NTA CSIR UGC NET Examination June 2025: Check Details!
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to conduct the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination in June 2025. This examination serves as a gateway for Indian nationals to pursue:
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Assistant Professorships
- Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)
The examination will be administered as a Computer Based Test (CBT).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | June 3, 2025 |
| Registration Last Date | June 23, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | June 24, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Online Correction Window | June 25-26, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | July 26-28, 2025 |
| Admit Card Availability | July 2025 |
Important Dates
Stay updated with these crucial dates to ensure you don't miss any deadlines for the CSIR UGC NET June 2025 examination.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | M.Sc. or equivalent degree; 55% marks for General/OBC candidates; 50% marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Integrated Course and B.E./B.Tech/B.Pharma and MBBS candidates are also eligible. |
| Age Limit (as of 01-07-2025) - JRF | Maximum 30 years. Relaxations: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/Third gender/PWD and women applicants; 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants. |
| Age Limit (as of 01-07-2025) - Lecturer/PhD | No upper age limit. |
Educational Qualification
Candidates with an M.Sc. or equivalent degree are eligible. Ensure you meet the minimum percentage requirements based on your category.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General | 1150/- |
| OBC-NCL, EWS | 600/- |
| SC/ST/PwD/ 3rd Gender | 325/- |
Payment can be made through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking.
Selection Process
The CSIR NET exam consists of three sections: Part A, Part B, and Part C, with no breaks between them. The exam duration is 3 hours.
| Part | Description |
|---|---|
| Part A | General Aptitude |
| Part B | Subject-related questions |
| Part C | Higher-order questions assessing in-depth knowledge |
Exam Medium
The exam will be held in bilingual i.e. Hindi and English. In case of any ambiguity between Hindi and English version due to translation, English version would be treated as final.
Application Process
- Visit the official website of CSIR UGC NET: csirnet.nta.ac.in. Visit Official Website
- Click on the CSIR UGC NET June 2025 registration link.
- Enter the required registration details on the new page.
- Submit the details and log in to your account.
- Fill out the application form and pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
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- Email ID (for OTP verification)
- Mobile Number (for OTP verification)
- Degree Certificate or last semester's result
- Medical Certificate (if PWD candidate)
- Photo ID proof (Aadhar card, etc.)
- Scanned Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Caste Certificate/ Category certificate (if applicable)
- Person with Disability (PwD) Certificate, if applicable
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate, if applicable