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Is it compulsory to pass the M.Sc degree with in 2 years for writing CSIR NET examination? I had a backlog and I passed it in next year. So, do I become eligible to apply for the exam?

As per academic requirements for CSIR NET exam, candidates should have completed M.Sc. degree or its equivalent to be eligible for this exam. There is no such provision that candidate should complete it within 2 years of time span.

Other than M.Sc. degree, if the candidate has pursued courses like Integrated BS-MS/BS-4 years/BE/B.Tech/B.Pharma/MBBS course, then also they are considered eligible for CSIR NET exam.

Note that for general category and OBC category candidates, minimum required percentage is 55% to appear for this exam. While for reserved category candidates, this percentage is fixed at 50%.

Is Master's compulsory to be eligible to apply for CSIR NET examination

For applying CSIR NET, there are two options:

(1) M.SC with minimum 55 % marks
(2) Degree in BTech/BE/BPharma/MBBS/BS (4 years)/Integrated BS-MS

CSIR UGC NET is a national-level exam conducted by National Testing Agency, and its NET subjects are: Chemical Sciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, physical sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences.

To apply for JRF, candidates should be maximum 28 years in age as on December 1, 2019 (for 2020 admission)
There is no upper age limit to apply for the post of lectureship.

---Yes,Master Degree is neccessary to be eligible to apply for CSIR NET examination.

--Moreover, you have to complete your backlogs first to apply for the same.

--If you want that your way is clear ,then clear your backlogs first .