CSIR NET Result 2025 Soon: Download Rank List for Dec Session, Scorecard PDF & Cutoff

Updated on Jan 7, 2026 11:10 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

CSIR NET 2025 Result: The authority will soon release the CSIR NET 2025 result for the December session on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It is expected that it will be announced in the mid of January 2026. The CSIR NET Exam was conducted on December 18, 2025 on a single day in two shifts. Candidates will be able to check their result with the help of login credentials.

It will be released in the form of PDF and consists of the roll number and rank of the candidates qualified for the award of JRF and eligible for Assistant Professor. The CSIR UGC NET December session exam was conducted for five subjects. Once the result will be out, candidates can search their roll number to know their rank and qualifying status. The CSIR UGC NET Cutoff will be declared subject-wise separately. Read below for more information anout the CSIR NET Result 2025.

Table of contents

CSIR UGC NET Result December 2025
CSIR NET Exam Dates 2025
How to Check CSIR NET Result & Merit List 2025?
CSIR UGC NET Result 2025: Rank List
CSIR NET E-Certificate 2025 and its validity
List of Documents Required to Download CSIR NET Certificate 2025
What's Next after CSIR NET Result?
CSIR UGC NET Previous Years Result
CSIR NET 2025 Result FAQs

CSIR UGC NET Result December 2025

CSIR NET Result 2025 for the December session will be released on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to download the CSIR UGC NET December Result by logging into the official website through the required credentials.

Direct Link to download CSIR NET 2025 Dec result: to be updated here

Details Mentioned on CSIR NET Scorecard 2025

The result/scorecard/marks statement for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (CSIR UGC NET) contains important details related to the candidate such as:

Name	Roll number
Application number	Parents’ names
Category	Post applied (JRF and Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor Only)
CSIR NET subject code and name for which the exam is taken	Exam qualifying status
Total and paper-wise marks scored	Total and paper-wise percentage obtained

Also Read:

CSIR NET Exam Pattern

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the cutoff for CSIR NET result 2026?

Candidates must score at least 33 percent in the general, EWS, and OBC categories and 25 percent in the SC, ST, and PwD categories for the CSIR UGC NET exam. The December session result will be released on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.

Q: Where will the CSIR NET 2025 result be released?

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.

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
Jan ' 26	CSIR NET 2025 Dec Result TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
30 Dec ' 25	CSIR NET 2025 Dec Provisional Answer Key
30 Dec ' 25 - 01 Jan ' 26	CSIR NET 2025 Dec Answer Key Objection Window
20 Aug ' 25	CSIR NET 2025 June Result
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How to Check CSIR NET Result & Merit List 2025?

CSIR NET Result for the CSIR NET December exam will be released by the NTA. Candidates will be able to download the scorecard PDF by logging into the website. Candidates can check from below methods:

Visit at csirnet.nta.nic.in
Click on the 'CSIR UGC NET 2025 Dec Result' link
Enter the following details:Application number, Date of birth and Security pin as shown in the image.

Click on Submit
View and download the CSIR NET result and scorecard

CSIR UGC NET Dec Result 2025 Download Link- to be updated here

How to Check CSIR NET Result if Forgot Application Number?

In case, candidates forget their application number, they can re-generate it by the methods as mentioned below:

Visi at csirnet.nta.nic.in
Click on the result link
Click on the ‘Forgot Application No.’ link
Enter the below details:
- Name
- Father’s name
- Mother’s name
- Date of birth
- Security pin (as visible on the screen)
Click on the Get Application Number button

How to check CSIR NET Merit List 2025?

The CSIR NET merit list consists of the names of the candidates who have qualified for Junior research Fellowship (JRF) and eligibility for the assistant Professor. The authority publish the final result and cut off along with the merit list. Candidates will be able to download the CSIR NET merit list from the official website or via direct link provided below once it is out. Candidates can see the methods below:

Visit at csirhrdg.res.in
Click on the Result link under the CSIR UGC NET Exam header
Download and save the merit list

Also Read: CSIR NET Important Dates

Commonly asked questions

Q: Where can a candidate enroll for availing CSIR Fellowship or Associateships?

Officially it is mentioned that CSIR Fellowships or Associateships are tenable in universities, IITs, postgraduate colleges, government research establishments including those of CSIR, R&D establishments of recognised public or private sector industrial firms, and other recognised institutions.

CSIR UGC NET Result 2025: Rank List

CSIR UGC NET Rank List 2025 will be released on CSIR's official website along with the CSIR NET Cutoff. Candidates will be able to download the CSIR NET Merit List & Cut Off through the link provided below in this article.

CSIR UGC NET June Cut-off 2025 Official PDF- To be updated Here

CSIR NET Rank List 2025 PDF- To be updated Here

Commonly asked questions

Q: Does category affect the CSIR NET cutoff?

Yes, category affects the CSIR NET cutoff. The CSIR NET cutoff marks vary by category and subject. As per the official notification, candidates must score at least 33% in the General, EWS, and OBC categories and a minimum of 25% in the SC, ST, and PwD categories to qualify for both Fellowship and Lectureship/Assistant Professor.

Q: Where will the CSIR NET merit list be released?

CSIR NET merit list will be released on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in where candidate can access it via logging in with their credentials.

CSIR NET E-Certificate 2025 and its validity

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue a CSIR NET December Certificate 2025 after declaring the CSIR NET result to the candidates who have qualified for the CSIR NET exam. The NTA will also release the CSIR UGC NET 2025 certificate on the official website- csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the CSIR NET Dec certificate 2025 by using the process given below.

How to Download CSIR NET E-Certificate 2025?

Candidates can download the CSIR NET eligibility certificate by following manner:

Visit at csirnet.nta.nic.in
Click on the CSIR NET e-certificate link
Select the exam name
Enter the captcha code
Click on the Proceed button
Enter the below-mentioned credentials:
- Roll number/application number
- Date of birth
Select the exam session
Enter the captcha code
Click on Proceed
View, download and save the CSIR UGC NET certificate

Direct Link to download CSIR NET 2025 Certificate (Dec): to be updated here

CSIR NET Certificate 2025: Validity

The CSIR UGC NET Certificate holds different validity for the JRF NET and Lectureship/Assistant Professor. Have a look:

Validity of CSIR NET JRF Award Letter: The validity of the JRF award letter is for two years and is not extendable
Validity of Lectureship/Assistant Professor: The CSIR NET certificate validity for a Lecturership is for a lifetime

Also Read: CSIR NET Question Paper

Commonly asked questions

Q: What happens if a candidate notices an error in the CSIR NET certificate?

If a candidate finds any discrepancies in the CSIR NET certificate, then he or she should download the certificate again from the official website. But if the same issue persists again, contact the examination authority for assistance.

List of Documents Required to Download CSIR NET Certificate 2025

Candidates who are named in Part I of the CSIR NET result 2025 need to send self-attested photocopies of a few documents to download their CSIR UGC NET E-Certificate. However, candidates named in Part II and Part III of the CSIR NET result need to contact the University Grants Commission (UGC) or National Testing Agency (NTA) to get their e-certificates. Candidates who have qualified for the exam for CSIR JRF/LS and JRF only (Part I) need to send the self-attested copies of the following documents through an email to certificate@csirhrdg.res.in.

Marks Statement (CSIR NET scorecard) with rank and result that is available at csirnet.nta.nic.in
Class 10 certificate (issued by the respective board) as proof of date of birth
Degree/provisional degree of qualifying exam/ MSc/ equivalent degree
Final mark sheet with the required percentage of marks
CGPA/SGPA/OGPA/CPI etc conversion formula of their respective University/Institute or certificate from the concerned University/Institute clearly stating the percentage of marks in the qualifying degree
Bifurcation of marks/period in case of the dual degree
SC/ST Certificate, if applicable
Latest OBC Caste Certificate (Non-creamy layer) as per format given on NCBC website (www.ncbc.nic.in)
PwD candidates should submit certificates as per the Government of India rules
EWS category certificate (Income and Asset Certificate) issued by the appropriate competent authority

Also Read: CSIR NET Exam Analysis

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the use of CSIR NET e-certificate?

The CSIR NET e-certificate is a qualifying certificate that improves candidates professional opportunities. It can be used to start a research or lectureship profile or as a consultant role at R&D or as a scientific official profile at several PSUs, etc.

Q: What is the significance of the CSIR NET e-certificate?

The CSIR NET e-certificate confirms candidates' eligibility for lectureship and junior research fellowship. That is, it confirms that the candidate successfully passed the CSIR NET examination and is eligible for the award of JRF and/or for appointment as an assistant professor/lecturer. The CSIR NET certificate is valid for a period of 02 years effective from the date mentioned in the NET certificate.

What's Next after CSIR NET Result?

Candidates clearing the result will be provided an eligibility certificates and JRF award letters by NTA in due course. All qualifying candidates can then apply for the post of Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges or pursue research in their chosen Science subject. Candidates can apply for a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or a Senior Research Fellowship in a research institution or university. Qualified candidates can also apply for a PhD program in a relevant field. Apart from these options, they also have the opportunity to consider applying for various research-based positions in government organizations or private companies.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the minimum qualifying score for CSIR NET exam?

Candidates required to score at least 33% in the General, EWS, and OBC categories, and 25% in the SC, ST, and PwD categories to qualify. This is the minimum bench mark. In Life Science subject, the raw marks obtained have been normalised into NTA score/percentile and results have been declared based on percentile cut-off as indicated.

CSIR UGC NET Previous Years Result

CSIR NET Result 2024 released by the NTA on the official website. Candidates can download the CSIR UGC NET Result by logging into the official website through the required credentials. CSIR NET June Result 2024 Download Link is provided in this article. The NTA conducted the CSIR NET 2024 June Exam from July 25 to 27, 2024.

Check CSIR NET June Result 2024: https://csirnet.ntaonline.in/frontend/web/scorecard/index

CSIR NET 2024 June Result PDF: Click Here

CSIR NET 2024 June Category-Wise Result PDF: Click Here

CSIR UGC NET Result December 2023

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CSIR NET December Cutoff 2023 on February 19, 2024, on the CSIR's official website- csirhrdg.res.in. Along with cutoff, NTA also released the CSIR NET Rank List 2023. The CSIR NET Result 2023 was announced by the NTA on the official website- csirnet.nta.ac.in on February 3, 2024

The authority released the CSIR NET Notification for December 2023 session on November 1, 2023. Along with the notification, CSIR NET Application Form 2023 has also been released. The NTA accepted the CSIR NET Online Form from November 1 to December 4, 2023, on the official website- csirnet.nta.ac.in.

CSIR UGC NET December Cut-off 2023 Official PDF- Download_Here

CSIR NET Rank List 2023 PDF- Download_Here

CSIR UGC NET Result 2023: Statistics

Total Number of Candidates who appeared in the CSIR UGC NET exam 2023 shift wise is provided below:

Date	Shift	Subject	Registered	Appeared
06.06.2023	Shift-1	Life Sciences	52,779	37,510
06.06.2023	Shift -2	Life Sciences	52,699	40,658
07.06.2023	Shift -1	Chemical Sciences	61,559	44,429
07.06.2023	Shift -2	Mathematical Sciences	52,432	38,002
08.06.2023	Shift -1	Physical Sciences	44,835	32,671
08.06.2023	Shift -1	Earth Sciences	9,723	6,620
Total			2,74,027	1,99,890

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the validity of the CSIR NET 2025 certificate?

The CSIR NET 2025 certificate is valid for lifetime for Assistant Professor. On the other hand, the award of JRF is for a fixed tenure and does not imply an assurance or guarantee for subsequent employment. The CSIR NET JRF certificate is valid for two years from the date mentioned on the certificate.

CSIR NET 2025 Result FAQs

Scroll down to know more FAQs of the CSIR NET 2025 result.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the steps to download the CSIR NET e-certificate?

To download the CSIR NET e certificate visit at csirnet.nta.nic.in and navigate to the E certificate download section. Login using credentials like application number date of birth and security pin. Download the certificate you can then save and print it for future use.

Q: How is the CSIR NET cut-off determined for various subjects and categories?

The CSIR NET cutoff marks for each subject and category depends upon various factors as given below.

Number of the candidates appearing for the exam.

Level of difficulty of the exam.

Total number of available fellowships or positions, etc.

Q: Can a candidate give UGC NET without a master's degree?

No. Candidate must possess a Master's degree with a minimum of 55% grade score average from a UGC recognised university to apply for the NTA UGC NET exam. Also, if she or he is in the final year of their Master's programme or hold a four year bachelor's degree in specific subjects.

Q: Will the questions in the UGC NET 2025 Paper 1 exam be asked from communication skills?

Yes, the NTA UGC NET 2025 paper 1 exam consists of questions related to communication skills. It is a part of a general aptitude test that have the teaching and research topics in which reading comprehension, reasoning, and communication skills also asked.

Q: What is the age limit for applying to the UGC NET exam?

There is no upper age limit to apply for the Assistant Professor positions. But for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), the maximum age limit is 30 years as of June 1 of the exam year. There is also an ahe relaxation provided to the candidates from reserved categories including OBC, SC and ST

Q: Has the authority changed the UGC NET syllabus for 2025?

Authority is expected to revise UGC NET syllabus as per NEP 2020 and will be updated on official website. Syllabus of UGC NET is divided into two sections: Paper 1 and Paper 2. UGC NET Paper 1 syllabus is common for all candidates who are going to take UGC NET. However, UGC NET Paper 2 syllabus varies for different subjects. Paper 2 carries subject-specific questions in which candidates specialise.

Q: Why is an analysis important for the preparation journey of the UGC NET exam?

Analysis is important for candidate in NTA NET exam. It helps in preparation, understand paper structure, difficulty level, topics asked or high weightage areas, expected cutoff. By analyzing mock tests and previous years papers students can prepare well.

Q: Which books are recommended for UGC NET Paper 2 Commerce and English?

Candidates can check below the important books that can be used for the preparation for UGC NET paper 2 Commerce and English.

Commerce: Some of the books are Trueman's UGC NET Commerce, CB Gupta's Business Organisation, etc.

English: Some of the books are Arihant UGC NET English Literature, History of English Literature by Edward Albert, etc.

Q: Who declare the CSIR NET Cut off?

The National Testing Agency declare the CSIR NET Cut off. It will be released subject and category-wise. The cut off is prepared on the basis of several factors including difficulty of the exam, reservation norms, number of candidates, etc.

Q: Is the CSIR NET 2025 Answer Key OUT?

Yes, the NTA released the CSIR NET 2025 Answer Key on its portal. The candidates were required to login with their credentials to download their subject answer key. The last date to send objections was January 1, 2026.