CSIR UGC NET December 2025: Answer Key Released by NTA
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the release of the Answer Key for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Examination. Candidates who participated in this examination can now access their answer keys.
Key Dates
- Application Start Date: 25 September 2025
- Application Last Date: 27 October 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 28 October 2025
- Correction Window: 30 October 2025 – 01 November 2025
- Examination Date: 18 December 2025
- Admit Card Release: 14 December 2025
- Answer Key Availability: 30 December 2025
Application Fee
Candidates were required to pay the following application fees:
- General: Rs. 1150/-
- EWS, OBC NCL: Rs. 600/-
- SC, ST: Rs. 325/-
Payment could be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other specified modes.
Age Limit Criteria
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum age of 30 years.
- Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor: No age limit.
Age relaxation is applicable as per the NTA CSIR UGC NET June Online Form Rules. For age calculations, you can use the Age Calculator.
Examination Details
- Exam Name: NTA CSIR UGC NET Examination December 2025
Educational Qualification
To be eligible for this examination, candidates should possess:
- An M.Sc. degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (for General/OBC category) or 50% marks (for SC/ST/PH category).
- Candidates pursuing integrated courses, holding a B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharma, or an MBBS degree are also eligible.
Subjects Offered
The NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination covered the following subjects:
- Chemical Science
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Science
- Life Science
- Mathematical Science
- Physical Science
Selection Process
Selection for the NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination is based on an Online Examination.
How to Download the NTA CSIR UGC NET December Answer Key 2025
- Navigate to the “Important Links” section.
- Click on the “Download Answer Key” link.
- You will be redirected to a dashboard.
- Enter your Registration Number, Date of Birth, Gender, and the Verification Code.
- Submit the details to download your answer key.
Alternatively, candidates can download the answer key directly from the official NTA CSIR website.
Important Links
- Download Answer Key
- Download Answer Key Notice
- Download Admit Card Notice
- Download Exam City Details
- Download Exam City Details Notice
- Online Correction Form
- Download Correction Notice
- Apply Online
- Download Date Extend Notice
- Download Bulletin
- Download Notification
- Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Has the NTA CSIR UGC NET December Answer Key 2025 been released?
A. Yes, the NTA CSIR UGC NET December Answer Key 2025 has been released.
Q. When was the NTA CSIR UGC NET December Answer Key 2025 officially announced?
A. The answer key was issued on 30 December 2025 by the NTA.
Q. When was the NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam held?
A. The examination was conducted on 18 December 2025.
Q. Where can I check the NTA CSIR UGC NET December Answer Key 2025?
A. You can check it on the official NTA CSIR website: https://csirnet.nta.ac.in/.
Q. What should I search on the website to find the NTA CSIR UGC NET December Answer Key 2025?
A. Look for “Answer Key – NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025” in the notifications list.
Q. What is the NTA CSIR UGC NET Official Website?
A. The official website for NTA CSIR UGC NET is https://csirnet.nta.ac.in/. For more information on PSC exams, visit PSC Notes.