NTA CSIR-UGC NET December 2025

Check NTA CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 apply online dates, eligibility, application fee, exam schedule and how to apply details here.

Dear friends, welcome to today’s article. Here you will get all the latest updates about this exam in very simple words.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has begun the registration process for Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2025. This exam will determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and admission to PhD programmes in science fields. (The Times of India)

Interested candidates must apply online before the last date. Let’s see full details below.

Eligibility Criteria – CSIR-UGC NET December 2025

• Educational Qualification:
  Candidates must have a Master’s degree or equivalent in Science / Engineering / Technology / relevant subject (or equivalent) with required minimum marks (as per past criteria).
• Age Limit (for JRF):
  Upper age limit is 28 years (for general category) with relaxations for reserved categories. (For Assistant Professor / Lectureship, no upper age limit usually applies).
  (Careers360 Competitions)

👉 Friends, make sure your Master’s degree marks and subject are eligible before applying.

Important Dates – December 2025 Session

👉 Mark these dates clearly in your calendar so you don’t miss applying.

Application Fee

👉 The fee must be paid online via net banking / debit card / credit card / UPI etc.

How to Apply – Steps

1. Visit the official registration website → csirnet.nta.nic.in (CSIR NET)
2. Click on Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 Apply Online link.
3. Register with email, mobile number, and receive credentials.
4. Fill the application form with personal, academic, and subject choices.
5. Upload scanned photograph, signature, degree / mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable).
6. Pay the application fee.
7. Submit, then download / print the confirmation page for future use.

👉 Always verify all fields carefully before final submission.

Selection / Exam Pattern Highlights

• Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) (Navbharat Times)
• Exam divided in subject-specific questions in science / technology fields.
• Duration: Likely 3 hours (180 minutes)
• Languages: English / Hindi (as per past pattern)

👉 The detailed syllabus, exam pattern, and cut-offs will be available in official information bulletin.

Sources / References

1. Indian Express – “CSIR UGC NET December 2025” (The Indian Express)
2. Times of India – registration begins article (The Times of India)
3. Navbharat Times – last date 24 October (Navbharat Times)
4. Shiksha / Competition sites – application process & eligibility (Careers360 Competitions)

FAQ – CSIR-UGC NET December 2025

Q1. When is the last date to apply for CSIR-UGC NET December 2025?
The last date is 24 October 2025. (The Indian Express)

Q2. What is the application fee for general category?
₹1,150 for General / EWS / OBC-NCL. (Shiksha)

Q3. What is the exam date?
The exam is scheduled for 18 December 2025. (Navbharat Times)

Q4. What is the age limit for JRF / Lectureship via CSIR NET?
For JRF: up to 28 years (general). For Lectureship / Assistant Professor: no upper age limit.

Friends, you just read all the updated details about CSIR-UGC NET December 2025. If you fulfil eligibility, don’t miss this chance — apply before 24 October 2025 and start your preparation!