NTA CSIR UGC NET June 2025 – Apply Online for JRF / Assistant Professor Exam
📅 Post Date: 03 June 2025
🏛 Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
🎓 Exam Name: CSIR UGC NET June 2025
📜 Purpose: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Assistant Professorship
📌 Application Mode: Online
🌐 Official Website: https://csirnet.nta.ac.in
📝 CSIR NET June 2025 – Overview
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the official notification for the CSIR UGC NET June 2025 Examination. This national-level test determines the eligibility of Indian nationals for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as Assistant Professor (AP) in various Indian universities and colleges.
The online application window has opened on 03 June 2025 and will close on 23 June 2025. Interested candidates holding postgraduate degrees in science streams such as Chemistry, Physics, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Earth Sciences, etc., can apply online.
The exam will be conducted from 26 to 28 July 2025.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 03 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 June 2025 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 24 June 2025 |
| Correction Window | 25–26 June 2025 |
| Exam Date | 26 to 28 July 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Before the Exam |
| Result Declaration | To be Notified |
💳 Application Fee
The application fee structure for different categories is as follows:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1150/- |
| EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹325/- |
| Payment Mode | Online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
🔔 Note: Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
📚 Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have completed any one of the following with the minimum marks required:
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M.Sc. or Equivalent Degree in relevant science stream with:
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55% marks for General / OBC candidates.
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50% marks for SC / ST / PH candidates.
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Integrated BS-MS / BE / B.Tech / B.Pharma / MBBS candidates are also eligible for specific subjects.
🧓 Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025):
| Role | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | 30 Years |
| Assistant Professor / Lectureship (LS) | No Age Limit |
💡 Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India norms.
📖 Subjects Available in CSIR NET June 2025
The examination is conducted for the following five core science subjects:
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Chemical Sciences
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
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Life Sciences
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Mathematical Sciences
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Physical Sciences
Candidates must select only one subject while applying.
🧾 Exam Pattern
The CSIR NET 2025 exam will be conducted online (CBT mode) and comprises three parts (A, B, and C):
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Part A: General Aptitude – logical reasoning, numerical ability, etc. (common to all subjects)
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Part B & C: Subject-specific questions – designed to test subject knowledge.
| Mode | Online (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Type | Objective (MCQ based) |
| Negative Marking | Yes (as per subject-specific scheme) |
📋 How to Apply for CSIR NET June 2025
Follow these steps to successfully complete your application:
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Visit the official portal: https://csirnet.nta.ac.in
Click on "Apply for CSIR NET June 2025"
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Complete registration by entering email, mobile number, and verifying via OTP
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Fill in the online application form with your academic and personal details
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Upload required scanned documents:
Photograph (passport-size)
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Signature
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Category / PwD certificate (if applicable)
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Degree certificates / final year marksheet
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Pay the application fee online
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Check the preview of your application carefully
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Submit the form and take a printout for future reference
📎 Documents Required
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Recent passport-size photograph
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Scanned signature
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Identity proof (Aadhar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card)
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Category certificate (if applicable)
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PwD certificate (if applicable)
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Academic qualification documents
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Domicile certificate (if applying under any quota)
🔍 Selection Process
The selection will be based purely on the marks obtained in the Computer-Based Test (CBT). No interview will be conducted. The final eligibility for JRF and/or Assistant Professor depends on:
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Subject-wise cutoff
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Number of candidates appearing
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Reservation policies
❓ FAQs – CSIR UGC NET June 2025
Q1. What is the CSIR NET Exam for?
Ans: It is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor positions in science subjects.
Q2. Can I apply for multiple subjects?
Ans: No, candidates can apply for only one subject per cycle.
Q3. Is there an upper age limit for Assistant Professor?
Ans: No. There is no upper age limit for applying for Assistant Professor.
Q4. When will the exam be conducted?
Ans: The CSIR NET June 2025 exam will be held between 26 July to 28 July 2025.
Q5. Is GATE score valid for CSIR NET?
Ans: No. GATE score is not a substitute for CSIR NET. They are separate exams.
🔗 Important Links
| Action | Link |
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| 📝 Apply Online | Click Here |
| 🧑🎓 NTA Official Website | https://nta.ac.in |
🧠 Tips for Preparation
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Focus on understanding concepts rather than rote learning
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Solve previous year question papers and mock tests
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Use standard reference books like Trueman’s, Arihant, and Pathfinder series
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Make concise notes for last-minute revision
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Stay updated with official NTA announcements
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