Dream of becoming a scientist will be fulfilled, know every small and big thing related to registration:

News India Live, Digital Desk: CSIR UGC NET December 2025: If your dream is to do something big in the world of science, such as doing research (JRF) from a top institute or becoming an assistant professor in college, then this news is for you. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a notification for the CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 examination. The process of online registration has also started.

This exam is a golden opportunity for students of science stream. If you are also preparing for this, do not wait for the last date at all. Let us understand all the important things related to this exam in easy language.

First of all, mark these dates in the calendar

The dates are most important for any exam. Write them somewhere so that there is no mistake:

• Last date to fill the form: 24 October 2025
• Last date for paying fees: 25 October 2025
• Chance to rectify the mistake in the form: 27 October to 29 October 2025
• Exam Day: 18 December 2025

How much is the application fee?

For application, you have to submit the fees online according to your category:

• OBC (Non-Creeme Layer): 600 rupees
• SC / ST / Divyang / Third Gender: 325 rupees

You can pay fees from any online methods, such as debit cards, credit cards, net banking or UPI.

How to apply? Understand step-by-step

The entire process of filling the form is online. Just follow these easy steps:

1. Register: On the website, you will see a link of “New Registration”, click on it. Complete registration by entering your basic information like name, email ID and mobile number.
2. Fill the form: After registration you will get an application number. Log in with his help and fill all the personal and educational information sought in the form correctly.
3. Upload documents: Scan and upload your new passport size photo and signature.
4. Submit fees: Now pay online fees according to your category.
5. Save confirmation page: As soon as the fees are deposited, you will see a confirmation page. Download it and take out the printout of it. This will be very useful for you in future.

Who can fill this form? (Ability)

Broadly, candidates can apply for this exam who have a master’s degree (eg M.Sc) or its equal degree with at least 55% marks. The maximum age for JRF is 30 years, while there is no age limit for Assistant Professor.

If you face any problem in filling the form, you can talk on NTA’s helpline number 011-40759000 or send an email to csirnet@nta.ac.in.