CSIR UGC NET 2025: Answer key out, result soon at csirnet.nta.ac.in

The NTA CSIR NET provisional answer key was released last month and the exam was held in December.

CSIR UGC NET Answer Key: How to Download
Visit the official website: csirnet.nta.ac.in

Click on the link for the provisional answer key.

Enter your application number and date of birth.

View the answer key displayed on the screen.

Download and save it for future reference.

The result is based on the final key. According to the CSIR NET exam pattern, Part A questions are of two marks each, Part B questions are three marks each, and Part C questions carry 4.75 marks each. There is a 25 per cent negative marking for incorrect answers in Parts A and B, however, there is no negative marking applies to Part C.

CSIR NET was conducted on February 28, March 1, and March 2, 2025. The exam was held in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at 326 centres across 164 cities. As per reports, 2,38,451 candidates appeared for the exam.

The Joint CSIR-UGC NET is an examination conducted to assess the eligibility of a candidate (Indian) for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), the role of Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programs in Indian universities and colleges, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria set by the UGC.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been assigned the responsibility by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to conduct the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2024 Examination in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

For further updates, keep checking the official NTA website.