CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Exam Date Announced, Test to Be Held on 18 December
NTA Confirms Subject-wise Exam Schedule for CSIR UGC NET December 2025
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the exam date for the Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Examination. As per the Public Notice dated 14 December 2025, the examination will be conducted on 18 December 2025 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across designated examination centres in India.
The CSIR UGC NET exam is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor with PhD admission, and PhD admission only in Indian universities and colleges.
CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Exam Date
- Exam Name: Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2025
- Exam Date: 18 December 2025
- Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT)
CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Subject-wise Exam Schedule
According to the official schedule released by NTA, the exam will be held in two shifts on the same day.
Shift 1 (Morning Session: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon)
- Life Sciences
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
Shift 2 (Afternoon Session: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM)
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
Candidates are advised to carefully check their subject and shift timing mentioned on the admit card to avoid any confusion on the examination day.
Admit Card Linked to Exam Date
NTA has already released the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card, which clearly mentions:
- Exam date
- Shift timing
- Reporting time
- Exam centre address
Candidates must download the admit card from the official website https://csirnet.nta.nic.in using their Application Number and Password.
Important Instructions for Exam Day
- The exam will be held only on 18 December 2025
- Candidates must report to the exam centre as per the timing mentioned on the admit card
- Admit card will not be sent by post
- Entry without a valid admit card will not be permitted
What Candidates Should Do Now
With the exam date officially confirmed, candidates should:
- Finalize revision according to their subject
- Re-check exam centre details
- Download and print the admit card in advance
- Follow NTA exam day guidelines strictly
Official Websites for Latest Updates
Candidates should regularly visit:
for any last-minute updates related to the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam date and schedule.
The announcement of the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam date as 18 December 2025 marks the final stage of the examination process. Candidates should now focus on revision and ensure compliance with all instructions issued by NTA to appear smoothly in the examination.

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