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NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Examination E Certificate Download 2026

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National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited applications for NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Examination E Certificate. Online applications are open from 25 Sept 2025 to 24 Oct 2025. Age limit: up to 30 years. Fee: General candidates pay ₹1150 (Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI Only.).

Organisation:
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Apply from:
25 Sept 2025
Last date:
24 Oct 2025
Exam date:
18 Dec 2025
Age limit:
up to 30 years
Fee:
General candidates pay ₹1150 (Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI Only.)
Mode:
Online

The National Testing Agency (NTA) had invited applications for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 cycle, the joint test for Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship / Assistant Professor eligibility conducted under CSIR and UGC.

Online applications were accepted from 25 September 2025 to 24 October 2025, and the exam fee was payable by 25 October 2025. The exam was held on 18 December 2025, the final answer key and the result were both released on 30 January 2026, and the e-certificate was made available on 6 May 2026. The exam fee was 1150 rupees for General candidates, 600 rupees for EWS and OBC candidates, and 325 rupees for ST, SC and PH candidates.

The upper age limit was capped at 30 years for candidates applying for the Junior Research Fellowship, while there was no upper age limit for those applying for Lectureship (LS) or Assistant Professor eligibility. Candidates who cleared the test can now download their e-certificate.

Important Dates

Important dates
EventDate
Application Begin
Last Date for Apply Online
Pay Exam Fee Last Date
NTA CSIR December 2025 Exam Date
Final Answer Key Available
Result Declared
E Certificate Available

Application Fee

Application fee by category
CategoryFee
General₹1,150
EWS / OBC₹600
ST / SC / PH₹325

Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI Only.

Age Limit

Age limit
LimitAge
Maximum Age30 Years
Maximum AgeNo Limit for Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor.

How to Apply

  1. 1Read the official notification carefully before you start, since it covers eligibility, age limit and vacancy details in more depth than any summary can.
  2. 2Open the "Apply Online" link on this page to go to National Testing Agency (NTA)'s own application portal; applications submitted anywhere else won't be valid.
  3. 3Register with a working email address and mobile number, since the portal typically sends your login details and status updates to both.
  4. 4Fill in the form with your personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear on your certificates. A mismatch here is one of the most common reasons applications get rejected at verification.
  5. 5Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the exact format, dimensions and file size the notification specifies.
  6. 6Pay the application fee. General candidates pay ₹1150 (Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI Only.).
  7. 7Check every section of the completed form on the preview screen before you submit, since most portals don't allow edits afterward.
  8. 8Download or print the confirmation page once submission is complete; you'll likely need it again at the admit card or document verification stage.
  9. 9Applications close on 24 Oct 2025, so don't leave this for the last day. Portals slow down and sometimes fail under heavy traffic right before a deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organization is conducting this recruitment?

This recruitment is being conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). Refer to the official notification linked on this page for the full details.

What is the last date to apply?

The online application window closes on 24 Oct 2025. It's best to submit well before this date, since portals often slow down under heavy traffic close to the deadline.

What is the age limit?

The prescribed age limit is 30 years, as on the date specified in the official notification.

Is there an application fee?

General candidates pay ₹1150 (Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI Only.).

What is the eligibility criteria?

Eligibility criteria (educational qualification, category relaxations, etc.) are laid out in the official notification linked on this page; read it before you apply.

How can I apply?

Use the "Apply Online" link on this page to go directly to National Testing Agency (NTA)'s application portal, and follow the steps in the How to Apply section above.

Important Links

Download ResultDownload Result NoticeDownload Final Answer KeyApply OnlineDownload Notification

Quick Facts

Organization
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Posted
06 May 2026