
The NTA CSIR NET 2025 application process last date to apply for the December session was October 27 (up to 11:50 PM). It was extended by the authority from October 24 to 27. Candidates could pay the application fees until October 28, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM). The application correction window will open from October 30 to November 1, 2025. Candidates are advised to go through the CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2025 before applying for the exam. Candidates who will successfully fill out the online form will be able to take the CSIR UGC NET 2025 Dec exam. The exam will be conducted on December 18, 2025 in two shifts. The application form comprises the following stages- registration form, application form, uploading of documents, and payment of fees.
Latest Updates:
CSIR NET December 2025 Application Correction Window Opens on October 30
- CSIR NET Application Correction 2025: How to Make Changes?
- CSIR NET Exam Dates 2025
- NTA CSIR NET Application Form 2025
- CSIR NET 2025 Application Form: How to Apply?
- How to Recover the CSIR NET Application Number and Password?
- CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2025
- CSIR NET Application Form FAQs 2025
CSIR NET Application Correction 2025: How to Make Changes?
The CSIR NET Application Correction Window will be activated for December session at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It will be activated by the NTA to make corrections in the Application Form for the December session from October 30 to November 1, 2025. Candidates who want to make corrections, if any, can check below mentioned methods:
- Visit at csirnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the application form correction tab at the bottom of the page
- Log in to the registered account using the application number and password
- Read the instructions carefully and click on the ‘I Agree’ checkbox
- Make the required changes in the application form
- Click on the Submit button
- Verify the entered details carefully
- Click on the checkboxes under the ‘Parameters checklist to be verified’ header
- Click on the checkbox for the declaration
- Click on the Final Submit button
- ake a printout of the revised confirmation page
Also Read: CSIR NET Exam Pattern
Note: Since application form correction is a one-time facility, no candidate will be allowed to make corrections to the form under any circumstances after the facility closes. Therefore, candidates are advised to make corrections to the online form carefully.
Details Allowed to be Corrected in Application Form
Candidates can make corrections in the following particulars of the Application Form:
- Candidate’s name
- Mother’s name
- Father’s name
- Educational details
- Candidates’ address
- Gender
- Date of birth
- Category
- Nationality
- Post applied for
- Subjects opted
- Specialization
- Exam centre preference
Commonly asked questions
The NTA CSIR NET application correction window will open from October 30 to November 1 for the December session. It is recommended to the students that they should be cautious while filling out the details in the registration form.
The CSIR NET December session application form was released on September 25, 2025 at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The last date to apply was October 27. The last date for successful transaction of the examination fee is October 28. Candidates are advised to read the instructions for payment carefully before paying the application fee.
CSIR NET Exam Dates 2025
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CSIR NET 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 30 Oct ' 25 - 01 Nov ' 25 | CSIR NET 2025 Dec Application Correction window |
| 18 Dec ' 25 | CSIR NET 2025 Dec Exam Date |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 28 Oct ' 25 | CSIR NET 2025 Dec Application last date for fee payment |
| 25 Sep ' 25 | CSIR NET 2025 Dec Notification |
| 25 Sep ' 25 - 27 Oct ' 25 | CSIR NET 2025 Dec Application |
NTA CSIR NET Application Form 2025
The CSIR NET 2025 Registration window was opened for the December session along with the release of the notification on September 25. The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CSIR NET Application Form 2025 for the Dec session on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The CSIR NET Online Form was released in an online mode. Before applying for the CSIR-UGC NET examination, candidates are advised to check the CSIR UGC NET Eligibility Criteria as mentioned in this article. Candidates can check below the CSIR NET Dec Information Bulletin 2025.
CSIR NET 2025 Dec Session Information Bulletin: Download Here
Commonly asked questions
The last date to apply for the CSIR UGC NET December session was October 27, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM). Candidates who have not yet applied can apply by visiting at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The last date for fee payment is October 28. Candidates can apply for payment through net-banking/debit/credit card/UPI.
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.
CSIR NET 2025 Application Form: How to Apply?
Candidates can fill CSIR NET Online Form 2025 as per the steps mentioned below:
Step 1: Register for CSIR NET 2025
- Visit the official website of the exam - csirnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link available for filling out the application form
- Click on the 'New Registration' button
- Download the CSIR NET information brochure and read the instructions on the page carefully
- Click on the checkbox at the bottom of the page and click on the 'Click Here to Proceed' button. On clicking the button, the CSIR NET Registration Form will open on the screen
- Fill in all the given details asked in the registration form
| Personal Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Father's name |
| Mother's name | Date of birth |
| ID type | ID card number |
| Gender | - |
| Contact Details | |
| Complete address | Email ID |
| Mobile number | - |
- Choose a password
- Choose a security question and enter the security answer
- Enter the security pin shown on the screen
- Click on Submit
- Verify the details entered and click on the checkboxes at the end of the page
- Click on the Final Submit button
Also Read: CSIR NET Admit Card
Step 2: Fill CSIR UGC NET Application Form
| Personal Details | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Category |
| PwD category | Whether a candidate is diabetic |
| Minority community status | |
| Apply For | |
| Post for which a candidate is applying (JRF and/or Assistant Professor) | Subject opted for CSIR NET |
| Specialisation opted for NET | Exam city preference (four choices in order of priority) |
| Medium of question paper | - |
| Educational Details (of Both Graduation & Post-Graduation) | |
| Pass status | Course/stream name |
| Exam from India/Outside India | University/institute name |
| Year of passing/appearing | Result mode (Percentage/CGPA) |
| Marks details (obtained marks, total marks, obtained percentage) | Date of admission |
| Institute name and address | Institute Pincode |
| Doctorate Details | |
| If already a doctoral student (Yes/No) | Specialisation, if any |
- Enter the security code shown on the screen
- Click on Submit
- Verify the details filled and click on the checkboxes at the end of the page
- Click on the Final Submit button
Also Read: CSIR NET Answer Key
Step 3: Upload scanned photo and signature
| Document | Format | Size (in KB) |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG | 10-200 |
| Signature | JPG | 4-30 |
Step 4: Pay CSIR UGC NET application fee
| Category |
CSIR NET Application Fee 2025 (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General |
1,150 |
| OBC – Non-creamy layer |
600 |
| SC/ST/PwD |
325 |
Once the fee is successfully paid, a confirmation page will be generated. Candidates need to print at least three copies of the confirmation page and retain them for future reference.
Commonly asked questions
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.
Candidates can check below the specifications required to upload the images in the CSIR NET application form:
| Documents | Format | Size in KB |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG | 10-200 |
| Signature | JPG | 10-50 |
How to Recover the CSIR NET Application Number and Password?
In case, candidates forget their CSIR UGC NET application number, they can recover it by following the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website - csirnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on the CSIR NET application form button
- Click on the 'Forgot Application Number' link
- Enter your name, father's name, mother's name and date of birth
- Enter the security pin shown on the screen
- Click on the 'Get Application Number' button
Also Read: CSIR NET Exam Date
How to Recover CSIR NET Application Form Password?
In case, candidates forget their CSIR UGC NET password, they can recover it by following the steps mentioned below:
- Visit the official website - csirnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on the CSIR NET Application Form button
- Click on the 'Forgot Password' link
- Choose any one option - security question/answer or verification code sent on mobile or reset link sent via email
- Reset the password
Also Read: CSIR NET Syllabus
Commonly asked questions
The CSIR NET 2025 notification for the December session was released on September 25. Candidates can fill out the December session application form by visiting the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
No, a candidate cannot apply for more than one subject in the CSIR NET exam. Candidates can only apply for one subject as per the exam cycle.
CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2025
The basic CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria that candidates must fulfil are mentioned below:
CSIR NET Educational Qualification 2025
- Candidates should have obtained a degree in BTech/BE/BPharma/MBBS/BS (four years)/Integrated BS-MS/MSc with a minimum of 55 per cent marks for General (UR)/General-EWS and OBC (50 per cent for SC/ST, Third gender and PwD)
CSIR NET Age Limit 2025
- To apply for CSIR NET JRF, candidates should be a maximum of 30 years of age. The upper age limit is relaxable for up to 5 years for SC/ST/Third gender/PwD/Females and up to 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
- There is no upper age limit to apply for the post of Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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/PwD/PwBD/Third gender categories and to women applicants.
CSIR NET Application Form FAQs 2025
Candidates can check below the CSIR NET 2025 Application Form more FAQs.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
CSIR NET Exam
Student Forum
Answered 2 days 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 days 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days 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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 6 days ago
Candidates can check below the specifications required to upload the images in the CSIR NET application form:
| Documents | Format | Size in KB |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG | 10-200 |
| Signature | JPG | 10-50 |
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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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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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Contributor-Level 6
Exam On - 18 Dec '25
What are the topics to revise in the CSIR NET Chemical Science?