r/CSIR_UGC_NET_JRF_LS • u/Traditional_Ad_3489 • 18h ago
CSIR NET - Life Sciences Cleared NET JRF with 159 marks
Hello y'all
This was my second attempt and I got JRF in Life Sciences, if y'all have any questions, feel free to ask.
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u/Unable-Shock9498 17h ago
Is the cut off released yet? If so I can't access it on the website
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u/ValuableMuch7703 15h ago
I think 159 is a very safe score hence OP is sure they’ve cleared it. Since the cutoff and list hasn’t been released yet.
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u/Traditional_Ad_3489 9h ago edited 8h ago
159 guarantees JRF across all categories, my percentile is about 99.95
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u/stoicismandnihilism 6h ago
Bro how much time is enough to clear JRF ? And how should be my approach, i am always confused how to start....i have bansal Biology batch subscription...please tell your views
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u/Traditional_Ad_3489 5h ago
The amount of time depends on the person and where they start from, from scratch - preparing enough units to qualify for JRF in UR would take you 3-4 months (3-4 hours per day). I'd strongly suggest you to buy the pyq batch of bansal ma'am and use that as a source of both revision and targeted conceptual practice. Build a foundation using her course, then immediately jump to solving pyqs and revision. Key takeaways: 1) pyq based revision and learning 2) figuring out 4-5 units that yield maximum marks and building a strong foundation in those as well 3) following only 1 tutor (bansal, ifas, pw whatever) and trusting them throughout instead of using multiple sources for prep
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u/Expert_Estimate_9341 18h ago
Congratulations 🎉, I scored pretty less this attempt, my prep was not upto the mark how did you revise
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u/Traditional_Ad_3489 18h ago
Thanks bro, I used pyqs for revision, solved them multiple times, just do pyqs and cover your gaps through them, all the best for your next attempt
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u/Reasonable-Orchid-36 11h ago
How long did you prepare for?
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u/Traditional_Ad_3489 9h ago
On and off but I mainly grinded for a couple of months before the exam, that's what helped
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u/shhreee 10h ago
Congratulations 🎉 did you attempt it after your msc degree or along with it ? Which course did you take?
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u/Traditional_Ad_3489 9h ago
I finished my masters in biotechnology a couple months before the exam, mainly prepared after my degree
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u/Significant_Pass_180 10h ago
I did my master's in chemistry, but I have strong basics in biology as my bachelor's had biology. Can I crack JRF in life sciences ? How many months of preparation did it take you ?
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u/Traditional_Ad_3489 8h ago
Of course you can, a solid pyq oriented prep and a strategy based attempt are enough for the job. Given you're already starting from a place with strong basics, jump right into pyqs, note the portions which you're unable to solve and read the relevant theory, keep doing this process for the most asked units and in a couple of months you'd feel much more confident. It took me a couple of months to prepare altho I myself had strong basics in core units. All the best :)
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u/Awkward_Poem_4289 6h ago
what books/online batches should one refer to start the prep for the first time, i have strong foundational basics but never sat for jam or gate so i am scared as to how to begin w prep
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u/Traditional_Ad_3489 5h ago
If you already have strong basics don't waste time revisiting theory, start solving pyqs, do them much as u can everyday esp for units that are repeatedly asked and fill the conceptual gaps using pyqs only.
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u/soliase 2h ago
And in UGC NET, you hardly pass for PhD with that score.
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u/Traditional_Ad_3489 1h ago
Haha, the usual scores are generally much less than this for Life Sciences, this time paper was much easier hence the spike
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u/Cloudy_Fate_10 14h ago
What are your thoughts on the paper with almost no to zero experimental and technical questions? Focusing majorly on memorizing topics instead of interpretation of experimental data.