Here are the short details, key dates, and everything you need to know to ensure your application is successful.
1. Quick Exam Snapshot
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2025 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Purpose | JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor Eligibility |
| Exam Date | December 18, 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Subjects Covered | Chemical, Earth, Life, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences |
| Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Total Marks | 200 Marks |
| Official Website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
2. Updated Important Dates (Last Chance Alert! 🚨)
Candidates must note the extended deadlines for application submission. Do not wait until the last minute to complete your form and fee payment.
| Activity | Important Dates |
| Online Application Starts | September 25, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online (Extended) | October 27, 2025 (up to 11:50 P.M.) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | October 28, 2025 (up to 11:50 P.M.) |
| Application Correction Window | October 30 to November 1, 2025 |
| Date of Examination | December 18, 2025 |
3. Key Eligibility Requirements
The basic eligibility criteria for the December 2025 cycle remain consistent:
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Master's Degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) or be in the final year/semester.
Minimum Marks: 55% for General/EWS/OBC (NCL) candidates, and 50% for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender candidates.
4-year Bachelor's degree holders (with a minimum 75% aggregate) are also eligible for JRF & Ph.D. admission.
Age Limit for JRF (as on 01.12.2025):
Maximum 30 years for General Category.
Relaxation of up to 5 years is provided for OBC (NCL), SC, ST, PwD, and Female candidates.
Age Limit for Assistant Professor: No upper age limit applies.
4. Application Fee Structure
The fee is paid online through Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/Unreserved | ₹1,150/- |
| General-EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹325/- |
5. Subjects Covered
The examination determines eligibility across five major scientific disciplines:
Chemical Sciences
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences
Life Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences
🚀 Don't Miss Out! With the exam date set for December 18, 2025, your preparation should be at full throttle. Check your eligibility, complete your application before October 27, and use the correction window to verify all details! Good luck!