Best Books & Mock Tests for CSIR NET 2026

Start with National Testing Agency (NTA)'s previous year CSIR NET papers, solved under real exam timing. Aim for at least 15–20 full mocks before the exam and analyse every test.

Use your university/NCERT textbooks for fundamentals, along with the official syllabus and previous papers.

CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) is conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). Eligibility test for JRF and Assistant Professor in Chemical, Earth, Life, Mathematical and Physical Sciences.

M.Sc. or equivalent with 55%. Always verify the latest criteria in the official notification at https://csirnet.nta.ac.in.

CSIR NET is conducted in the following stage(s): Single CBT (Parts A, B, C). Mode: Online (CBT).

The main subjects/sections of CSIR NET are: General Aptitude, Subject-specific science. Download the detailed syllabus from https://csirnet.nta.ac.in.

CSIR NET is held twice a year. Dates are announced by National Testing Agency (NTA) in the official notification.

(1) Download the official syllabus and previous papers. (2) Build concepts from one standard book per subject. (3) Practise topic-wise sets daily. (4) Start full-length mock tests at least 3 months before the exam and analyse each one. (5) Revise weak areas and keep a short-notes register. (6) Take the last 15 days only for revision and mocks.