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 |
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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 |
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Pattern of Examination | Objective Type |
Exam Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
Exam Time | Shift 1 – 09:00 am to 12:00 noon |
No. of Papers and Total Marks |
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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
Event | Date(s) |
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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 |
What You Should Do Next
Apply by 23 June via csirnet.nta.ac.in.
Monitor your email and login portal for slip/admit card updates.
Once received, verify details, and plan travel to the exam city.
Focus on MCQ pattern, covering Parts A, B, and C per your subject.
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 Name | Exam Date |
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Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | to be updated |
Mathematical Sciences | to be updated |
Chemical Sciences | to be updated |
Life Sciences | to be updated |
Physical Sciences | to be updated |