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.