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The CSIR UGC NET June 2026 application form is OPEN. Apply at csirnet.nta.nic.in — the window runs 27 May to 19 June 2026 (fee payment till 20 June, correction 22–23 June). The CBT exam is on 17–18 July 2026. CSIR NET covers five science subjects and qualifies you for JRF, Assistant Professor/Lectureship and PhD admission.
How to Apply for CSIR UGC NET June 2026
- Go to csirnet.nta.nic.in and register with your details.
- Fill the form and choose your subject (one of the five science subjects).
- Upload your photo and signature.
- Pay the fee online and submit; use the correction window (22–23 June) if needed.
CSIR UGC NET June 2026 — Key Dates & Fee
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Application window | 27 May – 19 June 2026 |
| Fee payment last date | 20 June 2026 |
| Correction window | 22–23 June 2026 |
| Exam (CBT) | 17–18 July 2026 |
| Official website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1,150 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹325 |
CSIR UGC NET 2026 Eligibility
You need an M.Sc or equivalent (BS-4yr / BE / BTech / B.Pharma / MBBS / Integrated BS-MS) with 55% (50% for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender); final-year students may apply. The JRF age limit is 30 years (as on 1 July 2026), with up to 5 years' relaxation for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender/Women and 3 years for OBC-NCL. There is no age limit for Assistant Professor/Lectureship.
The five subjects and exam pattern
CSIR NET is offered in five subjects: Chemical Sciences; Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences; Life Sciences; Mathematical Sciences; and Physical Sciences. The exam is a single CBT paper of 200 marks in 3 hours, with three parts — Part A (general aptitude), Part B (subject MCQs) and Part C (higher-order analytical questions) — and negative marking (the rate varies by subject).
What does CSIR NET qualify you for?
Based on your score, CSIR NET gives JRF (Junior Research Fellowship), Assistant Professor/Lectureship eligibility, and PhD admission eligibility. The JRF cut-off is higher than the Lectureship cut-off; over-age or lower-scoring qualifiers are considered for Lectureship only.
Practical Tips
- Choose your subject carefully — it must match your Master's specialisation and can't be changed after the correction window.
- CSIR NET ≠ UGC NET — CSIR NET is the five science subjects; UGC NET covers humanities/commerce/social sciences.
- JRF is age-bound (30), not attempt-bound — there is no fixed attempt limit.
- Keep your Application Number safe — you'll need it (with DOB/password) for the admit card later.
Research aspirants can also see our UGC NET June 2026 page.
Disclaimer: Compiled from NTA notices and reputable reports (last verified 5 June 2026). Verify dates and the per-subject marking scheme on csirnet.nta.nic.in.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application window | |
| Correction window | |
| Exam (CBT) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹0 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹0 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹0 |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of NTA (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CSIR UGC NET June 2026 form ki last date kya hai?CSIR UGC NET जून 2026 फॉर्म की अंतिम तिथि क्या है?
Application 19 June 2026 tak hai (fee payment 20 June, correction 22–23 June). Form csirnet.nta.nic.in par open hai; exam 17–18 July 2026.
CSIR UGC NET June 2026 ke liye kaise apply kare?CSIR UGC NET जून 2026 के लिए कैसे आवेदन करें?
csirnet.nta.nic.in par register karें → form bharें + subject chunें → photo/signature upload → fee pay karke submit karें.
CSIR NET ki eligibility aur JRF age limit kya hai?CSIR NET की योग्यता और JRF आयु सीमा क्या है?
M.Sc/equivalent 55% (reserved 50%); final-year bhi apply kar sakte hain. JRF age limit 30 saal (relaxation ke saath). Assistant Professor ke liye koi age limit nahi.
CSIR NET ki application fee kitni hai?CSIR NET की आवेदन फीस कितनी है?
General ₹1,150, OBC-NCL/EWS ₹600, SC/ST/PwD ₹325.
CSIR NET ka exam pattern kya hai?CSIR NET का परीक्षा पैटर्न क्या है?
Single CBT paper, 200 marks, 3 ghante, teen part — Part A (aptitude), Part B (subject MCQ), Part C (analytical). Negative marking hoti hai (subject ke hisaab se rate alag).
CSIR NET aur UGC NET mein kya antar hai?CSIR NET और UGC NET में क्या अंतर है?
CSIR NET = 5 science subjects (Chemical, Earth, Life, Mathematical, Physical Sciences). UGC NET = humanities/commerce/social science ke ~80+ subjects. Dono JRF + Assistant Professor ke liye qualify karte hain.