CSIR NET Part A Syllabus | Aptitude & Exam Pattern

The CSIR NET Part A syllabus is common across all five science subjects and focuses on evaluating a candidate’s General Aptitude. It includes topics such as General Science, Quantitative Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Data Interpretation, and Research Aptitude. Part A consists of 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), out of which you must attempt any 15. Each correct answer carries 2 marks, totaling 30 marks out of the overall 200.

Explore the detailed Part A syllabus below to plan your preparation effectively.

CSIR UGC NET Syllabus 2025: Part A

Section	Topics
Reasoning	Analytical ReasoningSyllogismsAnalogiesDirectionsCoding-DecodingClassificationAlphabet SeriesSymbols and NotationsSimilarities and DifferencesNumber SeriesBlood RelationshipsArrangementsStatementsData SufficiencyNon-verbal ReasoningVisual AbilityGraphical AnalysisData Analysis
Quantitative Aptitude	SimplificationsNumber SystemAverageAlgebraPercentageTime & WorkSimple & Compound InterestTime & SpeedHCF, LCM ProblemsAreaProfit & LossBar Graph, Pictorial Graph, Pie ChartRatio & ProportionPermutation & Combination
Data Interpretation & Graphical Analysis	MeanMedianModeMeasures of DispersionGraphical Analysis: Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie-Chart and Tabulation

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