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CSIR NET Application Form 2025 Out: Apply Online for December Session @csirnet.nta.ac.in

CSIR NET Application Form 2025 Out: Apply Online for December Session @csirnet.nta.ac.in.

CSIR NET Application Form

The online application process for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam has begun at the official website https://csirnet.nta.ac.in/. Candidates holding the required eligibility can submit the CSIR NET Application Form 2025 through the official website or the direct link shared in the article.

CSIR NET, also known as the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test, is conducted twice a year to determine the eligibility of Indian candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, or admission to various PhD programmes in Indian universities and colleges.

Before applying for the UGC CSIR NET Exam 2025, candidates must carefully check the CSIR NET eligibility criteria. Applicants should ensure that all details entered in the CSIR NET Application Form 2025 are correct, as providing false or incorrect information may result in the rejection of the application.

The official notification PDF for the Joint CSIR UGC-NET December 2025 exam is now available on the official website https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/. Candidates interested in the CSIR NET exam must refer to this detailed information bulletin to check their eligibility and other important details.

The notification PDF includes:

  • Application form dates
  • Eligibility criteria
  • Subject list and codes
  • Reservation policies
  • Updated exam pattern and syllabus (if revised)
  • Instructions for online application

Candidates can download the official CSIR NET December Notification 2025 PDF by clicking the link shared on the website.

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To appear for the CSIR NET 2025 December cycle, candidates must first complete the registration process by submitting the CSIR NET Application Form 2025 between 26th September and 24th October 2025. The UGC NET exam is scheduled to be held on 18th December 2025.

The important events for the National Eligibility Test are as follows:

EventsDates
CSIR NET Notification 202526th September 2025
CSIR NET Application Form 202526th September 2025
Last Date to Apply24th October 2025 (up to 11:59 pm)
Last Date for Payment of Fee25th October 2025 (up to 11:59 pm)
Correction Window27th to 29th October 2025 (up to 11:59 pm)
CSIR NET Dec Exam Date 202518th December 2025

National Testing Agency (NTA) has started accepting applications for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor programs at the official website https://csirnet.nta.ac.in/. For candidates’ convenience, the direct online application link is also shared here and will remain active till 24th October 2025 (up to 11:59 pm).

To successfully submit the CSIR NET 2025 December Application Form, candidates must pay the required application fee. The fee can be paid online using Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Internet Banking through the payment gateways of SBI/ICICI.

CategoryCSIR NET Application Fee
GeneralRs. 1150/-
EWS OBC – Non-creamy layerRs. 600/-
SC/ST/PwD/Third GenderRs. 325/-

To apply for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Exam, candidates must complete the registration and form-filling procedure. The application process involves the following stages:

  • CSIR NET Registration
  • CSIR NET Application Form Filling
  • Uploading of Documents
  • Examination Fee Submission

Step-by-Step Guide to Submit CSIR NET December Application Form 2025

Step 1: Register for CSIR NET 2025

  • Open the official website https://csirnet.nta.ac.in/ on your internet browser.
  • On the homepage, click on the link that reads “Joint CSIR-UGC NET 2025: Click Here to Register/Login” and then click on ‘New Candidates Register Here’.
  • Enter the basic information including candidate’s name, mother’s name, father’s name, date of birth, mobile number, and e-mail address, and create a password.
  • An application number will be generated and sent to the candidate’s registered email ID and mobile number.

Step 2: Complete Application Form

  • Log in with the system-generated application number and the created password to complete the application form.
  • Fill in the personal details and required educational qualification details.

Step 3: Upload Photographs and Signature

  • Upload scanned images of the candidate’s photograph, signature, and certificate (as per the specified dimensions).

Step 4: Pay Application Fee

  • After completing the form, pay the application fee.
  • Select the Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI option to pay the fee.
  • After payment, download the CSIR NET 2025 Application Form and save it for future reference.

Photographs, signatures, and certificates must be uploaded in the specified dimensions.

  • The recent photograph should be either in colour or black and white, but with clear contrast.
  • The scanned photograph and signature must be in JPG format.
DocumentsFile Size
Photograph10 kb to 200 kb
Signature4 kb to 30 kb
Certificates10 kb to 300 kb

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before starting the CSIR NET Application Form 2025:

  • Email ID (to be verified through OTP)
  • Mobile Number (to be verified through OTP)
  • Degree Certificate or last semester’s result
  • Medical Certificate (in case of PWD candidates)
  • Photo ID proof like Aadhar card, etc
  • Scanned Photographs
  • Scanned Signature
  • Domicile certificate
  • Birth Certificate
  • Caste Certificate/ Category certificate  (if applicable)
  • Person with Disability (PwD) Certificate, if applicable
  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate, if applicable

While filling out the CSIR NET Application Form 2025, candidates must use a valid and active Email ID and Mobile Number. All important communications, such as OTPs, updates, and alerts, will be sent to these contacts.

Candidates should provide accurate information in the application form, supported by proper documentary proof. These documents will be verified during the Certificate Verification process.

Q1. When did CSIR NET Apply Online 2025 process started?

The CSIR NET Apply Online 2025 process has been started on 26th September 2025 at the official website https://csirnet.nta.ac.in/.

Q2. What is the application fee for CSIR UGC NET Exam 2025?

The CSIR NET application fee for general category is Rs. 1150, for OBC-NCL category fee is Rs. 600 and application fee for SC/ST and PwD category is Rs. 325/-.

Q3. What documents are need while submitting the CSIR NET 2025 Application Form?

Candidates need to upload passport size photographs, signature while submitting the CSIR NET Application Form 2025.

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