Hello Chitra,

The better option for you is CSIR NET exam, according to your educational qualification. As per the CSIR guidelines candidates can appear for the exam with the subject in which they have done their post-graduation or with related to that subject.

As CSIR NET is not conducted in Virology but it is conducted ion Life Sciences. And Virology is related to the Life Sciences so, you can appear for CSIR NET Life Sciences exam.

But make sure you fulfill all the eligibility criteria of the same. To apply, you should have minimum 55% aggregate marks in Masters’ degree.

For JRF, you also fulfill age criteria i.e. 28 years. Reserved categories’ aspirants get the relaxation of 5 years. For Assistant Professor, this criteria is not applicable.

Hello Chitra

Choosing one of them between UGC net & CSIR is mostly depends on your own . Because these days there are not much more difference between them. I can give you some information which can help you choosing one.

1.CSIR NET is especially designed for only those students who belong to Science Stream whereas UGC NET is for all other type of courses in India.

2.The students qualified from CSIR NET can work under many CSIR Research Labs whereas the UGC NET qualified students can work in many UGC Approved Universities.

9. The CSIR NET & UGC NET qualified candidates, both receive different job opportunities in different sectors.

10. The Cutoffs are remain a bit high for UGC NET Exam in comparison to CSIR NET.

11. The number of appearing candidates is more in UGC NET as compared to CSIR NET

Hope this will help you .