The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the Advanced Intimation of Examination City for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 examination.
This announcement is crucial for all candidates preparing for the exam, as it provides early clarity on where their CBT (Computer Based Test) centre will be located.
Professor Academy brings you a clear, detailed, and student-friendly breakdown of the notification along with expert suggestions to help you plan better for the exam day.
The Joint CSIR-UGC NET is a national-level examination conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for:
The exam is conducted online through Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and remains one of the most competitive national-level tests for Science aspirants.
NTA has announced the exam schedule along with subject-wise dates and shifts:
| Exam Date | Shift 1 (9 AM – 12 PM) | Shift 2 (3 PM – 6 PM) |
| 18 December 2025 | Life Sciences | Chemical Sciences |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences | Mathematical Sciences | |
| – | Physical Sciences |
Candidates must note their subject timings carefully and plan their travel according to the allotted exam city.
NTA has uploaded the Advance Examination City Intimation Slip on the official CSIR NET portal:
This slip includes the exam city allotted to each candidate, based on their preferences filled in the application.
This is NOT the Admit Card.
It only informs you about which city your exam centre will be located in.
This early intimation helps candidates:
The Admit Card will be released separately in a few days.
Follow these steps:
If you face any difficulty accessing the slip, NTA has provided dedicated support:
Candidates are also advised to regularly check:
for the latest announcements.
At Professor Academy, we emphasise that logistical clarity is as important as academic preparation. Knowing your exam city in advance gives you a strategic advantage:
We advise students to visit the exam city one day before (if it’s far) and familiarize themselves with the route to the centre.
The next major announcement will be the release of the CSIR NET December 2025 Admit Card.
This hall ticket will include the exact exam centre, reporting time, shift, code of conduct, and exam instructions.
Professor Academy will update students immediately once the admit card is released.
With the exam city intimation now available, this is the right time to:
✔ Finalise your travel plan
✔ Double-check your subject & shift
✔ Continue revising high-weightage topics
✔ Practice full-length CBT mock tests
✔ Maintain a calm and focused mindset
At Professor Academy, our expert faculty team encourages you to make the best use of these final days to strengthen your preparation.
The release of the Advance Exam City Intimation Slip marks an important milestone for all CSIR NET December 2025 aspirants. Staying informed and planning smartly will significantly reduce last-minute stress and help you perform with confidence.
Professor Academy wishes all candidates the very best for the upcoming CSIR NET examination!
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