CSIR NET 2025 – Eligibility, Notification, and Updates
CSIR NET 2025 Notification Released!
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the CSIR NET 2025 notification for the June session. Published on June 3, 2025, on the official portal csirnet.nta.ac.in, the notification includes vital information about the upcoming exam such as:
Exam Dates
Eligibility Criteria
Application Process
Fee Structure
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Admit Card Release
Result Declaration
CSIR NET 2025 Application Form Released – Apply Now!
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the application window for CSIR NET June 2025 along with the official notification. Candidates can now apply online through the official website from June 3 to June 23, 2025.
How to Fill the CSIR NET 2025 Application Form
Register Online on the official CSIR NET portal.
Login using your registered credentials.
Fill out the application form using the Application Number & Password sent to your email/SMS.
Upload scanned documents as per the given specifications.
Submit the form and pay the fee via the available online payment methods.
CSIR NET 2025 Exam Date Announced
The CSIR NET 2025 exam for the June session will be held on:
July 26, 27 & 28, 2025
A detailed schedule with subject-wise exam dates and shift timings will be released soon on the official NTA website.
Tentative Subject-Wise Schedule:
Subject | Exam Date |
---|---|
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences | To be announced |
Mathematical Sciences | To be announced |
Chemical Sciences | To be announced |
Life Sciences | To be announced |
Physical Sciences | To be announced |
CSIR NET 2025 Eligibility Criteria (Updated)
Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility requirements laid out by the NTA. Ineligible applicants will be disqualified at any stage.
1. Nationality
Only Indian citizens are eligible.
2. Age Limit
JRF (Junior Research Fellowship): Max age 30 years as of July 1, 2025
(Relaxation: 5 years for OBC-NCL, SC/ST, PwD, Third Gender, and Women)Assistant Professor / PhD Admission: No upper age limit
3. Educational Qualifications
Minimum marks required:
55% for General/OBC
50% for SC/ST/PwD
Eligible qualifications include:
MSc or equivalent
Integrated BS-MS
BE/BTech
BPharma
MBBS
BS (4-year program)
Special Categories:
Result Awaited (RA): Final-year candidates can apply under RA but must complete their qualifying degree within 2 years of result declaration.
BSc (Hons)/Integrated MS-PhD: Eligible for JRF only, subject to PhD registration within 2 years.
Bachelor’s Degree holders (BE/BS/BTech etc.): Eligible for JRF only, not for Assistant Professor.
PhD Holders (Master’s completed before Sept 19, 1991): Eligible for Lectureship only with 50% marks.
Additional Information
Exam Centers: List of cities will be provided in the admit card notification.
Admit Card: Will be released prior to the exam. Stay tuned for updates.
Verification of Eligibility: Candidates must provide valid proof during/after the exam as required by NTA.