CSIR NET 2025 Notification: December Exam Date, Eligibility, Fee & How to Apply

CSIR NET 2025 Notification Out 🚀

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Notification, confirming the exam date as 18 December 2025.
This national-level exam determines eligibility for JRF, Assistant Professor, and PhD admissions in top Indian universities.

CSIR NET 2025 Overview 📘

Conducted twice a year (June & December), the CSIR NET helps students enter research and academics.

Quick Exam Summary

CSIR NET 2025 Exam Date 📅

The exam is scheduled for 18 December 2025 (Thursday) in two shifts:

Admit cards will mention venue, shift timing, and exam city.

CSIR NET 2025 Important Dates ⏰

CSIR NET 2025 Eligibility ✔️

Age

• JRF: Up to 30 years

• Assistant Professor/PhD: No age limit

Education

• General/EWS: 55% in Master’s

• OBC/SC/ST/PwD: 50%

• Final-year PG students eligible

• 4-year Bachelor’s with 75% marks eligible

Application Fee 💳

How to Apply for CSIR NET 2025 📝

1. Register Online

• Use personal mobile and email

• Enter details exactly as per Class 10 certificate

2. Fill Application Form

• Select Subject & Exam City

• Upload documents

• Review prior to submission

3. Upload Documents

📸 Photo: JPG/JPEG, 10–200 kb
✍️ Signature: JPG/JPEG, 10–50 kb

4. Pay the Fee

• Pay via UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card

• Save payment receipt

CSIR NET 2025 Exam Pattern 🧠

The exam consists of MCQs only, divided into Part A, B, and C.

Highlights

• Mode: Online CBT

• Duration: 3 Hours

• Marks: 200

• Negative Marking: Yes

• Languages: Hindi & English

Subjects

• Chemical Sciences

• Life Sciences

• Mathematical Sciences

• Physical Sciences

• Earth/Atmospheric/Ocean/Planetary Sciences

CSIR NET 2025 Answer Key 🔍

NTA will release:

• ▶️ Provisional Answer Key (challenge allowed)

• ✅ Final Answer Key (no challenge)

CSIR NET 2025 Result 📊

Two separate merit lists will be published:

• JRF

• Assistant Professor

No re-evaluation is permitted.

CSIR NET 2025 Exam Centres 🏢

The exam will be held in 225 cities across all states and union territories. The city intimation slip will confirm your location.

FAQs 🙋‍♂️

Q1.When, then, was the CSIR NET 2025 notification released?
On 25 September 2025.

Q2. What is the CSIR NET December 2025 exam date?
18 December 2025.

Q3. Full form of CSIR NET?
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test.

Q4. Subjects included?
Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth Sciences & Mathematical Sciences.

Conclusion 🎯

The CSIR NET 2025 is a golden opportunity for aspirants aiming for research or teaching careers. Stay updated, follow the official schedule, and start preparing early for the best results.