December 29, 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is anticipated to release the CSIR NET 2025 December session provisional answer key shortly at the official portal csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the **CSIR UGC NET exam held on 18 December 2025 are awaiting the answer key to check answers and estimate scores. The CSIR NET exam qualifies candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor eligibility across science disciplines including Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
Provisional Answer Key Release and Objection Window
The CSIR NET December 2025 provisional answer key is expected to be made available online soon at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Once released, candidates can download the subject-wise answer key and response sheet by logging in with their application number and date of birth. After publication of the provisional key, NTA will open a limited objection window allowing candidates to challenge specific answers if discrepancies are found. Objections usually require a nominal fee per question challenged and must be submitted within the specified timeframe.
Steps to Download the CSIR NET Answer Key 2025
Before the official release, candidates should be aware of the typical process to access the answer key once it goes live:
- Visit the official CSIR NET website csirnet.nta.nic.in.
- Look for the notification or link titled “Provisional Answer Key – CSIR NET December 2025.”
- Log in using the application number and date of birth to view the answer key.
- Download the PDF for your responses and save it for reference.
These steps will help candidates access the answer key quickly and begin cross-checking responses as soon as it is published.
Next Steps After Answer Key Release
After the objection window closes and all challenges are reviewed, NTA will release the final answer key. This final key will be used to prepare the CSIR NET December 2025 results, which are expected to be announced later, likely in January 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official CSIR NET portal for the latest updates on the answer key release and related notifications.
