CSIR NET Exam Date 2025 OUT: Check Application Release Date for Dec Session
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test 2025 ( CSIR NET )
Exam On - 18 Dec '25
CSIR NET Date 2025: The application process for the December was started on September 25. The last date to apply has been extended. Now, candidates can apply until October 27 instead of October 24. The last date for fee payment is October 28. The application correction window will open from October 30 to November 1, 2025. The CSIR UGC NET 2025 exam will be held on December 18, 2025.
The CSIR Exam Date highlights the important events related to the CSIR NET Dec exam 2025 including the release of the application form, release of admit card, conduct of the exam, declaration of result, etc. Generally, NTA CSIR UGC NET is conducted twice a year in June and December. The examination is held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
Latest Updates:
CSIR NET 2025 Application Last Date Extended for December Session; Apply at csirnet.nta.ac.in
Important Links:
| CSIR NET 2025 Dec Notification PDF | Download Here |
| CSIR NET 2025 Dec Application Link | Apply Online |
- CSIR NET Eligibility 2025
- CSIR NET Exam Date 2025
- CSIR NET Admit Card 2025
- CSIR NET Exam Dates 2025
- CSIR NET Subject-wise Exam Date 2025
- CSIR NET Shift Timing 2025
- CSIR NET Preparation Tips 2025
- CSIR NET Answer Key 2025
- CSIR NET Exam Events 2025
- CSIR NET Exam Dates 2025 FAQs
CSIR NET Eligibility 2025
The basic CSIR UGC NET eligibility criteria that candidates must fulfil are mentioned below:
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)
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
CSIR NET Exam Date 2025
The National Tetsing Agency will release the CSIR NET 2025 Dec schedule on the official website in detail. The exam will be conducted on December 18, 2025. The CSIR UGC NET Admit Card for Dec session will be released on the official website three days prior to the exam date.
The CSIR NET Exam Date highlights the important events related to the exam such as the release of the NTA CSIR NET Application Form, release of admit card, conduct of the exam, declaration of result, etc. Candidates should be aware of the latest CSIR Exam Date so that they do not miss out on any important event.
CSIR NET Admit Card 2025
- Visit at csirnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the CSIR-UGC NET hall ticket link
- A new webpage will open. Candidates should enter the required details to download it
- If everything is done perfectly, the candidate’s call lettter will be displayed on the screen
- Download the admit card and print it out for future use
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 ONGOING |
| 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 |
CSIR NET Subject-wise Exam Date 2025
Candidates will be able to check the CSIR NET Subject-wise Exam Date for the Dec session below once it is released.
| Subject Name | Exam Date | Exam Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Sciences | 18-Dec-2025 | to be updated here |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | 18-Dec-2025 | to be updated here |
| Chemical Sciences | 18-Dec-2025 | to be updated here |
| Life Sciences | 18-Dec-2025 | to be updated here |
| Physical Science | 18-Dec-2025 | to be updated here |
Check CSIR NET 2025 Dec session Datesheet PDF: to be updated here
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CSIR NET Shift Timing 2025
Candidates can check CSIR NET Exam Timing 2025 in the table below as per the previous trends.
| CSIR NET Exam Day Events |
CSIR NET 2025 First Shift Timings |
CSIR NET 2025 Second Shift Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Timing of exam |
9:00 AM-12:00 PM |
3:00 PM-6:00 PM |
| Duration of exam |
3 hours without break |
3 hours without break |
| Entry into the exam centre |
7:00-8:00 AM |
1:00-2:00 PM |
| Entry into the exam hall/room |
8:15-8:30 AM |
2:15-2:30 PM |
| Checking of admit cards by the invigilator |
8:30-8:45 AM |
2:30-2:45 PM |
| Sitting on the seat in the exam hall |
8:45 AM |
2:45 PM |
| Instructions by the invigilators |
8:45-8:55 AM |
2:45-2:55 PM |
| Test commences |
9:00 AM |
3:00 PM |
| Test concludes |
12:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
CSIR NET Preparation Tips 2025
Some beneficial CSIR NET Preparation Tips are as follows:
- Candidates are advised to go through the syllabus and exam pattern before commencing their preparation for the Exam
- Candidates should try to solve a mock test for exam before starting preparation to check their level of preparation
- Candidates should prepare a routing involving more focus on the weak topics and lesser on the strong topics
- It is advisable to start with the basics and then move on to the advanced topics
- Note-taking is also suggested for such topics which need constant revision
- Revise each topic before starting a new one. It would enhance the retention capacity
- Check out previous year papers and the questions that have been asked
- Look for the study material that suits you the most from a list of Books. No need to read all the books for the preparation
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CSIR NET Answer Key 2025
The NTA will release the CSIR NET Answer Key on its official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the Answer Key from the official website. A challenge window will also be opened for the candidates to review their answers and challenge them, if required for a limited time period.
Check CSIR NET 2025 Dec Answer Key PDF: to be updated here
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.
CSIR NET Exam Events 2025
CSIR NET Exam Dates 2025 FAQs
CSIR NET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 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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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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week 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
IBPS Clerk Prelims Result 2025 Oct '25
What are the topics to revise in the CSIR NET Chemical Science?