The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the eligibility criteria for the CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 exam. Online registration is open from September 25 to October 24, 2025, on the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates must verify eligibility before applying, as any misleading information may lead to rejection. The CSIR NET exam determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and PhD admissions in Indian universities and colleges.
CSIR NET Age Limit 2025
The age limit varies depending on the post:
- CSIR JRF: Maximum age is 30 years as of December 1, 2025.
- Relaxation: 5 years for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD, Third gender candidates, and women applicants.
- Assistant Professor & PhD Admission: No upper age limit.
Minimum Educational Qualification
Candidates must fulfil the following qualification requirements:
- Master’s Degree: 55% marks for General/EWS; 50% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third gender.
- 4-Year/8-Semester Bachelor’s Degree: Minimum 75% marks (relaxation of 5% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/ PwD/EWS/Other categories).
- Final-year students or candidates awaiting results can also apply.
- PhD holders who completed Master’s by September 19, 1991, get a 5% relaxation.
- Candidates with foreign qualifications must obtain UGC equivalence.
Other Important Eligibility Notes
- Applicants of the Third gender category enjoy the same relaxation as SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- All candidates must meet nationality requirements and provide accurate educational details.
Candidates are advised to carefully check the CSIR NET 2025 information bulletin for full eligibility details before applying to ensure smooth registration and acceptance.
