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Test Series for CSIR-NET

Test Pattern

  1. Chapter wise (CT), there are twenty five questions in each test and time duration is 1:30 Hour. Total number of test is 31.
  2. Topic wise (PT), there are 40 questions in each test and time duration is 2:30 Hour. Total number of test is 10.
  3. Full length test (FT), there are 75 questions in each test out of 75 questions 55 number of questions have to be attempt and time duration is 03:00 Hour. Total number of test is 5.
  4. Student can attempt approximately 1400 number of questions. If students need details solutions then one should pay fees Rs. 1500/-

Test Schedule and Syllabus

Mathematical Physics
Name of Test Syllabus Reference Book
CT-01 Dimensional analysis, Vector Algebra, Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, Matrices , Tensor, Group theory Pravegaa Class Notes, Mathematical Methods for Physicists by Arfkin, and Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Kreyszig
CT-02 ODE, Special Function, PDE, Green Function Series Random Variable Pravegaa Class Notes, Mathematical Methods for Physicists by Arfkin, and Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Kreyszig
CT-03 Fourier Series, Fourier Transform, Laplace Transform, Complex function, Numerical Analysis Pravegaa Class Notes, Mathematical Methods for Physicists by Arfkin, Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Kreyszig and Introductory methods of numerical analysis by S.S. Sastry (For numerical Analysis)
PT-01 Syllabus of Mathematical Physics Above mentioned
Classical Mechanics
Name of Test Syllabus Reference Book
CT-04 Newton’s law dynamical system, Phase curve, Stability analysis, Central force, Collision and Classical Scattering Pravegaa Class Notes, An Introduction to Mechanics

by Daniel Kleppner and  Robert Kolenkow and Classical Mechanics by Goldstein

CT-05 Rigid body, Moment of Inertia Tensor, Non- Inertial Frame, STR-Lorentz, Small Oscillation Pravegaa Class Notes, Introduction to Special Relativity by Robert Resnick and Classical Mechanics by Goldstein
CT-06 Generalised Coordinate Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Formulation, Canonical Transformation, Poisson Bracket , Generating Function , Noether Equation Pravegaa Class Notes  and Classical Mechanics by Goldstein
PT-02 Syllabus of Classical Mechanics Above Mentioned
Electromagnetic Theory
Name of Test Syllabus Reference Book
CT-07 Electrostatic Force, Gauss Law, Laplace and Poission Equation, Boundaries Value Problem Pravegaa Class Notes, Introduction to Electrodynamics by David J Griffith
CT-08 Magnetostate-Biot Savart Law, Amperes Law , EM Induction Pravegaa Class Notes, Introduction to Electrodynamics by David J Griffith
CT-09 Dynamics of Charge Particle, Particle in Static and Uniform EM Field Pravegaa Class Notes, Introduction to Electrodynamics by David J Griffith
CT-10 Em wave in free space , Dielectric and conductor, Reflection and refraction polarisation,

Fresnel law, Interference, Coherence and Diffraction

Pravegaa Class Notes, Introduction to Electrodynamics by David J Griffith

And Problems and Solutions in Electromagnetics

CT-11 Dispersion in Plasma, Lorentz

in Variance  of Maxwell Equation Transmission Line and Wave Guide, Radiation from Moving Charge

Dipoles and  Retarded Potential

Pravegaa Class Notes, Introduction to Electrodynamics by David J Griffith
PT-03 Syllabus of Electromagnetic Theory Above Mentioned

 

Quantum Mechanics
Name of Test Syllabus Reference Book
CT-12 Wave particle duality, Schrödinger equation, (Tools and postulates of quantum mechanics). Wave function in coordinate and momentum representation, commuatators and Heisenberg. Uncertainty principles and Dirac notation Pravegaa Class Notes, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J Griffith, Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications

b Nouredine Zettli and Principles of Quantum Mechanics

by Ramamurti Shankar

CT-13 Eigen value problems (Particle in box, Harmonic Oscillator, Tunneling through barrier, Dirac delta function) and

2D and 3D systems in Cartesian coordinates

Pravegaa Class Notes, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J Griffith, Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications

b Nouredine Zettli and Principles of Quantum Mechanics

by Ramamurti Shankar

CT-14 Motion in central potential, Orbital angular momentum, Angular momentum algebra, Spin , The addition of angular momentum, Hydrogen atom , The stern-gerlach experiment Pravegaa Class Notes, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J Griffith, Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications

Nouredine Zettli and Principles of Quantum Mechanics

by Ramamurti Shankar

CT-15 Time dependent and independent perturbation, Variation principle, WKB approximation, Fermi golden rule Pravegaa Class Notes, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J Griffith, Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications

Nouredine Zettli and Principles of Quantum Mechanics

by Ramamurti Shankar

CT-16 Theory of scattering, Pauli-exclusion principle, Identical particles, Relativistic quantum mechanics, Pravegaa Class Notes, Introduction to Quantum Mechanics by David J Griffith, Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications

Nouredine Zettli and Principles of Quantum Mechanics

by Ramamurti Shankar

PT-04 Syllabus of Quantum Mechanics Above Mentioned

 

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Name of Test Syllabus Reference Book
CT-17 Law of thermodynamics and their consequences, Thermodynamic potential, Maxwell relation, Chemical potential, Pravegaa Class Notes, Statistical Mechanics by R.K Patharia and Paul D. Beale and Thermal Physics by S.C. Garg, R.M. Bansal & C.K. Ghosh
CT-18 Phase space, Micro and macro state, Micro canonical,  Canonical , Grand canonical and partition function

Free energy and connection with thermodynamic quantities,

Pravegaa Class Notes, Statistical Mechanics by R.K Patharia and Paul D. Beale and Thermal Physics by S.C. Garg, R.M. Bansal & C.K. Ghosh
CT-19 Classical and quantum statistics, Ideal bose and Fermi gas, Principle of detailed balance, Black body radiation and

Planck’s distribution

Pravegaa Class Notes, Statistical Mechanics by R.K Patharia and Paul D. Beale and Thermal Physics by S.C. Garg, R.M. Bansal & C.K. Ghosh
CT-20 First and second order transition, Dia, para and ferro magnetism, Ising model, Bose Einstein condensation, diffusion

Equation, Brownian motion and random walk problem, Introduction to non equilibrium process

Pravegaa Class Notes, Statistical Mechanics by R.K Patharia and Paul D. Beale and Thermal Physics by S.C. Garg, R.M. Bansal & C.K. Ghosh
PT-05 Syllabus of Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Above Mentioned

 

Electronics and Devices Electronics
Name of Test Syllabus Reference Book
CT-21 Network Analyses, Diodes, Zener Diode Pravegaa Class Notes, Elements of Electromagnetics by Matthew N.O Sadiku
CT-22 Transistor, BJT, FET Pravegaa Class Notes, Essentials of circuit analysis by Robert Boylestad
CT-23 Op-Amp, Inverting , Non-Inverting ,  Integrator, Differentiator,  Basic properties Op-Amp, High pass, Low-pass , Band pass, band reject,

Feed-back (Positive and negative), Oscillators.

Pravegaa Class Notes, Essentials of circuit analysis by Robert Boylestad
CT-24 Digital, Logic gate, K-Maph, Counters, A/D and D/A converters, Multiplexer and De multiplexer, Binary addition and subtraction Pravegaa Class Notes, Essentials of circuit analysis by Robert Boylestad
CT-25 Error Analysis Pravegaa Class Notes, Essentials of circuit analysis by Robert Boylestad
PT-06 Syllabus of Electronics and Devices Electronics Above Mentioned

 

Atomic and Molecular Physics
Name of Test Syllabus Reference Book
CT-26 Quantum state of electron in an atom, Electron spin, The spectrum  of He and Alkaline atoms, Relativistic correction

For energy level of Hydrogen atom, Hyperfine structure, Isotopic shift, Width of spectrum lines, LS an JJ coupling

Zeeman, Paschen and Stark effect , ESR and NMR spectrum

Pravegaa Class Notes, The Fundamentals of Atomic and Molecular Physics by Robert L Brooks
CT-27 Frank Condon Principle, Born Oppenheimer approximation, Electronic, rotational, Vibrational and Raman Spectrum of diatomic molecules, Selection rules and Laser (Spontaneous, stimulated emission and absorption, Einstein coefficient,

Optical pumping, Population inversion, Rate equation, Modes of resonator and coherence length)

Pravegaa Class Notes, Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy by C.N. Banwell,

Laser Fundamentals and Applications  by Ajoy Ghatak

PT-07 Syllabus of Atomic and Molecular Physics Above Mentioned

 

Condensed Matter Physics
Name of Test Syllabus Reference Book
CT-28 Crystal structure, XRD, reciprocal lattice, Lattice vibration Pravegaa Class Notes, Introduction to solid state physics

by Charles Kittel and Solid State Physics by N. David Mermin and Neil Ashcroft

CT-29 Heat Capacity, Density of states, Free electron theory, Band theory, Tight binding Approximation, Magnetism, Superconductivity Pravegaa Class Notes, Introduction to solid state physics by Charles Kittel and Solid State Physics by N. David Mermin and Neil Ashcroft

 

PT-08 Syllabus of Solid State Physics Above Mentioned

 

Nuclear and Particle Physics
Name of Test Syllabus Reference Book
CT-30 Basics properties of nucleus, Binding energy, Liquid drop model, Shell model, Collective model, Nuclear magnetic moment Pravegaa Class Notes, S.N Ghosal
CT-31 Nuclear reaction, Radio activity and particle physics Introduction to Elementary Particles by David J. Griffiths and The Ideas of Particle Physics by G. D. Coughlan
PT-09 Syllabus of Nuclear and Particle Physics Above Mentioned

 

General Aptitude
Name of Test Syllabus Reference Book
PT – 10 Plane Figure, Solid Shapes, Number System, Algebra, Average, Boats and Streams, Calendar, Clocks, Coordinate Geometry, Ratio Pravegaa Class Notes

 

Full Length Test
Full Test Syllabus
FT – 01 Full Syllabus of Net
FT – 02 Full Syllabus of Net
FT – 03 Full Syllabus of Net
FT – 04 Full Syllabus of Net
FT – 05 Full Syllabus of Net

 

   

  • Date and Schedule can be modified according to notification of examination