentioned previously.

What is CSIR UGC NET 2023?

The full name of the exam is the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test which is abbreviated as CSIR UGC NET.

It is a national-level exam conducted two times a year.

It is for candidates who wish to take up research (Junior Research Fellowship) in science subjects.

Those desiring to become assistant professors (job of lectureship) in science subjects can also apply.

The exam is conducted online and answers have to be registered on a computer screen.

The exam must be written at the designated test centers which will be located across India.

The questions from the subjects – Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences.

Questions will be in a multiple-choice format where each question has more than one reply and the right one among that has to be chosen to get marks.

Who can take up CSIR UGC NET 2023 registration?

The eligibility to take up CSIR UGC NET 2023 registration is a pass in MSc or equivalent degree integrated BS-MS, BS-4years, BE, B.Tech, B.Pharma, and MBBS.

The pass marks in the subjects should be at least 55% marks for General(UR)/General-EWS category applicants.

Same for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST category candidates must be 50%.

Applicants who have studied B.Sc. (Hons.) or equivalent or are enrolled in an integrated MS-PhD program can also take up CSIR UGC NET 2023 registration.

How to take up CSIR UGC NET 2023 registration?

The process to undertake CSIR UGC NET 2023 registration is online.

Candidates have to visit the official website of the exam to submit applications.

The URL to reach it is ‘https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/’

The URL mentioned above has to be typed into the browser of the computer.

The website has to be allowed to download.

Once the webpage is available, applicants have to click the required link for registration.

Registration is to be done to obtain an account with a username and password.

Once the registration is done, applicants must log in with their username and password.

The application form has to be filled out and submitted.

Post submission, candidates can obtain a confirmation message indicating successful submission.

Once obtained, applicants can download it and take a printout of it.

How to download the hall ticket

Students who have successfully completed the process of CSIR UGC NET 2023 registration alone can download hall tickets.

The process to download admit cards is online, candidates have to visit the official website.

The URL to access the official website is ‘https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/’

Above mentioned URL can be typed into the browser and then the webpage is to be allowed to download.

Once the website is available, candidates can click the link for admit card.

They have to enter their roll number, application number and other information. The information must be submitted  to view the admit card.

The admit card can be downloaded and a printout can be taken.

The exam

Candidates who have undertaken CSIR UGC NET 2023 registration can wait for the appropriate time.

And, download the hall ticket for the exam.

They must appear for the exam at the test center chosen by them.

Students who pass the test with the required qualifying marks can apply for JRF or Assistant Professorship.

Details would be available in the prospectus which can be accessed on the official website.

This collaboration agreement seeks to capitalize on the strengths of both institutions, broadening the learning experience for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (BS) programs at IIT Madras and undergraduate programs at IIT Palakkad.

To date, over 30,000 students are actively participating in this program, fostering a vibrant and interactive learning community, say sources from IIT Palakkad.

Director of IIT Madras

Welcoming this collaboration, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said IIT Madras is committed to reach quality education to every deserving student in our country. This initiative with IIT Palakkad is a very significant step towards reaching the goals.

We are enthusiastic about mentoring these bright minds. Our courses and internships have a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and innovation, said director of IIT Palakkad.

This collaboration with IIT Madras will build a robust foundation that equips students with the skills, insights, and networks they need to excel, he said.

Key features

The key features of this collaboration include:

Ø Credit Transfer from IITPkd Courses: IIT Madras BS (Data Science and Applications) students who meet the eligibility criteria can fulfil their credit requirements by taking courses at IIT Palakkad, promoting an exchange of academic resources and expertise.

Ø Access to IIT Madras Courses for IIT Palakkad Students: The MoU allows undergraduate students at IIT Palakkad to enrol in courses on Data Science and Programming from the IIT Madras BS program, ensuring equitable access to these cutting-edge skills.

Ø Support for Additional Initiatives: The collaboration will also facilitate student exchange programs, internship opportunities, and other joint initiatives.

Commitment

This collaboration between IIT Madras and IITPkd highlights the commitment of both institutions to enrich student experiences through cross-disciplinary exposure, practical learning, and research opportunities.

It aims to create a robust academic ecosystem that utilizes the expertise and infrastructure of both IITs.

Collaboration

IIT Madras has been collaborating with other leading institutions in the country to provide in-person learning opportunities for final-year students in the BS program.

IIT Gandhinagar, IIIT Hyderabad, and Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) have already made their campus courses available to eligible students from the IIT Madras BS (Data Science) degree program.

About IIT Palakkad

Established in 2015, the Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad is dedicated to creating an environment that enables students and faculty to engage in the pursuit of knowledge, to dream, think, and innovate thereby becoming change agents for a better world.

Having begun with just 120 students in July 2015, IIT Palakkad has since grown into an establishment that is about a thousand students strong and with the best manpower in key positions.

IITPkd aims to become a multi-disciplinary institution with 5000 students by its 10th year. The Institute recognizes collective growth, in collaboration with industry and other academic institutions, as the need of the time and emphasizes blue-sky research and directed research as two essential pillars of technology development.

The Institute embraces a vision to be a leader in cross-disciplinary inquiries, and to contribute to the potential that India’s demographic dividend represents for the country and the world, which is embodied in the motto of the institute “Nurturing minds for a better world”.

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