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Hi everyone, I have completed my MSc in Zoology. I want to appear in UGC-NET. Can anyone of you let me know that which subject is available for me to appear in this eligibility test? Kindly let me know as soon as possible.

After completion of M.Sc (Zoology), you can apply for CSIR UGC NET for Life Sciences subject.

Exam Pattern for CSIR UGC NET Life Sciences
- Paper comprises of three parts : Part A, Part B and Part C.
- Questions to be attempted only 75 out of 140.
- Total Marks : 200
- Exam Duration : 3 Hours

Part A
- Questions to be attempted only 15 out of 20 questions.
- Marks per question : 2 Marks
- Negative Marking : 0.5 Mark for each wrong answer

Part B
- Questions to be attempted 35 out of 50 questions.
- Marks per question : 2 Marks
- Negative Marking : 0.5 Mark for each wrong answer

Part C
- Questions to be attempted only 25 out of 75 questions.
- Marks per question : 4 Marks
- Negative Marking : 1 Mark for each wrong answer

Syllabus of CSIR UGC NET Life Sciences
- Molecules and Their Interaction
- Cellular Organization
- Fundamental Processes
- Cell Communication and Cell Signaling
- Developmental Biology
- System Physiology Plant
- System Physiology Animals
- Inheritance Biology
- Diversity of Life Forms
- Ecological Principles
- Evaluation and Behavior
- Applied Biology
- Methods In Biology

Eligibility for CSIR UGC NET
- You must have passed M.Sc or equivalent degree or Integrated BS-MS or 4 year BS or B.E/B.Tech or B.Pharm or MBBS with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) from a recognized university.
- Age Limit : 28 years for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and No upper age limit for Lectureship.