The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date for application for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination from October 24 to October 27. Candidates can apply on the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in. The examination will be conducted on December 18 in two shifts, while form correction will be available from October 27 to October 29.
CSIR UGC NET December 2025: There is relief for candidates appearing for the examination. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date for registration by three days. Now, interested candidates can apply until October 27, 2025, on the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in. This examination will be conducted on December 18 at various centers across the country in CBT mode, in two shifts: 9 AM to 12 PM and 3 PM to 6 PM. Candidates will also be able to make corrections to their forms between October 27 and October 29.
Apply by October 27 Now
According to the notice released by the National Testing Agency, candidates can now apply online until 11:59 PM on October 27. Candidates who have not yet filled out the form can apply by visiting the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in . After this, the application deadline will not be extended under any circumstances.
The NTA has also informed that candidates who have already applied can make necessary corrections to their application forms between October 27 and October 29. The correction facility will only be available in online mode. Therefore, candidates are advised to verify all details thoroughly.
Examination Date and Shifts
The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination will be conducted on December 18, 2025. The examination will be held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode at designated centers across the country. According to the NTA, the examination will be conducted in two shifts. The first shift will be from 9 AM to 12 PM, and the second shift will be from 3 PM to 6 PM.
The agency will issue admit cards for all registered candidates before the examination. Candidates will need their application number and password to download the admit card. The admit card will contain information about the examination center, date, time, and other essential details.
What is the CSIR UGC NET Examination?
The CSIR UGC NET examination is a national-level test that determines eligibility for research and teaching in science-related subjects in the country. It is conducted twice a year. The first session is in June, and the second session is in December.
This examination is primarily conducted for five major subjects in the science stream: Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Earth Sciences. Through this examination, candidates qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor positions.
Who Can Apply?
Only candidates who have obtained a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university can apply for this examination. A minimum of 55 percent marks is required for general category candidates, while reserved category candidates are given a 5 percent relaxation.
Additionally, the maximum age limit for Junior Research Fellowship is 28 years. There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility. Age will be calculated based on the last date of application.
Application Process
The application process for CSIR UGC NET December 2025 is entirely online. Interested candidates can apply by following the easy steps provided below.
- Step 1: First, visit the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in.
- Step 2: On the homepage, click on the “CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Registration” link.
- Step 3: Fill in the required personal and educational information and complete the registration.
- Step 4: Carefully fill out the application form and upload necessary documents such as a passport-sized photo, signature, educational certificates, etc.
- Step 5: Pay the application fee online according to your category.
- Step 6: After submitting the form, take a printout and keep it safe for your records.
Examination at Centers Across the Country
According to the information provided by the NTA, this examination will be conducted in major cities across the country. Candidates can select their preferred examination center during the application process. However, the final examination center will be determined by the NTA based on available seats.
