The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the registration period for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination will conclude today, Monday, October 27, 2025. Interested candidates can complete their applications by visiting the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The registration portal will remain open until 11:50 PM tonight.
DIRECT LINK TO APPLY FOR CSIR UGC NET 2025
Prospective applicants are reminded that an application fee is required. The fee structure is as follows: ₹1150/- for the General category, ₹600/- for General-EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates, and ₹325/- for SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender categories. Payments can be made via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. Please note that applicable service charges from the bank or payment gateway will be added.
The deadline for completing the final transaction is October 28, 2025. Furthermore, candidates will have the opportunity to make corrections to their application details between October 30 and November 1, 2025.
The CSIR UGC NET exam is scheduled to take place on December 18, 2025. The examination will be conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT) across various cities nationwide. The exam will be held in two shifts: the morning shift from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the afternoon shift from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
CSIR UGC NET December 2025: Steps to apply
Candidates can follow these simple steps to complete their application for the CSIR UGC NET:
- Visit the official website: csirnet.nta.nic.in.
- On the homepage, locate and click on the registration link for CSIR UGC NET December 2025.
- Register by providing the necessary details.
- Log in to your newly created account.
- Fill out the application form and proceed to pay the application fee.
- Submit the application and download the confirmation page.
- Keep a printed copy of the submitted application for future reference.
For more detailed information, it is highly recommended that candidates visit the official CSIR UGC NET website.