NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Examination Result

CSIR UGC NET Result Overview

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the Joint CSIR-UGC NET examination on behalf of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The exam determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor positions, as well as admission to PhD programmes in science subjects. The merit list is prepared based on performance in the CBT, qualifying candidates for research and teaching roles. The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 result has been released, including scores and qualifying status. Candidates can download their scorecards from the official website. Next, qualified candidates may apply for PhD admissions or JRF positions at universities and research institutions.

CSIR UGC NET Important Dates

• Notification released: 25 September 2025
• Applications Open: 25 September 2025
• Last date to apply: 24 October 2025
• Exam Date: 18 December 2025
• Result / Merit List Release: 30 January 2026
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

CSIR UGC NET Application Fee

• General: Rs. 1150/-
• EWS / OBC: Rs. 600/-
• SC / ST / Female / PH: Rs. 325/-

• Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI.

CSIR UGC NET Salary 2026

CSIR UGC NET Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Master's degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (without rounding off) for General/Unreserved/General-EWS; 50% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender. Candidates with four-year bachelor's degree require minimum 75% marks or equivalent.
• Age Limit: For JRF, maximum 30 years as on 01-12-2025.
• Mandatory Requirement: Valid score in the NET examination.
• Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender/female candidates and those with research experience or armed forces service.
• Any other official conditions: Provisional eligibility for candidates awaiting Master's results, but must complete requirements within specified time.

How To Check & Download CSIR UGC NET Result 2026

1. Visit official website csirnet.nta.ac.in.
2. Go to “Latest News” or “Candidate Login” section.
3. Click on “CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Scorecard” link.
4. Enter application number and date of birth.
5. View scorecard with marks and qualifying status.
6. Download the PDF scorecard.
7. Save and print for future reference, such as PhD applications.
8. Check official CSIR HRDG website for fellowship activation if qualified for JRF.

CSIR UGC NET Result Expected Cutoff Marks

• The cutoff marks for CSIR UGC NET December 2025 vary by subject and category, with minimum qualifying marks of 33% for General/EWS/OBC and 25% for SC/ST/PwD. Detailed subject-wise and category-wise cutoffs are available in the official result declaration PDF on the NTA website.

CSIR UGC NET Selection Process

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) in chosen subject.
2. Merit list preparation based on aggregate marks.
3. Final: Qualification for JRF/Assistant Professor/PhD admission.