CSIR NET June Notification 2025 was issued by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on 3 June 2025. The CSIR UGC NET June 2025 application window is open now. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the CSIR UGC NET June 2025 from 3 to 23 June 2025 by visiting the official website of the CSIR. CSIR UGC NET June 2025 is scheduled for 26, 27 & 28 July 2025.

Candidates are required to apply for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2025 exclusively through online mode. Each candidate must submit only one application. The email ID and mobile number entered in the online application form must belong to the candidate, as all communication from NTA will be sent only to the registered email address or via SMS to the registered mobile number.

CSIR UGC NET Notification 2025

CSIR UGC NET June 2025 Notification is out now with all the required details that candidates must know before applying for the exam. CSIR NET Notification 2025 contains exam date, application date, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria etc. Candidates who want to appear in the UGC NET 2025 should apply online within the specified time to avoid last-minute technical difficulties. Scroll down this page to get updates on UGC NET June 2025.

CSIR UGC NET June 2025

The Joint CSIR-UGC NET is a national examination designed to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for various academic and research opportunities. Successful candidates may qualify for the Junior Research Fellowship, become eligible for appointment as Assistant Professors, or gain admission to Ph.D. programs. The test is specifically for bona fide Indian citizens.

Fellowships awarded through the Joint CSIR-UGC NET can be used at numerous academic and research institutions across India, including universities, IITs, postgraduate colleges, government research establishments, and R&D divisions of recognized public or private sector industrial firms. These fellowships aim to support research under the supervision of qualified faculty members or scientists within university departments, national laboratories, and other accredited institutions in a wide range of scientific and interdisciplinary research areas.

CSIR NET Exam 2025: Overview

CSIR UGC NET Application Window 2025 is open now and candidates can submit their online application before 23 June 2025. In the table below, we are providing the required information of CSIR UGC NET concisely for your reference:-

CSIR UGC NET Updates 2025
Exam Conducting Organization	National Testing Agency
Exam Name	CSIR UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) June 2025
Application Dates	3 to 23 June 2025
Application Mode	Online
Examination Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Frequency of Exam	Twice a Year
Exam Level	National

CSIR NET Important Dates 2025

CSIR UGC NET June Date 2025 is announced by the CSIR through the CSIR UGC NET Notification 2025. Candidates can check the table below for all the important dates related to the CSIR UGC NET June 2025:-

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	3 June 2025
Application Start Date	3 June 2025
Last Date to Apply	23 June 2025 (Upto 11:59 P.M.)
Exam Date	26, 27 & 28 July 2025
Admit Card Release Date	To Be Announced
Answer Key Release Date	To Be Announced
Result Declaration Date	To Be Announced

CSIR UGC NET 2025: Important Links

CSIR UGC NET Application Link 2025 is activated now and candidates who want to appear in the CSIR UGC NET June 2025 should apply before 23 June 2025. In the table below, we are providing all the required links for the CSIR UGC NET 2025:-

Official Website

CSIR NET Notification PDF 2025

CSIR NET Apply Link

CSIR UGC NET Admit Card 2025 (Will Be Activated Soon)

CSIR NET 2025 Answer Key (Will Be Activated Soon)

CSIR UGC NET Result 2025 (Will Be Activated Soon)

CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2025

CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2025 is detailed in the CSIR NET Notification which typically contains nationality, age limit and educational qualification. Below we are detailing the UGC NET 2025 Eligibility Criteria:-

Nationality

The test is open only to bona fide Indian Citizens. Joint CSIR-UGC NET Fellowships are valid only within India.

Age Limit & Relaxation

CSIR UGC NET June 2025 Age limit is detailed through the UGC NET 2025 Notification. Below we are providing a table with the UGC NET 2025 Upper age limit:-

CSIR UG NET 2025 Age Limit
Post	Upper Age Limit
JRF	Candidates must be under 30 years of age as of the first day of the month in which the examination concludes.
Assistant Professor	There is no maximum age limit for applying for the Joint CSIR UGC-NET for the Assistant Professor position.
Admission to PhD	There is no upper age limit for applying for the Joint CSIR-UGC-NET for admission to PhD programs.

Educational Qualification

Educational qualifications for CSIR UGC NET 2025 June are detailed below:-

General/Unreserved/General-EWS candidates must have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in a Master’s Degree or equivalent examination from recognized universities/institutions.
Candidates from Other Backward Classes belonging to Non-Creamy Layer/Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste/Persons with Disability/Third gender categories should have scored at least 50% marks in their Master’s degree (without rounding off) or equivalent examination from recognized universities/institutions.
Candidates pursuing their Master’s degree or equivalent course are eligible to apply.
Candidates who have appeared for their qualifying Master’s degree (final year) examination and await results are eligible.
Candidates who have experienced delays in their qualifying examinations may also apply for the test.

CSIR NET Application Process

CSIR NET Application 2025 can be submitted by eligible candidates in the stipulated time frame. Candidates can follow the steps provided below to apply for the CSIR UGC NET 2025:-

Step 1: Start by visiting the CSIR NET website.

Step 2: Once on the website, locate and click on the link titled "Joint CSIR-UGC NET June-2025: Click here to Registration/Login" under the Latest News section.

Step 3: Click on New Registration to complete the registration process and login with the provided login credentials.

Step 4: Fill in all required details such as Application Number, Password, and Security PIN, then proceed by clicking the login button. Choose your preferred Exam Centre and language medium for UGC NET 2025.

Step 5: Provide your Aadhar card number, gender, category, Employment status, and Qualifying Exam status.

Step 6: Enter your Educational Details, including your most recent qualification, percentage, etc.

Step 7: Input your communication address, phone number, and email ID.

Step 8: Upload your photo and signature, and proceed to the payment page to complete the payment, which can be done via online or offline modes.

Step 9: Click on the “SUBMIT” button and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Application Fees

CSIR UGC NET 2025 Application Fee can be submitted online. An applicant can pay through net banking/debit/credit card/UPI. Service charges from the respective Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator may apply. Check the below table for category-wise application fees:-

CSIR UGC NET 2025 Application Fee
Category	Application Fee
General	INR 1150
General-EWS/OBC(NCL)*	INR 600
SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender	INR 325

CSIR NET 2025 Selection Process

The Joint CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship is awarded for a fixed tenure and does not guarantee subsequent employment by CSIR-UGC NET. Candidates qualifying under the 'appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.' category will be eligible for appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D., but not for the JRF award. Candidates qualifying under the 'admission to Ph.D. only' category will be eligible for Ph.D. admission only, without eligibility for the JRF award or appointment as Assistant Professor.

The eligibility breakdown is as follows:

CSIR UGC NET 2025
Qualified For	Eligible For
Qualified For	JRF	Assistant Professor	Ph.D.admission
Category-1 Award of JRF and appointment as Assistant Professor	Yes	Yes	Yes
Category-2 Appointment as Assistant Professor and Ph.D. admission	No	Yes	Yes
Category-3 Admission to Ph.D. only	No	No	Yes

CSIR NET Exam Pattern

Before candidates are going to appear in the UGC NET 2025, they should be familiar with the examination pattern of CSIR NET 2025. Being familiar with the exam scheme should be the first step of the candidates in the direction of preparation. In this section we are going to elaborate CSIR UGC NET 2025 Exam Pattern:-

The exams will take place in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
The test will consist of three parts, all of which will include objective-type multiple-choice questions.
There will be no break between papers.
The paper will be available in bilingual format, offering questions in both Hindi and English.

UGC NET 2025 Exam Pattern
Part	No. of Questions	Marks	Question to be Attempted	Negative Marking
Chemical Science
A	20	30	15	0.5
B	40	70	35	0.5
C	60	100	25	01
Total	120	200	75	-
Earth, Atmospheric Ocean and Planetary Sciences
A	20	30	15	0.5
B	50	70	35	0.5
C	80	100	25	1.32
Total	150	200	75	-
Life Science
A	20	30	15	0.5
B	50	70	35	0.5
C	75	100	25	01
Total	145	200	75	-
Mathematical Science
A	20	30	15	0.5
B	40	75	25	0.75
C	60	95	20	0
Total	120	200	60	-
Physical Science
A	20	30	15	0.5
B	25	70	20	0.875
C	30	100	20	1.25
Total	75	200	55	-

CSIR NET Exam Syllabus 2025

CSIR UGC NET Syllabus 2025 has been displayed on CSIR NET's official website. Candidates should check the syllabus carefully and plan their preparation accordingly. CSIR-UGC NET Exam for Science stream is conducted by CSIR in various areas such as Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences & Physical Science. Below we are providing a syllabus for NET June 2025:-

UGC NET 2025 Syllabus
Subject	Part	Syllabus
Chemical Science	A	General Science Quantitative Reasoning Analysis Research Aptitude
	B	Subject Specific
	C	Scientific concepts Application of the scientific concepts
Earth Science	A	General Science Quantitative Reasoning Analysis Research Aptitude
	B	Subject Specific
	C	Scientific concepts Application of the scientific concepts
Life Science	A	General Science Quantitative Reasoning Analysis Research Aptitude
	B	Subject Specific
	C	Scientific concepts Application of the scientific concepts
Mathematical Science	A	General Science Quantitative Reasoning Analysis Research Aptitude
	B	Subject Specific
	C	Scientific concepts Application of the scientific concepts
Physical Science	A	General Science Quantitative Reasoning Analysis Research Aptitude
	B	Subject Specific
	C	Scientific concepts Application of the scientific concepts

CSIR NET 2025 Admit Card

Admit Cards for the candidates will be provisionally issued, contingent upon meeting the eligibility criteria as outlined in the CSIR NET Notification. Candidates must download their Admit Cards from the NTA website and attend the examination at the specified centre, on the date and time indicated on their Admit Card. No candidate will be permitted to take the exam at any centre, date, or time other than those assigned in their Admit Card.

Candidates should carefully read and adhere to the instructions provided on the Admit Card throughout the examination. Once the Admit Card is available from CSIR NET, a direct link to download the UGC NET 2025 Admit Card will be provided here:-

CSIR NET 2025 June Admit Card Link (Inactive)

CSIR NET Answer Key 2025

The NTA will display the CSIR UGC NET 2025 Provisional Answer Key on its website, allowing candidates to review and challenge it. The Answer Keys are expected to be available for two to three days. Candidates wishing to contest the Provisional Answer Key can do so online by paying a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 200 per question.

The NTA's decisions regarding the challenges will be final, and the results will be determined based on the final answer keys. Once the NET June 2025 Answer Key is posted by the NTA, we will provide a direct link for you to download it:-

CSIR UGC NET 2025 Answer Key Link (Inactive)

CSIR NET Result 2025

CSIR NET Result 2025 will be declared by the NTA, once the exam takes place successfully. Those who will appear in the exam should regularly visit the official website of CSIR NET to check updates regarding the results after the exam. Once the UGC NET June 2025 Result is declared by the NTA, we will provide you with the direct link to download the result:-

CSIR UGC NET 2025 Result Link (Inactive)

CSIR NET 2025 Exam Cut-off

The NTA will announce the CSIR UGC NET cut-off marks along with the exam results. There will be no individual cut-offs for Parts A, B, and C; instead, the total marks from all sections will be considered for creating the merit list. The minimum qualifying marks are set at 33% for candidates from the General, EWS, and OBC categories and 25% for those from the SC/ST and PwD categories, applicable to both the fellowship and Assistant Professor positions.

CSIR NET 2025 Salary

A Junior Research Fellow (JRF) selected through the CSIR-National Eligibility Test (NET) will receive a stipend of Rs. 37,000 monthly for the first two years. Additionally, an annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000 is provided directly to the fellow. The fellowship's terms and conditions will be regulated by CSIR, UGC, or the pertinent research scheme.

Upon completion of two years as a JRF and upon registration for a Ph.D. program, the fellowship will be upgraded to Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) (NET). The stipend will increase to Rs. 42,000 per month for the third year and subsequent years. This upgrade is contingent upon an assessment of the fellow's research progress and achievements, conducted through an interview by an Expert Committee. The committee comprises the Guide, the Head of the Department, and an External Member from outside the University/Institution who is an expert in the relevant field, holding a rank not below that of Professor/Associate Professor.