CSIR NET Dec 2025 Exam Official Notification – Registration, Eligibility, Application Process & Fee Payment Details

5.2. Instructions for filling Online Application Form

5.2.1. Candidates can apply “Online” ONLY for JOINT CSIR-UGC NET December, 2025 by accessing the website: https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/. (The Application other than online mode would not be accepted in any case). The entire application process of JOINT CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 is online, including uploading of scanned images, Payment of Fees and Printing of Confirmation page. Therefore, candidates are not required to send/submit any document(s) including Confirmation page to NTA through Post/Fax/By Hand/E-mail.

5.2.2. If a candidate submits multiple Application Forms for the same course, only the first one will be considered and all others will be rejected automatically.

5.2.3. Replica of Application Form is given at Annexure-VI.

5.2.4. Information Bulletin and Replica of Application Form given therein may be downloaded and read carefully by the candidate to be sure about his/her eligibility and be familiar with the requirements for submission of Online Application Form.

5.2.5. To avoid correction in the particulars at a later stage, the candidate should exercise utmost caution while filling up the details in the Application Form.

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5.2.6. Following Steps may be followed to Apply Online:

• Step-1: Read the instructions at the beginning of the application form & Register for Online Form submission using your (candidate’s) own Email ID and Mobile No. and note down system generated Application Number.

• Step-2: Complete the Online Application Form and Upload scanned images of:
  (i) Candidate’s Photograph (in JPG/JPEG file size: 10 kb – 200 kb)
  (ii) Candidate’s Signature (in JPG/JPEG file size: 10kb – 50kb)
  (iii) Duly verified Result Awaited Attestation Form (in PDF file size: 50kb – 300kb)
  (iv) Category Certificate, if applicable (SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS etc.) (in PDF file size: 50kb – 300kb)
  (v) PwD/PwBD Certificate, if applicable (in PDF file size: 50kb – 300kb).

• Step-3: Pay prescribed fee through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI and keep proof of fee paid for future reference.

5.2.7. All the 3 Steps can be completed in one go or each step completed at a time, saved, and the next completed later. The final submission of Online Application Form will remain incomplete if Step-2 and Step–3 are not completed, such Application Forms will stand rejected and no correspondence on this account will be entertained.

After the submission of Online Application Form (i.e. successful completion of Step-3), Confirmation Page of the Application Form should be downloaded and a printout of the same may be retained for future reference. The Confirmation Page of the online Application Form will be generated only after successful payment by the Candidate.

In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of Prescribed Fee, then the candidate should approach the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator (in the helpline number and email given in Annexure-VII of the Information Bulletin), for ensuring the successful payment.

Despite the above, if successful transaction is not reflected on the Portal, it means the transaction is not complete, and the candidate will have to make the payment a second time and ensure confirmation of payment/OK status. However, any duplicate payment received in course of said transactions, by NTA, at the fee reconciliation stage, will be refunded to the candidate in the same payment mode through which the duplicate payment is received.

Notes:
i. No request for refund of fee once remitted by the candidate will be entertained.
ii. Candidates are advised to keep visiting the NTA’s website regularly for latest updates and to check their e-mails.
iii. The NTA can make use of the data generated for the purpose of research and analysis.
iv. All the candidates who have submitted the online Application and paid the Examination fee till last date will be allowed to appear in JOINT CSIR-UGC NET December, 2025 and their admit cards will be uploaded on the website.
v. The certificates of educational qualification and category (if applied under reserved category) will be verified by the concerned institution. The candidates are, therefore, advised to ensure their eligibility and the category (if applying under reserved category).
vi. NTA will, in no way, be responsible for any wrong/incorrect information furnished by the candidate(s) in his/her Online Application Form. The letter/e-mails/WhatsApp Message/Public Grievance in this regard will not be entertained by the NTA.
vii. Candidates are advised to retain their Admit & Score Cards for future reference.

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5.3. Choice of Cities for Examination Centre

5.3.1 List of Cities for Examination Centres for JOINT CSIR-UGC NET December, 2025 are given at Annexure-VIII. It is mandatory for candidates to select four cities (as 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th choice) of their choice while filling Online Application Form.

5.3.2 All efforts will be made to allot a Centre of Examination to a candidate in a City of his/her Choice, in order of preference. However, due to logistic & administrative reasons, exam centre may be allotted to him/her in a different city of nearby area.

5.3.3 The City for Examination Centre once chosen and allotted cannot be changed (after the closing of the correction window) and any request in this regard will not be entertained.

5.4. Procedure for Filling Application Form

PART I: REGISTRATION PAGE

Fill in the basic information and note down the system generated Application No.

(i) Candidate’s Name/ Mother’s Name/ Father’s Name: Provide Candidate’s Name, Mother’s Name, and Father’s Name as given in the Secondary School Examination or equivalent Board / University Certificate in capital letters. No prefix in the name of the candidate is allowed.

(ii) Date of Birth: dd/mm/yyyy Provide Candidate’s date of birth as recorded in Secondary School Examination or equivalent Board/University Certificate.

(iii) Mobile Number and e-mail Address: Candidates must provide own Mobile Number and e-mail address as the same may be validated. The candidate must ensure that email address and mobile number provided in the Application Form are their own (which cannot be changed later) as communication may be sent by e-mail or SMS.

Note: Only one e-mail address and one Mobile Number are valid for one application.

PART II: FILL IN THE COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM

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Fill in the complete Application:

1. The application particulars entered can be edited before final submission of the Application Form.

2. Once finally submitted, particulars in certain specific fields may be changed only during correction window. After that no communication in this regard would be entertained.

3. All the steps for submission of Online Application Form, Uploading of Candidate’s photograph, Candidate’s signature, Documents (if applicable), Payment of fee and Printing of Confirmation Page can also be done separately. The Application Form can be saved as a Draft, at each stage, and can be filled later (before the last date).

4. Facility of submission of Online Application Form, uploading of photograph, signatures, payment of fee and printing of the Confirmation Page will be deactivated as per schedule for submission of Application Form. Hence, candidates are required to complete the process within the prescribed schedule.

5. Candidates are not required to send/ submit hard copy of Confirmation page to NTA office. However, the candidates are advised to retain the hard copy of the Confirmation Page, and a proof of fee submitted for future need.

6. Registration will be treated as complete only if the fee has been transacted successfully, else the form will be cancelled.

7. Other Backward Classes (OBC)-Non Creamy Layer is as per the central list of Other Backward Classes available on National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), Government of India website (www.ncbc.nic.in). Thus, the candidates falling in this list may mention OBC in the Category Column. State list OBC Candidates who are not in OBC-NCL (Central List) may choose General (EWS) in case they fulfill the prescribed requirements in this regard.

8. Gender- Provide Candidate’s gender as recorded in the Type of Identification viz. Passport Number/ Ration Card/ Other Govt. ID.

9. Provide complete postal address with PIN Code (Mailing Address as well as Permanent Address) for further correspondence. PIN code of Correspondence Address should be given in the space provided for this purpose.

10. Joint CSIR-UGC NET Subject: The candidate should select the CSIR-UGC NET subject to appear from the list of Joint CSIR-UGC NET December, 2025 Subjects given at Annexure-I.

Notes:
a. The NTA shall not be responsible for any delay/loss in postal transit or for an incorrect Correspondence address given by the Applicant in the Application Form. Therefore, the candidate has to ensure that he/she mentions his/her complete correspondence address, including pin code, in his/her Online Application Form.
b. The Candidate must ensure that e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application Form are their own (which cannot be changed later) as communication maybe sent by NTA through e-mail or SMS.
c. The Candidate should not give the postal address, Mobile Number or e-mail ID of Coaching Centre in the Online Application Form.
d. Under no circumstances the choice of cities for Centre and NET subject filled in the Application Form shall be changed by the NTA.
e. Information such as his/her name, contact details/address, category, PWD status, educational qualification details, date of birth, choice of exam, cities, etc, provided by the candidate in the online application form will be treated as final. Any request for change in such particulars after the closure of correction period will not be considered by NTA.

Following the completion of examination process, corrections in the details specified in the certificate may be considered under special circumstances. This is contingent upon the submission of the necessary documentation and approval by the competent authority.

PART III: Uploading of scanned images FOR CSIR NET Dec 2025 Application

(i) Candidate’s Photograph:
• Photograph should not be with cap or goggles. Photograph should cover 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background.
• Spectacles are allowed if being used regularly.
• Polaroid and Computer-generated photos are not acceptable.
• Applications not complying with these instructions or with unclear photographs are liable to be rejected.
• If it is found that the photograph uploaded is fabricated i.e. de-shaped or seems to be hand-made or computer made, the form of the candidate will be rejected and the same would be considered as using unfair means and the candidate would be dealt with accordingly.
• The photograph need not be attested.
• The candidate should scan his/her passport size photograph for uploading. File size must be between 10 kb to 200 kb (in JPG/JPEG Format only).

(ii) Candidate’s Signature:
• The candidates are required to upload the full signature in running hand writing in the appropriate box given in the Online Application Form. Writing full name in the Box in Capital letters will not be accepted as signature and the Application Form would be rejected.
• The candidate should put his/her full signature on white paper with Blue/Black Ink pen and scan for uploading.
• File size must be between 10 kb to 50 kb (in JPG/JPEG Format only).

(iii) Result Awaited Attestation Form: to be uploaded (if applicable) (Annexure IX)
• File size must be between 50 kb to 300 kb (in PDF Format only).

(iv) Category Certificate: to be uploaded (if applicable) (Annexure X, XI, XII)
• File size must be between 50 kb to 300 kb (in PDF Format only).

(v) PwD/PwBD Certificate: to be uploaded (if applicable)
• File size must be between 50 kb to 300 kb (in PDF Format only).

Note: Candidate must ensure that the uploaded images are clear and proper.

PART IV: Payment of Examination Fee FOR CSIR NET Dec 2025 Application

Pay prescribed fee through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI and keep proof of fee paid for future reference. Please see Annexure–VII for details.

PART V: Check List for filling the Online Application Form

The candidates are advised to ensure the following points before submitting the Online Application Forms:

(i) Whether they fulfill the eligibility conditions for the Test as prescribed under the heading ‘Eligibility Criteria’ and ‘Age Limit’.
(ii) That they have selected their category viz General/ General-EWS/ OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/ SC/ ST/ PwD/ PwBD/ Third gender and Minority option, in the relevant column correctly.
(iii) That they have filled their Subject and City of examination in the relevant column correctly.
(iv) That Candidates with Disability (PwD/PwBD) have correctly filled the relevant column in the Online Application Form. Only PwD/PwBD candidates have to fill this column and the others have to leave it blank.
(v) That they have kept a printout of Application Form (Confirmation Page) for their own record, to be produced, at a later stage, if required.

5.5. Important Points to Note FOR CSIR NET Dec 2025 Application

5.5.1. The Candidates should fill their complete postal address with PIN Code for further correspondence.
5.5.2 The Candidate must ensure that e-mail address and Mobile Number provided in the Online Application Form is his/her own (which cannot be changed later) as all communication will be sent by NTA through e-mail and/or SMS.
5.5.3 Online Application Form cannot be withdrawn once it is submitted successfully.
5.5.4 Application Form of candidates who do not fulfil the eligibility criteria shall be rejected.
5.5.5 In case a candidate is found providing incorrect information or the identity is proved to be false at any time in the future, the candidate shall face penal action as per the law.
5.5.6 Candidates are advised to retain the following documents with them as reference for future correspondence:

❖ Printouts of the Confirmation Page of Online Application Form.
❖ Proof of fee paid
❖ Photographs (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) – 6 to 8 passport size photographs (for pasting on the Attendance Sheet at the Examination Centre).

5.5.6.1. The name on the photo identification must match with the name as shown on the Admit Card. If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must show the relevant document at the time of exam. The relevant documents are – Marriage Certificate / Divorce / Decree / Legal Name Change Document / Gazette Notification.

5.5.7 Provision of Reservation for candidates belonging to EWS/ OBC/ SC/ ST/ PwD/ PwBD will be as per GoI instructions issued from time to time.

5.5.8 The Aadhaar number is only one of the types of identification and is not mandatory. Candidates can also upload details of other IDs such as Passport, Ration Card, or any other valid Government identity.

5.5.9 A candidate can fill only one application. If a candidate submits multiple Application Forms for the same course, only the first one will be considered, and all the others will be rejected automatically.

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CHAPTER – 6: Admit Card, Instructions and Prohibited Materials

6.1. Admit Card for the Examinations

6.1.1. The Admit Card will be issued provisionally to the candidates, subject to their satisfying the eligibility conditions.

6.1.2. The candidate has to download the Admit Card from the NTA website and appear for the Examination at the given Centre on Date, timing and Examination as indicated in their Admit Card. Candidate may please note that Admit Cards will not be sent by post.

6.1.3. No candidate will be allowed to appear at the Examination Centre, on Date and timing other than that allotted to them in their Admit Card.

6.1.4. In case candidates are unable to download Admit Cards from the website, they may approach the Help Line between 09:30 am and 5:30 pm or write to NTA at [email protected].

6.1.5. The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and follow them during the conduct of the Examination.

6.1.6. In case of any mismatch in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph/signatures shown in the Admit Card and that of Confirmation Page, the candidate may immediately approach the Helpline between 09:30 am and 5:30 pm.

Notes:
a. Under no circumstance, a duplicate Admit Card for Joint CSIR-UGC NET December, 2025 will be issued at the Examination Centres.
b. Candidate must not mutilate the Admit Card or change any entry made therein.
c. Candidates are advised to preserve their Admit Card in good condition for future reference.
d. No Admit Card shall be issued to the candidates whose Applications are found to be incomplete for any reasons (including indistinct/ doubtful photographs/unsigned Applications) or who do not fulfill the eligibility criteria for the examination.
e. Issue of Admit Card, however, shall not necessarily mean acceptance of eligibility which shall be further scrutinized at subsequent stages of admission process.

6.2. Important Instructions for Candidates FOR CSIR NET Dec 2025 Application

6.2.1. The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and follow them strictly.

6.2.2. Candidates MUST bring the following documents on the day of Examination at the test centre. Candidates who do not bring these will not be allowed to appear in the Examination.
i. Print copy of Admit Card downloaded from NTA website.
ii. One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) for pasting on the specific space in the attendance sheet at the Centre during the Examination.
iii. Any one of the authorized Govt. photo IDs (must be original, valid and non-expired), viz. PAN card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Aadhar Card (With photograph)/ Aadhar Enrolment No/ Ration Card.
iv. PwD/ PwBD certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming the relaxation under PwD/ PwBD category.

6.2.3. Candidates should not be in possession of any material listed in the list of prohibited material.

6.2.4. Candidates are not allowed to carry any baggage inside the Examination Centre. NTA will not be responsible for any belongings stolen or lost at the premises.

6.2.5. The candidates shall report at the Examination Centre at the time mentioned on the Admit Card to avoid crowding at the Examination Centre.

6.2.6. Candidates must reach the test centres on or before the reporting time. Entry of the candidates into centre shall be stopped 30 mins before the start of the Examination.

6.2.7. Candidates may note that late entry to the Examination premises is not permitted under any circumstances. NTA shall not be responsible for any delayed arrival of the candidate in reaching the centre due to any reason. Candidates are advised to familiarize themselves with the location of test centre and plan travel time accordingly.

6.2.8. Biometric information of all the candidates shall be captured. Identity checks will be made upon arrival at the test centre to ensure that there are no unauthorized candidate is appearing for the test. Candidates are required to cooperate with the security personnel for security checks.
If the name has been changed due to events such as marriage, candidate must show the relevant document at the time of exam. Marriage Certificate/ Divorce/ Decree / Legal Name Change Document.

6.2.9. The candidate must show, on demand, the Admit Card for entry in the Examination room/hall. A candidate who does not possess the valid Admit Card shall not be allowed to enter the Examination Centre.

6.2.10. Candidates should take their allotted seat immediately after opening of the Examination Hall. If not, they are likely to miss some of the general instructions to be announced in the Examination Rooms/ Halls. NTA shall not be responsible for any resultant delay.

6.2.11. Any candidate found to have changed room/ hall or the seat on his/her own other than allotted would be considered as a case of unfair means and the candidature shall be cancelled and no plea would be accepted.

6.2.12. The candidate must sign and paste the photograph on the Attendance Sheet at the appropriate place.

6.2.13. The candidate should ensure that the question paper available on the computer is as per the opted Examination indicated in the Admit Card. In case, the subject of question paper is other than the opted Examination, the same may be brought to the notice of the Invigilator concerned immediately.

6.2.14. All calculations/writing work are to be done only in the rough sheet provided at the centre in the Examination Room/ Hall and on completion of the test candidates must hand over the rough sheets to the invigilator on duty in the Room/ Hall.

6.2.15. No candidate, without the special permission of the Centre Superintendent or the Invigilator concerned, will leave his/ her seat or Examination Room/ Hall until the full duration of the paper is over. Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as instructed by the Centre Superintendent/Invigilators.

6.2.16. Please note that only registered candidates will be allowed at the Examination Centre. Friends or relatives accompanying the candidates shall not be allowed entry in the test centre under any circumstances and will not be allowed to contact the candidate while the Examination process is going on.

6.2.17. Candidate shall appear at their own cost at the Centre on Date and time as indicated on their Admit Card issued by the NTA. No TA, DA or any accommodation facility will be admissible for appearing in JOINT CSIR-UGC NET December, 2025 examination.

6.2.18. The candidates are governed by the Rules and Regulations/Instruction of the NTA with regard to their conduct in the Examination Hall. All cases of unfair means will be dealt with as per rules.

6.2.19. Applications of candidates submitting false and fabricated information will be rejected and such candidates will be further debarred from appearing in Examinations conducted by NTA.

6.2.20. NTA reserves the right to withdraw permission, granted inadvertently if any, to any candidate who is not eligible to appear in the JOINT CSIR-UGC NET December, 2025 even though the Admit Card had been issued by the NTA.

6.2.21. In case of any ambiguity in interpretation of any of the instructions/ terms/ rules/ criteria regarding determination of Eligibility/ Conduct of Examination/ Registration of Candidates/ Information contained therein, the interpretation of the CSIR/ NTA shall be final and binding.

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ANNEXURE-VII FOR CSIR NET Dec 2025 Application

PAYMENT OF EXAM FEE – PROCEDURE/ MODE / SERVICE PROVIDER(S), SERVICES CHARGES AND HELPDESK

After completing Step-2 of Online Application Form, candidates may remit the examination fee (Step-3) by choosing the following options:

Online Mode i.e. Debit/Credit Card/UPI or internet banking through any of the payment gateway of SBI or ICICI:

▪ Check the validity of the Debit/Credit Card and keep it ready with you while logging on to website for submitting application form. Candidate should enter the information asked for and make payment through Debit/ Credit Card.
▪ Through Net Banking, check the balance in your account and keep all credentials ready with you while logging on to website for submitting application form. Candidate should Login with his/her credentials of net banking and make payment through Net Banking.

Please select any Mode of Payment/Service Provider (Service & other charges as applicable per transaction to be paid by the candidate to the concerned Bank/ Payment Gateway Integrator): –

Note: In case, the fee payment status is not ‘OK’ the candidates are advised as following:-
(i) If the fee is paid through credit/debit card and status is not OK, it means the transaction is cancelled. Therefore, such candidates have to pay the fee once again and ensure the OK fee status.
(ii) For cancelled transactions, the amount will, automatically, be refunded by the concerned Bank to concerned credit/debit card within 15 days of last date of submission of Application Form.

Helplines:

(a) If Paying through State Bank of India (SBI):
Sl. Name Email ID Contact Number
1 Helpdesk3 [email protected] 011-26391804
2 Customer Care [email protected] 1800112211
3 Through SMS UNHAPPY (add text) 8008202020

(b) If Paying through ICICI Bank:
Sl. Name Email ID Contact Number
1 Customer support Helpline number (9AM to 6PM) [email protected] 18602332332

(c) NTA Helpdesk Contact details (in case the payment related issues are not resolved through the above-mentioned Helplines of the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator):
Email: [email protected]
Phone No.: 011-40759000, 011-69227700

Procedure to raise payment related Grievance:

After (successful completion of Step-3, Confirmation Page of the Application Form, should be downloaded and a printout of the same may be retained for future reference. The Confirmation Page of the online Application Form could be generated only after successful payment by the Candidate.

In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of prescribed Fee, then the candidate should approach the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway integrator (in the helpline number and email given in Annexure-I of the Information Bulletin), for ensuring the successful payment.

In spite of above, if successful transaction is not reflected on the Portal, the candidate may contact NTA Helpline. If the payment issue is still not resolved, the candidate may pay second time.

However, any duplicate payment received from the candidate by NTA in course of said transactions will be refunded through the same payment mode through which the duplicate payment is received, after fee reconciliation by NTA.

Information to be provided by the Candidate while raising any payment related query/grievance through QRS/email/Helplines:
a. Name of the Bank and / or payment Gateway.
b. Date and time of the transaction
c. Transaction Number
d. Bank Reference Number
e. Proof of transaction
f. Screenshot from the payment portal (in case of payment failure).

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