This examination is an essential eligibility test for candidates aspiring to become teachers for classes I to VIII across various schools in India. The CTET 2026 examination aims to set national standards for teacher quality and improve the recruitment process.

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Eligibility

The minimum qualifications for appearing in the CTET 2026 are as notified by NCTE. Hereby, candidates are advised to visit the website of NCTE to ascertain their eligibility.

Minimum Educational Qualifications for Paper I (Classes I to V):

• Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Or, Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 45% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education, following the NCTE Regulations, 2002.
• Or, Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
• Or, Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
• Or, Graduation with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in final year of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed). A candidate who has acquired the qualification or Bachelor of Education from an NCTE-recognized institution shall be considered for appointment as a teacher in classes I to V, provided the person appointed shall mandatorily undergo a 6-month Bridge Course in Elementary Education recognized by the NCTE, within two years of such appointment as a primary teacher.
• Or, Post-Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade and passing or appearing in the final year of a three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Minimum Educational Qualifications for Paper II (Classes VI to VIII):

• Graduation and have passed/ are appearing in the final year of a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
• Or, at least 50% marks either in Graduation or in Post-Graduation and passed or appearing in final year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed).
• Or, Graduation with at least 45% marks and passing or appearing in final year Bachelor in Education (B.Ed), following the NCTE Regulations issued from time to time in this regard.
• Or, Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year Bachelor in Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
• Or, Senior Secondary (or its equivalent) with at least 50% marks and passed or appearing in the final year of 4-year B.A/ B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/ B.Sc.Ed.
• Or, Graduation with at least 50% marks and passing or appearing in final year B.Ed. (Special Education).
• Or, any candidate having a qualified B.Ed. program recognized by the NCTE is eligible to appear in TET/ CTET. Moreover, as per the existing TET guidelines circulated vide NCTE letter dated 11-02-2011, a person who is pursuing any of the teacher education courses (recognized by the NCTE or the RCI, as the case may be) specified in the NCTE Notification dated 23rd August 2010 is also qualified to appear in the TET/ CTET.
• Or, Post-Graduation with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade and passing or appearing in the final year of a three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.

Exam Scheme

All questions in CTET 2026 will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with four alternatives out of which one answer will be most appropriate. Each carries one mark and there will be no negative marking.
There will be two papers on CTET.

• Paper I will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes I to V.
• Paper II will be for a person who intends to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII.

A person who intends to be a teacher for both levels (classes I to V and classes VI to VIII) will have to appear in both the papers (Paper I and Paper II)

Paper-I (Class I to V)

Paper- II (for Classes VI to VIII)

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card
• 10th pass certificate
• 12th pass certificate
• Certificate of highest qualification
• Valid identity proof
• Photograph of the candidate in jpg/jpeg format, 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height) and the size of the file should be between 10 kb and 100 kb
• Scanned signature of the candidate in jpeg/ jpg format, 3.5 cm (width) x 1.5 cm (height) and the size of the file should be between 3 kb and 30 kb

Steps to apply

• Firstly, the candidate should visit the official website of the CTET 2026 (scroll down for the direct link)
• Click on the “Apply for CTET Feb 2026” link
• On the new page, click on the link for application portal
• You will be then redirected to the application portal
• Click on the ‘New Registration’ button
• Read the Instructions and Procedures mentioned there and then get yourself registered on the portal
• Once the registration process is completed, log in and fill out the application form
• Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format
• Then proceed to the payment section and pay the applicable fees
• Lastly, download and take a printout of the application form and payment receipt of CTET 2026 for future reference

Application Fees

Key Dates

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Eligibility Criteria

Candidates meeting the following requirements are eligible to apply for CMAT 2026.

• The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
• Candidates appearing for the final year of their Bachelor’s Degree, whose results will be declared before the commencement of admission for the academic year 2026-27, can also apply for CMAT exam.
• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• There is no age restriction for appearing in CMAT 2026.

Exam Pattern

• CMAT 2026 will be a three-hour computer-based online test.
• The medium of the Question Paper shall be in English only.
• Each question carries 04 (four) marks; for each incorrect response, 01 (one) mark will be deducted from the total score.

How to apply?

• Visit the official website of CMAT, using the link given below.
• Click on the ‘Registration for CMAT 2026’ link on the homepage.
• You will be directed to a new webpage Click on ‘New Registration’
• Enter your basic details and get registered.
• Once registered, log in to the application portal.
• Fill up the application form as asked in the website.
• Then upload the required documents.
• Submit the form and pay the application fee.
• Lastly, download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Application Fees

Key Dates

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NTA is all set to conduct the test in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. In this article, candidates can find all the details about UGC NET December 2025, from Eligibility conditions, steps to apply, application fees, and its Exam Pattern.

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Who can apply?

• To apply for UGC NET December 2025 the candidate must secure at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in a Master’s degree or equivalent examination from UGC-recognized universities/ colleges in Humanities and Social Science (including languages), Computer Science and Applications, Electronic Science etc.
• Whereas, 50% marks are required for Transgender candidates along with aspirants belonging to the OBC NCL/ SC/ ST/ PWD category.
• Candidates pursuing a master’s degree or having appeared for the final exam and waiting for their results can also apply. Such candidates will be provisionally admitted and will be eligible for the award of JRF/ eligibility for Assistant Professor only after they have passed their Master’s degree with the required percentage according to category. Also, note that candidates must complete their master’s degree within 2 years of the declaration of the UGC NET result.
• Candidates with PhD degrees whose master’s exam was completed by 19th September 1991 will be eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (Students can check the information brochure for complete details).
• Candidates are advised to appear for the UGC NET December 2025 exam in the subject they have completed their post-graduation. If the subject is not available, then they can choose a subject similar to it.
• Candidates who have completed a 4-year/ 8-semester bachelor’s degree program must obtain a minimum aggregate of 75% marks or its equivalent grade on a grading scale, if applicable. A relaxation of 5% marks or its equivalent grade may be granted to candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/ Differently-Abled, Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and other specified categories, as determined by the Commission periodically. This complies with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022.
• The candidates qualifying in the NET, based on a four-year undergraduate degree, will be eligible for the award of the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and admission to the Ph.D.
• The candidates qualifying in the NET, based on a four-year undergraduate degree, will not be eligible for appointment as Assistant Professor.
• Candidates having a post-graduate diploma/ certificate awarded by an Indian University/ Institute or a foreign degree/ diploma/ certificate awarded by a foreign University/ institute should in their interest, ascertain the equivalence of their diploma/ degree/ certificate with a Master’s degree of recognized Indian universities from Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
• Age Limit and Relaxation:
  • For JRF, candidates should not be more than 30 years as on the 1st day of the month in which the examination is concluded i.e. 01/12/2025.
  • A relaxation of 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third gender categories, and to women applicants.
  • Whereas for Assistant Professors and Admission to PhD category, there is no upper age limit in applying for UGC NET December 2025.

Exam Pattern

1. The Examination shall be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.
2. The question paper will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions.
3. The language of the question paper will be as per the selection made by the candidates from Hindi and English.
4. There will be a total of 2 papers in the examination.
5. The time duration of the exam will be 3 hours and it will be without any break.
6. For each correct answer, 2 marks will be awarded and there will be 300 marks in total.
7. There will be no negative marking scheme for the UGC NET December 2025 paper.

How to apply?

• Visit the official website of UGC NET by clicking on the link given below
• On the homepage, click on the link that reads, “UGC NET December 2025: Click Here to Register/ Login”
• Then candidates will be redirected to a new page, click on “New Candidate, Register here” button
• Read the rules and regulations mentioned there carefully and then get yourself registered on the portal
• Once the registration process is completed, log in to the application portal
• Now, fill out the application form
• Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format
• Then proceed to the payment section and pay the applicable fees
• Lastly, submit the form and download it along with the payment receipt of UGC NET December 2025 for future reference

Application Fee

Candidates who are interested in registering for UGC NET December 2025 will have to pay an application fee by using a Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI as per the candidate’s convenience. Here are the fees applicable:

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As per notice, the forms for JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 will open in October 2025 on the official website. Aspirants planning to appear for the exam must ensure the updating of relevant documents well before applying. This advisory aims to minimize discrepancies and rejections during the application process for JEE Mains.

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Who can apply?

The eligibility criteria for JEE Mains 2026 is not out yet. However, it can be expected to be same as previous years:

• There is no age limit for the candidates.
• Candidates who have passed the class XII/ equivalent examination in 2024, 2025 or appearing in 2026 can appear in the examination, irrelevant of their age.
• Candidates who passed the Class XII / equivalent examination in 2023 or before may not be eligible to appear in the exam.

Educational Qualifications

List of qualifying examinations as eligibility criteria:

• The final examination of the 10+2 system is conducted by any recognized Central/ State Board, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi; Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi etc.
• An intermediate or two-year pre-university examination is conducted by a recognized board/ university.
• Final examination of the two-year course of the Joint Services Wing of the National Defense Academy
• Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with a minimum of five subjects.
• Any Public School/ Board/ University examination in India or any foreign country is recognized as equivalent to the 10+2 system by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
• Higher Secondary Certificate Vocational Examination.
• A Diploma recognized by AICTE or a State board of technical education of at least 3 years duration.
• General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.
• High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.
• Candidates who have completed the Class XII (or equivalent) examination outside India or from a Board not specified above should produce a certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to the effect that the examination they have passed is equivalent to the Class XII Examination.
• In case the Class XII Examination is not a public examination, the candidate must have passed at least one public (Board or Pre-University) examination earlier

Other Eligibility Conditions

Candidates seeking admission to NITs, IIITs, and other CFTIs based on ranks in JEE Mains 2026 Session 1 must meet one of the following criteria:

• They must have secured at least 75% marks in the Class XII examination or
• They should be in the top 20 percentile of their Class XII examination as conducted by their respective boards.
• For SC/ ST candidates, the minimum qualifying marks in the Class XII examination is 65%.

Document Requirements

• A recent passport-size photograph
• Signature (clearly legible)
• A scanned copy of Class X or Equivalent Certificate/ Marks-sheet should be named as ‘Class-X Certificate’
• A scanned copy of the PwD/ PwBD certificate should be named as ‘Disability Certificate’
• Aadhaar Card – It must be updated with the correct name, date of birth as per Class 10th certificate, latest photograph, address, and father’s name.
• UDID Card for Persons with Disabilities: It should be valid, updated, and renewed as necessary.
• Category Certificate for EWS/ SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL candidates: It must be valid and updated.

Exam Pattern

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Mains 2026 Session 1) will be conducted in January 2026. It will be conducted in the following modes:

• Paper 1 (BE/ B.Tech): Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
• Paper 2A (B. Arch):
  • Mathematics (Part-I) – CBT mode
  • Aptitude Test (Part-II) – CBT mode
  • Drawing Test (Part-III) – Pen and paper (offline) mode, to be attempted on drawing sheet of A4 size
• Paper 2B (B.Planning): Mathematics (Part-I), Aptitude Test (Part-II), and Planning-Based Questions (Part-III) in CBT mode.

Medium of Paper

Candidates who are going to appear for the JEE Mains will have the provision of choosing the language of examination. They can opt to write their examination in any of the 13 languages, i.e. English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

Steps to Apply

• Visit the official website in October 2025 after the release of notification for JEE Mains 2026 Session 1.
• Click on the button given for new registrations
• Read the mentioned instructions carefully and proceed
• Then enter your details to get registered
• Once you get the application number and password, log in to fill out the application form
• Fill out the application form with the essential details and upload the documents
• Lastly, pay the application fees and submit the form
• Don’t forget to download the application form and the payment receipt for future reference.

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Test Subjects for CSIR NET December 2025

The examination will be conducted across the following academic disciplines:

Who can Apply?

Essential Academic Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification/ Integrated BS-MS/ 4-year BS/ BE/ B.Tech/ B.Pharma/ MBBS with minimum 55% marks (without rounding) for General/ General-EWS categories and 50% marks (without rounding) for OBC (NCL)/ SC/ ST/ Third gender/ PwD candidates.
• Students currently pursuing M.Sc. or those who have finished 10+2+3 years of qualifying education by the application deadline are eligible for the Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2025.
• B.Sc. (Hons) degree holders or students in Integrated MS-PhD programs with a minimum of 55% marks (without rounding) for General/ General-EWS categories; and 50% marks (without rounding) for OBC (NCL)/ SC/ ST/ Third gender/ PwD candidates can also apply.
• Bachelor’s degree holders are only eligible for the JRF category, not for Lectureship/ Assistant Professor positions.
• Final year students of B.E./ B.S./ B.Tech/ B.Pharma/ MBBS or awaiting results can apply exclusively for fellowship, not for Lectureship/ Assistant Professor roles.
• Final year B.Sc. (Hons) students or those awaiting results cannot apply.

Age Limit

Exam Pattern of CSIR NET December 2025

The Joint CSIR UGC NET maintains the three-tier qualification system established in recent sessions. Candidates will be categorized into three groups based on their performances:

• CSIR UGC NET JRF Category: Candidates achieving scores at or above the JRF threshold qualify for Junior Research Fellowship, enabling them to conduct research in their field with stipend benefits.
• CSIR UGC NET Assistant Professor Category: Candidates meeting NET threshold requirements become eligible for lectureship applications at universities and colleges nationwide.
• PhD Admission Category: This category has a lower threshold than the previous two, qualifying candidates for PhD admission at various Higher Educational Institutions.

The qualification framework for CSIR NET December 2025 is given below:

• The scores of CSIR NET December 2025 in category-2 and category-3 can serve as PhD entrance qualification, replacing individual university entrance tests.
• Category-2 and category-3 qualified candidates receive 70% weightage from NET scores and 30% from university interview/ viva voce performance for PhD admission merit calculation.

How to apply?

• Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below
• Click on the link given for new registrations
• Read the rules and regulations mentioned there carefully, and then get yourself registered on the portal
• Once the registration process is completed, log in and fill out the application form
• Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format
• Then proceed to the payment section and pay the applicable fees
• Lastly, please submit the form of CSIR NET December 2025 and download it along with the payment receipt for future reference

Fees Applicable

Interested candidates must pay the application fee online through the payment gateway using their preferred method among Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The fee structure is:

Key Dates

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It has been decided by the UGC that the top 6% of the appearing candidates should be qualified for Eligibility for Assistant Professors. The 1256 qualified candidates are eligible to apply for vacancies of Assistant Professor in Colleges and Universities of N.E. States including Sikkim.

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How to check SLET Results 2025?

• Visit the official website of SLET
• Check the latest updates section and download the result notification
• The Roll number of the qualified candidate list will appear in the PDF file
• Check your Roll no. in the subject that you appeared

Cutoff Marks of SLET 2025

Got qualified in SLET, What next?

• As SLET Results 2025 are out now, the Certificates will be issued to the successful candidates after 45 days.
• The candidates will have to deposit Rs. 250/- at www.sletneonline.co.in or through Bank Challan.
• The original mark sheet of PG, Caste Certificate/ Special category Certificates/ up-to-date Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, and an Admit Card of SET will have to be submitted for verification before the issue of Certificates.
• If discrepancies in documents and testimonies are detected, then such candidates will be treated as unsuccessful and no certificate will be issued in favor of them.

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The GATE examination is conducted every year to check the comprehensive understanding of candidates in various undergraduate-level subjects in Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, and Humanities. It is being conducted by IISc Bengaluru and seven IITs comprising IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee, on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates will be considered eligible to sit for the GATE 2026 if they fulfil any of the mentioned options:

• The candidate who is currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program, OR has already completed any government-approved degree program in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts
• Candidates who have obtained/ are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India: Must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or have completed their Bachelor’s degree (duration: at least 3 years) in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Arts/ Commerce.

Benefits of a GATE score

The GATE score obtained by candidates will remain valid for three years from the date of the results announcement. A valid GATE 2026 score can be used for:

• Admission with possible financial assistance to Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, and Humanities; and Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Engineering, Science, and Humanities, in institutions supported by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and other Government agencies.
• GATE score is also used by some colleges and institutions for admission to postgraduate programs without MoE scholarships.
• Several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) also use the GATE score for recruitment purposes.

Test Papers of GATE 2026

• The GATE 2026 will have a total of 30 test papers comprising full papers and sectional papers.
• Candidates have the option to appear for one or two test papers from the allowed two-paper combinations.
• The questions will be of 3 types, that is
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
  • Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
• Overall, there will be 65 Questions, out of which 10 will be of General Aptitude, and the remaining 55 questions will be subject-specific.
• Marking scheme:
  • Questions will carry 1 mark and 2 marks.
  • For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Similarly, for 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 marks will be deducted for a wrong answer.
  • There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ and NAT questions.
  • There is no partial marking for any question.
• Here is the list of Test Papers and their codes:

Documents Required

• Candidate’s photograph
• Candidate’s signature
• Category (SC/ ST) certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable)
• A valid photo Identity document: Aadhar-UID (preferable)/ Passport/ PAN Card/ Voter ID/ Driving License

How to apply?

• Visit the official website of GATE 2026 by clicking on the link given below
• Click on the log-in option and register yourself by entering your basic details
• Then log in and fill out the form with your personal and educational details
• Upload the necessary images/ documents
• After completion of these steps, preview the form and pay the application fees
• Lastly, submit the form and download a PDF copy of the same for further reference

Application Fees

Key Dates

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NTA NEET UG 2025 Results: Key information and Toppers list

• The NEET (UG)-2025 examination took place on May 04, 2025, from 02:00 P.M. to 05:00 P.M. (IST).
• It was administered across 5,468 different centers located in 552 cities throughout India, in addition to 14 cities outside the country.
• The total number of candidates registered for the examination was 22,76,069.
• Out of these, 22,09,318 candidates appeared for the test. A substantial 12,36,531 candidates have qualified the NEET (UG)-2025 examination.Key figures for the NTA NEET UG 2025 Results are as follows:

The list of toppers who shined in declared NTA NEET UG 2025 Results from North-east India are given below:

How to Check NTA NEET UG 2025 Results

• Click the link given in the important link section below to check NTA NEET UG Results 2025
• Input your Application Number, Date of Birth, and the security pin shown.
• Click on the “Submit” or “View Result” button.
• Check your subject-wise marks, total marks, percentile, and All India Rank (AIR).
• Keep a hard copy of NTA NEET UG Results 2025 for counselling and admission purposes

NTA NEET UG 2025: Key Dates

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This year, the official notification for the APSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024 was released on 23rd March 2025, announcing a total of 262 vacancies across 16 services. However, the commission had added another 27 vacancies of Assam Finance Service via an addendum on 29th March, 2025.

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Vacancies of APSC CCE 2024

How to Submit Objections?

Candidates who find discrepancies in the APSC CCE 2024 Answer Key can submit objections by following the given below:

• Click on the link given below in the Important Links section
• Select Advertisement number as 12/2025
• Select Post name as CCE Prelims 2024
• Enter required details such as Roll No, Date of Birth, Registered mobile number, etc.
• Next, add the details of your objection
• Upload supporting documents or valid references to validate the claim
• Submit the form online before 13 June 2025

Note: Objections against the APSC CCE 2024 Answer Key sent via email or hard copy will not be accepted.

Key Dates

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Test Subjects for CSIR NET June 2025

The examination will be conducted across the following academic disciplines:

Who can Apply?

Essential Academic Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification/ Integrated BS-MS/ 4-year BS/ BE/ B.Tech/ B.Pharma/ MBBS with minimum 55% marks (without rounding) for General/ General-EWS categories and 50% marks (without rounding) for OBC (NCL)/ SC/ ST/ Third gender/ PwD candidates.
• Students currently pursuing M.Sc. or those who have finished 10+2+3 years of qualifying education by the application deadline are eligible for the Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2025.
• B.Sc.(Hons) degree holders or students in Integrated MS-PhD programs with a minimum of 55% marks (without rounding) for General/ General-EWS categories; and 50% marks (without rounding) for OBC (NCL)/ SC/ ST/ Third gender/ PwD candidates can also apply.
• Bachelor’s degree holders are only eligible for the JRF category, not for Lectureship/ Assistant Professor positions.
• Final year students of B.E./ B.S./ B.Tech/ B.Pharma/ MBBS or awaiting results can apply exclusively for fellowship, not for Lectureship/ Assistant Professor roles.
• Final year B.Sc. (Hons) students or those awaiting results cannot apply.

Age Limit

How to apply?

• Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below
• On the homepage, click on the link that reads, “Joint CSIR-UGC NET JUNE-2025: Click Here to Register/ Login”
• Then you will be redirected to a new page, and click on the button shown for new registrations
• Read the rules and regulations mentioned there carefully, and then get yourself registered on the portal
• Once the registration process is completed, log in and fill out the application form
• Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format
• Then proceed to the payment section and pay the applicable fees
• Lastly, please submit the form of CSIR NET June 2025 and download it along with the payment receipt for future reference

Fees Applicable

Interested candidates must pay the application fee online through the payment gateway using their preferred method among Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The fee structure is:

Exam Pattern of CSIR NET June 2025

The Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2025 maintains the three-tier qualification system established in recent sessions. Candidates will be categorised into three groups based on their performances:

• CSIR UGC NET JRF Category: Candidates achieving scores at or above the JRF threshold qualify for Junior Research Fellowship, enabling them to conduct research in their field with stipend benefits.
• CSIR UGC NET Assistant Professor Category: Candidates meeting NET threshold requirements become eligible for lectureship applications at universities and colleges nationwide.
• PhD Admission Category: This category has a lower threshold than the previous two, qualifying candidates for PhD admission at various Higher Educational Institutions.

The qualification framework for CSIR NET June 2025 is given below:

• CSIR NET June 2025 scores in category-2 and category-3 can serve as PhD entrance qualification, replacing individual university entrance tests.
• Category-2 and category-3 qualified candidates receive 70% weightage from NET scores and 30% from university interview/ viva voce performance for PhD admission merit calculation.

Key Dates

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