CSIR NET December 2025 Results Announced by National Testing Agency
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the roll number list for candidates who have successfully cleared the Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) for December 2025. This examination, conducted on December 18, 2025, determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship or Assistant Professor positions in various science subjects across India.
Official Notification and Qualification Details
According to the official notification, candidates whose roll numbers appear in the published list have been declared successful in their respective qualification categories. However, this qualification is contingent upon meeting all eligibility conditions specified by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the examination. The results are subject to further document verification during fellowship award, recruitment, or admission processes.
Category 1: Eligibility for JRF and Assistant Professor
The roll numbers under Category 1 include candidates qualified for the award of JRF under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) scheme. These individuals are also eligible to apply for Assistant Professor roles, provided they fulfill the minimum academic and institutional requirements set by the UGC. The computer-based test assessed candidates through three sections: Part A, Part B, and Part C. Final merit was calculated based on cumulative performance across all sections, determining placement in different eligibility categories.
Minimum Qualifying Marks and Cut-Off Criteria
Alongside the roll number list, the NTA has released subject-wise and category-wise cut-off marks. The minimum qualifying benchmark is set at 33 percent for candidates in the General, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories. For candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD), the benchmark is 25 percent. These qualifying marks apply to Category 1 for JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility, Category 2 for Assistant Professor only, and for candidates eligible for PhD admissions. Ranking was prepared based on performance, followed by allocation according to the fellowship ratio available for each subject.
How to Check the Results and Roll Number List
Candidates can verify their results by visiting the official NTA website and accessing the CSIR NET December 2025 result link under the latest notifications section. The roll number list and cut-off documents are available in PDF format for download and future reference. Initial feedback from candidates indicates that the lists were made accessible promptly, enabling quick verification of qualification status.
This announcement marks a significant step for aspiring researchers and educators in the science field, with successful candidates now eligible to pursue opportunities in academia and research institutions nationwide.
