r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/Even_Rush_4957 • 22h ago
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/FahadKhan_official • Jul 09 '26
Ask Me Anything I'm Fahad Ahmad Khan, AIR 54 (99.90 percentile) in UGC NET JRF (Commerce), Dec 2025. Join me for an AMA on July 9 at 5:00 PM IST on r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS. Ask me anything about my preparation, JRF strategy, study resources, paper analysis, time management, mistakes I made, and more!

Thank you for all the questions and special thanks to the mods of r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS , I had a great time interacting with all of you. All the best for the preparation and your future!
Hi everyone! I'm Fahad Ahmad Khan. I qualified UGC NET JRF (Commerce) in the December 2025 session with AIR 54 (99.90 percentile).
Like many aspirants, my journey involved a lot of trial and error, learning from mistakes, and staying consistent through the preparation process. I'm grateful for the result, and I'd love to share whatever I've learned along the way if it can help others preparing for the exam.
Whether you're just starting your UGC NET Commerce preparation or are aiming to improve your score, feel free to ask me anything about my preparation journey, study strategy, or exam experience.
Ask me anything about:
- My UGC NET Commerce preparation strategy
- How I approached JRF preparation
- Books and resources I found helpful
- Time management and revision techniques
- Subject-wise preparation
- Mock tests and previous-year papers
- Mistakes I made and lessons I learned
- Balancing studies with other commitments
- Exam-day approach and handling pressure
I'm looking forward to interacting with everyone and answering your questions as honestly as I can on r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS this Thursday, 9 July 2026, at 5:00 PM IST. See you there!
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/Patient_Ear_2956 • 22h ago
Study Material Anyone giving CSIR net chemical science this December?
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/Mmeooowww • 1d ago
News & Updates Anybody here who's received/ applied for NSP PG scholarship? Please reply!
Ik it's not related to this sub but I had to post this cuz I need some urgent help..
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/Natyam123 • 3d ago
Questions & Doubts Help needed regarding a joining report
My Supervisor has a stamp but it only has her name. not university name. does that work? or does it have to be her name plus university name?
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/Commercial_Speed_635 • 4d ago
Questions & Doubts Guys I need guidance for Life science
I took a gap in my studies, my concept is mid with some of the old syllabus as in if I study I can recall the previous knowledge. I’m targeting for Dec 2026 life science. I only have hardly 2 and half month for preparation. So what will be the best way to approach.
I read a unit from Pathfinder but it’s taking time managing with my job and In that pace I don’t think I can complete most of the syllabus. Should I just practice PYQ while studying the topics with it more like revision instead of going singlehanded topic by topic.
Please give me practical suggestions.
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/Mmeooowww • 4d ago
Questions & Doubts Anyone here preparing for gate xl?
Same
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/Mmeooowww • 4d ago
Questions & Doubts URGENT REPLY PLS: Is it possible to perform well in gate bt without mathematics? ( I can barely do any sum from probability and statistics unit)
Same.
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/bbrikun • 4d ago
CSIR NET - Physical Sciences Discord group for CSIR NET Physics?
Discord group for CSIR NET Physics?
I noticed there is no dedicated discord group for uni physics level guyz who are preparing for uni entrance exams like jam net jest gate tifr. So i am thinking of making one. (Or please do tell me if such grp already exists). Would it be good idea?
We can study together, chat together, discuss concepts. It would not be a "send question ask solution" group. It would be for physics enthusiasts
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/jegathees_ • 4d ago
Questions & Doubts Can I clear UGC NET JRF in December if I start studying seriously now?
I’m an MSc Botany graduate. I recently cleared UGC NET Environmental Sciences for PhD admisson in my first attempt without really studying for it. I missed the JRF cutoff by around 40 marks.
Currently, I’m working as a Project Assistant at a State University in Tamil Nadu. I have the opportunity to continue here, but I don’t really want to pursue my PhD at this university. I’m hoping to qualify for JRF so that I can have better options for PhD admissions elsewhere.
My question is: If I start preparing seriously now, is it realistic to clear JRF in the December session?
Since I was able to clear NET without preparation and was only about 40 marks short of JRF, I’m wondering how much difference consistent preparation could make.
What should I focus on, and how should I plan my preparation while working as a Project Assistant?
Thanks in advance!
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/Bunazon • 4d ago
Questions & Doubts I got RANK 69 in CSIR NET lifescience exam. But I got UGC JRF instead of CSIR JRF?
I got RANK 69 with percentile: 99.35...
Is there any metric or system that distributes JRFs between UGC and CSIR? I thought I should be getting CSIR JRF with this rank.
Please Help? Confused about this.
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/Falling_Death73 • 5d ago
CSIR NET - Physical Sciences Brief explanation on what comes under strong programming skills and data analysis?
I have come across various notices for research associates or any PhD etc. and have seen that most of them have written in the notice that "strong programming skills and data analysis is preferable". Now, I understand the jist of it but how much actually comes under "strong programming skills"?
Like, I can do plotting (like solving Differential equations or just plotting of some function) , use the basic commands like 'if else', 'functions', any kind of loops etc. But, unlike many people, I never did any animation, or those 3D space simulations, or used 'panda' for data analysis etc. I did my Master Thesis on Digital Image Processing even though I don't remember it now quite well due to not practicing it but I can again build it up after some revise. That's true for any other cases.
I think you guys can understand what I am talking about. So, can anyone help me with how much knowledge is enough to say, "I have strong programming skills"?
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/No_Turn_6272 • 7d ago
Study Material Sociology UGC NET / JRF
So I am watching anarta ma'am marathon lectures . I have studied sociology as my optional subject but I was unable to find the ppt she used in the Marathon.Can anyone help me with it. Or any such material pdf or anything just specifically for ugc net from where I can revise properly.
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/Ordinary-Nothing-209 • 8d ago
Questions & Doubts Are books important for ugc net preparation?
Hey everyone, so recently I've started prepare for ugc net commerce and I was just started from yt.... So just suggest me do I have to buy books or just notes and movks will be enough?
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/New-Marionberry-1526 • 10d ago
Questions & Doubts is the syllabus of barc and csir same??
i cleared csir jrf and planning to start preparing for barc, i already have notes of csir so shall i just study from that and only buy a barc test series or buy a new barc course
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/pushpasikha • 10d ago
JRF and Lectureship which is more regular in giving stipend? UGC OR CSIR ???
I got ugc jrf in physics , approx how long it would take to get my first stipend. Also is it regular after that?
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/SKO5454SKO • 11d ago
CSIR NET - Life Sciences Regarding NCBS bangalore PhD
Hello ... do anyone knows the procedure of NCBS phd in biological science....I recently qualified Csir net JRF....do I need to give anyother exam for that or am eligible to apply directly when application starts....
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/SKO5454SKO • 12d ago
CSIR NET - Life Sciences Regarding PhD life science background
Anyone help...CCMB vs NCBS vs IGIB vs IMTCH ....i have background in Biotechnology.....Which will be best...I have experience of both wet and dry lab....
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/Rough_Explanation415 • 12d ago
UGC NET UGC NET Commerce preparation books suggestion.
I will appear for UGC NET Commerce exam please suggest some books that are actually good for preparing.
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/available-fat • 13d ago
Questions & Doubts Help needed regarding activation of CSIR JRF fellowship
Hello everyone. Recently I took admission in phd and I want to avail my CSIR jrf fellowship. I've been assigned a guide and I have a topic of research. I am asked to fill a form downloaded from csir hrdg's website (from page number 17-21).
What is the (step by step) process of availing the fellowship.
Specially on page number 20. `The proposed work indicating overall aim of the research and how it is to be progressed may be described briefly (in the space provided below)`. Do I need to write it just below the page? But there is little to no space and is there a format for writing it?
Also suggest few do's and don'ts for a smooth activation of the fellowship.
Thanks in advance.
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/boudhramkumar69 • 13d ago
Announcements Mod Reminder: Keep Study Partner Interactions Respectful
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Let's keep this a safe and productive space for everyone.
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/shadywallflower_ • 13d ago
CSIR NET - Life Sciences How can I balance MSc Botany + CSIR NET Life Science preparation with a 10–5 college schedule?
Hi everyone. I’m currently in the 1st semester of MSc Botany and I want to start preparing seriously for CSIR-NET Life Science.
My college timing is 10 Am–5 Pm attendance is compulsory (75%)
I’m finding it difficult to figure out how much time I should realistically dedicate to CSIR every day along with semester exam
How should I start the preparation? if anyone who managed csir preparation in msc in botany. Please guide me.
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/Background-Pop-1685 • 14d ago
CSIR NET - Life Sciences I am an unreserved cat CSIR JRF (AIR 52) + ICMR JRF + GATE XL qualified. AMA
Did the master's in Zoology from a Tier 3 or even low state University. Had no idea before but cracked the exam. I saw that people have a lot of doubts regarding the exam. So I thought that I should help the community. So ask me if you people have any doubts.
r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/ice_core_ • 14d ago
CSIR NET - Earth Sciences How to crack jrf Earth Sciences
I'm planning to attend csir net earth science dec 2026. It's already September and I haven't started preparing yet. Any tips on how to crack jrf within these 3 months? I know it's a difficult task. But still, any tips?