The final answer key has been released following a answer key and the objection window, which allowed candidates to challenge any discrepancies.
Notably, the NTA has dropped one question from the Life Sciences paper, and candidates who attempted it will receive full grace marks for the question.
With the final answer key out, the results are expected shortly, allowing students to check their qualifying status and prepare for further research opportunities in their respective science streams.
This marks a crucial step for the examination on July 28, 2025, across India.
CSIR-UGC NET 2025: Steps to download final answer key
- Visit csirnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on the “Final Answer Key 2025” link
- Enter your application number, date of birth, and security pin
- Download the PDF and verify your responses
Direct link to download CSIR NET final answer key 2025 here.
Minimum qualifying marks
As per the NTA, candidates have to obtain the following minimum marks in order to qualify in the CSIR NET examination:
What’s next?
Candidates can check their CSIR-UGC NET 2025 results by using their login credentials, including their application number, date of birth, and security pin.
The results are expected to be declared shortly after the release of the final answer key. Once announced, candidates can access their scores and qualifying status directly on the official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in.