CSIR UGC NET December 2025 registration begins; apply till October 24

National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited online applications from eligible candidates for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET (December) Examination 2025. Candidates can apply for the exam at csirnet.nta.nic.in till October 24, 2025. The last date to pay the fee is October 25, 2025.

The correction window will open from October 27 to 29, 2025. The exam will be conducted on December 18 in two shifts: 9.00 am to 12.00 noon and 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm.

“The exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for 'award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor', 'appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.' and 'admission to Ph.D. only' in Indian universities and colleges through Computer Based Test (CBT) mode,” reads the notification.

Candidates can check the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and other details available in the notification below:

Here’s the official notification.

Application Fee

Applicants from general categories will have to pay a fee of Rs 1150, whereas Rs 600 applies to General-EWS/OBC(NCL)*, and Rs 325 applies to SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender.

Steps to apply for CSIR NET Dec 2025

1. Visit the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in
2. On the homepage, click on the CSIR NET Dec 2025 registration link
3. Register yourself and proceed with the application process
4. Fill the form, pay the fee, and submit the form
5. Take a printout...

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