The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Advance Exam City Intimation Slip for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination December 2025. Candidates appearing for the exam can download their allotted exam city slip from the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in. This slip provides candidates with advance information about the city of their examination centre to help them plan travel and logistics.
The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam will be conducted on December 18, 2025, in two shifts, covering all subject areas under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.
CSIR UGC NET Exam 2025 – Shift Timings & Subjects
The exam will be held in two separate shifts:
- Shift 1 (9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon):
• Life Sciences
• Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences - Shift 2 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM):
• Chemical Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physical Sciences
Candidates must check their shift and subject details carefully before the exam day.
How to Download CSIR UGC NET Exam 2025 Advance City Slip
Follow the steps below to download your exam city slip:
- Visit the official website: csirnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the “CSIR UGC NET Exam 2025 Advance Exam City Slip” link on the homepage.
- Enter your login credentials (Application Number, Date of Birth, Security Pin).
- Click Submit to view the allotted exam city.
- Download and review the exam city slip.
- Take a printout for future reference.
NTA emphasizes that this is not the admit card, but only an advance intimation of the exam city. The admit card will be issued separately closer to the exam date.
Facing Issues Downloading the Exam City Slip?
Candidates encountering difficulties can contact:
- NTA Helpdesk: 011-40759000
- Email: csirnet@nta.ac.in
Quick Reference Summary
| Detail | Information |
| Exam Name | Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 |
| Advance City Slip Released On | 15 November 2025 |
| Exam Date | December 18, 2025 |
| Shift 1 Subjects | Life Sciences, Earth/Atmospheric/Ocean/Planetary Sciences |
| Shift 2 Subjects | Chemical, Mathematical & Physical Sciences |
| Official Website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
| Admit Card Status | To be released separately |
What Candidates Should Note
- The exam city slip is NOT the admit card.
- The exam centre address will be available only on the admit card.
- Candidates should make travel arrangements based on the city intimation.
- It is recommended to keep checking the official website for the release of the admit card.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
| What is the CSIR UGC NET 2025 exam date? |
| The exam will be held on December 18, 2025. |
| Where can I download the advance exam city slip? |
| From the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in. |
| Is the exam city slip the same as the admit card? |
| No, it only informs candidates of the exam city. The admit card will be issued separately. |
| What are the shift timings for the CSIR NET exam? |
| Shift 1: 9 AM–12 Noon; Shift 2: 3 PM–6 PM. |
| Which subjects are in Shift 1? |
| Life Sciences, Earth / Atmospheric / Ocean / Planetary Sciences. |
| Which subjects are in Shift 2? |
| Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences. |
| What should I do if I cannot download the city slip? |
| Contact NTA helpline at 011-40759000 or email csirnet@nta.ac.in. |
| When will the CSIR NET admit card be released? |
| It will be issued separately before the exam date. |
The release of the CSIR UGC NET Exam 2025 Advance City Slip marks an important step for candidates preparing for the December 18 exam. Aspirants should download their exam city slip promptly and keep an eye on the official NTA CSIR NET portal for the upcoming admit card. For continued updates, bookmark this page and follow the official notifications on csirnet.nta.nic.in, for more details and download CLICK HERE
