CSIR NET Notification 2025 Released: December Session Official Notification PDF Link
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test 2025 ( CSIR NET )
Registration - 25 Sep '25 - 24 Oct '25
The CSIR NET Notification 2025 for the December session has been released at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Along with the notification, the CSIR NET Application Form for the December session also issued. The NTA CSIR NET Dec application process dates are September 25 to October 24, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM). Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. The NTA released the CSIR NET Notification in a PDF format. The June session notification was released on June 3, 2025.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been entrusted by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to conduct the CSIR UGC NET exam to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS) in Indian universities and colleges. Given below are important highlights regarding CSIR NET December Notification 2025 for the reference of candidates. Candidates are advised to apply online for the CSIR NET 2025 exam only after going through the notification PDF.
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Important Links:
| CSIR NET 2025 Dec Notification PDF | Download Here |
| CSIR NET 2025 Dec Application Link |
- CSIR NET Notification 2025
- CSIR NET Exam Dates 2025
- CSIR NET Application Form 2025
- CSIR NET Application Fee 2025
- CSIR NET Syllabus 2025
- CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025
CSIR NET Notification 2025
The CSIR NET Notification 2025 for the December session has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the official website- csirnet.nta.nic.in. It contains the important details of the exam including the detailed application process, eligibility criteria, admit card, exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. CSIR NET Notification PDF for the December session 2025 is provided below.
CSIR NET Notification 2025 PDF (Dec Session): Download Here
CSIR NET 2025 Dec Session Information Bulletin: Download Here
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 25 Sep ' 25 | CSIR NET 2025 Dec Notification |
| 20 Aug ' 25 | CSIR NET 2025 June Result |
| 01 Aug ' 25 | CSIR NET 2025 June Provisional Answer Key |
CSIR NET Application Form 2025
Registration: 25 Sep ' 25 - 24 Oct ' 25
The authority released the CSIR NET 2025 application form for the December session on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The CSIR UGC NET Application Form 2025 needs to be filled by candidates in two parts – registration and application. Check below the quick steps to apply online for the CSIR NET 2025 exam below:
- Visit the official website - csirnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on the application form button
- Click on the new registration button
- Read the instructions and click on the checkbox given at the bottom of the page
- Click on Click Here to Proceed button
- Fill in all details asked in the CSIR NET registration form
- Click on Submit
- Note down the system-generated application number and password
- Login to the registered account using the application number and password
- Fill in all details asked in the CSIR NET application form
- Upload scanned images of photo and signature in JPG format as per the prescribed specifications
| CSIR NET Documents |
Size (in kb) |
|---|---|
| Photo |
10-200 |
| Signature |
4-20 |
- Download and print the CSIR NET confirmation page
Direct link to apply for CSIR NET 2025 December session: https://examinationservices.nic.in/ExamSys2026/root/Home.aspx?enc=Ei4cajBkK1gZSfgr53ImFTqGsyg38PlGNCGSuvSzsiV1qebCK8HwyoyshndJPRez
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CSIR NET Application Fee 2025
Candidates can pay the CSIR NET Application Fee in online mode via debit card/credit card/internet banking. The application fee is as follows.
| Category |
CSIR NET Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| General |
1,150 |
| OBC – Non-creamy layer |
600 |
| SC/ST/PwD |
325 |
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CSIR NET Syllabus 2025
CSIR NET Syllabus 2025 for all five subjects, namely Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences, is mentioned below.
CSIR NET Syllabus: Part A
- Numerical Ability- Number and Simplification; Average; Quadratic Equations; Sequence and Series; Surd and Indices; Logarithms; Percentage; Profit and Loss; Simple Interest & Compound Interest; Partnership; LCM and HCF; Probability; Mensuration.
- Reasoning- Series Formation; Ranking and Arrangement; Puzzles; Coding-Decoding; Distance and Directions; Calendar and Clock, etc.
- Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis- Mean, Median & Mode; Measures of Dispersion; Graphical Analysis: Bar Graph, Line Graph; Pie-Chart; Tabulation.
CSIR NET Syllabus: Part B & C
A detailed CSIR NET Syllabus will help the students score better on the exam and present better clarity of the topics to be covered.
- Chemical Sciences- Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Interdisciplinary topics, etc.
- Earth Sciences- Geology, Applied Geology, Physical Geography, Geophysics, Meteorology, Ocean Sciences, etc.
- Life Sciences- Molecules and their Interaction, Cellular Organization, Developmental Biology, Diversity of Life Forms, Cell Communication and Cell Signaling, Ecological Principles, etc.
- Mathematical Sciences- Analysis Linear Algebra, Complex Analysis Algebra, Topology, Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs), Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), Numerical Analysis, Calculus of Variations, Linear Integral Equations, Classical Mechanics, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, etc.
- Physical Sciences- Mathematical Methods of Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics, Electronics and Experimental Methods, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, etc.
CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025
The CSIR UGC NET Exam is conducted for a total of five subjects – Chemical Sciences; Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences; Life Sciences; Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences. Although the CSIR NET question paper for each subject differs, the pattern of creation of papers is largely the same.
CSIR NET Question Paper 2025 for each subject contains objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of 200 marks. Each CSIR UGC NET paper is divided into three parts – A, B and C. Questions in Part A are common for all candidates. Questions in Parts B and C differ as per the subject chosen by the candidate.
Each part of the CSIR NET exam contains a different number of questions. Total questions that candidates need to attempt also differ as per the subject chosen by the candidate. The total duration in which candidates need to complete the exam is three hours.
The table below contains the highlights of the CSIR NET Exam Pattern.
| Particulars |
CSIR NET Exam Pattern Highlights |
|---|---|
| Number of papers |
Five (Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences) |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Exam Duration |
180 minutes |
| Total Questions |
Differ as per the subject chosen |
| Type of Questions |
MCQs |
| Total Marks |
200 |
| Marking Scheme |
Differ as per the subject chosen |
| Language of Paper |
English and Hindi |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?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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Contributor-Level 6
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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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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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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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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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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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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Contributor-Level 6
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Should a candidate rely on books or online resources for CSIR NET Preparation 2025?