Organization: National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Exam Name: CSIR-UGC NET June 2025 Examination
Total Seats: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Lectureship/Assistant Professor
Official Website: csirnet.nta.ac.in
About Exam
The Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2025 examination is a national-level computer-based test (CBT) conducted by NTA on behalf of CSIR to determine:
- Eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Appointment as Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges
- Admission to Ph.D. programs
Qualified JRF candidates will receive a ₹37,000 monthly fellowship along with a contingency grant.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 03 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 26 June 2025 (till 11:59 PM IST)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 27 June 2025 (till 11:59 PM IST)
- Application Correction Window: 28-29 June 2025 (till 11:59 PM IST)
- Exam City Intimation Slip: 19 July 2025
- Admit Card Release: 26 July 2025
- Examination Date: 28 July 2025 (all five subjects same day)
- Provisional Answer Key Release: 01 August 2025
- Answer Key Challenge Window: 01-03 August 2025
- Result Declaration: Expected by mid-August 2025
Application Fee
- General: ₹1150
- EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹600
- SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: ₹325
- Payment Mode: Online via Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Master’s Degree or Equivalent:
- General/EWS: 55% marks
- OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: 50% marks
- Final Year / Result Awaited: Eligible provisionally. Must secure required marks within 2 years for JRF or 1 year for Ph.D. admission.
- Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree (NEP):
- 75% marks (70% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/EWS) – Eligible for JRF & Ph.D. only
- Ph.D. completed before 19 September 1991: 5% relaxation in marks.
- Master’s Degree or Equivalent:
- Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025):
- JRF: Maximum 30 years
- Assistant Professor / Ph.D. Admission: No upper age limit
- Age Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/Women/Third Gender/Research Experience/Ex‑Servicemen
Subjects Available (Choose One Only)
- Chemical Sciences
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
Exam Mode & Pattern
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 3 Hours (180 minutes)
- Total Marks: 200
- Medium: Bilingual (English & Hindi)
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Paper Structure:
| Part | Section | Questions | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | General Aptitude (attempt 15/20) | 30 marks | 2 marks each | No negative |
| B | Subject-related MCQs | Varies by subject | 2–3.5 marks each | –25% per wrong |
| C | Higher-order Analytical MCQs | Varies by subject | 4–5 marks each | –25% or –33% per wrong |
Subject-wise Pattern:
- Chemical Sciences: 75 Qs (A:15, B:35, C:25) | Neg.: 0.5, 1
- Earth Sciences: 75 Qs (A:15, B:35, C:25) | Neg.: 0.5, 1.32
- Life Sciences: 75 Qs (A:15, B:35, C:25) | Neg.: 0.5, 1
- Mathematical Sciences: 60 Qs (A:15, B:25, C:20) | No negative in Part C
- Physical Sciences: 55 Qs (A:15, B:20, C:20) | Neg.: 0.5, 0.875, 1.25
Admit Card & Result
- Admit Card: Download from csirnet.nta.ac.in
- Result: Declared online after the exam
- Certificates: Issued to qualified candidates online
Syllabus
- Subject-wise syllabus PDFs available at:
How to Check & Download NTA CSIR UGC NET June 2025 Answer Key
- Visit the official website: csirnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on “Answer Key Challenge” under the June 2025 Exam section or use the dedicated link on the homepage.
- Login using your Application Number, Date of Birth/Password, and Security Pin.
- View and download your response sheet and the provisional answer key in PDF format.
- Save a digital copy and take a printout for future reference.
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