CSIR NET Result 2025: December Download Rank List, Scorecard PDF & Cutoff

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

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Shikha Goyal
Updated on Oct 27, 2025 15:07 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

CSIR NET 2025 Result: The authority will announce the CSIR NET 2025 result on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to download their result by using the login credentials by visiting the official website. A direct link will also be provided here once it is announced. The December session CSIR NET Exam will be conducted on December 18, 2025. The CSIR NET Dec Cut off will also be announced subject-wise separately. Those candidates who will qualify the exam will be provided an eligibility certificate and JRF Award Letters. Qualified candidates can further apply for the position of Assistant Professor in Indian colleges and universities.

The authority will also release the CSIR UGC NET 2025 Dec certificate. Candidates who will be qualified in the December session will be able to download their CSIR UGC NET 2025 certificates for the Dec session from the official website. 

 

 

Table of content
  • CSIR UGC NET Result December 2025
  • CSIR NET Exam Dates 2025
  • How to Check CSIR NET Result 2025?
  • How to Check CSIR NET Merit List 2025?
  • CSIR UGC NET Result 2025: Rank List
  • CSIR NET E-Certificate 2025
  • List of Documents Required to Download CSIR NET Certificate 2025
  • CSIR NET Certificate 2025: Validity
  • What's Next after CSIR NET Result?
  • CSIR UGC NET Previous Years Result
  • CSIR NET 2025 Result FAQs
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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 

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Q:   What is the cutoff for CSIR NET result 2025?
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To pass the CSIR NET 2025 Exam, candidates must score at least 33 percent in the general, EWS, and OBC categories and 25 percent in the SC, ST, and PwD categories. The CSIR NET 2025 June result will be released on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in. 

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

DatesPast Exam Dates
20 Aug ' 25

CSIR NET 2025 June Result

01 Aug ' 25

CSIR NET 2025 June Provisional Answer Key

01 Aug ' 25 - 03 Aug ' 25

CSIR NET 2025 June Provisional Answer Key challenge window

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How to Check CSIR NET Result 2025?

CSIR NET Result for the CSIR NET December exam will be released by the NTA on the official website. Candidates will be able to download the CSIR NET Result PDF by logging into the official website. Candidates can check CSIR UGC NET 2025 result by following the steps mentioned below:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of CSIR NET - csirnet.nta.nic.in
  • Step 2: Click on the 'CSIR UGC NET 2025 Dec Result' link
  • Step 3: Enter the following details:
    • Application number
    • Date of birth
    • Security pin as shown in the image
  • Step 4: Click on Submit
  • Step 5: 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 on the official website of the exam by following the steps mentioned below:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of CSIR UGC NET
  • Step 2: Click on the result link
  • Step 3: Click on the ‘Forgot Application No.’ link
  • Step 4: Enter the below details:
    • Name
    • Father’s name
    • Mother’s name
    • Date of birth
    • Security pin (as visible on the screen)
  • Step 5: Click on the Get Application Number button

Also Read: CSIR NET Cut-Off 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Where can a candidate enroll for availing CSIR Fellowship or Associateships?
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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.

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How to Check CSIR NET Merit List 2025?

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to check the merit list for CSIR UGC NET 2025 exam:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CSIR - csirhrdg.res.in

Step 2: Click on the CSIR NET result link available under the CSIR UGC NET Exam header

Step 3: Download and save the merit list

Also Read: CSIR NET Answer Key 

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

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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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does category affect the CSIR NET cutoff?
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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.

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CSIR NET E-Certificate 2025

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will issue a CSIR NET June 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.ac.in. Candidates can download the CSIR NET June 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 the steps mentioned below:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website - https://csirnet.nta.nic.in 
  • Step 2: Click on the CSIR NET e-certificate link
  • Step 3: Select the exam name
  • Step 4: Enter the captcha code
  • Step 5: Click on the Proceed button
  • Step 6: Enter the below-mentioned credentials:
    • Roll number/application number
    • Date of birth
  • Step 7: Select the exam session
  • Step 8: Enter the captcha code
  • Step 9: Click on Proceed
  • Step 10: View, download and save the CSIR UGC NET certificate

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

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

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

 

Q:   What is CSIR NET e certificate?
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The CSIR NET e-certificate is issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the official website. Basically, it is a digital document issued to those candidates who have qualified for the Joint CSIR NET Examination and confirms their eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and/or Assistant Professor/Lectureship positions.

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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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the use of CSIR NET e-certificate?
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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:   Is it essential to enroll in a PhD for continuation of NET JRF?
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Yes, a fellow after activation of the fellowship needs to register himself or herself for the Ph.D. programme within a period of two years.

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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 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the minimum qualifying score for CSIR NET exam?
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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.

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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.

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Q:   What is the cut off marks for CSIR NET 2025?
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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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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

 

 

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

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CSIR NET 2025 Result FAQs

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

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Q:   Why is the CSIR NET cutoff for different subjects likely to differ?
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The CSIR NET cutoff varies for each subject. The reason behind it is the differences in the number of candidates appearing for each subject, the difficulty level of the exam in that particular subject, overall competition within that specific field, etc.

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Answered 19 hours 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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Shikha Goyal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 20 hours 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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Gunjan Majumder

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 20 hours 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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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 20 hours 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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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 20 hours 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

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+2

-0.5

B

+2

-0.5

C

+4

-1

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Kritika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days 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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Manisha Singh

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days 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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Chanchal Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days ago

Candidates can check below the specifications required to upload the images in the CSIR NET application form:

DocumentsFormatSize in KB
PhotographJPG10-200
SignatureJPG10-50

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Satyendra Garg

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week 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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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a week 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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Shikha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

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