The NTA conducted the CSIR NET 2025 December session exam in two shifts across the country on December 18. Scroll down for detailed exam analysis for Shift 2, including the overall difficulty level, topics asked, subject-wise difficulty level, good attempts, etc.
CSIR NET 2025 December Mathematical, Chemical and Physical Science Question paper Analysis
CSIR NET 2025 Shift 2 Exam Analysis OUT: The National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted the CSIR NET 2025 December session exam on December 18 in two shifts. The NTA conducted the CSIR NET exam in a single day for all five subjects, including Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Mathematical Science, and Environmental Science. Scroll down for the CSIR UGC NET exam analysis Shift 2 based on the students feedback, including the overall difficulty level, subject-wise difficulty level, topics asked, memory-based questions and answers, good attempts, and more.
In Shift 2 Mathematical Science, Physical Science and Chemical Science exam was conducted by the NTA in an online mode. In Mathematical Science, 120 MCQs were asked in the exam, and candidates needed to attempt 60 questions. On the other hand, in chemical science, total 120 questions were asked and candidtaes required to attempt 75 questions. Also in Physical Science subject, a total of 75 questions were asked and candidates required to attempts 55 questions.
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- CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Mathematical Science
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- CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Chemical Science
- CSIR NET 2025 Dec Physical Science Students Reactions OUT
- CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Physical Science
- CSIR NET 2025 Dec Answer Key
CSIR NET 2025 Dec Mathematical Science Students Reactions OUT
As per the students feedback, the overall difficulty level of the CSIR NET Maths exam was Moderate to Difficult. Part A was moderate but Part B and C was a bit difficult. The expected good attempts can be 42 to 46.
Topics asked from Part B
- Real Analysis: Convergence, continuity, sequences, etc.
- Linear Algebra: Eigenvalues, vector spaces, etc.
- Complex Analysis: Cauchy-Riemann, integrals
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Abstract Algebra: Groups, rings, fields
- Basic Topology or Metric Spaces, etc.
Topics asked from Part C
- Linear Algebra questions were a challenging in nature
- Complex analysis questions/Advanced Real questions
- Functional equations
- Non-routine differential equations
- Logical Chain reasoning problems, etc.
Commonly asked questions
Yes. Candidates clear the CSIR UGC NET exam in three months. But to pass the exam proper strategy is required. They make study plans, do revisions, solve question papers, practice tests, etc. If a candidate study properly then nothing is impossible to crack.
The CSIR NET exam consists of five subjects some of them are Maths, Physical Science, Chemical Science, etc. Part A in the exam is common for all candidates and Part B and C is subject-specific. Candidates need to select one subject and prepare well to clear the examination.
The June session exam dates for the CSIR NET 2026 exam were July 17 and 18, 2026 . It was conducted in two shifts. The whole exam schedule was released by the authority at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Mathematical Science
Candidates can check the CSIR NET Mathematical Science Analysis for Dec session in the table below based on the students' review.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Good Attempts |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Moderate |
11-14 |
| Part B |
40 |
25 |
Difficult |
19-22 |
| Part C |
60 |
20 |
Difficult |
12-15 |
| Total |
120 |
60 |
Moderate to Difficult |
42-26 |
CSIR NET 2025 Dec Chemical Science Students Reactions OUT
The overall difficulty of the exam as per the students feedback was Moderate. Expected number of good attempts 44-51.
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Chemical Science
Candidates can check the CSIR NET Chemical Science Analysis for Dec session in the table below based on the students' review.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Good Attempts |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Moderate |
12-14 |
| Part B |
40 |
35 |
Moderate |
16-22 |
| Part C |
60 |
25 |
Moderate |
15-21 |
| Total |
120 |
75 |
Moderate |
44-51 |
CSIR NET 2025 Dec Physical Science Students Reactions OUT
As per the students feedback, the overall difficulty level was Moderate to Difficult. Part A and B was moderate in nature. Part C questions were moderate to difficult. The expected number of good attempts can be 38 to 42.
Topics asked from Part B
- Quantum Mechanics
- Mechanics and Classical Physics
- Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
- Electromagnetic Theory Fundamentals, etc.
CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Physical Science
Candidates can check the CSIR NET Physical Science Analysis for Dec session in the table below based on the students' review.
| Part Name |
Total MCQs |
Total MCQs to be Attempted |
Good Attempts |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A |
20 |
15 |
Moderate |
11-12 |
| Part B |
25 |
20 |
Moderate |
14-17 |
| Part C |
30 |
20 |
Moderate to Difficult |
11-15 |
| Total |
75 |
55 |
Moderate to Difficult |
38-42 |
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CSIR NET 2025 Dec Answer Key
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the CSIR NET Answer Key 2025 one week after the exam was concluded. Candidates will be able to raise objections against the CSIR UGC NET 2025 Dec Provisional Answer Key by logging into the official website for a specific time period. The Answer Key will be available in the PDF format. After releasing the final answer key, CSIR NET Result & Cut-off will soon be published by NTA on the official website.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
No. The authority is expected to release the CSIR NET 2026 December session application form tentatively in September or October. It will be released at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
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Answered a month ago
Students can prepare for UGC NET CSIR NET and similar competitive exams while pursuing MA Mathematics at LPU because the course builds a strong base in core subjects such as Algebra Analysis Topology and Differential Equations which are important for these exams. Regular academic guidance library re
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a month ago
You can download the CSIR NET Life Sciences 2026 question paper by logging into CSIR NET official website hosted by National Testing Agency.
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Yes. The admit card for the CSIR NET 2026 June session was released on the official portal at csirnet.nta.nic.in on July 13. The exam was held on July 17 and 18.
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