NTA CSIR NET 2025 Exam Analysis LIVE- Difficulty Level, Questions, Good Attempts & Paper Review
The NTA will conduct the CSIR NET 2025 exam on December 18 at various centres across the country. The exam will be held in two shifts on a single day. Candidates can check below the latest live updates about the CSIR NET exam analysis including the overall difficulty level, questions asked in the exam and more.
CSIR NET 2025 Dec Exam Analysis LIVE: The NTA will conduct the CSIR NET 2025 December session exam on December 18 in two shifts on a single day. The first shift is from 9 am to 12 pm and the second shift will start from 3 pm to 6 pm. The reporting time for shift is 7 am and for shift 2 is 1 pm. Analysis is an important part of the examination as it provides information regarding the level of difficulty of the examination, the question paper, the topics asked in the exam, etc. Candidates can predict, regarding the cutoff, whether it will rise or drop. The CSIR NET exam will be conducted for five subjects namley Mathematical Science, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences and Physical Science. The whole schedule is provided below. Scroll down for the latest live updates about the CSIR NET exam analysis including the overall difficulty level, questions asked in the exam and more.
CSIR NET 2025 December Exam Schedule Subject-Wise
The CSIR NET exam for the December session will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) mode at various centres across India. Candidates can check below the NTA CSIR NET 2025 subject-wise exam schedule.
| Subject Name | Exam Date | Exam Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Sciences | 18-Dec-2025 | 3 pm to 6 pm |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | 18-Dec-2025 | 9 am to 12 Noon |
| Chemical Sciences | 18-Dec-2025 | 3 pm to 6 pm |
| Life Sciences | 18-Dec-2025 | 9 am to 12 Noon |
| Physical Science | 18-Dec-2025 | 3 pm to 6 pm |
CSIR NET 2025 Dec Exam Analysis Shift 1 Soon
Here we will provide the CSIR NET exam analysis for shift 1 after 12 pm. Based on the students' responses, candidates will come to know the questions asked in the exam, difficulty level, etc.
LIVE UPDATE
CSIR NET December Exam Analysis 2025 LIVE Updates
- 5:12 AM IST⢠18 Dec 2025
How To Download CSIR NET 2025 Admit Card?
To download hall ticket of CSIR NET Dec session, candidates can go through these steps
- Go to official website csirnet.nta.nic.in
- On homepage, click on âDownload CSIR UGC NET Admit Cardâ
- A login window will appear on screen
- Enter application number and date of birth
- CSIR NET Dec hall ticket will be displayed on screen
- Download save and get printout of it
- 4:40 AM IST⢠18 Dec 2025
CSIR NET 2025 Donâts LIVE: Things to Avoid
- Do not carry bags, books, notes, mobile phones or electronic devices inside exam hall
- Do not bring eatables or packaged food, except in specified cases like for diabetic candidates
- Do not indulge in malpractice or cheating and impersonation
- Do not reach late, entry after gate closing time is not allowed
- Do not leave CSIR NET exam hall before time is over
- Avoid smoking or spitting inside premises
- 4:10 AM IST⢠18 Dec 2025
Exam day doâs and donâts Mentioned on CSIR NET 2025 Admit Card
Candidates can check doâs and donâts mentioned in admit card of CSIR NET
- Read all instructions on admit card before going to exam centre.
- Reach CSIR NET centre before reporting time mentioned on hall ticket
- Carry printed copy of admit card
- Carry valid original photo ID proof Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Driverâs License/Voter ID
- Paste passport-size photo and fill self-declaration or undertaking on admit card if required
- Check exam details on computer screen and inform invigilator in case of any discrepancy
- Follow all instructions given by invigilators in exam hall
- 3:25 AM IST⢠18 Dec 2025
When will the CSIR NET 2025 Dec session first shift will over?
The CSIR NET 2025 Dec session first shift will over at 12 pm.
- 3:08 AM IST⢠18 Dec 2025
CSIR NET Dec 2025 LIVE: Exam Schedule
Subject Name Exam Date Exam Timings Mathematical Sciences 18-Dec-2025 3 pm to 6 pm Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences 18-Dec-2025 9 am to 12 Noon Chemical Sciences 18-Dec-2025 3 pm to 6 pm Life Sciences 18-Dec-2025 9 am to 12 Noon Physical Science 18-Dec-2025 3 pm to 6 pm - 2:53 AM IST⢠18 Dec 2025
CSIR NET 2025 Dec Exam Live Updates: Reporting time
CSIR NET 2025 will be held in two shifts morning (9 AM to 12 PM) and evening (3 to 6 PM). Candidates appearing for CSIR NET Dec session must report at exam centre at least two hours before paper begins.Â
- 2:34 AM IST⢠18 Dec 2025
What is the timings of the first shift of the CSIR NET Dec session examination?
The CSIR NET exam will be held on December 18. The first shift will start at 9 am. The reporting time is 7 am.
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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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.