NTA CSIR UGC NET Dec 2026 Result Live

CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Examination: Results Announced

Post Date: January 30, 2026, 10:49 PM

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the results for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Examination on its website. This examination is a crucial step for aspiring candidates seeking Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and eligibility for Lectureship (LS) or Assistant Professor positions. For comprehensive details on CSIR UGC NET exams, you can refer to PSC Notes.

Key Dates for CSIR UGC NET December 2025

Application Start Date: September 25, 2025
Application Last Date: October 27, 2025
Fee Payment Last Date: October 28, 2025
Correction Window: October 30, 2025 – November 01, 2025
Examination Date: December 18, 2025
Admit Card Release: December 14, 2025
Answer Key Release: December 30, 2025
Final Answer Key Release: December 30, 2025
Result Declaration: December 30, 2025

Application Fee Structure

Candidates were required to pay the examination fee through various online modes, including Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, and UPI.

General: Rs. 1150/-
EWS, OBC NCL: Rs. 600/-
SC, ST: Rs. 325/-

Age Limit Criteria

The age criteria for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination are as follows:

Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum Age – 30 Years
Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor: No Upper Age Limit

For precise calculations of age and eligibility based on the examination dates, you may utilize the Age Calculator tool. Age relaxation is applicable as per the prevailing NTA CSIR UGC NET rules.

Examination Details

Exam Name: NTA CSIR UGC NET Examination December 2025

Educational Qualifications

Candidates eligible for this examination 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) categories.
Candidates pursuing Integrated Courses and those with a B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Pharma. / MBBS degree are also eligible.

Subjects Offered

The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination was conducted for the following scientific disciplines:

Chemical Science
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Science
Life Science
Mathematical Science
Physical Science

Selection Process

Selection of candidates will be based on their performance in the Online Examination.

How to Download the NTA CSIR UGC NET December Final Answer Key 2026

Candidates can download the final answer key by following these steps:

Navigate to the “Important Links” section.
Click on the “Download Final Answer Key” link.
You will be redirected to a dashboard page.
Enter the required details: Candidate’s Registration Number, Date of Birth, Gender, and the Verification Code.
Submit the details to download your Final Answer Key.

The final answer key can also be accessed directly from the official NTA CSIR website.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Has the NTA CSIR UGC NET December Final Answer Key 2026 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 Final Answer Key 2026 officially announced?
A. The NTA CSIR UGC NET December Final Answer Key 2026 was issued on January 30, 2026, by NTA.
Q. When was the NTA CSIR UGC NET December exam held?
A. The NTA CSIR UGC NET December examination was held on December 18, 2025.
Q. Where can I check the NTA CSIR UGC NET December Final Answer Key 2026?
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 Final Answer Key 2026?
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 of NTA CSIR UGC NET is https://csirnet.nta.ac.in/.