Aspiring candidates, mark your calendars! The National Testing Agency (NTA) is closing the application window for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination today, October 24, 2025. If you’re aiming to take this crucial exam for research and lectureship eligibility, make sure to complete your registration through the official CSIR UGC NET website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
For those who have already applied, remember that the last date for fee payment is October 25, 2025. A window for application corrections will be open from October 27 to October 29, 2025, allowing you to make any necessary edits to your submitted information.
The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam is scheduled to take place on December 18, 2025. The examination will be conducted in two shifts: the first shift from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the second shift from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
How to Apply for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Exam
Follow these simple steps to complete your online application:
- Visit the official CSIR UGC NET website: csirnet.nta.nic.in.
- Locate and click on the registration link for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam.
- Enter your registration details on the new page that appears.
- Once registered, log in to your account.
- Complete the application form with all the required information and proceed to pay the application fee.
- Submit your application and download a copy for your records.
- It’s advisable to keep a hard copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Application Fee Details
The application fees are as follows:
- General Category: ₹1150/-
- General-EWS/OBC(NCL) Category: ₹600/-
- SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender Category: ₹325/-
Payments can be made via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. Please note that applicable bank or payment gateway service charges will be extra.
For further details and assistance, candidates are encouraged to visit the official CSIR UGC NET website.