CSIR NET Application Form 2025 OUT: December Registration Process, Correction Window & More

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

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Shikha Goyal
Updated on Sep 26, 2025 11:30 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

CSIR NET 2025 Application Form: The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the CSIR UGC NET 2025 December application form along with the notification in an online mode at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The CSIR NET 2025 Dec application dates are September 25 to October 24, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM). The last date for fee payment s October 25, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM). The application correction dates are October 27 to October 29, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM). Those candidates who wish to appear for the CSIR NET December session exam are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for the CSIR NET application form. For those candidates who will not be able to meet the eligibility criteria at any point of the exam, their candidature may be cancelled. Also, those candidates who will successfully fill out the application form will be able to take the CSIR UGC NET 2025 Dec exam. The December session CSIR NEt exam will be conducted on December 18, 2025 in two shifts. 

The CSIR UGC NET Application Form comprises the following stages- registration form, application form, uploading of documents, and payment of fees. Before filling out the CSIR NET Online Form, candidates are suggested to ensure that they meet the CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2025. In this article, we have explained the steps to fill out the CSIR NET 2025 Application Form correctly, to avoid any discrepancy while filling out the form. 

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  • NTA CSIR NET Application Form 2025
  • CSIR NET Exam Dates 2025
  • CSIR NET 2025 Application Form: How to Apply?
  • CSIR NET Application Correction 2025: How to Make Changes?
  • How to Recover the CSIR NET Application Number and Password?
  • CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2025
  • CSIR NET Application Form FAQs 2025
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NTA CSIR NET Application Form 2025

DeskCalendarRegistration: 25 Sep ' 25 - 24 Oct ' 25

The CSIR NET 2025 Registration window has been opened for the December session along with the release of the notification. 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 is 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 

Also Read: CSIR NET City Intimation Slip

 

 

CSIR NET Exam Dates 2025

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
25 Sep ' 25 - 24 Oct ' 25

CSIR NET 2025 Dec Application

ONGOING
25 Oct ' 25

CSIR NET 2025 Dec Application last date for fee payment

27 Oct ' 25 - 29 Oct ' 25

CSIR NET 2025 Dec Application Correction window

18 Dec ' 25

CSIR NET 2025 Dec Exam Date

DatesPast Exam Dates
25 Sep ' 25

CSIR NET 2025 Dec Notification

28 Jul ' 25

CSIR NET 2025 June Exam Date

24 Jul ' 25

CSIR NET 2025 June Admit Card

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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

To register online, candidates need to follow the steps mentioned below:
  • 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

Direct link to apply for CSIR NET 2025 Dec Session: Apply Here

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

Next, candidates need to click on the 'Complete Application Form' button and proceed further toward the online application form for CSIR UGC NET . Details that candidates need to fill in the form are given below.
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

As the next step, candidates need to upload the scanned images of their photo and signature as per the prescribed specifications.
Document Format Size (in KB)
Photograph JPG 10-200
Signature JPG 4-30

Step 4: Pay CSIR UGC NET application fee

Lastly, candidates need to pay CSIR NET 2025 application fee in online mode through a debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI/Paytm gateway. The category-wise application fee for CSIR NET 2025 is mentioned below.

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. 

Watch How to Fill CSIR NET Application Form 

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CSIR NET Application Correction 2025: How to Make Changes?

The CSIR NET Application Correction Window will be activated for December session on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It will be activated by the NTA to make corrections in the CSIR NET Application Form for the December session from October 27 to 29, 2025. Candidates who want to make corrections, if any, in the CSIR NET application form by following the steps mentioned below:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of the exam
  • Step 2: Click on the application form correction tab at the bottom of the page
  • Step 3: Log in to the registered account using the application number and password
  • Step 4: Read the instructions carefully and click on the ‘I Agree’ checkbox
  • Step 5: Make the required changes in the application form
  • Step 6: Click on the Submit button
  • Step 7: Verify the entered details carefully
  • Step 8: Click on the checkboxes under the ‘Parameters checklist to be verified’ header
  • Step 9: Click on the checkbox for the declaration
  • Step 10: Click on the Final Submit button
  • Step 11: Take a printout of the revised confirmation page

Also Read: CSIR NET Exam Pattern

Note: Since CSIR NET application form correction is a one-time facility, no candidate will be allowed to make corrections to the application form under any circumstances after the facility closes. Therefore, candidates are advised to make corrections to the application form carefully.

Details Allowed to be Corrected in CSIR UGC NET Application Form 2025

Candidates can make corrections in the following particulars of the CSIR NET 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

Also Read:

CSIR NET 2025: Latest Updates

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How to Recover the CSIR NET Application Number and Password?

The CSIR NET 2025 December session application link is active until October 24, 2025. The application correction dates are October 27 to 29, 2025. 
CSIR NET 2025 Dec Application Link

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can a candidate apply for more than one subject in the CSIR NET 2025 exam?
Q:   Where to fill out the CSIR NET Application Form 2025 for the December session?
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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 28 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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CSIR NET Application Form FAQs 2025

Candidates can check below the CSIR NET 2025 Application Form more FAQs.

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Answered a month ago

Candidates should follow a balanced approach. No doubt books help in conceptual clarity, and a candidate can study in detail. On the other hand, online platforms provide lectures through video, have updated notes, cover current affairs as well, etc. It also depends upon the candidate's feasibility a

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Satyendra Garg

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Answered a month ago

No. The syllabus of CSIR NET is the same for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and Lectureship (Assistant Professor). The difference that lies is only in the cut-off marks and not in the syllabus.

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Shikha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

To pass the CSIR NET 2025 exam, candidates must score a minimum of 33 per cent in the General, EWS, and OBC categories and 25 per cent in the SC, ST, and PwD categories for both fellowship and Lectureship/Assistant Professor.

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Ishita Kaur

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

As per the official website, stipend of a JRF selected through CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) will be Rs 37,000/ p.m for the first two years. In addition, annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- per fellow will also be provided to the fellow.

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Shikha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

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.

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Chanchal Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

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.

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Manisha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months ago

The CSIR NET 2025 June session city slip released on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in. The CSIR NET 2025 exam is conducted on July 28, 2025. 

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Gunjan Majumder

Contributor-Level 6

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