Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and NTA to declare CSIR UGC NET December 2024 final answer key and result on 17 April 2025 .

Organization: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Exam Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Name: CSIR UGC NET December 2024
Official Website: csirnet.nta.ac.in

Total Seats: Eligibility-based for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor / Lectureship / Ph.D. Admission

Important Dates:

• Notification Released: 09 December 2024
• Online Application Start Date: 09 December 2024
• Last Date to Apply Online: 30 December 2024 (extended to 02 January 2025)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 31 December 2024 (extended to 03 January 2025)
• Correction Window: 01 to 02 January 2025 (also noted as 04 to 05 January 2025)
• Admit Card Release: 25 to 26 February 2025 (or before exam date)
• Exam Dates: 28 February, 01 March, 02 March 2025
• Provisional Answer Key Release: March 2025 (11 March)
• Answer Key Challenge Window: Upto 14 March 2025
• Final Answer Key & Result: 17 April 2025 (Expected earlier in April)

Exam Mode & Pattern:

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
• Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Medium: English and Hindi

Subjects:

• Chemical Sciences
• Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences
• Life Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physical Sciences

Subject-wise Exam Schedule:

28 February 2025

• Mathematical Sciences (Morning)
• Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences (Morning)
• Chemical Sciences (Afternoon)

01 March 2025

• Life Sciences (Morning and Afternoon)

02 March 2025

• Physical Sciences (Morning)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Nationality: Indian Citizen
• Educational Qualification:
  • M.Sc. / Integrated BS-MS / BS-4 Years / BE / B.Tech / B.Pharma / MBBS with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender)
  • Candidates in final year or result awaited (RA) must complete the degree with required marks within 2 years of result declaration
  • B.Sc. (Hons) or equivalent degree enrolled in Integrated MS-Ph.D. programs eligible for JRF only
  • Bachelor’s degree holders must enroll in Ph.D. within 2 years to retain JRF eligibility
  • Master’s degree holders before 19 September 1991 with 50% marks are eligible for Lectureship

Age Limit:

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum 30 Years
  • Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/Women/PwD/Transgender, 3 years for OBC-NCL
• Lectureship / Assistant Professor: No upper age limit

Application Fee:

• General: ₹1150
• General-EWS / OBC(NCL): ₹600
• SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: ₹325
• Payment Mode: Debit / Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI

Exam Structure:

Single paper with MCQs in 3 parts:

• Part A: General Aptitude (Common to all subjects)
  • Logical reasoning, graphical analysis, numerical ability, research aptitude
  • Attempt 15 out of 20 questions, 2 marks each
• Part B: Subject-related conventional MCQs
  • Attempt as per subject syllabus, 2 marks each
• Part C: Higher-order thinking and analytical questions
  • Scientific concept application, 4 marks each

Marking Scheme & Negative Marking:

Only the first 15 (Part A), 35 (Part B), and 25 (Part C) attempted questions are considered.

Cut-Off (Expected):

• General / EWS / OBC: 33%
• SC / ST / PwD: 25%

Fellowship Benefits (JRF):

• ₹31,000/month for first 2 years
• ₹35,000/month from 3rd year onward
• Plus contingency grant and HRA as per norms

How to Apply:

• Visit csirnet.nta.ac.in
• Fill the application form online
• Upload required documents
• Pay the fee via preferred online mode
• Submit form before the deadline

Some Useful Important Links:

• Download Score Card

• Download Certificate

• Registered Candidate Login

• Visit CSIR HRDG Official Website

• Download Admit Card

• Check Exam City Details

• Download Exam Schedule

• Apply Online

• Download Date Extended Notice

• Download Notification

• Visit Official Website

PUBLIC NOTICE
30.01.2025

EXAM SCHEDULE FOR JOINT CSIR-UGC NET DECEMBER-2024

In continuation to the Public Notice dated 30.12.2024 regarding the Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2024 for:

1. Award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor
2. Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.
3. Admission to Ph.D. only
   In Computer Based Test (CBT) mode, given below is the schedule for the Examination:

The City Intimation Slip and Admit Cards for the exam will be displayed on the NTA website:
https://csirnet.nta.ac.in

Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official NTA websites for the latest updates:
https://csirnet.nta.ac.in, https://nta.ac.in/

For any clarification, candidates may contact NTA at:
Email: [email protected]
Help Desk: 011-40759000, 011-69227700