CSIRUGC NET exam of Mathematics Science is divided in three parts, Part A(30 marks), Part B(75 marks) and Part
C(95 marks)
Part A has 20 aptitude questions, each question is of 2 marks and one can attempt maximum 15 questions. Since this
part is purely aptitude so there is no need to prepare specially for this part. Nagetive marking: 1/2 negative marks
for each wrong answer.
Part B has 30 questions each of 3 marks but one can attempt maximum 25 question. Only one option is correct in
this part. Negative marking: 0.75 negative marks for each wrong answer.
Part C has 60 questions each of 4.75 marks but one can attempt maximum 20 questions. In this part one or more
options can be corrects, candidates have to fill all correct option(there are no partial weightage, e.g if one question
has 3 given options are correct and candidate fill only 2 bubbles out of correct option then candidate will not get any
marks for this question). No negative marking in this part.
Part C has 4 units but 4th unit is statistics. So only first 3 units are of mathematics. First 3 units has 42 questions, and
one has to attempt 20 question. So 3 units are more then sufficient. In particular most people do only 2
units. I always did only first 2 units and never attempted any question of 3rd unit. But if you are comfortable with all
units then you can attempt questions from all units.
Since syllabus is huge so here I am writing some important topics and books unit wise.
Unit 1.
Real Analysis: Functions of several variables, Bolzano Weierstrass theorem, Heine Borel theorem.
continuity, uniform continuity, mean value theorem, metric spaces, compactness, connectedness
are important topics in real amalysis.
Books: 1. Bartley and Sherbert, Introduction to analysis. 2. W. Rudin, Principles of Mathematical
Analysis 3. Apostol, Mathematical analysis.
Rudin is a bit difficult book so one can read function of several variables from Apostol.
Linear Algebra: Linear algebra is also high scoring and easy subject. Linear transformations, matrix
representations of linear transformations, the rank and nullity theorem, the minimal polynomial, the Jordan
canonical form; Inner product spaces, orthonormal bases and spectral theorem are some important topics for exam.
Books : 1. S. Axler, Linear Algebra Done Right. 2. Schuam’s series.
Unit 2.
Complex analysis: Complex analysis is most scoring subject and pattern of question asked every
time is almost similar. So see the previous years question papers and prepare accordingly. More
ever all students can attempt this portion whether they like pure mathematics or applied.
Books for complex : 1. Churchill and Brown, Complex Variables and Applications. 2. J. B. Conway,
Functions of One Complex Variable**
Algebra: This subject has huge syllabus but important topics which almost all candidates can prepare are
homomorphisms, cyclic groups, permutation groups, Cayley’s theorem, class equations, Sylow theorems,
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Irreducibility criteria.
Books 1. Joseph A Gallian, Contemporary abstract algebra. 2. I. N Herstein, Topics in algebra.
Unit 3
I have never attempted 3rd unit but I am giving overview on this unit. Unit 3 has many subjects but out of them ODE,
PDE and Numetical Analysis are important subjects.
Books:
1. S. L. Ross, Differential Equations. 2. I. N. Sneddon, Elements of Partial Differential Equations. 3. K. E.
Atkinson, Introduction to Numerical Analysis
2. Now, how to prepare: Almost every time CSIR give similar problems so solving previous years question
papers is important. Also, by solving papers one can evaluate himself/herself. If you have friends who are
writing NET, then you should discuss problems with them. I never joined coaching for this exam but one
should know by himself/herself that joining coaching is how important for him/her. If your M.Sc is from
some research institute or from some IIT, then I think self preparation is better option.
3. How to attempt exam: Time management is important in every exam so same in this exam. So it is
always better to go with strategy. Exam time is 180 minutes, break this time in three parts of 90–95, 55–65
and 20–25. Question in Part C has more then one options correct so it is always better to start with part C
because after solving this part concept will be clear in your mind then it is really easy to attempt part B. So
solve Part C in first 90–95 minutes and then part B in next 55–65 minutes. You should attempt Part A in last
and should not give more then 25 minutes. Because statements of questions in this part are really lengthy
and confusing and usually candidates end with wrong conclusion and wrong answer. So avoid to waste time
in this part.
4. Since in Part A and Part B there is negative marking so don’t attempt those questions for which you are
not confident from these parts .
5. Hope it will help. All the Best.
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Hi Ayushi :)
Please check the below study plan.
For more details, please read the complete blog CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences – Syllabus | Books | Question
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I hope this will work the best for you. Thanks :)
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Divya Jain, Preparing for NET/ Fellowship
Updated Dec 8
Hello,
Thanks for Asking..!!
CSIR UGC NET is one of the most toughest entrance exam in India. So you have to work hard to Prepare for CSIR
NET.
But here are some useful tips to make your studies easier How to Prepare for CSIR NET Mathematical
Science , Follow these tips for success.
These Tips will definitely help you.
The Exam Pattern of CSIR NET Mathematical Science is given here
So According to the Exam Pattern
For Part A , you have to work on Aptitude Section.
You have to attempt 20 questions out of 40 in Part B.
You have to attempt 20 questions out of 60 in Part C.
CSIR NET Mathematics Syllabus:
Unit1
Analysis
Linear Algebra
Unit2
Complex Analysis
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Algebra
Topology
Unit3
Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs)
Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
Numerical Analysis
Calculus of Variations
Linear Integral Equations
Classical Mechanics.
Unit4
Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis
Algebra
Equations.
Most Important Parts of CSIR NET Mathematical Science is
Linear Algebra , Real Analysis, Ordinary & Partial Differential Equations, Modern Algebra, complex Analysis
Useful Tips:
In Part A and Part B there is negative marking so don’t attempt those questions for which you are not
confident.
You have 3 hours time to solve the paper. It is better to start with Part C then Part B & then Part A.
Time management is completely in your hands that how you use it.
Solve Previous Year Question Papers. It will definitely help you.
Useful Link
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I hope it will help you.
Best of Luck :)
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Thanks for asking,
CSIR/NET is research based job. So you need to clear your concepts thoroughly And do the practice through
exercises and previous years problems of CSIRNET.
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Anonymous
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I don’t think 2 topics will be sufficient for qualifying CSIRNET. Since, It is all most impossible to answer all question
from 2 topics. Plus you can’t answer all question from PartA. So you need to cover 3–4 topics. Trying to answer from
Part A is just a waste of time.
I think, Taking help of some coaching institute will be good.
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There are many solution sites but none of them give full and complete explanation and they only answer the question,
that has been asked before. Patterns changes time to time, So If you are a fresher. It is not a good idea to take help of
websites or correspondence Course. Full solution is also available in market, but taking help of solution will make you
paralyzed. So, never seek solution and try to think by your own.
There are some video Lectures also available (Dips Academy)
Dips Academy (here is the link)
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Updated Mar 1, 2015
CSIR Syllabus is divided into 4 units. Most question asked from theses topics
Unit I Linear Algebra, Real Analysis
Unit II Abstract Algebra, Complex Analysis
Unit III ODE, PDE and other
Unit IV Statistics
You have to prepare any two UNIT to clear the NET even JRF. All these topics are actually in BSc. Pick any one of
these topics which you are most comfortable, choose appropriate books and master that topic till you can solve most
of problem in that topic asked in NET since 2011(new pattern).
Then pick second ...
I tried to write solution of some questions here CSIRNET Mathematics .
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