CSIR-UGC NET June 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the CSIR NET 2025 notification on 3 June 2025. The application portal for the June session is now live at csirnet.nta.ac.in. The CSIR NET exam is scheduled to be held on 26, 27, 28 July 2025.
This national-level examination is conducted to determine the eligibility for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship/Assistant Professorship in Indian universities and colleges. The test also qualifies candidates for Ph.D. admissions.
Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2025 Overview
| Exam Name | CSIR NET 2025 (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) |
| Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| CSIR UGC NET Exam Frequency | Twice in a year |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Category | Entrance Exam |
| Application Process (Mode) | Online |
| Application Start Date | 3 June 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 23 June 2025 |
| Official Website | https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/ |
| Join Groups | Telegram | WhatsApp | Facebook |
CSIR UGC NET June 2025 Notification
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Exam June-2025 Notification. The application process for the CSIR NET 2025 June session is open from 3 June to 23 June 2025. Candidates can pay the application fee until 4 June 2025 (up to 11:59 PM), while the correction window will remain active on 25 & 26 June 2025.
The NTA conducts the Joint CSIR-UGC NET examination twice a year — in June and December. The upcoming CSIR NET 2025 (June session) will be held on 26, 27 and 28 July 2025 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
The CSIR NET exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the roles of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and for admission to P.hD in the field of science and technology.
Candidates are advised to explore this article further for complete details on the CSIR NET 2025- including eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, and more.
CSIR UGC NET 2025 Exam Details
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
- Pattern: Objective type with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Medium of Exam: Bi-lingual (English and Hindi)
Subjects Covered
The Joint CSIR UGC NET 2025 June Exam will be conducted for the following five subjects:
- Chemical Sciences
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
Eligibility Criteria for CSIR NET 2025 Exam
The eligibility criteria for candidates appearing for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2025 exam are as follows:
1. Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have a degree in:
- M.Sc. or equivalent degree/Integrated BS-MS/BS-4 years/BE/B.Tech/BPharma/MBBS.
- Minimum Marks Required:
- General (UR): At least 55% marks.
- OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST/ PwD/ Third gender: At least 50% marks.
NOTE: Final-year/semester students who are pursuing the qualifying exam are also eligible to apply. However, they will be admitted provisionally and must submit proof of having passed the qualifying exam with the required percentage within the validity period of the fellowship (if awarded).
2. Age Limit
- For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum 30 years as on 01/07/2025
- Relaxable up to OBC-NCL/ SC/ST/PwD/Third gender/women applicants
- For PhD Admission/Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.
CSIR NET Examination Fee 2025 (June Session)
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 1500 |
| General-EWS/OBC(NCL) | Rs. 600 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender | Rs. 325 |
How to Apply for CSIR NET 2025 Exam June?
Candidates can apply for the CSIR NET 2025 exam online through the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in. Follow these steps to successfully complete your CSIR NET 2025 online form:
- Go to the official CSIR NET portal: csirnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on “Registration for Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2025”.
- If you’re a new user, click on “New Registration” and fill in your details.
- Submit the form to generate your application number and password.
- Log in using your Application Number and Password.
- Enter personal, academic, and contact details.
- Choose your preferred exam city and subject.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the Application Fee as per your category.
- Submit your form and print the confirmation page for your records.
CSIR NET 2025 Exam Pattern
The CSIR NET exam 2025 is conducted for five science subjects and follows a specific pattern common across all disciplines.
Mode of Exam
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – Online mode
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks & Duration
- Maximum Marks: 200
- Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
- Language: English and Hindi (Bilingual, except for the language-based questions)
Subject-wise Pattern Overview
| Subject | Total Questions (Max Attempt) | Marking Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences | 120 (attempt max 75) | +2 for correct, -0.5 for incorrect |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sci. | 150 (attempt max 75) | +2 for correct, -0.5 for incorrect |
| Life Sciences | 145 (attempt max 75) | +2 for correct, -0.5 for incorrect |
| Mathematical Sciences | 120 (attempt max 75) | +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect |
| Physical Sciences | 75 (attempt max 55) | +3.5 for correct, -1.12 for incorrect |
Note: There are 3 parts in each paper: Part A (General Aptitude), Part B (Subject-related), and Part C (Higher-order questions).
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CSIR NET application form dates | 3 June to 23 June 2025 |
| Last date of payment of CSIR NET 2025 application fee | 24 June 2025 |
| Availability of CSIR NET 2025 correction window | 25 & 26 June 2025 |
| CSIR NET 2025 June Exam | 26, 27 & 28 July 2025 |
Important Website Links
| CSIR NET June 2025 Registration Link | Register Here |
| CSIR NET June 2025 Notification PDF | Download Here |
| CSIR NET June 2025 Information Bulletin | Download Here |
| CSIR NET NTA Official Website | Click Here |
| Bodopedia Homepage | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Page | Click Here |
FAQ
1. What is the CSIR NET?
The CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research – National Eligibility Test) is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for determining eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and admission to P.hD in Science and technology subjects.
2. What are the exam dates for CSIR NET June 2025?
The CSIR NET 2025 (June session) will be held on 26, 27 and 28 July 2025.
3. What is the last date to apply for CSIR NET 2025 June Session?
The last date to submit the online application for CSIR NET is 23 June 2025.
4. Where can I apply for CSIR NET 2025?
You can apply online at the official website: https://csirnet.nta.ac.in