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CSIR NET 2025 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF; Check Detailed Solution

Soumya Rajput

Jul 16, 2026

National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted CSIR UGC NET 2025 exam in two sessions. CSIR NET June session was held on July 28, 2025, while the December session took place on December 18, 2025. Both exams were conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across various centres in India.

CSIR NET December 2025 Question Paper and Answer Key PDF (Dec 18, 2025)

CSIR NET 2025 June Question Paper with Answer Key PDF (Jul 28, 2025)

CSIR NET Section-wise Weightage 2025

CSIR NET carries a total of 200 marks in each subject. The number of questions, questions to be attempted, and marking scheme vary from subject to subject. In most papers, Part C carries the highest marks and therefore has the highest scoring importance.

Subject Part A Marks Part B Marks Part C Marks Total Marks
Chemical Sciences 30 70 100 200
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences 30 70 100 200
Life Sciences 30 70 100 200
Mathematical Sciences 30 75 95 200
Physical Sciences 30 70 100 200

CSIR UGC NET 2025 selection process involves a single computer-based test (CBT) comprising three parts: General Aptitude, Subject Knowledge, and Analytical Questions. Based on performance, candidates are shortlisted for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Lectureship/Assistant Professorship. Separate merit lists are prepared, and qualifying candidates become eligible for research funding or teaching roles in Indian institutions.

CSIR NET 2025 FAQs

Ques. How many sections were there in the CSIR UGC NET 2025 paper?

Ans: The paper consisted of Part A (General Aptitude), Part B (Subject-specific Questions), and Part C (Analytical/Application-based Questions).

Ques. Are the CSIR UGC NET 2025 question papers available subject-wise?

Ans: Yes, the official question papers are available separately for Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Earth Sciences.

Ques. Which section was generally considered the most difficult in the CSIR UGC NET 2025 exam?

Ans: Part C was generally considered the most challenging section as it contained analytical and application-based questions that required strong conceptual understanding.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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