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CSIR NET Life Sciences Syllabus

Molecules and their Interaction

 Structure of atoms, molecules, and chemical bonds, Composition, structure, and function of biomolecules, Stabilizing interactions, Principles of biophysical chemistry, Bioenergetics, glycolysis, oxidative phosphorylation, coupled reaction, group transfer, biological energy transducers, Principles of catalysis, enzymes and enzyme kinetics, enzyme regulation, mechanism of enzyme catalysis, isozymes, Conformation of proteins, Conformation of nucleic acids, Stability of proteins and nucleic acids, Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids nucleotides and vitamins. 

Cellular Organization

Membrane structure and function, Structural organization and function of intracellular organelles, Organization of genes and chromosomes, Cell division and cell cycle, and Microbial Physiology.

Fundamental Processes

DNA replication, repair, and recombination, RNA synthesis and processing, Protein synthesis and processing, and Control of gene expression at transcription and translation level

Cell Communication and Cell Signaling 

Host-parasite interaction, Cell signaling, Cellular communication, Cancer, and Innate and adaptive immune system

Developmental Biology

Basic concepts of development, Gametogenesis, fertilization, and early development, Morphogenesis and organogenesis in animals, Morphogenesis and organogenesis in plants, and Programmed cell death, aging, and senescence.

System Physiology-Plant

Photosynthesis, Respiration and photorespiration, Nitrogen metabolism, Plant hormones, Sensory photobiology, Solute transport and photoassimilate translocation, Secondary metabolites, and Stress physiology.

System Physiology-Animals

Blood and Circulation, Cardiovascular system, Respiratory system, Nervous System, Sense Organs, Excretory system, Thermoregulation, Stress and Adaptation, Digestive System, and Endocrinology and Reproduction.

Inheritance Biology

Mendelian principles, Concept of Gene, Extensions of Mendelian Principles, Gene mapping methods, Extrachromosomal inheritance, Microbial genetics, Human Genetics, Quantitative Genetics, Mutation, Structural and numerical alterations of chromosomes, and Recombination

Diversity of Life Forms

Principles & methods of taxonomy, Levels of structural organization, Outline classification of plants, animals & microorganisms, Natural history of the Indian subcontinent, Organisms of health & agricultural importance, and Organisms of conservation concern

Ecological Principles

The Environment, Habitat and Niche, Population Ecology, Species Interactions, Community Ecology, Ecological Succession, Ecosystem Ecology, Biogeography, Applied Ecology, and Conservation Biology

CSIR NET Life Science Exam Pattern

Sections

Total No. of Questions

You Should Answer

Marks

Part A

20

15

Two each

Part B

50

35

Two each

Part C

75

25

Four each

Total

145

75

200

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CSIR NET LS – Jun 2019 

Set A

Set B

Set C

CSIR NET LS – Dec 2018

Set A

Set B

Set C

CSIR NET LS – June 2018

Set A

Set B

Set C

CSIR NET LS – Dec 2017

Set A

Set B

Set C

CSIR NET LS – June 2017

Set A

Set B

Set C

CSIR NET LS – Dec 2016

Set A

Set B

Set C

CSIR NET LS – June 2016

Set A

Set B

Set c

Part ‘A’

S. No.

Topics

Weightage of Questions

1.

Mensuration

2-3 Questions

2.

Series completion

2-3 Questions

3.

Graphical representation & analysis

3-4 Questions

4.

General Aptitude

5 Questions

Part ‘B’

S.No.

Topics

Weightage of Questions

1.

Biochemistry

5-6 Questions

2.

Cell Biology

4-5 Questions

3.

Molecular Biology

8-10 Questions

4.

Genetics

4-5 Questions

5.

Embryology

3-4 Questions

6.

Classical Zoology and Botany

5-6 Questions

7.

Experiment based questions

3-4 Questions

8.

Instrumentation

4-5 Questions

Part ‘C’

S.No.

Topics

Weightage of Questions

1.

Biochemistry

6-8 Questions

2.

Cell Biology

8-10 Questions

3.

Molecular Biology

8-10 Questions

4.

Model Organisms

3-4 Questions

5.

Genetics

4-6 Questions

6.

Instrumentation

5-8 Questions

7.

Other

8-10 Questions