CSIR-UGC NET June 2026: Exam Dates, Pattern, Eligibility & Application

The national-level exam is conducted via a computer-based test (CBT) mode across 225 test cities nationwide. The official portal https://csirnet.nta.ac.in/ serves as the central hub for all notifications, updates, and scorecards.

Important Schedule & Dates

Mark your calendars with the crucial dates for the June 2026 examination cycle to avoid missing deadlines.

Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications

Aspirants must meet specific criteria regarding nationality, age limit, and academic achievements to qualify for the test. Candidates can also review category central lists via references like www.ncbc.nic.in when determining their eligibility status.

Application Fee Structure

Application fees vary based on the applicant's social category:

Document Specifications for Application

Ensure your documents comply with the specified formatting rules before uploading them:

• Photograph: Clear, no cap/goggles, white background, 80% face visible, JPG/JPEG, 10 kb to 200 kb.
• Signature: Full signature in running handwriting using blue/black pen on white paper, JPG/JPEG, 10 kb to 50 kb.

Steps to Apply for CSIR NET June 2026

1. Register on the official website to obtain your Application Number.
2. Enter basic details (Full Name, Mother’s/Father’s Name, DOB, Mobile, Email) exactly as per Class 10 certificate.
3. Complete the application form including address, gender, subject, and preferred exam cities.
4. Upload a photograph (clear face, white background, 80% face visible, JPG/JPEG, 10-200 kb).
5. Upload a signature (full signature on white paper using blue/black pen, JPG/JPEG, 10-50 kb).
6. Pay the exam fee via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
7. Print the Confirmation Page after successful payment.

Following successful registration, candidates should download their admit cards when released, track subsequent updates across various State/UTs centers, check results using CSIR NET Result 2026 Out - Click to Check, and review cut-offs via CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 - Click to Check (note that challenges to the provisional answer key cost Rs. 1000 per question).

Exam Pattern & Subject Scheme

The examination consists of 3 parts (A, B, C) with a total of 200 marks per paper, conducted in two shifts (9 am to 12 noon and 3 pm to 6 pm) in both English and Hindi. Negative marking applies across papers.