CSIR NET Answer Key 2025: December Subject-Wise Answer Key Download Link

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test 2025 ( CSIR NET )

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Shikha Goyal
Updated on Oct 27, 2025 14:46 IST

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CSIR NET Answer Key 2025: The authority will announce the NTA CSIR NET Answer key 2025 for the December session at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Those candidates who will appear in the exam, will be able to check their answer key by visiting the official website. A direct link to download the answer key will also be provided here once it is released. The Provisional Answer Key will be released along with the question paper and marked responses. The answer key challenge window will also be opened for a limited time duration. After analysing the representations of the candidates, the CSIR UGC NET final answer key will be released. The answer key will be released in two phases- Provisional and Final. After releasing the final answer key, the CSIR NET Result & Cut-off will also be released for Dec cycle by NTA on the official website. Scroll down for more details.

Table of content
  • How to Download CSIR NET Answer Key 2025?
  • CSIR NET Exam Dates 2025
  • How to Challenge CSIR NET Answer Key 2025?
  • Details Mentioned on CSIR NET Answer Key 2025
  • How to Calculate Scores using CSIR NET Answer Key 2025?
  • CSIR UGC NET Final Answer Key 2025
  • How to Download CSIR NET Dec 2025 Final Answer Key?
  • CSIR NET Answer Key 2025 FAQs
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How to Download CSIR NET Answer Key 2025?

Candidates can check below the methods to download the NTA CSIR NET Provisional Answer Key:
  • Visit at csirnet.nta.nic.in
  • Go to the link given
  • A new login window will appear
  • Enter the login details, which include your application number and date of birth/password
  • The answer key will be shown
  • Save it to your device for future use

Direct Link to Check CSIR NET 2025 Dec Answer Key: to be updated here

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CSIR NET Syllabus in Detail

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is the CSIR NET 2025 notification for December session released?
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Yes. The CSIR NET is a prestigious examination conducted by the National Testing Agency twice a year. The CSIR NET 2025 notification for the Dec session was released at csirnet.nta.nic.in. 

Q:   What is the date for CSIR NET Dec 2025 exam?
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The exam dates for the Dec session of the CSIR NET 2025 is December 18, 2025. The detailed schedule and exact timings of the examination will be released on the official website.

CSIR NET Exam Dates 2025

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CSIR NET 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
20 Aug ' 25

CSIR NET 2025 June Result

01 Aug ' 25

CSIR NET 2025 June Provisional Answer Key

01 Aug ' 25 - 03 Aug ' 25

CSIR NET 2025 June Provisional Answer Key challenge window

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How to Challenge CSIR NET Answer Key 2025?

In case, any candidate is not satisfied with the given answer for any question, s/he can challenge it. However, it may be noted that for each challenged question/answer, candidates have to pay a fee of INR 200 in online mode.

Candidates can follow the methods mentioned below to challenge the answer key:

  • Visit at csirnet.nta.nic.in
  • Click on the answer key link
  • Enter the application number, password/date of birth and security pin
  • Click on the Sign In button
  • Click on the link available to challenge the answer key
  • Select the correct answer option ID for the question ID for which the challenge needs to be made
  • Click on the 'Save Your Claims' button
  • Upload the document that supports the claimed answer
  • Click on ‘Save Your Claims & Pay Fee’ button
  • Pay INR 200 per question in online mode via credit card/debit card/internet banking
  • If any question is found to be incorrect, the benefit of marks will be given to candidates who attempted that question
  • In case, it is found that along with the original answer key one more option is correct, the benefit of marks will be given to candidates who attempted any one of the correct options

As per the notification released, the processing fee may be paid using Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking. No challenge will be entertained without receipt of the processing fee. The fee towards the challenge will not be accepted through any other mode.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are CSIR NET subjects?
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The CSIR UGC NET 2025 exam comprises subjects including Earth Science, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. It is crucial for a candidate to select one subject from the CSIR NET subject list to clear the examination.

Q:   What is the objection fee for CSIR NET 2025 Answer Key?
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The authority will release the CSIR NET 2025 provisional answer key for the December Session on the official website. Candidates can also challenge the answer key, and based on the objections received, the NTA will release the final answer key. Candidates need to pay INR 200 per question as an objection fee. This fee is non-refundable.

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Details Mentioned on CSIR NET Answer Key 2025

CSIR UGC NET 2025 December answer key for the CSIR NET 2025 exam contains correct answers for all the questions asked in the exam. The answer key contains the following details.

Exam name

Exam date

Exam shift

Exam subject name

Exam subject code

Question IDs

Correct option IDs

-

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Q:   Is CSIR NET 2025 Final Answer Key released?
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No. The CSIR NET 2025 Final Answer Key for the December Session will be released on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in. The CSIR NET Final Answer Key will be released after analysing the representations of the candidates. A direct link will also be provided on this page once it is released.

Q:   What is the full form of CSIR NET?
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The CSIR NET stands for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test. It determines the eligibility of Indian nationals for the 'award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor.' Also, appointment as 'Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.' and 'admission to Ph.D. only' in several Indian universities and colleges.

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How to Calculate Scores using CSIR NET Answer Key 2025?

CSIR UGC NET answer key is an important document as it allows candidates to calculate the expected scores for the exam. Candidates are advised to check all answers given in the key carefully and calculate the scores correctly. 

CSIR NET Scores of Chemical Sciences

Candidates can calculate it through the answer key in the following manner.

CSIR NET Chemical Science Paper Parts

Marks Allotted for Each Question 

Marks Deducted for Each Question

A

+2

-0.5

B

+2

-0.5

C

+4

-1

CSIR NET Scores of Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

Candidates can calculate it in the following manner.

CSIR NET Earth Science Paper Parts

Marks Allotted for Each Question 

Marks Deducted for Each Question

A

+2

-0.5

B

+2

-0.5

C

+4

-1.32

CSIR NET Scores of Life Sciences

Candidates can calculate the Life Sciences scores through the answer key in the following manner.

CSIR NET Life Science Paper Parts

Marks Allotted for Each Question 

Marks Deducted for Each Question

A

+2

-0.5

B

+2

-0.5

C

+4

-1

CSIR NET Scores of Mathematical Sciences

Candidates can calculate the Mathematical scores through the answer key in the following manner.

CSIR NET Mathematical Science Paper Parts

Marks Allotted for Each Question 

Marks Deducted for Each Question

A

+2

-0.5

B

+3

-0.75

C

+4.75

0

CSIR NET Scores of Physical Sciences

Candidates can calculate the scored in the following manner.

CSIR NET Physical Science Paper Parts

Marks Allotted for Each Question 

Marks Deducted for Each Question

A

+2

-0.5

B

+3.5

-0.875

C

+5

-1.25

Also Read: CSIR UGC NET Exam Pattern 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I clear CSIR NET in 3 months?
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Yes. Several candidates have cleared the CSIR NET examination in three months by following a proper study plan, focusing on the important topics, frequent revision, mock test practice, previous year questions, etc.

Q:   What is the marking scheme of CSIR NET Chemical Science subject?
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Candidates can calculate the CSIR NET Chemical Sciences scores through the answer key in the following manner.

CSIR NET Chemical Science Paper Parts

Marks Allotted for Each Question 

Marks Deducted for Each Question

A

+2

-0.5

B

+2

-0.5

C

+4

-1

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CSIR UGC NET Final Answer Key 2025

The NTA will release the CSIR NET 2025 Dec session Final Answer key at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to download the Final Answer key PDF below. The CSIR UGC NET Answer Key for the Dec session will be released in a PDF format and candidates can download the CSIR NET Answer Key PDF through the link provided below in this article once it is released.

Candidates who will not be satisfied with the answers mentioned in the provisional answer key raised objections about the answer key against in a particular time frame. Candidates need to pay INR 200 per question to submit their objections against the CSIR NET Answer Key 2025. The CSIR NET answer key will be released in two phases - Provisional and Final. The CSIR NET Provisional Answer Key 2025 will be released along with the question paper and marked responses. After analysing the representations of the candidates, the NTA will release the CSIR NET final answer key. 

Check CSIR NET 2025 Dec Final Answer Key PDF: to be updated here

 

 

 

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Q:   Where will the CSIR NET final answer key be released?
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The CSIR NET 2025 final answer key will be released on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. After analysing the representations of the aspirants, the NTA will release the CSIR UGC NET final answer key for the Dec session. The answer key will be released in two phases- Provisional and Final. 

Q:   What information is provided on the CSIR NET answer key?
A: 

The authority will release the CSIR NET answer key on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It contains correct answers for all the questions asked in the exam. The answer key contains the following details as mentioned below:

Exam name

Exam date

Exam shift

Exam subject name

Exam subject code

Question IDs

Correct option IDs

-

View answer key
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How to Download CSIR NET Dec 2025 Final Answer Key?

The CSIR NET 2025 final answer key pdf will be available for download at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the CSIR NET 2025 final answer key pdf for all the subjects online by following manner:

  • Visit at csirnet.nta.ac.in
  • On the homepage, click on the CSIR December 2025 Final Answer Key
  • A PDF file with correct responses will be displayed on the screen
  • Download pdf, check answers and save it for further references

Direct link to check CSIR NET 2025 Dec Final Answer Key: to be updated here

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which books are useful for life science preparation?
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Candidates can check below the list of Life Science books that will help in the preparation:

  • Life Science by Ashish Nagesh, Quaisher J. Hossain
  • Life Sciences Books (Vol 1) by Dr. Poonam Sharma
  • Plant Physiology by Taiz and Zeiger
  • CSIR UGC NET Life Sciences by Trueman’s Publication
  • Microbiology by Prescott
  • Life Sciences Fundamentals and Practice Part 1 & 2 by Pranav Kumar
  • Fundamentals of Life Sciences Volume  I and Volume II by Rupendra Singh
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CSIR NET Answer Key 2025 FAQs

Candidates can read the CSIR NET Answer Key 2025 FAQs below.

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Q:   What is the objection fee for CSIR NET 2025 Answer Key?
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The authority will release the CSIR NET 2025 provisional answer key for the December Session on the official website. Candidates can also challenge the answer key, and based on the objections received, the NTA will release the final answer key. Candidates need to pay INR 200 per question as an objection fee. This fee is non-refundable.

Q:   Is CSIR NET 2025 Final Answer Key released?
A: 

No. The CSIR NET 2025 Final Answer Key for the December Session will be released on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in. The CSIR NET Final Answer Key will be released after analysing the representations of the candidates. A direct link will also be provided on this page once it is released.

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Answered a week ago

Some of the topics that a candidate can revise in the CSIR NET Chemical Science subject:

Organic Reactive Intermediates: Carbocation, Carbanions, Free Radicals, Benzynes
Stereochemistry: Stereogenicity, Stereoselectivity, Enantioselectivity
Organic Reaction Mechanisms 
Pericyclic Reactions
Structure Dete

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Shikha Goyal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The authority will release the CSIR NET 2025 result for the December session on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It will contain the name of a candidate, roll number, category, parents' name, Post applied (JRF and Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor Only), subject code, etc.

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Gunjan Majumder

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

The authority will release the CSIR NET answer key on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It contains correct answers for all the questions asked in the exam. The answer key contains the following details as mentioned below:

Exam name

Exam date

Exam shift

Exam subject name

Exam subject code

Question IDs

Correct option IDs

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

The CSIR NET 2025 final answer key will be released on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. After analysing the representations of the aspirants, the NTA will release the CSIR UGC NET final answer key for the Dec session. The answer key will be released in two phases- Provisional and Final. 

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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Candidates can calculate the CSIR NET Chemical Sciences scores through the answer key in the following manner.

CSIR NET Chemical Science Paper Parts

Marks Allotted for Each Question 

Marks Deducted for Each Question

A

+2

-0.5

B

+2

-0.5

C

+4

-1

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Kritika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

As per the information bulletin, the upper age limit for the CSIR NET exam should not be more than 30 years as on the first day of the month in which the examination is concluded. A relaxation of upto 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to OBC-NCL (as per the Central list of OBC) /SC/ST/

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Manisha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

The CSIR NET 2025 application form was released on September 25 at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The last date to apply was October 27, 2025. Candidates can fill out the application form by visiting the official website or through a direct link provided here on this page.

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Chanchal Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week ago

Candidates can check below the specifications required to upload the images in the CSIR NET application form:

DocumentsFormatSize in KB
PhotographJPG10-200
SignatureJPG10-50

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Satyendra Garg

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

The authority will release the CSIR NET 2025 result for the December session at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates required an application number and date of birth to view their scorecard. After the CSIR NET result, the candidates who will be qualified for the exam will be provided with the CSIR NET eli

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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

As per the information bulletin, there is no end period for the validity of the qualifying certificate of Assistant Professor. 

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Shikha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

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