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The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam schedule and key events are provided below for candidates’ reference.
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| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 25 September 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 25 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 27 October 2025 (11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 28 October 2025 (11:50 PM) |
| Correction Window | 30 October – 01 November 2025 |
| Exam Date | 18 December 2025 |
| Admit Card Availability | Available Soon on Official Website |
| Result Declaration | To be Announced |
The eligibility requirements and fee structure for CSIR UGC NET December 2025 are as follows.
| Eligibility & Fees | |
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| Exam Name | CSIR UGC NET December 2025 |
| Organizing Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Educational Qualification | Master’s Degree or Equivalent in Related Subject with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD). Integrated 4-year Bachelor’s Degree holders are also eligible. |
| Age Limit | For JRF: Maximum 30 years as on 01 December 2025; No age limit for Assistant Professor / PhD Admission. |
| Application Fees | General: ₹1150 | OBC/EWS: ₹600 | SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹325 |
| Payment Mode | Online through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI |
The selection process of CSIR UGC NET December 2025 is based purely on performance in the written exam conducted by NTA.
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| Stage 1 | Computer-Based Written Examination |
| Stage 2 | Preparation of Merit List based on Scores |
| Stage 3 | Document Verification / Admission to Ph.D. / Appointment as Assistant Professor |
The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam will be conducted online (CBT). The general structure is as follows.
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| Part | Total Questions | Questions to Attempt | Marks per Question | Negative Marking |
| Part A (General Aptitude) | 20 | 15 | 2 | -0.5 |
| Part B (Subject Knowledge) | 40 | 35 | 2 | -0.5 |
| Part C (Analytical Questions) | 60 | 25 | 4 | -1.0 |
| Total Marks: 200 | Duration: 3 Hours (Single Shift) | ||||
CSIR UGC NET qualifies candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Assistant Professor positions in recognized universities and research institutions.
| Post & Salary Information | |
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| Post Name | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Assistant Professor |
| Pay Scale (JRF) | ₹37,000 per month + HRA (first 2 years), then ₹42,000 per month + HRA (SRF stage) |
| Pay Scale (Assistant Professor) | Pay Level 10, Basic ₹57,700 + DA + HRA + TA (Approx ₹75,000–₹90,000/month) |
| Tenure (JRF) | Initially 2 years, extendable based on performance |
Admit cards for CSIR UGC NET December 2025 will be available on the official NTA website before the examination date.
| Admit Card Details | |
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| Release Date | Expected in December 2025 (before exam) |
| How to Download | Visit csirnet.nta.ac.in → Click on “Download Admit Card” → Enter Application No. & DOB → Download PDF |
| Documents Required | Admit Card Printout and Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / PAN / Voter ID) |
The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 results will be declared after the exam on the NTA website.
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| Result Declaration | To be announced post-exam (expected January 2026) |
| Website | https://csirnet.nta.ac.in |
| Scorecard Contents | Marks obtained, Percentile, and Qualification status (JRF/Assistant Professor) |
| Certificate | Issued electronically through the official website after result publication |
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| Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Link | Apply Online Now |
| Admit Card | Download Admit Card |
| Answer Key | Check Answer Key |
| Syllabus | View Exam Syllabus |
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The post offered is Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2025 National Eligibility Test for Science.
The job location for this post is Across India.
The salary for this job is Not Applicable.
The last date to apply is 27 Oct 2025.
You can apply through Online mode. Please check the official link for more details.