CSIR NET 2025 Notification: Date, Eligibility, & Application Details

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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

Feature	Details
Conducting Body	NTA
Exam Name	CSIR UGC NET 2025
Level	National
Date	18 Dec 2025
Mode	CBT
Language	English & Hindi
Cities	225

CSIR NET 2025 Exam Date 📅

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

Morning	9 AM – 12 PM
Evening	3 PM – 6 PM

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

CSIR NET 2025 Important Dates ⏰

Event	Date
Notification	25 Sept 2025
Applications Open	25 Sept 2025
Last Date to Apply	27 Oct 2025
Fee Last Date	28 Oct 2025
Correction Window	30 Oct – 1 Nov 2025
City Slip	10 Dec 2025
Admit Card	14 Dec 2025
Exam	18 Dec 2025

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 💳

Category	Fee
General	₹1150
OBC/EWS	₹600
SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender	₹325
PwD	₹0

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.

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