CSIR NET Answer Key

CSIR NET Answer key 2021 will be released right after the exam is held. With the answer, key candidates will be able to predict their score and the response sheet that we will discuss extensively later in this article. As for the CSIR NET Answer key, each subject will have a saperate answer key, and candidates will have to download the appropriate key.

CSIR NET Answer Key 2021 Highlights

The conducting authorities release two sets of CSIR NET Answer key 2021, the provisional answer key, after which the final answer key is released. Once the provisional answer key is released, candidates will be able to object to the answer key if they feel there is some discrepancy. Once all the eligible claims are looked at, the final answer key is released, predicting the potential score in the examination will only be possible with the answer key and response sheet.

How to check CSIR NET Final Answer Key 2021?

The conducting authorities will release the CSIR NET Answer key 2021 after the exam is conducted. Candidates will be able to download the same from the official website once its released. Below are some of the necessary steps candidates can follow to download the CSIR NET 2021 final answer key.
Step 1: Visit the official website of CSIR NET

Step 2: Navigate to the 'Notice and Events' section on the homepage

Step 3: Click on the 'CSIR NET Answer Key 2021' 

Step 4: A PDF file will be displayed

Step 5: Click on the 'Download' button on the top right corner

Checking CSIR NET 2021 Provisional Answer Key & Response Sheet

To check and predict the examination's potential score, candidates will have to download the CSIR NET 2021 Provisional Answer Key along with the Response Sheet. Let us now look at some of the steps to download the same from the official website.

Step 1: Visit the official website of CSIR NET

Step 2: Navigate to the 'Notice and Events' section on the homepage

Step 3: Click on the 'CSIR NET Response Sheet 2021' 

Step 4: Enter the login credentials

Step 5: Click on the 'Download' button on the top right corner

How to Calculate CSIR NET Score using Answer key?

The CSIR NET 2021 answer key will be required to calculate the score for all candidates. They will be able to calculate the scores only if they know the CSIR NET marking scheme. Candidates must check the answers on the CSIR NET provisional answer key and match the same with the response sheet. Below are the marking scheme for all subjects.

Chemical Science:

CSIR NET Marking Scheme- Chemical Science

CSIR NET Papers- Chemical Science	Marks Allotted	Marks Deducted
A	+2	-0.5
B	+2	-0.5
C	+4	-1

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences:

CSIR NET Marking Scheme- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

CSIR NET PAPERS- EARTH SCIENCe	Marks Allotted	Marks Deducted
A	+2	-0.5
B	+2	-0.5
C	+4	-1.32

Life Sciences:

CSIR NET Marking Scheme- Life Sciences

CSIR NET Papers- Life Science	Marks Allotted	Marks Deducted
A	+2	-0.5
B	+2	-0.5
C	+4	-1

Mathematical Sciences:

CSIR NET Marking Scheme- Mathematical Sciences

CSIR NET Papers- Mathematical Science	Marks Allotted	Marks Deducted
A	+2	-0.5
B	+3	-0.75
C	+4.75	0

Physical Sciences:

CSIR NET Marking Scheme- Physical Sciences

CSIR NET Paper- Physical Science	Marks Allotted	Marks Deducted
A	+2	-0.5
B	+3.5	-0.875
C	+5	-1.25

Details on the CSIR NET Answer Key

Some of the key detail given on the CSIR NET Answer Key 2021 are shared in the table below, and all candidates must check the accuracy of the following details before proceeding with the calculation of marks.

Details on the CSIR NET Answer Key 2021 

Details
Exam name	Exam date
Shift number	Subject name
Subject code	Question Numbers
Correct option	-

How to Challenge CSIR NET Answer Key?

There is a provision to challenge the CSIR NET 2021 answer key via the official website if any candidate is not satisfied with the answer provided for a particular question. The entire process will be done online, and candidates will have to pay 1000 INR for each challenged question. Below are some of the steps to follow if they want to challenge any questions.

Step 1: Visit the official website of the CSIR UGC NET

Step 2: Navigate to the 'Notice and Events' section on the homepage

Step 3: Click on the 'CSIR NET Answer Key 2021' 

Step 4: Enter all required information like the application number, etc.

Step 5: Click on 'Sign-in'

Step 6: Click on the link which says 'Challenge the CSIR NET answer key'

Step 7: Select the 'Option ID' and corresponding 'Question ID'

Step 8: Click on 'Save your Claim' and proceed

Step 9: Now upload supporting documents 

Step 10: Make the online payment

Step 11: Now save and submit your claim

Below are some the previous year CSIR NET Answer key candidates can download and refer.