Apply Now: CSIR-UGC NET Dec 2025 Registration Live Till October 24

The CSIR-UGC NET Dec 2025 Registration window is now open — candidates can apply online through the official portal http://csirnet.nta.nic.in  . The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited online applications for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 cycle; aspirants for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor eligibility, or PhD admission in science subjects should complete their application before the deadline.

Key dates you must know for CSIR-UGC NET

• Registration start date: September 25, 2025.
• Last date to apply (online): October 24, 2025 (upto 11:50 PM).
• Last date for successful fee transaction: October 25, 2025.
• Correction window (if applicable): October 27–29, 2025.

How to apply (quick steps)

1. Visit the official CSIR-NET portal http://csirnet.nta.nic.in or the examination login page.

2. Complete new registration with a valid email and mobile number and note your application number.

3. Fill the online application form, upload scanned documents (photo, signature, category certificate if applicable).

4. Pay the examination fee online (Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking). Ensure the fee transaction completes by the fee deadline.

5. Download and keep the confirmation page for your records.

CSIR-UGC NET Eligibility & exam format (brief)

The Joint CSIR-UGC NET assesses candidates in science subjects and decides eligibility for JRF and Assistant Professor roles. The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode with objective-type (MCQ) questions; detailed subject-wise schedule and pattern are released in the information bulletin on the official portal. Candidates should check the official information bulletin for precise eligibility criteria (educational qualification, age limits) for their subject.

Important reminders for applicants

1) Apply only once. Multiple applications may lead to cancellation. Follow the single-form rule closely.

2) Double-check personal details (name, DOB, category) — corrections are allowed only in the correction window and within the dates specified.

3) Keep scanned documents ready in the required size and format as per instructions in the information bulletin.

4) Save the application number and payment receipt; these will be needed for future logins and correspondence.

Where to get official updates

Always rely on the official CSIR-NET website and NTA portals for the latest notices, admit card release, exam city slips, and information bulletins. News outlets may summarise the announcement, but only the NTA/CSIR-NET portal carries authoritative documents and downloadable PDFs.

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Bottom line: If you’re targeting research fellowship, Assistant Professor eligibility, or PhD prospects in science, start your CSIR-UGC NET Dec 2025 Registration now — the online window closes on October 24, 2025 and fee payments must be completed by October 25, 2025. For application, information bulletin and official updates, visit http://csirnet.nta.nic.in  .

Ambika Krishnamurthy

Ambika Krishnamurthy is an education news writer dedicated to covering academic updates, exam alerts, policy changes, and student-centric stories. With a focus on clarity and reliability, she aims to keep readers informed about the latest developments in the education sector, helping students and educators stay ahead in their academic journeys.