On February 25, 2025, the conducting body for the UGC-National Eligibility Test (NET) Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) will release the CSIR UGC NET Admit Card 2025. The hall tickets can be downloaded from the portal for the once successfully registered candidates the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in. The CSIR UGC-NET 2025 examination will be conducted on February 28, March 1, and 2, 2025. CSIR UGC-NET is a test enabling the students of the science stream to qualify for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or funding towards pursuing research in relevant fields as well.
CSIR UGC NET Admit Card 2025
The CSIR UGC NET 2025 test is nationwide. The exam is handled nationwide by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates who clear the exam will be given Two-Year Fellowship which can be used for further studies or they can otherwise start teaching at a place of their choice in India. Later, they will be allowed to do research work.
The CSIR NET exam covers five subjects:
Chemical Sciences (701)
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences (702)
Life Sciences (703)
Mathematical Sciences (704)
Physical Sciences (705)
Candidates must log in to the official portal using their application number and date of birth to access their admit card.
Before appearing for the examination, candidates should carefully verify the details on their CSIR NET hall ticket. In case of discrepancies, they should contact NTA authorities immediately. The details on the admit card include:
Candidate’s Name & Photograph
Roll Number & Application Number
Exam Date & Timing
Exam Center Address
Exam Instructions & Guidelines
CSIR NET 2025 Exam Schedule
The CSIR NET exam will be conducted across three days with two shifts each day. Below is the detailed exam schedule:
Subject
Exam Date
Exam Timing
Mathematical Sciences
February 28, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences
February 28, 2025
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Chemical Sciences
March 1, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Life Sciences
March 1, 2025
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Physical Sciences
March 2, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2025
The CSIR NET exam is held online for a duration of 3 hours. Each paper consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with negative marking applicable. The marking scheme varies slightly across subjects.
Subject
Number of Questions
Total Marks
Chemical Sciences
120
200
Life Sciences
145
200
Mathematical Sciences
120
200
Physical Sciences
75
200
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences
150
200
Items to Carry for CSIR UGC NET Exam 2025
On the day of the exam, candidates must carry the following items to the exam center:
Printout of Admit Card (A4 sheet)
Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.)
Passport-Size Photograph (Same as uploaded during application)
1. When will the CSIR UGC NET Admit Card 2025 be released? The CSIR UGC NET Admit Card 2025 will be available for download from February 25, 2025 on the official website.
2. Can I carry a digital copy of my admit card to the exam center? No, candidates must carry a hard copy of the admit card along with valid ID proof.
3. Can I get the CSIR UGC NET Admit Card 2025 offline? No, the admit card is available only online at csirnet.nta.ac.in.
4. What are the CSIR NET Exam Dates for 2025? The exam will be conducted on February 28, March 1, and March 2, 2025.
5. What login details are required to download the admit card? Candidates must enter their application number and date of birth to download their admit card.
6. When was the CSIR NET City Intimation released? The City Intimation Slip was released on February 19, 2025.
Candidates should obtain the CSIR NET Admit Card 2025 at least two or three weeks before the examination. Verify all the information on the admit card is accurate and bring the required documents to the exam center. Keep up with the changes via the official NTA CSIR NET website.
