{"id":2290,"date":"2025-09-24T17:25:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T17:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/?p=2290"},"modified":"2025-09-24T17:25:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T17:25:02","slug":"csir-net-full-form","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net-full-form\/","title":{"rendered":"CSIR NET Full Form 2025 in Hindi, English, and Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National-level examinations in India play a decisive role in shaping the trajectory of higher education and research. Among these, the CSIR NET examination occupies a distinct position in the domain of science and technology. While the acronym is widely used, the complete expansion and the institutional framework it represents require a more rigorous academic inquiry. The expression CSIR NET is not merely a condensed form of words but reflects the convergence of scientific research, educational policy, and national eligibility standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article examines the <a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net-2025\/#:~:text=What%20is%20the%20exam%20pattern,and%20advanced%20application%2Dbased%20questions.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>CSIR NET<\/strong><\/a> Full Form, explicates the institutional components represented by CSIR and UGC, and analyses the implications of the test as an eligibility benchmark for research fellowships and academic appointments. The discussion also situates the examination within the broader framework of national education policy and research development in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>CSIR NET Full Form\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CSIR NET Full Form is Council of Scientific and Industrial Research \u2013 National Eligibility Test. In its extended version, it is often referred to as the CSIR-UGC NET, reflecting its dual association with both the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the University Grants Commission (UGC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The examination assesses eligibility for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) \u2013<\/strong> a fellowship awarded to candidates undertaking advanced research.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Lectureship\/Assistant Professorship \u2013<\/strong> a mandatory qualification for candidates aspiring to academic positions in universities and colleges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The test, currently administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of CSIR, is conducted twice a year and is restricted to the science domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Check <a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net-exam-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CSIR NET Exam Pattern<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>CSIR NET Full Form in Hindi<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSIR NET \u0915\u093e \u092a\u0942\u0930\u093e \u0928\u093e\u092e \u0939\u0948 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research \u2013 National Eligibility Test (\u0935\u0948\u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e\u0928\u093f\u0915 \u0924\u0925\u093e \u0914\u0926\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0917\u093f\u0915 \u0905\u0928\u0941\u0938\u0902\u0927\u093e\u0928 \u092a\u0930\u093f\u0937\u0926 \u2013 \u0930\u093e\u0937\u094d\u091f\u094d\u0930\u0940\u092f \u092a\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0924\u093e \u092a\u0930\u0940\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e)\u0964 \u092f\u0939 \u092a\u0930\u0940\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u092d\u093e\u0930\u0924 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0935\u093f\u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e\u0928 \u0914\u0930 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u094c\u0926\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0917\u093f\u0915\u0940 \u0938\u0947 \u0938\u0902\u092c\u0902\u0927\u093f\u0924 \u0936\u094b\u0927 \u0914\u0930 \u0905\u0927\u094d\u092f\u093e\u092a\u0928 \u0915\u093e\u0930\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u0906\u092f\u094b\u091c\u093f\u0924 \u0915\u0940 \u091c\u093e\u0924\u0940 \u0939\u0948\u0964 \u0907\u0938 \u092a\u0930\u0940\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e \u0915\u093e \u0938\u0902\u091a\u093e\u0932\u0928 National Testing Agency (NTA) \u0915\u0930\u0924\u0940 \u0939\u0948\u0964<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSIR NET \u092e\u0941\u0916\u094d\u092f \u0930\u0942\u092a \u0938\u0947 \u0935\u093f\u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e\u0928 \u0935\u093f\u0937\u092f\u094b\u0902 (\u091c\u0948\u0938\u0947 \u0915\u093f \u091c\u0940\u0935\u0928 \u0935\u093f\u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e\u0928, \u0930\u0938\u093e\u092f\u0928 \u0935\u093f\u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e\u0928, \u092d\u094c\u0924\u093f\u0915\u0940, \u0917\u0923\u093f\u0924\u0940\u092f \u0935\u093f\u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e\u0928, \u092a\u0943\u0925\u094d\u0935\u0940 \u0935\u093f\u091c\u094d\u091e\u093e\u0928 \u0906\u0926\u093f) \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0936\u094b\u0927\u093e\u0930\u094d\u0925\u093f\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u0939\u093e\u092f\u0915 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u093e\u0927\u094d\u092f\u093e\u092a\u0915\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0940 \u092a\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0924\u093e \u0924\u092f \u0915\u0930\u0924\u093e \u0939\u0948\u0964<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Check\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net-eligibility-criteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>CSIR NET Full Form Vs UGC NET\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although both CSIR NET and UGC NET are national-level eligibility tests, their scope and subject coverage are different.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\"><b>CSIR NET Full Form Vs UGC NET\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>CSIR NET<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>UGC NET<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full Form<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Council of Scientific and Industrial Research \u2013 National Eligibility Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University Grants Commission \u2013 National Eligibility Test<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship in Science and Research<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determines eligibility for Assistant Professorship and JRF in Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Management, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducted by<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NTA (on behalf of CSIR)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NTA (on behalf of UGC)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subjects<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exclusively Science subjects<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 80 subjects (Arts, Commerce, Social Sciences, Management, etc.)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Check\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net-notes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><b>CSIR NET Notes<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>CSIR NET Full Form VS NTA Full Form<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many aspirants often confuse CSIR NET with NTA. However, they are different entities with distinct roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>CSIR NET Full Form VS NTA Full Form<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>CSIR NET<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>NTA<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full Form<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Council of Scientific and Industrial Research \u2013 National Eligibility Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Testing Agency<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An eligibility test for JRF and Assistant Professor in Science subjects<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A conducting body that organizes multiple national-level examinations such as CSIR NET, UGC NET, NEET, JEE, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nature<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An examination<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An agency\/institution<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>CSIR NET 2025-26 Highlights<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand the practical relevance of the CSIR NET Full Form, it is useful to look at the major highlights of the CSIR NET 2025\u201326 examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><b>CSIR NET Salary 2025 Highlights<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Particulars<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSIR NET<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSIR NET Full Form<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Council of Scientific and Industrial Research \u2013 National Eligibility Test<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting Body<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of CSIR<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Purpose<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship\/Assistant Professorship<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequency<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twice a year (generally June and December)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master\u2019s degree (or equivalent) in Science stream with prescribed percentage; age limit applicable for JRF<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subjects Covered<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Earth\/Atmospheric\/Ocean\/Planetary Sciences<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode of Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validity of Certificate<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JRF: Initially 2 years (extendable); Lectureship: Lifetime validity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Importance<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory for pursuing research or applying for academic posts in many Indian universities and research institutions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Check\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net-previous-year-question-papers-pdfs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><b>CSIR NET Previous Year Questions<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Meaning of CSIR and UGC in the NET Exam<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CSIR and UGC components of the examination carry distinct institutional and academic connotations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CSIR, headquartered in New Delhi, supervises a network of laboratories engaged in diverse fields of science and technology. Its association with the NET ensures that the test maintains fidelity to scientific standards of assessment. Through the CSIR\u2019s involvement:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The syllabus is oriented towards scientific inquiry and analytical problem-solving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates qualifying for JRF are often absorbed into CSIR-affiliated laboratories, reinforcing a direct linkage between eligibility and research practice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The examination aligns with CSIR\u2019s mandate of fostering indigenous research capacity and human resource development in science.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>The University Grants Commission (UGC)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>UGC<\/strong><\/a>, as the apex regulatory body for higher education in India, contributes the academic dimension of the test. Its role ensures that the eligibility certificate derived from the examination is universally recognized by universities and colleges for teaching appointments. The UGC\u2019s collaboration signifies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standardization of teaching qualifications across institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integration of research and pedagogy in higher education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reinforcement of academic quality control through a centralized eligibility mechanism.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The combination of CSIR\u2019s research mandate with UGC\u2019s academic oversight exemplifies a unique institutional collaboration in Indian higher education policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Expansion of CSIR-UGC-NET Eligibility Test<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSIR NET Full Form 2025 expansion of the term is expressed as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCouncil of Scientific and Industrial Research \u2013 University Grants Commission \u2013 National Eligibility Test for determining eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship\/Assistant Professorship.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This elaboration emphasizes three dimensions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR): Denoting the scientific research orientation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University Grants Commission (UGC): Denoting the academic and pedagogical orientation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Eligibility Test (NET): Indicating the standardized, nationwide nature of the examination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The incorporation of the term \u201cEligibility\u201d is significant. Unlike an entrance test that directly admits candidates, this examination certifies that individuals qualify for research fellowships or teaching roles. The certificate thus serves as a nationally recognized benchmark of competence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>CSIR NET Full Form FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2291 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2291{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2291 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2291{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2291.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2291.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2291.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2291.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2291.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1758733893\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-2291\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\">\n\n\t<div id=\"eap-preloader-2291\" class=\"accordion-preloader\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22910\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22910\" aria-controls=\"collapse22910\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Q1. What is the CSIR NET Full Form?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse22910\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2291\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22910\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>The full form of CSIR NET is Council of Scientific and Industrial Research \u2013 National Eligibility Test.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22911\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22911\" aria-controls=\"collapse22911\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q2. What does CSIR UGC NET stand for?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22911\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2291\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22911\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>CSIR UGC NET stands for Council of Scientific and Industrial Research \u2013 University Grants Commission \u2013 National Eligibility Test.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22912\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22912\" aria-controls=\"collapse22912\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q3. What is the CSIR NET Full Form exam?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22912\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2291\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22912\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>The full name is CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test for Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship\/Assistant Professorship.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22913\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22913\" aria-controls=\"collapse22913\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q4. What is the meaning of CSIR in the NET exam?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22913\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2291\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22913\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p>CSIR refers to the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, which organizes the exam for science stream candidates.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22914\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22914\" aria-controls=\"collapse22914\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q5. 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