ASRB NET Exam is specific qualifying examination for lecturers and assistant professors in state agricultural universities (SAU's) and other agricultural universities (AU). Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board is tasked with responsibility of conducting this online assessment.

Eligibility Criteria

ASRB NET Exam is specific qualifying examination for lecturers and assistant professors in state agricultural universities (SAU's) and other agricultural universities (AU). Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board is tasked with responsibility of conducting this online assessment.

Paper Pattern

There will be one paper of 150 marks consisting of 150 objective type multiple choice questions to be solved in 2 (Two) hours.

Each question carries one mark. These 150 questions shall be derived from the respective discipline in which the candidate has opted to appear.

Minimum marks required for qualifying NET (I) - 2017


Category of candidate Minimum qualifying marks
Un-reserved(UR) (General) 50%
OBC(Non-Creamy layer) 45%
SC / ST/ Person with Disability(PwD) 40%

Books for the ASRB NET Exam

Agricultural biotechnology, Theory and Practice
Advanced Techniques Of Agriculture
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Terminology
Cotton Improvement In India Book