By: Education DeskNew Delhi | September 26, 2025 12:18 PM IST 3 min readJOINT-UGC CSIR NET Exam December 2025- Notification out at csirnet.nta.nic.in (Screengrab)CSIR UGC NET December 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online registration process for the Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination. Candidates aspiring for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship, or admission to PhD programmes in science fields can now apply through the official website – csirnet.nta.nic.in.The application window will remain open until October 24, while the last date to pay the application fee is October 25. Applicants who make mistakes in the form can correct them during the correction window, which will be available until October 29.CSIR UGC NET December 2025: Important datesEventDateLast date to submit application formOctober 24, 2025Last date for application fee paymentOctober 25, 2025Correction windowTill October 29, 2025CSIR UGC NET December ExamDecember 18, 2025Shift 19:30 am – 12 noonShift 23 pm – 6 pmNTA will release the city intimation slip and admit cards a few days before the examination. The test will be of 180 minutes duration and held in two shifts on the same day.The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (CSIR UGC NET) is conducted twice a year to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, admission to PhD programmes.The exam evaluates candidates in subjects across science, engineering, and technology, including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and Geology.Who is eligible for the exam?Candidates applying for CSIR UGC NET must hold a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks. Those appearing in their final year of postgraduate studies are also eligible. The upper age limit is 30 years for JRF, while there is no upper age limit for candidates applying for Assistant Professorship and PhD admissions.How to apply for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam?Step 1: Visit the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.Story continues below this adStep 2: Click on “New Registration” and read the instructions carefully.Step 3: Fill in personal details, contact information, create a password, and select a security question and answer.Step 4: Log in and access the CSIR UGC NET application form.Step 5: Enter academic details, subject preference, and choice of exam centres.Step 6: Upload required documents, including scanned photograph and signature.Story continues below this adStep 7: Pay the application fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.Step 8: After successful payment, download and print the confirmation page for future reference.Note that according to NTA, each candidate can apply for only one subject listed in the Information Bulletin. Submitting multiple applications will lead to cancellation.© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd