Candidates preparing for CSIR NET Life Sciences should review the complete unit-wise syllabus before beginning their preparation. Since Part C assesses analytical ability and the application of scientific concepts, candidates should focus on conceptual understanding, experimental interpretation, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
The CSIR NET December 2026 examination is scheduled for 19, 22, and 27 December 2026. For the latest CSIR NET December 2026 updates, examination schedule, and official syllabus, visit the CSIR NET official website.
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Candidates can download the CSIR NET Life Sciences Syllabus PDF using the link given below and use it to plan their preparation, identify important topics, and organize their study schedule effectively.
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Examination mode | Computer-Based Test |
Question format | Multiple-choice questions |
Total duration | 3 hours |
Total marks | 200 |
Total sections | 3 |
Sections | Part A, Part B and Part C |
Total questions displayed | 145 |
Maximum questions to attempt | 75 |
Language | As specified in the official information bulletin |
Candidates must manage all three sections within the combined examination duration. There is generally no separately fixed time limit for each part, allowing candidates to move between sections according to their preferred strategy.
The official reporting time, examination shift, admit-card instructions and permitted items will be confirmed through the CSIR NET December 2026 admit card and information bulletin.
Candidates should prepare the complete syllabus, but the following topics are especially important for the December 2026 exam:
- Biomolecules, protein structure and enzyme kinetics
- Cell membrane, organelles, cell cycle and apoptosis
- DNA replication, transcription, translation and gene regulation
- Cell signalling, immunity and cancer biology
- Developmental biology and stem cells
- Photosynthesis, plant hormones and stress physiology
- Nervous, endocrine, reproductive and circulatory systems
- Mendelian genetics, linkage, pedigree and population genetics
- Evolution, ecology, biodiversity and animal behaviour
- Bioinformatics, sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis
- Recombinant DNA technology, genome editing and biotechnology
- PCR, microscopy, chromatography, electrophoresis and biostatistics
For Part C, give extra attention to experimental questions, graphs, numerical problems, genetic analysis and data interpretation.
Also read- CISR NET Life science Important topics
Section | Nature of Questions | Total Questions | Questions to Attempt | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Part A | General Aptitude | 20 | 15 | 2 marks | 30 |
Part B | Subject-based questions | 50 | 35 | 2 marks | 70 |
Part C | Analytical and application-based questions | 75 | 25 | 4 marks | 100 |
Total | — | 145 | 75 | — | 200 |