The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the registration process for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2025 session will conclude tomorrow, Friday, October 24, 2025. Candidates aspiring to qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Lectureship (Assistant Professor) in Science and Technology disciplines are advised to complete their online applications at the official website before the deadline.
The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam serves as one of India’s most prestigious eligibility tests for candidates aiming to build academic and research careers in fields such as Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
How to Apply for CSIR UGC NET December 2025
Candidates can follow the simple steps below to register successfully for the CSIR UGC NET 2025 December session:
- Visit the official website
- Click on the link for Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 Registration.
- Complete the registration using your email ID, mobile number, and personal details.
- Log in and fill out the application form carefully.
- Upload all required documents such as photographs, signatures, and category certificates (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee through net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
- Review the filled form and submit the application.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Application Fee
The application fee varies based on the candidate’s category:
- General Category: ₹1,150
- General-EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): ₹600
- SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: ₹300
Candidates must ensure that the fee payment is completed by October 25, 2025 (11:50 PM), even if the registration is done earlier. Payments made after this deadline will not be accepted.
CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Application Correction Window
For candidates who wish to make corrections to their submitted forms, the NTA will open the correction window from October 27 to 29, 2025, until 11:50 PM. During this period, applicants can modify details such as subject preference, examination city, and uploaded documents. However, personal details like name and date of birth may not be editable.
CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Exam Date and Schedule
The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination will be conducted on December 18, 2025, in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The test will be held in two shifts:
| Shift | Time |
| First Shift | 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| Second Shift | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
The exam will be available in both Hindi and English languages, and candidates must respond in the medium chosen during registration. In case of any discrepancy between the two versions, the English version will be treated as final.
With the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 registration deadline approaching, candidates are urged to complete their applications without delay to avoid last-minute technical issues. The exam, known for determining eligibility for research fellowships and academic positions, continues to be a vital gateway for science graduates aiming to contribute to India’s research ecosystem, for more details and apply CLICK HERE
