{"id":3539,"date":"2025-11-17T09:37:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T09:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/?p=3539"},"modified":"2026-03-22T20:47:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T20:47:33","slug":"csir-net-earth-science-previous-years-question-papers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net-earth-science-previous-years-question-papers\/","title":{"rendered":"CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Years Question Papers : Download 2018\u20132025 PDFs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSIR NET Earth Science exam for the June 2025 session conducted on <\/span><b>26, 27, and 28 July 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and one of the most reliable ways to strengthen your preparation is by practicing <\/span><b>CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Years Question Papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These papers help you understand the actual exam environment, the type of questions asked, difficulty levels, and the trends followed over the years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solving <\/span><b>CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Years Question Papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regularly sharpens your accuracy, improves time management, and helps you identify the topics that need extra attention. For every serious aspirant, revising these papers is a crucial part of an effective preparation strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3433 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-162914-300x103.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"722\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-162914-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-162914-1024x350.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-162914-768x263.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-162914-1536x526.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-11-11-162914.png 1914w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>CSIR NET Earth Science Exam Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will conduct the exam for candidates applying for <\/span><b>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Lectureship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Earth Sciences. Solving <\/span><b>CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Years Question Papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> becomes even more important as the exam approaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>CSIR NET Earth Science\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Particulars<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSIR NET Earth Science Exam 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Conducting Body<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Testing Agency<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam Level<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam Dates (2025)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 26, 27 &amp; 28<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Frequency<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twice a year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Registration Mode<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Exam Mode<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer-Based Test<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Medium<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi &amp; English<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Age Limit (JRF)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum: 28 years (Relaxations applicable)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Age Limit (LS)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No upper age limit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Official Website<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">csirnet.nta.nic.in<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3015 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/csir-net-life-science-syllabus--300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"528\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/csir-net-life-science-syllabus--300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/csir-net-life-science-syllabus--150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/csir-net-life-science-syllabus--768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/csir-net-life-science-syllabus--600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/csir-net-life-science-syllabus-.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Why Practice CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Years Question Papers?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practicing <\/span><b>CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Years Question Papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers several benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Helps you understand the real exam pattern<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Practicing PYQs familiarizes you with the actual structure and difficulty level of the exam. This reduces surprises and helps you prepare with the right strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also read &#8211; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net-cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><b>CSIR NET Cut Off from 2018 to 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gives insights into the topic-wise weightage<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> By analyzing past papers, you can clearly see which topics are most frequently asked.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This helps you prioritize your preparation for maximum scoring.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhances speed and accuracy<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular practice with real exam questions improves your solving speed naturally.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It also sharpens your accuracy by reducing guesswork and errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Helps you evaluate your strengths and weaknesses<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PYQs reveal which topics you are confident in and which need more revision.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This allows you to create a targeted and effective study plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Builds confidence through repeated exposure to actual questions<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Solving original exam-level questions removes exam fear and boosts self-belief.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The more you practice, the more comfortable and confident you become.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most toppers strongly recommend solving <\/span><b>CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Years Question Papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during revision to improve overall performance<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also read &#8211; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/how-to-prepare-csir-net-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><b>How to Prepare CSIR NET Exam 2025: Complete Strategy, Books,Tips for Exam<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Commonly Asked Questions<\/b><\/h3>\n<style>#sp-ea-3542 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3542{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3542 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3542{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3542.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3542.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3542.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3542.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3542.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-1763238639\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-3542\" 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-3542\" 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-35420\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse35420\" aria-controls=\"collapse35420\" 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> What is the date for the CSIR NET December 2025 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 collapsed show\" id=\"collapse35420\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3542\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-35420\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The CSIR NET December 2025 session will be held on <\/span><b>December 18<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, conducted in <\/span><b>two shifts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. The complete exam schedule is yet to be released by the authorities and will be updated soon on the official website <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/csirnet.nta.nic.in\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>csirnet.nta.nic.in<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/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-35421\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse35421\" aria-controls=\"collapse35421\" 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> What is the CSIR NET 2025 City Slip?\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=\"collapse35421\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3542\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-35421\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The CSIR NET City Intimation Slip 2025 for the December session will be released online in PDF format. Candidates should download and print it for future use. This slip informs candidates about their allotted exam city in advance, helping them plan their travel and preparation. While it mentions the exam city, the detailed exam date, venue, and shift timings will be provided separately in the CSIR NET Admit Card 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the date for the CSIR NET December 2025 exam?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The CSIR NET December 2025 session will be held on<b>December 18<\/b>, conducted in<b>two shifts<\/b>. The complete exam schedule is yet to be released by the authorities and will be updated soon on the official website<a href='http:\/\/csirnet.nta.nic.in'><b>csirnet.nta.nic.in<\/b><\/a>.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the CSIR NET 2025 City Slip?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The CSIR NET City Intimation Slip 2025 for the December session will be released online in PDF format. Candidates should download and print it for future use. This slip informs candidates about their allotted exam city in advance, helping them plan their travel and preparation. While it mentions the exam city, the detailed exam date, venue, and shift timings will be provided separately in the CSIR NET Admit Card 2025.\" } }] }<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><b>CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Years Question Papers 2018\u20132025 PDFs<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the CSIR NET Earth Science exam can easily download the previous years\u2019 question papers from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net-syllabus-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><b>2018 to 2024<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in PDF format. These papers are highly valuable for understanding the exam pattern, difficulty level, and types of questions asked in the examination. To access the CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Year Question Papers PDF, refer to the table provided below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Question Paper PDF<\/b><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 90.3714%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.0679%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.6968%;\" colspan=\"2\"><b>June\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 39.819%;\" colspan=\"2\"><b>December\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.0679%;\"><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4706%;\"><b>Question Paper\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.2262%;\"><b>Answer key\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4706%;\"><b>Question Paper\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.3484%;\"><b>Answer key\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.0679%;\"><b>CSIR NET Earth SciencePrevious Question Paper PDF 2025<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4706%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1rynKGLIYUkxvAX9QhNHzmTJyYSLVwriR\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.2262%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OiRwNkrw_Sy6zAunP6JjxC7TyS4h70fZ\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4706%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.3484%;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.0679%;\"><b>CSIR NET Earth SciencePrevious Question Paper PDF 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4706%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/13hAXmRRDbpLyZZw83anHvLo3k2jjgIKg\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.2262%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/15myh1w2rUEw_M9juCNycgylAHvf2WgRo\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4706%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1WlEX4h3hXcLqPzH0WpogzJHgJG1bKNVX\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.3484%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1tErto-GsK7xfbPZ44HJ12nE0LmttVYR_\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.0679%;\"><b>CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Question Paper PDF 2023<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4706%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/11Mj8EmBio5gGnTdhNBy_UdiANMwuUaoR\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.2262%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1oPFejxNZmxEO_JW1ljQVwjcw5aGz8msj\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4706%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1uzoIKKqImUMFC1SupJcuWbsqr5mP7BNT\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.3484%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1YBW8WHY1fpE0Y2_uyeNKqiR7dBwmgBgu\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download\u00a0 Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.0679%;\"><b>CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Question Paper PDF 2020<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4706%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1rynKGLIYUkxvAX9QhNHzmTJyYSLVwriR\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.2262%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OiRwNkrw_Sy6zAunP6JjxC7TyS4h70fZ\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4706%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.3484%;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.0679%;\"><b>CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Question Paper PDF 2019<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4706%;\"><b>Earth Science<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Ymkzmb32i8LVXPnVQ-GNeTpL_2m3eL7I\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>A<\/b><\/a><b>|<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/12zD-oMRTrKR5Gpa1oyBnQZXYoMJnxABQ\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>B<\/b><\/a><b>|<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1q4-bO6hsEO5IuxOp-3M4dkBh8ms_Nigy\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>C<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.2262%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1FPhrey4NLO3mF9cpeK9GnS5GSPIjKezc\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4706%;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.3484%;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.0679%;\"><b>CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Question Paper PDF 2018<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4706%;\"><b>Earth Sciences\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1KVYw1X08-Gg7X6R3bGVviNcHd9o2jSmb\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>A<\/b><\/a><b>|<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1NXGhRsqVjoA7Whf8ejwSUcoXdTgbPX7w\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>B<\/b><\/a><b>|<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1VS96mdDKuRET-_UnFW7nC_DOLSKBGX4v\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>C<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 10.2262%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Kx1_k2Z3_dYVOXF_QlITuuSJp6w3AF-f\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.4706%;\"><b>Earth Sciences\u00a0 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/149T4fHHLNYfPiNqSTnCoeR8ZR4o9CteV\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>A<\/b><\/a><b>|<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Y_lP4bbDSlToEKBDBNYeAQeFKyEE2kZG\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>B<\/b><\/a><b>|<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ttDbYZyK8xSJg7V8BHFmjNXueojzFH5s\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>C<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download Link<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 23.3484%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/15OkMy9kb7avNwiaIpMpbhYbTzazsXCBY\/view?usp=sharing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download\u00a0 Link<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2553 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-10-10-171117-300x195.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-10-10-171117-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vedprep.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-10-10-171117.png 427w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><b>CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Years\u2019 Question Papers Effective Ways to Use\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using CSIR <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/important-topics-for-csir-net-mathematics-2025\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NET Earth Science Previous Year Question Papers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strategically can significantly enhance your preparation. Follow the steps below to maximize their benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Understand the Exam Pattern<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start by reviewing the exam structure and marking scheme. Knowing the format in advance helps you prepare with clarity and confidence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analyze Previous Papers<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go through past papers to identify the level of questions, frequently asked topics, and the overall trend. This gives you a clear sense of what to focus on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practice Consistently<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make solving previous year papers a regular part of your routine. This improves your accuracy, builds speed, and strengthens conceptual understanding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improve Time Management<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Solve papers within a fixed time frame. This habit trains you to manage your time effectively during the actual exam and complete all sections efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Review Your Performance<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After attempting each paper, evaluate your answers carefully. Identify mistakes, note down weak areas, and refine your strategy accordingly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seek Guidance When Needed<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If certain concepts or questions seem difficult, do not hesitate to seek help from teachers, mentors, or reliable online resources. Clearing doubts boosts your confidence and grasp of the subject.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Commonly Asked Questions<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025 Earth Sciences\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before starting your preparation, it is essential to understand the CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025 for Earth Sciences, as it outlines the section-wise question distribution, marking scheme, and total marks for the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 93.3544%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35.1181%;\"><b>Particulars<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1102%;\"><b>Part A<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1102%;\"><b>Part B<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.2126%;\"><b>Part C<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 108.976%;\"><b>Total<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35.1181%;\"><b>Total Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1102%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1102%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.2126%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 108.976%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35.1181%;\"><b>Max Questions to Attempt<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1102%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1102%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.2126%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 108.976%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35.1181%;\"><b>Marks per Correct Answer<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1102%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1102%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.2126%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 108.976%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35.1181%;\"><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1102%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1102%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.2126%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 108.976%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 35.1181%;\"><b>Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1102%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25% (0.5 mark)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1102%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25% (0.5 mark)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.2126%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33% (1.32 mark)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 108.976%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALSO READ &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net-previous-year-question-papers-pdfs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>CSIR NET Previous Year Question Papers Download PDF<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>CSIR NET Eligibility 2025<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before applying for the exam, candidates must clearly understand the CSIR NET Eligibility 2025, including the required qualifications, subject criteria, and other essential conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>CSIR NET Age Limit Overview<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help candidates understand the eligibility clearly, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net-application-form-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSIR NET Age Limit <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overview below provides a concise summary of the maximum age limits for JRF, Lectureship, and category-wise relaxations.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 90.0272%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 40.3947%;\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 123.158%;\"><b>Age Limit<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 40.3947%;\"><b>JRF (General Category)<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 123.158%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum 30 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 40.3947%;\"><b>JRF (With Relaxation)<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 123.158%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 33 years (SC\/ST\/OBC-NCL\/PwD\/Women\/Transgender)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 40.3947%;\"><b>Lectureship (LS)\/Assistant Professor<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 123.158%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No upper age limit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 40.3947%;\"><b>Admission to PhD via NET<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 123.158%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No upper age limit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also read &#8211; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/important-topics-for-csir-net-mathematics-2025\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Important Topics for CSIR NET Mathematics 2025 : Exam Pattern, Syllabus,age limit, Marking System<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>CSIR NET JRF Age Relaxation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To support diverse categories of candidates, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net-eligibility-criteria\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSIR NET JRF Age Relaxation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rules offer extended upper age limits, ensuring fair opportunities for reserved and special categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 91.1964%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.6016%;\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.9557%;\"><b>Age Relaxation<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 189.336%;\"><b>Maximum Eligible Age<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.6016%;\"><b>SC<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.9557%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+5 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 189.336%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.6016%;\"><b>ST<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.9557%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+5 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 189.336%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.6016%;\"><b>OBC-NCL<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.9557%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+3 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 189.336%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.6016%;\"><b>Women Candidates<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.9557%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+5 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 189.336%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.6016%;\"><b>PwD<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.9557%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+5 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 189.336%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.6016%;\"><b>Transgender<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.9557%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+5 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 189.336%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>CSIR NET Subject-wise Educational Eligibility<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSIR NET eligibility is based on the subject chosen by the candidate. Below is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/csir-net-eligibility-criteria\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>subject-wise academic qualification criteria<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as per the standard requirements of the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>CSIR NET Subject<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Required Degrees<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Minimum Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Life Sciences<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.Sc. in Life Sciences \/ B.Tech Biotechnology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55% (Gen\/OBC), 50% (SC\/ST\/PwD)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chemical Sciences<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.Sc. in Chemistry or related field \/ B.Tech Chemical Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55% \/ 50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Earth Sciences<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.Sc. in Earth Science \/ Geology \/ Geophysics \/ Atmospheric Science \/ Ocean Science \/ Related fields \/ Relevant B.Tech<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55% \/ 50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mathematical Sciences<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.Sc. in Mathematics\/Statistics or related field with Mathematics\/Statistics as core subject<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55% \/ 50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Physical Sciences<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.Sc. in Physics or related field \/ Relevant B.Tech Degree<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">55% \/ 50%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/important-topics-for-csir-net-physical-science\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>CSIR NET Nationality Requirement<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply for the CSIR NET exam, candidates must fulfill the following nationality criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 67.8059%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5%;\"><b>Condition<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 190%;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5%;\"><b>Nationality<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 190%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only <\/span><b>Indian citizens<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can apply<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 38.5%;\"><b>Foreign Nationals<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 190%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not eligible<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also read &#8211; <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/important-topics-for-csir-net-mathematics-2025\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Important Topics for CSIR NET Mathematics 2025 : Exam Pattern, Syllabus,age limit, Marking System<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>CSIR NET Number of Attempts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important points about CSIR NET eligibility is that <\/span><b>there is no restriction on the number of attempts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 66.0213%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 47.5265%;\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 113.074%;\"><b>Limit on Attempts<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 47.5265%;\"><b>JRF<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 113.074%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited attempts (subject to age limit)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 47.5265%;\"><b>Lectureship\/Assistant Professor<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 113.074%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlimited attempts<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 96.842%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 207.717%;\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related Topics\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.8661%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/important-topics-for-csir-net-physical-science\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">important topics for csir net Physical Science<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 156.85%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/important-topics-for-csir-net-life-science\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">important topics for csir net Life Science<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.8661%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/important-topics-for-csir-net-chemistry\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">important topics for csir net Chemistry<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 156.85%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vedprep.com\/exams\/csir-net\/important-topics-for-csir-net-mathematics-2025\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">important topics for csir net Mathematics\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Years Question Papers FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3548 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3548{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3548 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3548{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3548.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3548.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3548.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3548.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3548.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-1763238748\">\n<div id=\"sp-ea-3548\" 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-3548\" 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-35480\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse35480\" aria-controls=\"collapse35480\" 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> What are the exam dates for CSIR NET Earth Science 2025?\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=\"collapse35480\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3548\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-35480\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The CSIR NET Earth Science exam for the June 2025 session was conducted on <\/span><b>July 26, 27, and 28, 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> across multiple shifts by the National Testing Agency (NTA).<\/span><\/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-35481\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse35481\" aria-controls=\"collapse35481\" 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>  Where can I download CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Years Question Papers?\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=\"collapse35481\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3548\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-35481\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Candidates can download CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Year Papers from <\/span><b>2018 to 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in PDF format through the table provided in the article, which includes both <\/span><b>question papers and answer keys<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/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-35482\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse35482\" aria-controls=\"collapse35482\" 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> Why is it important to practice CSIR NET Earth Science Previous Year Papers?\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=\"collapse35482\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3548\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-35482\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Solving previous papers helps you understand the <\/span><b>real exam pattern, topic-wise weightage, difficulty level<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and enhances your <\/span><b>speed, accuracy, and time management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, while identifying your strong and weak areas.<\/span><\/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-35483\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" 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