The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the registration process for the CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 examination. This national-level test is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor positions in science subjects across Indian universities and research institutions.
Candidates aiming to build a career in academics or research should not miss this opportunity, as the exam also plays a major role in securing admission to PhD programmes and qualifying for prestigious fellowships.
🔔 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: September 25, 2025
- Application Last Date: October 24, 2025
- Correction Window: October 27 – 29, 2025
- Exam Date: December 18, 2025
- Result Date: To be announced later
📝 Application Fee
- General Category: ₹1,150
- OBC / EWS: ₹600
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹325
Payment can only be made online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant science subjects with required minimum marks. Final year students can also apply.
- Minimum Marks:
• General / EWS: 55%
• OBC / SC / ST / PwBD: 50% - Age Limit: For JRF, maximum age is 30 years (relaxation as per rules). There is no upper age limit for Lectureship/Assistant Professor.
📚 Subjects Covered
The CSIR-UGC NET is held in the following disciplines:
- Life Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
Each paper also includes a General Aptitude section, making balanced preparation essential.
🖥️ How to Apply
- Visit the official portal: csirnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on “New Registration” and create your login credentials.
- Fill in personal, academic, and exam details carefully.
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and required certificates.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review and submit the form, then download the confirmation page for future reference.
🌟 Why This Exam Matters
- Research Opportunities: Qualifying JRF opens doors to fellowships and projects in top institutes.
- Teaching Careers: Ensures eligibility for lectureship roles in universities and colleges.
- PhD Admissions: Accepted by leading institutions across India.
- Career Growth: Adds significant academic credibility in the sciences.
✅ ExamJankari Tip
Do not wait until the last day to apply. Keep your documents (ID proof, photo, signature, category certificate) ready in the correct format. Start revising both subject content and general aptitude, and solve previous year question papers to strengthen your preparation.