NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025: Apply Online, Eligibility, Fees, Last Date

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NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Apply Online, Eligibility, Fees, Last Date

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Exam. The online application process started on 25th September 2025 and will continue till 24th October 2025.

If you’re planning to appear for the CSIR NET in December, make sure to check the eligibility, application fee, important dates, and step-by-step process before applying. The exam will be held on 18th December 2025.

CSIR UGC NET December 2025: Overview

DetailsInformation
Exam NameCSIR UGC NET December 2025
Conducted ByNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam TypeNational Eligibility Test (NET) for JRF & Lectureship
Application ModeOnline
Application Dates25 September 2025 to 24 October 2025
Exam Date18 December 2025
Official Websitecsirnet.nta.nic.in

Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Release25 September 2025
Application Start Date25 September 2025
Last Date to Apply24 October 2025
Fee Payment Last Date25 October 2025
Correction Window27 to 29 October 2025
Admit Card ReleaseDecember 2025
Exam Date18 December 2025
Result DateTo be Announced

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / EWS₹1150/-
OBC₹600/-
SC / ST₹325/-
Payment ModesCredit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, E-Challan

Age Limit (as of 01.12.2025)

CategoryAge Limit
JRF (Junior Research Fellowship)30 Years
Lectureship / Assistant ProfessorNo Age Limit

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for CSIR NET December 2025, candidates must have:

  • M.Sc. or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks for General/OBC and 50% marks for SC/ST.
  • Candidates with BTech/BE/BPharma/MBBS or Integrated Courses may also apply.
SubjectRequired Qualification
Chemical ScienceM.Sc. or equivalent degree
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary SciencesM.Sc. or equivalent degree
Life ScienceM.Sc. or equivalent degree
Mathematical ScienceM.Sc. or equivalent degree
Physical ScienceM.Sc. or equivalent degree

Selection Process

The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 selection will be based on:

  1. Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  2. Merit List Preparation
  3. Document Verification

How to Apply for CSIR UGC NET December 2025?

Follow these steps to apply online:

  1. Visit the official website: csirnet.nta.nic.in
  2. Click on the “Apply Online” link.
  3. Register yourself and fill out the application form.
  4. Upload required documents like photograph, signature, certificates, etc.
  5. Pay the application fee as per your category.
  6. Submit and take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Important Links

ActionLink
Apply OnlineClick Here
Download Notification PDFClick Here
Download Information BulletinClick Here
Visit Official WebsiteClick Here

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