CSIR NET 2025 Dec Analysis (Shift 2) OUT: Check Maths, Chemical & Physical Science Difficulty Level, Questions & Answer

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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