The CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 examination is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programmes in Indian universities and colleges. The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 Exam Schedule
According to the official notification, the examination will be held on 18 December 2025 with the following subject-wise schedule:
- Life Sciences – Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences – Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Chemical Sciences – Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Mathematical Sciences – Shift 2: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Physical Sciences – Shift 2: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
How to Download CSIR-UGC NET Admit Card 2025
Candidates can download their admit cards by visiting the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in and logging in using their Application Number and Password.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- The admit card is issued provisionally, subject to the fulfillment of eligibility conditions.
- Admit cards will not be sent by post.
- Candidates must not tamper with or alter any details on the admit card.
- Issuance of the admit card does not guarantee eligibility, which will be verified at later stages of the admission or selection process.
- Candidates are advised to preserve the admit card for future reference.
Helpdesk and Support
In case of any difficulty in downloading the admit card, candidates may contact the NTA Helpdesk at +91-11-40759000 or email csirnet@nta.ac.in.
Candidates are also advised to regularly visit the official NTA websites www.nta.ac.in and csirnet.nta.ac.in for the latest updates and announcements related to the examination.