CSIR NET December 2025, Notification Out, Eligibility, Online Form

National Testing Agency (NTA), CSIR NET December 2025, Eligiblity, Age Limit, Exam Pattern, Apply Online, NTA has released the online applications for Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Examination to determine the eligibility of Indian Nationals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges. Candidates who are eligible and interested can apply online by visiting the official website of CSIR NET.

Applications for CSIR NET December 2025 have begun on 25 September 2025, and application forms will be filled until 27 October 2025. The window for making corrections to the application form will be open from 27 to 29 October 2025. The exam will be held on 18 December 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

Exam	CSIR UGC NET Subject	Eligibility
NTA CSIR UGC NET Examination December 2024	Chemical Science	General/OBC candidates need at least 55% marks in M.Sc. or an equivalent degree.SC/ST and PH candidates require at least 50% marks.Candidates with an integrated course, B.E/B.Tech, B.Pharma, or MBBS degrees are also eligible.
	Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Science
	Life Science
	Mathematical Science
	Physical Science

(Note : For more complete information kindly read the oficial Notification).

Selection Process

• Application Submission
• Admit Card Release
• Examination
• Result Declaration
• Final Selection

Exam Details

Particulars	CSIR Exam Pattern
Exam mode	Online
Exam duration	3 hours
Number of subjects	5
Name of subjects	Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary SciencesChemical SciencesLife SciencesMathematical SciencesPhysical Sciences
Total questions to attempt	Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences: 75 MCQs Chemical Sciences: 75 MCQs Life Sciences: 75 MCQs Mathematical Sciences: 60 MCQs Physical Sciences: 55 MCQs
Type of questions	MCQs; 4 options with only 1 correct option
Total marks	200
Marking scheme	+2 for the correct answer Negative marking of 25 per cent (33 per cent for some parts)
Language of paper	English and Hindi

CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025 for Chemical Sciences

Particulars	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total Number
Total Questions	20	40	60	120
Max no of questions to attempt	15	35	25	75
Marks for each correct answer	2	2	4	200
Negative marking of 25%	0.5	0.5	1	–

CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025 for Earth Sciences

Particulars	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total Number
Total Questions	20	50	80	150
Max no of questions to attempt	15	35	25	75
Marks for each correct answer	2	2	4	200
Negative marking- 25% in Part A & B and 33% in Part C	0.5	0.5	1.32	–

CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025 for Life Sciences

Particulars	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total Number
Total Questions	20	50	75	145
Max no of questions to attempt	15	35	25	75
Marks for each correct answer	2	2	4	200
Negative marking of 25% in Part A, B & C	0.5	0.5	1	–

SIR NET Exam Pattern 2025 for Mathematical Sciences

Particulars	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total Number
Total Questions	20	40	60	120
Max no of questions to attempt	15	25	20	60
Marks for each correct answer	2	3	4.75	200
Negative marking in Part A & B of 25% and no negative marking in Part C	0.5	0.75	0	–

CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025 for Physical Sciences

Particulars	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total Number
Total Questions	20	25	30	75
Max no. of questions to attempt	15	20	20	55
Marks for each correct answer	2	3.5	5	200
Negative marking of 25%	0.5	0.875	1.25	–

• Visit the official website (https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/) of National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates Can Apply Between 25 September 2025 to 27 October 2025.
• Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “CSIR NET December 2025“.
• Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
• Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
• Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
• Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.

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