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I have completed M.pharmacy in Pharmacology specialization. Am I eligible for CSIR NET exam for doing PhD? Also, can you update me about the latest syllabus and exam pattern details?

The minimum education required for appearing in CSIR NET is BS-4 years program/BE/B.Tech/B. Pharma/MBBS/Integrated BS-MS/M.Sc. or Equivalent degree/BSc (Hons) or equivalent degree holders or students enrolled in integrated MS- Ph.D program with at least 55% marks for General & OBC (50% for SC/ST candidates, Divyangjan (PWD)) from a recognized university.

Further, to avail JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) while pursuing Ph.D., the candidate's age must not exceed 28 years. Upper age limit relaxation is allowed for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per the central government norms.

For updates and complete details regarding the eligibility, examination pattern, and the syllabus of the examination for different papers, you can refer to the link https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/ and https://csirhrdg.res.in/Home/Index/1/Default/2925/60.