For many CSIR NET Physical Sciences aspirants, preparation is driven by a simple belief:
“The more questions I attempt, the higher my chances of selection.”

This mindset, however, is precisely where most students go wrong.

At Pravegaa Education, we have consistently observed a clear pattern—students rarely fail due to lack of knowledge. They fail because they misunderstand the selection intelligence demanded by the CSIR NET Physics examination.

So, before planning your next study cycle, ask yourself one fundamental question:

Is CSIR NET Physics an exam of volume, or is it an exam of precision?

Decoding the CSIR NET Physics Examination Pattern

To build a winning strategy, you must first respect the official structure and marking scheme of the paper. CSIR NET Physical Sciences is divided into three compulsory sections, each with strict attempt limits and significant negative marking.

The Golden Rule

 Only 55 questions are evaluated out of 75

This means the exam is intentionally designed for you to leave at least 20 questions unanswered.

The Trap of “Aggressive Attempting”

Many aspirants walk into the exam hall with an ego-driven goal: “I must attempt all 55 questions.”
This often leads to serious mistakes:

• Taking unnecessary risks in Part C, where a single wrong answer costs 1 full mark
• Falling for time-consuming distractor questions
• Losing marks gained in Parts A and B due to careless errors elsewhere

In CSIR NET Physics, marks lost through negative marking often outweigh marks gained through over-attempting.

This exam is not about aggression.
It is about strategic selection.

The Pravegaa Strategy: Accuracy Over Volume

CSIR NET success is about score optimization, not question maximization.

Since 100% accuracy across 55 questions is practically impossible, especially under exam pressure, a smarter approach is required.

1. The Power of 45

Instead of chasing 55 attempts, aim for:

 45 well-chosen, high-confidence questions

By consciously leaving 10 additional doubtful questions, you protect your score from unnecessary negative marking.

2. Respect Negative Marking—Especially in Part C

A 25% penalty per wrong answer in Part C is severe.
If you are not highly confident in a derivation or logical chain, leave the question.

Your ego may want to attempt it.
Your rank depends on not attempting it.

3. Use Selection Intelligence

The presence of 75 questions for 55 attempts is a strategic gift.

Use this buffer to:

• Skip weak topics
• Avoid risky calculations
• Focus entirely on your strengths

This is how toppers think.

Why Quality Beats Quantity Every Time

Consider two students:

• Student A attempts 55 questions with ~70% accuracy
• Student B attempts 45 questions with ~90% accuracy

 Student B almost always scores higher and secures JRF/NET

Why?

Because Student B minimizes mark leakage.

Final Takeaway for Serious Aspirants

At Pravegaa Education, we emphasize one core truth:

CSIR NET Physics is not cleared by solving everything—
it is cleared by solving the right questions correctly.

Prepare with:
 Deep conceptual clarity
 Intelligent question selection
 Strong time management
 Accuracy-first mindset

If you master these, selection becomes inevitable.