Last-Minute Tips, City Slip, & More
If you’re preparing for the CSIR‑UGC NET June/July 2025, here’s some big news:
✅ Admit Cards are now released, and
🧾 City Intimation Slip is already out.
The exam will be held on 28th July 2025 in a single-day format, making it more predictable and pressure-free. In this blog, we’ll guide you through the key updates, how to download your admit card, and how to plan your final week preparation.
🔍 What is CSIR UGC NET?
The CSIR NET (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Eligibility Test) is conducted by NTA to determine eligibility for:
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Lectureship/Assistant Professor in the field of Science & Technology
It is one of the most prestigious competitive exams for research aspirants and science graduates.
📅 Key Dates & Timeline (June/July 2025 Session)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 03 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 24 June 2025 |
| Correction Window | 25–26 June 2025 |
| City Intimation Slip | 19 July 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | ✅ Released by around (25 July 2025) |
| Exam Date | 📝 28 July 2025 |
| Result (Expected) | August 2025 (2nd week) |
🎟️ How to Download CSIR NET 2025 Admit Card?
To download your admit card:
- Visit the official website: https://csirnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on Download Admit Card (CSIR NET June 2025)
- Enter:
- Application Number
- Date of Birth
- Captcha Code
- Click “Submit”
- Download and print your hall ticket
⚠️ Note: Carry a valid photo ID and passport-size photo along with the admit card to the exam centre.
🧾 What is City Intimation Slip?
City Intimation Slip is not the same as the Admit Card.
It shows:
- Exam City
- Centre Location (approximate)
- Date and shift (Single day this time)
📌 Released between 19–20 July
📥 Downloaded from the same official NTA portal
Use this slip to plan your travel, especially if your centre is in another city.
🧪 CSIR NET Exam Format (July 2025)
This time, no normalization, as the exam will be conducted on one single day only, in different shifts for subjects.
| Section | Marks | Questions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 30 | 20 Qs (Attempt 15) | General Aptitude (Common) |
| Part B | 70 | 50 Qs (Attempt 35) | Subject-specific (Moderate) |
| Part C | 100 | 75 Qs (Attempt 25) | Higher-level questions |
| Total | 200 marks | – | 3 Hours duration |
🎯 Last-Minute Study Tips (7 Days Strategy)
⏳ With just a few days left, here’s a proven plan:
📆 Day-wise Plan
- Day 1–3: Revise core formulas & definitions
- Day 4: Attempt full syllabus mock test
- Day 5: Focus on weak topics from test
- Day 6: Practice general aptitude & past paper
- Day 7 (Before Exam): Just relax and revise key points
✅ Key Tips
- Don’t ignore Part A (15 marks can boost your rank)
- Time yourself with mock tests
- Avoid heavy new topics
- Keep hydration, sleep, and positive mindset
🧑🎓 Why Students Take CSIR NET?
CSIR NET is not just an eligibility test—it opens many doors:
- Research Fellowship with ₹37,000–₹42,000 stipend
- Career in PSUs, national labs, and R&D
- Pathway to PhD in IITs, IISc, and more
- Teaching jobs in top universities and colleges
Expected number of candidates this year:
📈 Over 2.5 lakh students applied in June–July 2025 session.
⚠️ What to Carry on Exam Day?
- ✅ Admit card (color print recommended)
- ✅ Valid photo ID (Aadhar, Passport, PAN)
- ✅ Passport size photo
- ✅ Transparent water bottle
- ❌ No smartwatches, bags, digital notes
🧾 FAQ (CSIR NET July 2025)
Q1: Exam kab hai?
🗓️ 28 July 2025, Sunday
Q2: Admit card kab aaya?
📩 25 July 2025 (now available)
Q3: Exam kitne baje hoga?
🕘 Most exams will be between 9 AM to 12 PM or 3 PM to 6 PM (subject-specific)
Q4: City Intimation Slip kya hota hai?
📍 Location ka info hota hai – Admit Card nahi hota
Q5: Exam online ya offline hoga?
💻 CSIR NET is CBT (Computer Based Test)
🔗 Important Links
🧘 Final Words
This is your moment. You’ve worked hard, revised deeply, and now it’s time to show what you’re capable of.
🎯 Stay calm, focused, and confident.
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