CSIR NET 2025 Exam – Full Guide to Eligibility, Syllabus, Coaching
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the National Testing Agency (NTA), has officially released the notification for the CSIR-UGC NET June 2025 examination. The application process began on June 3, 2025, and will remain open until June 23, 2025, with the deadline for fee payment set for June 24, 2025. A correction window will be available from June 25 to 26, 2025, allowing candidates to make any necessary changes to their submitted applications. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on three consecutive days: July 26, 27, and 28, 2025. This national-level exam will cover five major science subjects—Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences—and is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor positions across India. The city intimation slip is expected around mid-July, followed by the release of admit cards just a few days before the exam. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in for updates and to complete all application steps well before the deadlines.
Important Dates & Timeline
1. Notification & Application
Notification released: 3 June 2025
Online application opens: 3 June 2025
Last date to apply: 23 June 2025 (11:59 PM)
Fee payment deadline: 24 June 2025
Quick-Reference Table
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| Notification & Application Start | 3 June 2025 |
| Application Deadline | 23 June 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 24 June 2025 |
| Correction Window | 25–26 June 2025 |
| City Intimation Slip Release | ~Mid-July 2025 (TBA exact date) |
| Admit Card Release | ~3–4 days before exams |
| Exam Dates (All CBT) | 26–28 July 2025 |
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.
CSIR NET Syllabus Overview
1. Chemical Sciences
Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry
Analytical Techniques
Interdisciplinary topics (e.g., supramolecular chemistry, green chemistry)
2. Earth Sciences
Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Environmental Science
Earth structure, geomorphology, climatology
3. Life Sciences
Molecules and Cells, Genetics, Ecology
Physiology, Biochemistry, Developmental Biology
Immunology, Plant and Animal Physiology
4. Mathematical Sciences
Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, Abstract Algebra
Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Probability
Classical Mechanics, Topology
5. Physical Sciences
Mathematical Physics, Electromagnetic Theory
Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics
Atomic, Molecular, and Nuclear Physics
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