CSIR NET December 2025 admit card out at csirnet.nta.nic.in: Check direct link, exam day instructions here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CSIR UGC NET Admit Card 2025 for the December session, days ahead of the national-level eligibility test scheduled for December 18. Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in, using their application number and date of birth. Authorities have advised candidates to carefully check all details on the admit card, including exam centre, timings, and guidelines, to ensure a smooth experience on the day of the examination.

The CSIR NET examination is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor posts, and PhD admissions in Indian universities and research institutions. The exam will be held in computer-based mode across multiple shifts at centres nationwide. Candidates are advised to check all details mentioned on the admit card carefully and follow the exam-day instructions issued by NTA.

Where and how to download CSIR NET Admit Card 2025

Candidates can access the admit card only through the official NTA CSIR NET portal. The steps to download are as follows:

• Visit csirnet.nta.ac.in
• Click on the link for CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card
• Log in using application number and date of birth
• Enter the security code and submit
• Download and print the admit card for exam day use

Direct link to download CSIR NET admit card.

NTA has clarified that no admit card will be sent by post, and entry to the exam centre will not be permitted without a printed copy.

CSIR NET December 2025 exam date, shift timings

The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination will be conducted on December 18 in two shifts:

• Morning shift: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
• Afternoon shift: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

The exact shift allotted to each candidate is mentioned on the admit card along with the reporting time and gate closing time.

Details mentioned on the admit card

Candidates should verify the following information printed on the admit card:

• Candidate’s name and roll number
• Application number
• Date and shift of examination
• Exam centre address and city
• Photograph and signature
• Important exam-day instructions

In case of any discrepancy, candidates must immediately contact NTA through the helpline details provided on the official website.

Documents to carry to the exam centre

On the day of the examination, candidates must carry:

• A printed copy of the CSIR NET Admit Card 2025
• A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID or driving licence)
• A recent passport-size photograph (preferably the one uploaded in the application)

Failure to produce these documents may lead to disqualification from appearing in the exam.

City intimation slip already issued

Prior to the release of the admit card, NTA had issued the CSIR NET city intimation slip, informing candidates about the city of their examination centre. The admit card now confirms the exact venue and reporting details.

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