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NTA Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2025

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Important Dates

• Application Begin: 25/09/2025
• Apply Last Date: 27/10/2025(11:50 PM)
• Fee Payment Last Date: 28/10/2025(11:50 PM)
• Correction Window: 30 October – 01 November 2025 (11:50 PM)
• Exam Date: 18/12/2025 (Tentative)
• Admit Card: Will be Notified
• Result: Will be Notified
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the NTA official website.

Application Fee

• General: ₹ 1150/-
• EWS/ OBC-NCL: ₹ 600/-
• SC/ ST/ PwD: ₹ 325/-
  
• Payment Mode: Online payment through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, Mobile Wallet

NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025: Age Limit as on 01/12/2025

• JRF: Max 30 years (as of 01/12/2025) As per Notification
• Assistant Professor / PhD Admission: No upper age limit.
• Crucial Date for Age Eligibility: 01/12/2025
• Crucial Date for Educational Qualification: N/A
• Age Relaxation Applicable as per NTA CSIR UGC NET Notification Rules.
• Relaxation: OBC-NCL, SC/ST, PwD, women, research experience, or armed forces (not exceeding 5 years total): 5 years

NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025: Vacancy N/A

JOINT CSIR- UGC NET SUBJECTS

Code

Subjects

Specializations

701

Chemical Sciences

Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Others

702

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

Geology, Geophysics, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physical Geography, Others

703

Life Sciences

Biochemistry, Biodiversity and Taxonomy, Biotechnology, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology, Others

704

Mathematical Sciences

Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Others

705

Physical Sciences

Atomic & Molecular Physics, Classical Dynamics, Condensed Matter Physics, Electromagnetics, Experimental Design, Electronics, Nuclear & Particle Physics, Quantum Physics, Thermodynamics, Others

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Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s Degree:
• UR/EWS: Min 55% marks
• OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: Min 50% marks
• Final-year/awaiting results: Eligible provisionally; must complete Master’s with required % within 2 years (or 1 year for Ph.D.-only).
• Third Gender: Same relaxations as SC/ST/PwD; lowest cut-off applies.
• Ph.D. holders (Master’s completed before 19 Sept 1991): 5% relaxation (55% → 50%).
• 4-Year UG Degree:
• Min 75% marks (5% relaxation for reserved categories).
• Eligible for JRF & Ph.D. admission but not for Assistant Professor.
• Final-year UG students can apply provisionally; must meet requirements within 2 years (JRF) / 1 year (Ph.D.-only).
• Foreign / PG Diploma holders: Must get equivalence from UGC/AIU.
• Note: No documents required at application stage; eligibility will be verified later.

The eligibility will be determined in the following manner

Qualified for

Eligible for JRF

Eligible for Assistant Professor

Eligible for Ph.D. admission

Category-1

Award of JRF and appointment as Assistant Professor

Yes

Yes

Yes

Category-2

Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.

No

Yes

Yes

Category-3

Admission to Ph.D. only

No

No

Yes

How To Apply NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Form

• Visit the official website at https://csirnet.nta.ac.in.
• Click on the “CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Apply Online” link.
• Register by providing your details to create a login ID.
• Fill out the application form with your personal, educational, and professional details.
• Pay the application fee (Rs. 1150 for General/EWS, Rs. 600 for OBC-NCL, Rs. 325 for SC/ST/PwD) through Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking by October 25, 2025, 11:50 PM.
• Submit the form by October 24, 2025, 11:50 PM, and save the confirmation for future reference.
• Note: The correction window is open from October 27-29, 2025, until 11:50 PM. Contact NTA support via https://csirnet.nta.ac.in for assistance.

Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in bilingual i.e. Hindi and English

Stages Of Selection:

• CBT Examination
• Final Merit List

Pay Scale:

• JRF: ₹37,000/month for the first 2 years + ₹20,000 annual contingency grant.
• Upgrade to SRF: After 2 years, if registered for Ph.D. and recommended by an Expert Committee, stipend increases to ₹42,000/month from 3rd year onwards.
• If not upgraded/Ph.D. not registered: JRF continues at ₹37,000/month for 3rd year or may be terminated, based on Committee recommendation.
• Fellowship count: Limited, varies by subject and exam cycle.

• Interested candidates who wish to apply for Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2025 can submit their application online from 25 September 2025.
• Use the Apply Online link provided below under the Important Links section to apply directly.
• Alternatively, visit the Official Website of National Testing Agency (NTA-CSIR UGC NET) to complete the application process online.
• Make sure to complete the application before the deadline 27 October 2025.

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