The **National Testing Agency (NTA)** will conduct the **CSIR NET 2025** December exam on **December 18, 2025**. This important national-level test will be held at many centers across India. The exam will take place in two separate parts (shifts) on the same day.
CSIR NET stands for **Council of Scientific & Industrial Research National Eligibility Test**. This exam is for science students who want to become **Junior Research Fellows (JRFs)** or **Lecturers**. Junior Research Fellows get money to do research in science. Lecturers teach in universities and colleges. This exam helps talented science students move forward in their studies and careers.
CSIR NET 2025 Exam Schedule and Timings
The CSIR NET December 2025 exam will run for three hours in each shift. Here are the details for the exam day:
First Shift
The first part of the exam will start in the morning. It is scheduled from **9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon)**. Candidates appearing in this shift need to report to their exam center early. The official reporting time for the first shift is **7:00 AM**. This allows time for checking documents and other procedures before the exam begins.
Second Shift
The second part of the exam will be held in the afternoon. It is scheduled from **3:00 PM to 6:00 PM**. For candidates in this shift, the reporting time is **1:00 PM**. Reporting on time is very important to avoid any issues.
The exam will be a **Computer Based Test (CBT)**. This means students will answer questions directly on a computer. There will be no paper-based answer sheets. The CSIR NET exam covers five different subjects related to science.
Subjects in CSIR NET 2025 Exam
The five subjects for which the CSIR NET exam is conducted are:
- Mathematical Sciences
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Physical Science
Detailed Exam Timetable for December 18, 2025
Here is the exact schedule for each subject on the exam day:
| Subject Name | Exam Date | Exam Timings |
| Mathematical Sciences | 18-Dec-2025 | 3 pm to 6 pm |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | 18-Dec-2025 | 9 am to 12 Noon |
| Chemical Sciences | 18-Dec-2025 | 3 pm to 6 pm |
| Life Sciences | 18-Dec-2025 | 9 am to 12 Noon |
| Physical Science | 18-Dec-2025 | 3 pm to 6 pm |
Exam Analysis and Cutoff Predictions
After the exam ends, an "exam analysis" will be shared. This analysis looks at how the exam went. It is based on feedback from students and experts. This analysis is helpful for many reasons:
- It tells us the overall **difficulty level** of the question paper. Was it easy, moderate, or tough?
- It lists some of the **questions asked** in the exam.
- It highlights the main **topics** that were covered.
The exam analysis for the **first shift** will be made public after **12 PM (noon)** on **December 18, 2025**. By studying this analysis, students can get an idea about the expected **cutoff marks**. The cutoff is the minimum score needed to qualify for JRF or Lectureship. Knowing the difficulty helps predict if the cutoff will increase or decrease.
Candidates are advised to check official updates for the latest information on exam analysis and results. The NTA aims to conduct a smooth and fair examination process for all candidates.
