The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has begun with the application process for National Eligibility Test (NET) Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS). As per the official notification, the last date to apply for CSIR UGC NET is October 15, 2018. All the candidates who are preparing for the entrance exams can start filling up the forms online at csirhrdg.res.in. A few days ago, CSIR announced the date sheet for NET JRF and LS exams which is slated to be held on December 16, 2018. Candidates are advised to complete the process of submission of application as soon as possible to avoid the last-minute rush. CSIR UGC NET 2018 December Information Bulletin Released Online. 

Before beginning with the registration process, the candidates must read the detail information on documents that need to be uploaded, eligibility criteria, reservation policy among other details. Soon after the commencement of the application process, CSIR will release the admit card for December common entrance test. Those who fall under the eligibility criteria set by the conducting body will be able to sit in the exam. It must be noted that the application fee for general category candidates is Rs. 1,000, for OBC, it is Rs. 500 and other reserved categories, the registration fee is Rs. 250. The application fee can be processed by Credit card, debit card, Net Banking or via E-Challan. UGC NET 2018; NTA Opens Online Registration Window. 

CSIR conducts NET for determining the eligibility for the aspirants to be appointed as a lecturer in the fields of Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences. A candidate who qualifies for JRF automatically is eligible for LS but not vice versa. The CSIR UGC exam will be conducted in two sessions, and the exam will be of 200 marks.

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