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The CSIR NET 2025 Notification for the June session was released on June 3, 2025, on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in in PDF format. The notification also includes the CSIR NET 2025 Application form and exam dates. The exam date for CSIR NET has vbeen rescheduled and will be held on 28 July 2025.
The NTA (National Testing Agency) will conduct the CSIR NET exam twice a year (in June and December). The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has assigned the task of organizing the CSIR-UGC NET 2025 exam to the NTA. The exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Candidates can find more details about the exam, including eligibility, application process, important dates, exam pattern, syllabus, and more.
CSIR NET 2025 Notification Out
Here’s an overview of the CSIR UGC NET exam, including details about the conducting body, exam mode, number of candidates, contact information, and more.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | Joint CSIR NET June 2025 |
| Purpose | JRF & Assistant Professor Eligibility, PhD Admission |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Subject | Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences |
| Official Notification PDF | |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| Medium | Bilingual (English & Hindi) |
| Official Website | https://csirnet.nta.ac.in |
CSIR NET 2025 Important Dates
The CSIR NET June 2025 exam will be held on 26th, 27th, and 28th July 2025. Here’s the complete schedule:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 3 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | Extended till 26 June 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | Extended till 27 June 2025 |
| Correction Window | Extended till 28-29 June 2025 |
| Exam Dates | 28 July 2025 |
CSIR NET 2025 Application Form Out
The CSIR NET Application Form 2025 for the June 2025 session is now active on the official website https://csirnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates must fill out the NTA CSIR NET June 2025 Online Form for the July Exam before the deadline of 26 June 2025 to be eligible for the exam. The NTA CSIR NET 2025 form requires personal details, academic qualifications, and contact information, along with scanned copies of a photograph, signature, and category certificate. The NTA NET application fee can be paid online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI, with the last payment date being 27 June 2025.
CSIR NET 2025 Apply Online Link
CSIR NET 2025 Exam Date
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CSIR NET Exam Date 2025 for the June session. The exam will take place on 28 July 2025. The exam will be held in a single shift with a duration of 3 hours (180 minutes) for all five subjects, i.e., Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
| Subject Name | Exam Date | Exam Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Sciences | 28 July 2025 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 3:00 PM to 06:00 PM |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences | ||
| Chemical Sciences | ||
| Life Sciences | ||
| Life Sciences | ||
| Physical Science |
CSIR NET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To appear for the CSIR NET June 2025, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria and age requirements:
- General/Unreserved/General-EWS candidates must have 55% marks in a Master’s degree or equivalent.
- OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender candidates require 50% marks in a Master’s degree.
- Final-year Master’s students can apply provisionally, but must qualify within 2 years (for JRF/Assistant Professor) or 1 year (for Ph.D. only) from the NET result declaration.
- 4-year Bachelor’s degree holders (with 75% marks or equivalent) are eligible for JRF & Ph.D., but not for Assistant Professor.
- Ph.D. holders who completed a Master’s before 19th September 1991 get a 5% relaxation
CSIR NET 2025 Age Limit
The CSIR NET Age Limit (2025) is an important eligibility criterion that varies based on the candidate’s category and the purpose of appearing for the exam. While there’s no upper age limit for those applying solely for Assistant Professor eligibility or Ph.D. admission, candidates aspiring for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) must adhere to specific age restrictions. Here are the NTA CSIR NET June 2025 Online Form application fee details:
| Category | Maximum Age for JRF | Age Relaxation | Assistant Professor/Ph.D. |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | 30 years | – | No age limit |
| OBC-NCL | 30 years | 5 years | No age limit |
| SC/ST | 30 years | 5 years | No age limit |
| PwD (Persons with Disability) | 30 years | 5 years | No age limit |
| Third Gender | 30 years | 5 years | No age limit |
| Women Candidates | 30 years | 5 years | No age limit |
| Armed Forces Personnel | 30 years | 5 years (service period) | No age limit |
| Research Experience | 30 years | 5 years (max) | No age limit |
CSIR NET 2025 Exam Pattern
The CSIR NET June 2025 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode with three parts (A, B, and C). Each part consists of objective-type, multiple-choice questions (MCQs), and there is no break between papers.
Chemical Science (701)
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
| Total Questions | 20 | 40 | 60 | 120 |
| Max no of questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 | 75 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 | 200 |
| Negative marking of 25% | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | — |
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences (702)
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
| Total Questions | 20 | 50 | 80 | 150 |
| Max no of questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 | 75 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 | 200 |
| Negative marking- 25% in Part A & B and 33% in Part C | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.32 | — |
Life Sciences (703)
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
| Total Questions | 20 | 50 | 75 | 145 |
| Max no of questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 | 75 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 2 | 4 | 200 |
| Negative marking of 25% in Parts A, B & C | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | — |
Mathematical Sciences (704)
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
| Total Questions | 20 | 40 | 60 | 120 |
| Max no of questions to attempt | 15 | 25 | 20 | 60 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 3 | 4.75 | 200 |
| Negative marking in Part A & B of 25% and no negative marking in Part C | 0.5 | 0.75 | 0 | — |
Physical Sciences (705)
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C | Total |
| Total Questions | 20 | 25 | 30 | 75 |
| Max no of questions to attempt | 15 | 20 | 20 | 55 |
| Marks for each correct answer | 2 | 3.5 | 5 | 200 |
| Negative marking of 25% for Parts A, B, and C | 0.5 | 0.875 | 1.25 | — |
CSIR NET 2025 Cut off
The CSIR NET 2025 Cut Off will be determined by the National Testing Agency (NTA) based on factors like exam difficulty, number of candidates, and available seats, with separate qualifying marks for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor eligibility. The official subject-wise and category-wise cut-offs will be published on csirnet.nta.ac.in along with results. Candidates must secure ≥33% in Part A (General Aptitude) and meet overall sectional thresholds to qualify.
CSIR NET 2025 Syllabus
The CSIR NET Syllabus 2025 is an essential resource for candidates preparing for the Joint CSIR NET examination. Divided into three parts (A, B, and C), it covers General Aptitude common to all subjects along with subject-specific advanced topics across Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Part A tests analytical and reasoning skills, while Parts B and C assess in-depth domain knowledge through conventional MCQs and higher-order application-based questions, respectively.
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