The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the CSIR NET December 2025 Admit Card for the December session examination. Candidates who have successfully registered for the CSIR UGC NET 2025 can now download their hall tickets from the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in using their application number and date of birth.

The CSIR NET December 2025 examination is scheduled to be conducted on December 18, 2025, a few days after the release of the admit card. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details mentioned on their admit card, including exam centre address, shift timing, reporting time, and important exam-day instructions, to avoid any last-minute issues.

Direct link to download CSIR NET admit card.

Purpose of CSIR NET Examination

The CSIR UGC NET exam is conducted to determine eligibility for:

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

• Assistant Professor positions

• PhD admissions in Indian universities and research institutions

The examination will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple examination centres nationwide.

How to Download CSIR NET Admit Card 2025

Candidates can download the CSIR NET Admit Card December 2025 by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website: csirnet.nta.nic.in

2. Click on the link for CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card

3. Log in using your application number and date of birth

4. Enter the security code and submit

5. Download and take a printout of the admit card for exam day

admit card will be sent by post, and candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam centre without a printed admit card.

CSIR NET December 2025 Exam Date & Shift Timings

The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination will be conducted on December 18, 2025, in two shifts:

• Morning Shift: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

• Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

The exact shift, reporting time, and gate closing time are clearly mentioned on the candidate’s admit card.

Documents Required at Exam Centre

Candidates must carry the following documents on the day of examination:

• Printed copy of CSIR NET Admit Card 2025

• Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving Licence)

• One recent passport-size photograph (preferably the same as uploaded in the application)

Failure to produce these documents may result in disqualification.

CSIR NET City Intimation Slip

Before issuing the admit card, NTA had already released the CSIR NET City Intimation Slip, informing candidates about the city of their exam centre. The admit card now confirms the exact examination venue, shift, and reporting details.

Subjects Covered in CSIR NET Exam

The CSIR UGC NET exam covers the following subjects:

• Life Sciences

• Chemical Sciences

• Mathematical Sciences

• Physical Sciences

• Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences

Important Advice:

Candidates are advised to reach the examination centre well before the reporting time and strictly follow the exam-day guidelines issued by NTA to ensure a smooth and hassle-free examination experience.