The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the public notice for the Joint CSIR UGC-NET Examination for the December 2025 session. This crucial examination is the gateway for candidates aspiring to secure a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and determine their eligibility for appointment as an Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges. It also serves as an admission test for Ph.D. programs in various scientific disciplines.
The examination will be conducted in a Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. If you are an aspiring researcher or academician, mark your calendars and get ready for the application process.
Key Dates and Examination Schedule
The NTA has laid out a clear schedule for the examination activities. Candidates are advised to adhere to these deadlines strictly:
Online Application Window: 25 September 2025 to 24 October 2025 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
Last Date for Fee Transaction: 25 October 2025 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
Application Correction Window: 27 October 2025 to 29 October 2025 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
Date of Examination: 18 December 2025
Exam Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
Examination Timings:
Shift 1: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Shift 2: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The dates for the announcement of the City of Examination, downloading of admit cards, display of answer keys, and the declaration of results will be intimated on the NTA website in due course.
Subjects and Medium of Examination
The Joint CSIR UGC-NET December 2025 will be conducted in the following five science subjects:
Chemical Sciences
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
Life Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences
The medium of the question paper will be both English and Hindi.
Important Information and Official Websites
Candidates are encouraged to visit the official websites for detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, the pattern of the question paper, course codes, exam fees, and the application procedure. The comprehensive Information Bulletin is available on the official NTA CSIR-NET website.
For Online Applications & Information Bulletin: https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/
For General Updates from NTA: https://nta.ac.in/
Aspirants should ensure they review the Information Bulletin thoroughly before filling out the application form to avoid any errors. Keep an eye on the official websites for all future announcements and updates.