NTA CSIR UGC NET December Exam 2025- Important Dates, Eligibility, Age Limit, Notification PDF: The NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY (NTA) has released the notification for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 Examination. NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Exam will be conducted on 18 December 2025 for 5 subjects. The online application started from 25 September 2025 for JRF, Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. admissions. Candidates must read the official notification before applying.
NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY (NTA)
NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025
Advt No.: Short Details
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 25 September 2025
- Last Date For Application: 27 October 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 28 October 2025
- Date for Application Correction:Â 30 October -1 November 2025
- Exam Date: 18 December 2025
- Exam City Details:Â 8 December 2025
- Admit Card Date: 14 December 2025
- Result: After Exam
Application Fee
- General: Rs. 1150/-
- OBC, EWS: Rs. 600/-
- SC, ST, PH: Rs. 325/-
The candidates are required to deposit the requisite examination fees online through Internet Banking, Debit, or Credit Card.
Age Limit
Age Limits As of 1 December 2025
- Minimum Age: NA
- Maximum Age: 30 Years for JRF
- For Other posts, no age limit
Age Relaxation is Applicable per the NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Notification.
NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Eligibility Criteria
- General/ Unreserved/ General-EWS candidates who have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in a Master’s Degree or equivalent examination from recognized universities/ institutions are eligible for this Test. (For OBC NCL/ SC/ ST/PH, 50% marks)
- The candidates having passed a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree programme should have a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale, wherever the grading system is followed. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade for SC/ ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS.
- Candidates who are in their final year can apply.
JOINT CSIR- UGC NET SUBJECTS
The Test will be held in the subjects mentioned below:
| Subject Code | Subjects of the Test |
| 701 | Chemical Sciences |
| 702 | Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences |
| 703 | Life Sciences |
| 704 | Mathematical Sciences |
| 705 | Physical Sciences |
Document Required
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Degree and Other Certificates
- Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhar Card)
- A recent passport-size photo with a white or light-colored background
- Signature on plain white paper using a black or blue pen (not in capital letters)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate for EWS
- Domicile Certificate
NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Selection Process
- Computer-Based Examination
- Interview/Viva
- Document Verification
How to Apply for NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Exam
- Candidates need to visit the official website or the link given in the link section.
- Register for Online Form submission using your Email ID and Mobile Number, and note down the system-generated Application Number.
- Complete the Online Application Form by filling in all required details such as name, Date of Birth, father’s Name, and other details.
- Upload scanned Documents, i.e., image, signature, Category certificate, and other required.
- Pay the required fee through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI and keep proof of fee paid for future reference.
- After the submission of the Online Application Form (i.e., successful completion of Step 3), the Confirmation Page of the Application Form should be downloaded, and a printout of the same may be retained for future reference. The Confirmation Page of the online application form can be generated only after the candidate has made a successful payment.
Upload Document Size
- Candidate’s Photograph (in JPG file size: 10 kb – 200 kb)
- Candidate’s Signature (in JPG file size: 4kb – 30kb)
- Duly verified Result Awaited Attestation Form (in PDF file size: 50kb – 500kb) if required
- Category Certificate, if applicable (SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS, etc.) (in PDF file size: 50kb – 300kb)
- PwD Certificate, if applicable (in PDF file size: 50 kb – 300kb)
Important Links
| Admit Card | Click Here |
| Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Exam City Details Notice | Click Here |
| Correction | Click Here |
| Correction Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Date Extend Notice | Click Here |
| Bulletin | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Exam Pattern (Page 11) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Home | Click Here |
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FAQ
What is CSIR UGC NET December 2025?
The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 is a national-level eligibility test conducted by NTA for determining the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor in Science & Technology subjects.
How can I apply for CSIR UGC NET December 2025?
You can apply online through the official NTA website by filling the application form, uploading documents, and paying the required fee.
What is the age limit for CSIR NET December 2025?
Minimum Age: NA
Maximum Age: 30 Years for JRF
For Other posts, no age limit
What is the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam date?
18 December 2025