CSIR-UGC NET June 2026

CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Application Form

Application Form Date: Expected to open in May 2026

Official Website: csirnet.nta.ac.in

This guide provides everything aspirants need for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 exam (conducted by NTA for JRF and Lectureship/Assistant Professor).

Exam Overview:

• Exam Name: Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026
• Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
• Exam Level: National
• Purpose: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Lectureship/Assistant Professor
• Application Mode: Online
• Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences

Important Dates (Tentative):

• Notification Release: May 2026
• Application Form Start: May 2026
• Last Date to Submit Application: June 2026
• Application Correction Window: June 2026
• Admit Card Release: June 2026
• Exam Date: June–July 2026
• Result Declaration: September 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

• Educational Qualification: M.Sc. / Equivalent degree
• Minimum Marks: General/OBC: 55%, SC/ST/PwD: 50%
• Age Limit (JRF): Maximum 28 years (as of July 1st, 2026)
• Age Limit (Lectureship): No upper age limit
• Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/Female candidates

Application Fee:

• General: ₹1150
• General-EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹600
• SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: ₹325

Exam Pattern:

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
• Total Marks: 200
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Negative Marking: Yes
• Sections: Part A (General Aptitude) + Part B + Part C (Subject-specific)