National Testing Agency deactivated the CSIR NET 2025 application correction window on July 29, 2025 on the official website. The CSIR NET application correction facility 2025 was activated on June 28, 2025 at csirnet.nta.ac.in. The CSIR NET fee payment last date is June 27, 2025. The CSIR NET 2025 application form was closed on June 26, 2025. NTA released the CSIR NET application form 2025 on June 3, 2025 in online mode. Those who wish to appear for the CSIR NET exam are advised to check the eligibility criteria before proceeding with filling the CSIR NET application form.

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1. CSIR NET 2025 Application Form Dates
2. CSIR UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2025
3. CSIR NET Application Form 2025: Application Fees
4. CSIR NET Application Form 2025: Exam Centres

Candidates who have not met the CSIR NET eligibility criteria at any point of the exam run the risk of having their candidature cancelled. The CSIR NET admit card will be issued to those who successfully fill the application form. For more information regarding the CSIR UGC NET 2025 application form, candidates can go through the material below.

CSIR NET 2025 Application Form Dates

The exam date of CSIR NET 2025 along with other important dates have been announced on the official website. Check the table to know the important dates for CSIR UGC NET.

CSIR UGC NET 2025 Exam Dates - June Session

CSIR UGC NET 2025 Exam Dates - December Session

CSIR UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2025

NTA revised the CSIR NET eligibility criteria under age limit extending it from 28 to 30 years. NTA provided the CSIR UGC NET 2025 eligibility criteria in the official brochure. The eligibility criteria are based on the age limit and academic qualification. For the position of Assistant Professor / Lecturer and JRF, candidates can check the CSIR UGC NET eligibility criteria 2025 below.

CSIR UGC NET 2025 Age Limit

However, the authority provides the relaxation in age limit for the aspirants from the reserved category as well as female candidates. Check below the table to know about the age relaxation provided:

CSIR NET 2025 Age Relaxation - For JRF

Educational Qualification:

Candidates can check the educational qualification to apply for the CSIR UGC NET 2025:

• Candidates with M.Sc. degree or Integrated B.S.-M.S./ B.S./ B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Pharm./ MBBS for General and OBC categories with a minimum aggregate of 55% (reserved category candidates will get 5% relaxation).

• Candidates with a B.Sc. (Hons) or equivalent degree or candidates enrolled in the integrated M.S.- Ph. D programme for the general category with a minimum aggregate of 55 percent marks (5 percent relaxation for reserved category candidates).

• Applicants with a Master's degree prior to 19 September 1993 with at least 50 per cent marks can apply only for a lectureship post.

• Applicants who are enrolled for an M.Sc. Under the Result Awaited (RA) group, the programme and its graduation which apply.

Suitable Web Browser to fill CSIR NET Application Form 2025

Candidates must use an updated browser to avoid any kind of trouble while filing the application form for CSIR NET 2025. A good internet speed is also mandatory to avoid any kind of delay in the CSIR UGC NET application procedure. Candidates can use web browsers such

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox with their updated version.

CSIR NET 2025 Application Form: Things to be kept ready beforehand

In order to complete the CSIR NET registration without any trouble, candidates must be ready with some of the essential documents in advance. Before completing the CSIR NET 2025 application form, review the list of candidates to be prepared:

• Photo and signature scanned.

• Certificate Caste, PwD or EWS if appropriate

• Credit / Debit card, Internet banking fee payment information

• Correct email identification and contact number.

CSIR UGC NET Application Form 2025: Requirements For Scanned Documents

Candidates need to upload the photograph and signature along with category, PwD or EWS certificate (if applicable) while CSIR NET exam form is filled up. The description of all these is given below:

Documents and as per the specifications

How to fill CSIR UGC NET Application Form 2025?

Step 1: Visit the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in

Step 2: On the bottom of the homepage, click on the CSIR NET apply online link.

Step 3: The registration process will open up a new tab. The page includes a new registration link, as well as a login page. The page also offers information on the steps for

CSIR NET form to fill up online. In order to complete the CSIR UGC NET 2025 application form, there are four major steps.

• Apply for Online Registration

• Fill out the Online Application Form

• Upload Scanned Photograph and Signature

• Pay Examination Fees

Step 4: A link is available for ‘New Registration’. Click on that

A new page will be open with important information and steps regarding filling out CSIR UGC NET 2025 application form.

Step 5: Click on the check box at the bottom of that page and tap on ‘Click Here to Proceed’.

The registration page will be open on the screen.

Step 6: In the application form of CSIR UGC NET 2025, candidates must enter their personal information.

The personal information to be included in the CSIR UGC NET Application Form 2025 includes the following:

• Name of Applicants

• Name of Father

• Name of Mother

• Date of Birth

• Gender

• Identification Proof (In the photo identity card you are going to send, the identification number is mentioned)

Step 7: Enter the contact information and password on the same page (you can choose your own password).

• Candidates need to fill out their contact information with their email address and phone number.

• Applicants should pick and answer a security question in the space given below the password.

• Enter the Security Pin shown at the bottom of the registration page of CSIR UGC NET 2025 application form and Click on the ‘Submit’.

A pop-up will appear on the screen for the verification of submission. Applicants can edit their details before submitting.

Step 8: Candidates have to click on the checklist provided for every details along with the declaration. Click on the ‘Final Submit’.

• Confirm the Registration after clicking on Yes in the dialogue box displayed on the screen.

Step 9: The application number is generated which will be displayed on the next screen. Click on the link ‘Complete Application Form’ available below the application number.

• It is also mandatory to verify the mobile number and email address. Click on the link provided on the left-hand side of the screen to verify your credentials.

Step 10: A new page will be open on the screen, candidates have to fill the certain details about them on this page of the application form of CSIR UGC NET 2025.

Check below the details that need to be filled in the application form page

• Post Applying For

• Subject Choice ( For Paper II)

• Centre Choice ( Candidates can choose up to four examination centres)

• Medium of Paper

• Educational Qualification

• Candidates can mention if they have any other specialization or doctoral degree.

• Enter the Security Key and Click on ‘Submit’.

• Click on the check box provided for each detail filled by the candidate along with a declaration in the CSIR UGC NET 2025 application form. Click on the ‘Final Submit’.

• On the next page displayed, click on the tab available for ‘Upload Images’.

Step 11: Upload the photo and signature in the prescribed format as mentioned above in the page displayed on the screen.

• Enter the Security Key, click the checkbox and Click on 'Upload’.

• Click on the Yes on the pop-up up appearing on the screen.

Step 12: A new page will appear on the screen, click on the tab available for fee payment.

Note: The application fee will appear on the tab as per the candidate’s category.

• Click on the checkbox for Online Payment’.

• Tap on ‘Proceed for Payment’.

• A new page will be open where candidates have to choose payment providers. Choose and click on ‘Proceed for Payment’.

• Candidates can choose different options to pay the CSIR UGC NET 2025 application fee such as credit cards/debit cards, net banking, and UPI IDs.

How to Verify Mobile Number and Email ID for CSIR NET Application Form 2025?

It is mandatory to verify the mobile number and email address filled in the application form of CSIR NET 2025. Check below the steps to verify your credentials:

• Click on the link available for verification.

• A new page will be open.

• Enter security details.

• Click on ‘Send OTP’.

• You will get OTP on your registered mobile number.

• Enter the OTP and click on Verify.

• Verify the email address through the same procedure.

Quick links:

• CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025
• CSIR NET Answer Key 2025

What if the applicant forgets the login page password for the CSIR UGC NET 2025?

NTA provides the facility for retrieving the UGC CSIR NET login page password. Candidates can recover their password using various options. Check below for the CSIR NET password retrieval options:

Accessible password recovery option:

• Using the security question and answer selected by the applicant while filling out the CSIR UGC NET 2025 application form.

• Use the verification code sent to the registered mobile number via text message.

• Using a reset connection sent to the email address you have entered.

Note: Candidates must ensure that they have checked their mobile number and email address.

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CSIR NET Application Form 2025: Application Fees

The application process of CSIR UGC NET is not completed without paying the application fee. The CSIR UGC NET application fee can be paid until a certain date. Candidates have to keep the bank details with them while filling the application form of CSIR UGC NET 2025.

CSIR UGC NET 2025 Application Fee

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CSIR NET Application Form 2025: Exam Centres

NTA provided the list of CSIR UGC NET 2025 exam centres. As per their choice, candidates can select the examination centre. In order to prevent any kind of hassles while travelling, candidates are advised to select the nearest centre.

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How to Recover CSIR NET Password?

If the candidates forget the CSIR NET 2025 password, then they can follow the steps that are given below to recover the forgotten password.

• First and foremost visit the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in

• Click on the CSIR NET application form 2025 tab

• Now click on the forgot password tab

• Select any one option -security question/answer or the verification code which has been sent on the registered mobile number or the email

• Reset the password now

The options that are available to reset the password for the CSIR UGC NET 2025 application form are:

• Use the verification code that has been sent through text message at the registered mobile number

• Choose the security question and the answer which has been selected while filling the form

• Now rest the link that is sent to the email.

If an applicant faces any kind of problem, they can contact the NTA for any query regarding the CSIR NET application form 2025.