The National Testing Agency (NTA) is nearing the close of the online registration process for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 examination. Interested candidates are required to complete their applications by October 24, 2025, through the official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in. This examination serves to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for various academic and research positions, including the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to PhD programmes in Indian universities and colleges.
Important dates for applicants include the deadline for examination fee payment on October 25, 2025, followed by an application correction window that will be active from October 27 to 29, 2025. Eligibility criteria stipulate that applicants must be Indian citizens, and those belonging to the General/Unreserved/EWS categories must possess a minimum of 55% marks in their Master's degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
The Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, covering multiple science disciplines, and is considered a significant national eligibility examination for research and teaching positions.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/education/csir-ugc-net-december-2025-application-deadline-extended-apply-at-csirnet-nta-nic-in-10322810/