Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 is a recruitment notified by National Testing Agency.
Key Details
- Application Dates: 27-05-2026 to 19-06-2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.) to 27-05-2026 to 19-06-2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.) Important Dates
- Exam Date: 17th and 18th July, 2026 Important Dates
- Result Date: Will be announced later on website Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹325 to ₹1,150 depending on category Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: General/Unreserved/General-EWS candidates require at least 55% marks in a Master's degree or equivalent examination; OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender candidates require at least 50%. Candidates pursuing or awaiting the final result of a Master's degree or equivalent examination may also apply provisionally. Eligibility
- Age Limit: up to 30 years as on 01 Jul 2026 Eligibility
- Age Relaxation: OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender/Women +5 years, Research experience +5 years, Armed forces +5 years Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) → Declaration of Result Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Part A — 1 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: Negative marking applies according to the subject-wise scheme: Chemical Sciences and Life Sciences have 25% negative marking in Parts A, B and C; Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences have 25% negative marking in Parts A and B and 33% in Part C; Mathematical Sciences have 25% negative marking in Parts A and B and no negative marking in Part C; Physical Sciences have 25% negative marking in Parts A, B and C. Exam Pattern
- Syllabus: 6 subjects — Part A, Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences Syllabus
About the examination
The National Testing Agency, also called NTA, has issued the information bulletin for Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026.
The selection process includes a Computer Based Test and declaration of result.
How to apply and what to do now
- Complete the online registration and application form between 27-05-2026 and 19-06-2026.
- Pay the examination fee by 20-06-2026, up to 11:50 P.M.
- Use the correction window from 22-06-2026 to 23-06-2026 if you need to correct application details.
- Prepare for the computer-based examination scheduled for 17th and 18th July, 2026.
- Wait for later announcements about the admit card, answer key and result.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
The provided notification data does not list total vacancies or vacancies by post.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration and application submission | 27-05-2026 to 19-06-2026, up to 11:50 P.M. |
| Last date for examination fee payment | 20-06-2026, up to 11:50 P.M. |
| Application correction | 22-06-2026 to 23-06-2026, up to 11:50 P.M. |
| Examination | 17th and 18th July, 2026 |
| Admit card download | To be announced later through website. |
| Recorded responses and answer keys | Will be announced later on website |
| Result declaration | Will be announced later on website |
Every date National Testing Agency printed for Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration and submission of Application Form | 27-05-2026 to 19-06-2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.) |
| Online registration and submission of Application Form | 27-05-2026 to 19-06-2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.) |
| Last date for successful transaction of Examination fee | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Correction in the Particulars of Application Form | 22-06-2026 to 23-06-2026 (upto 11:50 P.M.) |
| Date(s) of Examination Schedule | 17th and 18th July, 2026 |
| Downloading of Admit Card by the Candidate | To be announced later through website. |
| Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys | Will be announced later on website |
| Declaration of Result on NTA Website | Will be announced later on website |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | 1150 |
| General-EWS/OBC-NCL | 600 |
| SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender | 325 |
OBC-NCL means Other Backward Classes under the non-creamy layer category. PwD and PwBD refer to disability categories.
Application fee for Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1,150 | — |
| General-EWS/OBC-NCL | ₹600 | — |
| SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender | ₹325 | — |
Eligibility
The maximum age is 30 years as on 01-07-2026. No minimum age is given in the data.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender/Women | 5 years |
| Research experience | 5 years |
| Armed forces | 5 years |
General, Unreserved and General-EWS candidates need at least 55% marks in a Master's degree or equivalent examination.
OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, PwBD and Third Gender candidates need at least 50% marks.
You may also apply provisionally if you are pursuing a Master's degree or waiting for its final result.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 30 years as on 01 Jul 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender/Women | +5 years | 35 years |
| Research experience | +5 years | 35 years |
| Armed forces | +5 years | 35 years |
Educational Qualification
General/Unreserved/General-EWS candidates require at least 55% marks in a Master's degree or equivalent examination; OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender candidates require at least 50%. Candidates pursuing or awaiting the final result of a Master's degree or equivalent examination may also apply provisionally.
Exam Pattern
The examination lasts 180 minutes, or 03 hours. It covers 5 test subjects.
Parts of the paper
- Part A tests General Aptitude.
- Part B has subject-related conventional multiple-choice questions.
- Part C tests higher-order scientific concepts and applications.
| Subject | Total questions | Maximum questions to attempt | Maximum marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences | 120 | 75 | 200 |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | 150 | 75 | 200 |
| Life Sciences | 145 | 75 | 200 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 120 | 60 | 200 |
| Physical Sciences | 75 | 55 | 200 |
Negative marking depends on the subject and paper part. Read the subject-wise marking scheme before the test.
- Chemical Sciences and Life Sciences have 25% negative marking in Parts A, B and C.
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences have 25% negative marking in Parts A and B, and 33% in Part C.
- Mathematical Sciences have 25% negative marking in Parts A and B, and no negative marking in Part C.
- Physical Sciences have 25% negative marking in Parts A, B and C.
The minimum benchmark is 33% for General, EWS and OBC candidates, and 25% for SC, ST, PwD and PwBD candidates.
Part A
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 20 | — | — |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Declaration of Result
Syllabus
- Part A: General Aptitude, logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, quantitative comparison, series formation and puzzles.
- Chemical Sciences: Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Others.
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences: Geology, Geophysics, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physical Geography and Others.
- Life Sciences: Biochemistry, Biodiversity and Taxonomy, Biotechnology, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology and Others.
- Mathematical Sciences: Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Others.
- Physical Sciences: Atomic and Molecular Physics, Classical Dynamics, Condensed Matter Physics, Electromagnetics, Experimental Design, Electronics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Quantum Physics, Thermodynamics and Others.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Part A | General Aptitude, logical reasoning, graphical analysis, analytical and numerical ability, quantitative comparison, series formation, puzzles |
| Chemical Sciences | Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Others |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | Geology, Geophysics, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physical Geography, Others |
| Life Sciences | Biochemistry, Biodiversity and Taxonomy, Biotechnology, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology, Others |
| Mathematical Sciences | Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Others |
| Physical Sciences | Atomic & Molecular Physics, Classical Dynamics, Condensed Matter Physics, Electromagnetics, Experimental Design, Electronics, Nuclear & Particle Physics, Quantum Physics, Thermodynamics, Others |
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| examination duration | 180 minutes (03 hours) |
| test subjects | 5 |
| Chemical Sciences total questions | 120 |
| Chemical Sciences maximum questions to attempt | 75 |
| Chemical Sciences maximum marks | 200 |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences total questions | 150 |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences maximum questions to attempt | 75 |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences maximum marks | 200 |
| Life Sciences total questions | 145 |
| Life Sciences maximum questions to attempt | 75 |
| Life Sciences maximum marks | 200 |
| Mathematical Sciences total questions | 120 |
| Mathematical Sciences maximum questions to attempt | 60 |
| Mathematical Sciences maximum marks | 200 |
| Physical Sciences total questions | 75 |
| Physical Sciences maximum questions to attempt | 55 |
| Physical Sciences maximum marks | 200 |
| minimum benchmark for General/EWS/OBC | 33% |
| minimum benchmark for SC/ST/PwD/PwBD | 25% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who issued the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 notification?
The National Testing Agency, also called NTA, issued it.
What is the last date to apply for Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026?
You can apply until 19-06-2026, up to 11:50 P.M.
What is the last date to pay the examination fee?
The last date is 20-06-2026, up to 11:50 P.M.
When will the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 examination take place?
The examination is scheduled for 17th and 18th July, 2026.
What is the maximum age for this examination?
The maximum age is 30 years as on 01-07-2026.
How much is the examination fee for General candidates?
The fee for General candidates is 1150.
Has the admit card date been announced?
No. The admit card date will be announced later through the website.
Has the result date been announced?
No. The result will be announced later on the website.
How we know this
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