National Testing Agency has released the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key on csirnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download the provisional response sheet and answer key PDF using application number and date of birth. Objections can be raised till January 1, 2026, with fee of Rs 200 per question.
Pay the Objection Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit & Selection Process
Age Limit: JRF: Maximum 28 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women as per rules) | Lectureship: No upper age limit (as per notification)
Selection Process: Single Tier Computer Based Test (CBT) → Qualifying for JRF/Lectureship/Assistant Professor | Score Calculation using Answer Key | Final Result based on Normalized Marks
Provisional Answer Key Details- Total Subjects - 5
Subject Name
Response Sheet
Provisional Answer Key / Details
Chemical Sciences
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Provisional Key Released on 30/12/2025
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Objection Fee ₹200 per question
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences
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Provisional Key Released on 30/12/2025
Shift-wise Normalization Applied
Life Sciences
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Provisional Key Released on 30/12/2025
High Competition Subject
Mathematical Sciences
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Provisional Key Released on 30/12/2025
Physical Sciences
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Provisional Key Released on 30/12/2025
Salary & Pay Scale Details
JRF Awardees: ₹37,000/- pm + HRA (Initial) rising to ₹42,000/- (7th Pay aligned)
Assistant Professor/Lectureship: As per UGC 7th Pay Commission Level 10 - ₹57,700 - ₹1,82,400/-
Additional Benefits: DA (Currently 50%), HRA (24-27% in X/Y cities), Medical, Research Grants, Pension under NPS
Career Growth: PhD opportunities, Professorship promotions, Research Positions in CSIR Labs/Universities
Exam Pattern & Competition Analysis
Exam Type: Single Paper Computer Based Test (CBT) - MCQs
Total Questions: Part A: 20 Qs (General Aptitude) | Part B/C: Subject Specific up to 200 Marks
Duration: 3 Hours
Negative Marking: Part A/B: 25% | Part C: 33% deduction for wrong answers
Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:50 (High competition with ~2.1 Lakh candidates)
Preparation Time: 6-12 months recommended for comprehensive preparation
Exam Centers
Pan India: 150+ Cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, etc.
Center Allocation: Based on candidate preference, finalized by NTA
Check Admit Card for exact venue; Multi-shift exams conducted across India
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