CSIR NET December 2025 notification released on 25 September 2025 on the official website. The CSIR NET exam will be conducted on 18 December 2025.
CSIR NET December 2025
The National Testing Agency (NTA) had released CSIR NET December 2025 notification on 25 September 2025 on the official website. The CSIR NET application form 2025 started from 25 September 2025. The last date to apply for CSIR NET December 2025 is 24 October 2025. The candidate who wants to pursue Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), lectureship and PHD in Indian universities and colleges can apply online for CSIR NET 2025. The CSIR NET exam date 2025 has scheduled to conducted on 18 December 2025.
The CSIR NET exam is a computer-based test conducted for five papers, including mathematical science, life science, chemical science, or Science and Physical Science. Check the complete details related to CSIR NET DEC 2025 in this article.

CSIR NET 2025 Notification December
The CSIR NET 2025 notification for December session has released on 26 September 2025 on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The official notification will release along with the complete details such as CSIR NET application form 2025 date, CSIR NET exam date 2025, eligibility, syllabus and more. Students are advised to start preparing for CSIR NET 2025 exam as the official notification will be released on 25 September 2025.
CSIR NET 2025
The CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) is a national-level exam conducted by NTA to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professor and admission to PHD in Indian universities and colleges.
| CSIR NET December 2025- Overview | |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 |
| Full-Form | CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Date | 18 December 2025 |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year (June & December) |
| Mode of Exam | Online – CBT (Computer Based Test) |
| Language/Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/ https://nta.ac.in/ |
CSIR NET Exam Date 2025
CSIR NET December 2025 exam date will be announced soon on the official website. It is expected that the CSIR NET exam 2025 for December session will be conducted in last week of December 2025. Candidates who are interested in CSIR NET December exam must check the complete schedule below.
| Events | Dates |
| CSIR NET Notification 2025 | 25 September 2025 |
| CSIR NET Application Form 2025 Starts | 25 September 2025 |
| Last Date to apply online | 24 October 2025 |
| Last Date to pay application fee | 25 October 2025 |
| CSIR NET Correction Dates | 27 October to 29 October 2025 |
| CSIR NET City Intimation Slip 2025 | – |
| CSIR NET Admit Card 2025 | – |
| CSIR NET Exam Date 2025 | 18 December 2025 |
| CSIR NET December 2025 Answer Key | January 2026 |
CSIR NET December 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidate who wants to apply for CSIR NET 2025 must meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria includes can be dates education qualification and age limit. Check the detailed eligibility criteria below.
Education qualification:
- The candidate must have M.Sc. / Equivalent Degree in science stream with at least 50% marks for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender and 55% marks for General/EWS & OBC-NCL.
- BE/B.Tech/BS (4 years)/Integrated BS-MS/MBBS candidates can also apply.
Age Limit:
- To apply for CSIR NET for JRF candidate should be maximum of 30 years.
- There is no upper age limit to apply for the post of lectureship/Assistant Professor.
CSIR NET Application Form 2025
CSIR NET December application form 2025 has released on csirnet.nta.nic.in, on 25 September 2025. The last date to apply online for CSIR NET 2025 is 24 October 2025. Candidate who is interested to apply online for the exam must fil out the application form before the last date. The CSIR net application process include filling the application form, uploading important documents, paying application fees etc.
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CTET December 2025 Notification
CSIR NET December 2025 Application Fees
The CSIR net application fees 2025 for general category candidate is Rs 1150 and SC ST and PWD is Rs 325. The application fees can be paid through online mode. This is to inform you that application fee is not refundable.
| Category | Application fees |
| General | Rs 1,150 |
| OBC- Non- Creamy layer | Rs 600 |
| SC/ST/PWD | Rs 325 |
Steps to apply for CSIR NET December 2025
Candidate so wants to apply for CSIR NET December 2025 exam leads to fill out the application form correctly within the prescribe date. Here are the steps you can follow to apply online for CSIR NET DEC 2025.
- Go to the official website of CSIR NET 2025 at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
- On the home page click on the link given for CSIR UGC NET DEC 2025.
- Click on the new registration link and interure personal details like your name, email id and phone number.
- You will receive a registration id and password.
- Re login and fill out the CSIR NET application form 2025 by entering your personal details, educational details etc.
- Now upload the scanned documents including your photograph and signature.
- Phrase application fees and submit the application form
- Candidate must ensure to take a printout of CSIR NET December application form 2025.
FAQs on CSIR NET December 2025
When did CSIR NET application form 2025 be released?
The CSIR net application form 2025 has released on 25 September 2025.
What is the official website of CSIR NET 2025?
The official website of CSIR NET 2025 is csirnet.nta.ac.in.
When did CSIR NET December exam 2025 will conducted?
CSIR NET December 2025 exam will be conducted on 18 December 2025.
