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CSIR NET 2025 Exam Date

CSIR NET 2025 Exam Date – Latest Update and Schedule

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

CSIR NET 2025: Key Highlights at a Glance

Aspiring candidates can refer to the following summary for essential details about the CSIR UGC NET 2025 exam. This includes information about the organizing authority, exam format, how often it is conducted, the approximate number of test-takers, and official contact information. These highlights provide a quick overview to help candidates understand the structure and administration of the exam.

Exam Features

Exam Particulars

Exam Name

CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test)

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam Level

National

Exam Frequency

Twice a year

Mode of Exam

Online – CBT (Computer-Based Test)

Exam Fees

  • INR 1,150 for the General category
  • INR 600 for OBC/ EWS
  • INR 325 for SC/ ST

Pattern of Examination

Objective Type

Exam Duration

180 minutes (3 hours)

Exam Time

Shift 1 – 09:00 am to 12:00 noon
Shift 2 – 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm

No. of Papers and Total Marks

  • Paper-1: 200 marks
  • Paper-2: 200 marks

Language/Medium of Exam

English and Hindi

Exam Purpose

To determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India

Official Website

csirnet.nta.ac.in

Quick-Reference Table

EventDate(s)
Notification & Application Start3 June 2025
Application Deadline23 June 2025 (11:59 PM)
Fee Payment Deadline24 June 2025
Correction Window25–26 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

What You Should Do Next

  1. Apply by 23 June via csirnet.nta.ac.in.

  2. Monitor your email and login portal for slip/admit card updates.

  3. Once received, verify details, and plan travel to the exam city.

  4. Focus on MCQ pattern, covering Parts A, B, and C per your subject.

  5. Stay tuned for the answer key and result updates in Aug 2025.

CSIR NET 2025 Exam Schedule & Shift-Timings

The NTA will release the CSIR NET 2025 exam schedule and shift timings on the official website. Once released, we will provide it here also. 

Subject NameExam Date
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciencesto be updated
Mathematical Sciencesto be updated
Chemical Sciencesto be updated
Life Sciencesto be updated
Physical Sciencesto be updated