Hello Padma,

First of all, in order to appear in NET or SET, one must have a Master's Degree recognized by UGC.

National Eligibility Test is conducted on all India Basis while State Eligibility Test (SET) is meant for state level in order to determine lectureship eligibility and to award the Junior Research Fellowships.

The subject which CSIR NET conducts exam for is Life Science which includes Zoology.

Hope this answers your query, feel free to ask for more info.

Hi Padma Yangskit !

NET is the abbreviation form of the National Eligibility Test.NET conducted by the University Grant Commission (UGC). This exam is written in order to enable a candidate to apply for lectureship or for joining the research fellowship in colleges.Generally the passing percent of the students for this exam (About 5% only) is very minimal because of the high standards. If a candidate wishes to take up teaching as a profession in colleges and universities having a post graduate degree or a doctoral degree then he/she must pass the National Eligibility Test.

SET is the abbreviation form of the State Eligibility Test.By passing SET exam, lectureship is granted on that particular state only. The exam pattern of the State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) is based on National Eligibility Test conducted by the University Grant Commission (UGC). The papers include subjects like social sciences, science subjects and humanities correspondingly.

So, It's your choice and also depends upon your preparation level.