The National Testing Agency (NTA) has closed the CSIR NET 2025 registration window, while the last date to pay the application fee is October 28 (till 11:50 PM). Candidates who completed the application process can submit their fee online through the official website — csirnet.nta.nic.in. The registration deadline for the CSIR NET December 2025 session was earlier extended from October 24 to October 27 to accommodate more applicants. The exam will be conducted on December 18, 2025, across multiple cities in India.
CSIR NET 2025 Important Dates
Candidates who have already submitted their applications should ensure successful fee payment today to avoid cancellation of their forms.
CSIR NET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) conducts the NET exam for determining eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship (LS) in science subjects.
- Educational Qualification: Master’s degree or equivalent in Science with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).
- Age Limit:
- For JRF – maximum age is 28 years as of July 1, 2025.
- For Lectureship/Assistant Professor – no upper age limit.
CSIR NET 2025 Exam Pattern
The CSIR NET 2025 December session will be a computer-based test (CBT) held in five subjects — Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
Each subject paper is divided into three parts — A, B, and C, testing general aptitude, subject knowledge, and analytical ability.
CSIR NET 2025 Syllabus Overview
The CSIR NET syllabus 2025 covers topics from graduation and post-graduation levels in the respective science disciplines. Part A is common for all candidates and includes reasoning, data interpretation, and general science. A detailed syllabus for each subject is available in the information brochure on csirnet.nta.nic.in.
Next Steps After Fee Payment
Once the fee payment process closes, NTA will open the correction window from October 30 to November 1, 2025, allowing candidates to edit their details. The CSIR NET Admit Card 2025 is expected to be released in the first week of December 2025.
