The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit card for the CSIR UGC NET 2025 on 14 December for the upcoming December session exam. Those candidates who have registered for the exam can download their hall tickets from the official portal at the CSIR NET website using their credentials. The exam for CSIR NET is scheduled for 18 December 2025 in multiple shifts. NTA emphasizes that no admit cards will be dispatched via post and it will be available only on their website.
To access the admit card, candidates need to enter their application number and password to get their CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam. This is the essential document that includes key information like the candidate's name, roll number, subject, exam date and shift, reporting time, venue address, and important guidelines relevant to the exam. Candidates are advised to check all entries for accuracy and print a clear copy to carry on exam day.
CSIR NET Exam Schedule Date and Time
The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam is a computer-based test that will take place on the 18th of December. The exam will take place in two shifts: shift 1 (9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon) and shift 2 (3 PM to 6:00 PM). The subject-wise timings are given in the table below:
Shift
Time Slot
Subjects
Shift 1
9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Life Sciences; Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences
Shift 2
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Chemical Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; Physical Sciences
Steps to Download CSIR UGC NET Admit Card
Candidates who have registered for the exam can download the admit card from the CSIR NET website. The steps to download the admit card are-
Step 1: Candidates should go to the CSIR NET website csirnet.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the link Admit card for Joint CSIR-UGC NET Dec 2025.
Step 3: Candidates need to provide login details like application number, password, and security pin.
Step 4: The admit card will be available for download.
Purpose of the CSIR UGC NET Exam
This national-level entrance test is conducted to check eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and to appoint to Assistant Professor positions, PhD admissions, or both in Indian universities and colleges. NTA mentioned that possessing an admit card doesn't guarantee eligibility; final verification occurs later in the process. Candidates are advised to frequently check the official website for any updates and important notices.
