CSIR UGC NET December Examination 2025: Application Details
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened applications for the Joint CSIR UGC NET Examination scheduled for December 2025. This national-level entrance exam is conducted biannually to facilitate admissions for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professorship.
Key Dates for NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025
- Application Start Date: September 25, 2025
- Application Deadline: October 24, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: October 25, 2025
- Application Correction Window: October 27 – October 29, 2025
- Examination Date: December 18, 2025
- Admit Card Release: Prior to the examination date
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the application fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available online payment modes.
- General/EWS: Rs. 1150/-
- OBC (NCL): Rs. 600/-
- SC/ST/PH: Rs. 325/-
Age Criteria for NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025
- For JRF: Maximum age limit is 30 years.
- For Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor: There is no age limit.
Age relaxation will be provided as per the NTA CSIR UGC NET rules. To help you determine your eligibility, you can use the Age Calculator.
Examination Details
- Exam Name: NTA CSIR UGC NET Examination December 2025
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 55% marks for General/OBC categories, and 50% marks for SC/ST and Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates. Students pursuing integrated courses, B.E., B.Tech., B.Pharma., and MBBS are also eligible to apply.
Available Subjects
The CSIR UGC NET December
2025 examination will be conducted for the following subjects:- Chemical Science
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Science
- Life Science
- Mathematical Science
- Physical Science
Selection Process
Selection will be based on performance in the Online Examination.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates
can apply online through the official NTA CSIR NET website: https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/. Ensure you complete the application process before the closing date. For more information on government job notifications, you can visit Sarkari Result.Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When does the online application link for the NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 open?
A. The online application process commenced on September 25, 2025.
Q. What is the last date to apply for the NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination?
A. The last date to submit your online application is October 24, 2025.
Q. What is the age limit for the NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 application?
A. The maximum age for JRF is 30 years, and there is no age limit for the Lectureship/Assistant Professor positions. Refer to the official notification for detailed age relaxation rules.
Q. What are the educational qualifications required for the NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025?
A. A Master’s degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) with specific minimum marks is required, as detailed in the educational qualification section above. Please review the official information bulletin for complete details.
Q. How can I apply for the NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination?
A. You can apply online via the official NTA CSIR NET website. For assistance, you can explore various government job application portals.
Q. How do I download my result for the NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025?
A. Once released, results can typically be downloaded from the official website using your registration number/roll number and date of birth. Keep an eye on the ‘Important Links’ section for the direct download link.
Q. What is the official website for NTA CSIR UGC NET?
A. The official website is https://csirnet.nta.ac.in/.