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NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key Released

Updated: 29 Dec 2025

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Answer Key for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Examination. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download their answer key and check other important details regarding the examination, application process, and eligibility criteria.

📅 Important Dates - NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Examination

  • Application Start Date: 25 September 2025

  • Application Last Date: 27 October 2025

  • Fee Payment Last Date: 28 October 2025

  • Correction Date: 30 October 2025 – 01 November 2025

  • Exam Date: 18 December 2025

  • Admit Card Release Date: 14 December 2025

  • Answer Key Release Date: 30 December 2025

👤 Age Limit - NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Examination

JRF

  • Maximum Age: 30 Years

Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor

  • Maximum Age: No Limit

NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025

  • Age Relaxation as per NTA CSIR UGC NET June Online Form Rules.

💰 Application Fee - NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Examination

  • General: Rs. 1150/-

  • EWS, OBC NCL: Rs. 600/-

  • SC, ST: Rs. 325/-

  • Examination Fee can be paid through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI and Other Fee Payment Modes.

🎓 Post Qualifications - NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Examination

  • Candidates with M.Sc / Equivalent Degree with 55% Marks (for General / OBC) & 50% Marks (for SC / ST and PH) are eligible.

  • Candidates with Integrated Course, B.E / B.Tech / B.Pharma, and MBBS degrees are also eligible.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q 1: What is the subject of this public notice?

Answer: This public notice is regarding the invitation for online applications for the Joint CSIR UGC-NET December 2025 examination.

Q 2: Who is conducting the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination December-2025?

Answer: The Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination December-2025 is being conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Q 3: What is the purpose of the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination?

Answer: The examination is conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the award of Junior Research Fellowship, appointment as Assistant Professor, appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D., and admission to Ph.D. only in Indian universities and colleges.

Q 4: What is the mode of the examination?

Answer: The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

Q 5: When will the Admit Cards be available for download?

Answer: The downloading of Admit Cards from the NTA website will be intimated later on the website.

Q 6: What is the date of the examination?

Answer: The date of the examination is 18 December 2025.

Q 7: What are the timings for the examination shifts?

Answer: Shift 1 will be from 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, and Shift 2 will be from 03:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m. Each shift has a duration of 180 minutes (03:00 Hrs).

Q 8: What are the total test papers/subjects available for this examination?

Answer: The total test papers include: 1. Chemical Sciences, 2. Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, 3. Life Sciences, 4. Mathematical Sciences, and 5. Physical Sciences.