The NTA CSIR UGC NET December Answer Key 2025 has been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination, conducted on 18 December 2025, can now download the answer key PDF and check their responses online.
Applicants can access the CSIR UGC NET Answer Key 2025 by logging in with their Application Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth. The answer key helps candidates calculate their expected score and analyze performance before the final result is declared.
NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 – Overview
The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship / Assistant Professor in various science subjects. The release of the NTA CSIR UGC NET December Answer Key 2025 is an important step in the evaluation process.
NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 – Important Dates
- Apply Online Start Date: 25 September 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 27 October 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 28 October 2025
- Correction Window: 30 October – 01 November 2025
- Exam Date: 18 December 2025
- Exam City Details: 09 December 2025
- Admit Card Release: 14 December 2025
- Answer Key Release: 30 December 2025 (Available Now)
- Result Date: To be updated soon
👉 Candidates are advised to verify all updates only from the official NTA CSIR website.
NTA CSIR UGC NET Application Fee 2025
- General Category: ₹1150/-
- OBC / EWS: ₹600/-
- SC / ST / PWD: ₹325/-
Online Payment Modes:
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- Internet Banking
- IMPS
- Cash Card / Mobile Wallet
NTA CSIR UGC NET Age Limit (As per NTA Rules)
- Maximum Age for JRF: 30 Years
- Lectureship / Assistant Professor: No upper age limit
Age relaxation is applicable as per NTA CSIR UGC NET norms.
NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 – Subjects & Eligibility
| Subject | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences | Minimum 55% (General/OBC), 50% (SC/ST/PWD) in M.Sc. or equivalent |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences | Same as above |
| Life Sciences | Same as above |
| Mathematical Sciences | Same as above |
| Physical Sciences | Same as above |
Candidates with Integrated Courses, B.E/B.Tech, B.Pharma, or MBBS degrees are also eligible as per notification.
How to Check & Download NTA CSIR UGC NET December Answer Key 2025
Follow the steps below to download the CSIR UGC NET December Answer Key 2025:
- Visit the official NTA CSIR exam portal
- Go to the Latest Notification / Candidate Activity section
- Click on “CSIR UGC NET December Answer Key 2025”
- You will be redirected to the login page
- Enter your Application Number
- Enter your Date of Birth
- Fill in the Captcha Code
- Click on Login / Submit
- Click on View Answer Key
- Download or print the answer key PDF
The answer key displays:
- Question ID
- Correct Answer Option
- Candidate Response
- Exam Date & Shift
NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2025 – Selection Process
The CSIR UGC NET selection process includes:
- Online Application Submission
- Admit Card Release
- Computer Based Examination
- Answer Key & Objection Process
- Result Declaration
- Final Qualification for JRF / Assistant Professor
NTA CSIR UGC NET December Answer Key 2025 – Important Links
- Download Answer Key: Available on NTA Portal
- Answer Key Notice: Check Online
- Download Admit Card: Available
- Subject-wise Exam Schedule: Check Here
- Exam City Details: Available
- Correction Link: Closed
- NTA Official Website: csirnet.nta.nic.in
NTA CSIR UGC NET December Answer Key 2025 – FAQs
What is the NTA CSIR UGC NET Answer Key?
The answer key contains the officially correct answers for each question asked in the exam.
When was the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key released?
The answer key was released on 30 December 2025.
Can candidates challenge the CSIR UGC NET Answer Key?
Yes, NTA allows candidates to raise objections within the specified time window by paying the prescribed fee.
Is the answer key the same as the exam city slip?
No. The exam city slip only shows the city of examination, while the answer key shows correct responses.
What is the official website for NTA CSIR UGC NET?
The official website is https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/.
