NTA UGC NET June 2026 Apply

Q: Q 1: I am in my final year of M.Sc. Can I apply?

A: Yes , you are eligible to apply provisionally. However, you must complete your degree with the required percentage of marks within the stipulated time

Q: Q 2: Can I apply for two subjects in the same exam?

A: No , you can select and apply for only one subject (Chemical, Earth, Life, Mathematical, or Physical Sciences) in the application form. Choose wisely based on your specialization

Q: Q 3: What is the medium of the examination?

A: The question paper is available in both English and Hindi languages

Q: Q 4: Is there negative marking in the exam?

A: Yes , there is a negative marking of 25% for each incorrect answer in Parts A, B, and C

Q: Q 5: What happens if I make a mistake in my application form?

A: The NTA provides a correction window from June 22 to June 23, 2026. You can log in and make changes to your application form during this limited period

Q: Q 6: Is the CSIR UGC NET the same as UGC NET?

A: No . UGC NET is for Humanities and Social Sciences, while CSIR UGC NET is specifically for Science subjects (Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, etc.)

Q: Q 7: What is the difference between qualifying for 'JRF' and 'Assistant Professor'?

A: JRF provides a monthly fellowship (stipend) to conduct research, while qualifying for Assistant Professor makes you eligible to apply for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. Your final NET rank decides which certificate you receive.

Q: Q 8: Can a candidate with BE/B.Tech apply for Assistant Professor?

A: No . As per the official notification, 4-year bachelor’s degree holders are eligible only for JRF and PhD admission , not for Assistant Professor

NTA UGC NET June 2026 Apply The examination in question is the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Examination. This national-level test is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). It serves as the eligibility test for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and PhD Admissions in Indian universities and colleges

Application and Examination Name/NTA UGC NET June 2026 Apply

Name of Recruitment: Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Examination.
Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
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Important Dates/NTA UGC NET June 2026 Apply

Event	Date
Official Notification Release	May 27, 2026
Online Application Start Date	May 27, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	June 19, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment	June 20, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Application Correction Window	June 22, 2026 — June 23, 2026
Examination Dates	July 17 & 18, 2026
Admit Card Release Date	To be announced soon
Exam City Intimation Slip	To be announced soon
Answer Key Release	To be announced soon
Result Declaration	To be announced later

Application Fee/NTA UGC NET June 2026 Apply

Candidate Category	Application Fee
General / Unreserved	₹1150
General-EWS / OBC-NCL	₹600
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender	₹325

Educational Qualification/NTA UGC NET June 2026 Apply

Master’s Degree Holders:
⁕ M.Sc. or an equivalent science degree with at least 55% marks (without rounding off) for General category candidates. Candidates belonging to OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, and Third Gender categories require at least 50% marks
⁕ Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree Holders:
A 4-year/8-semester Bachelor’s degree (e.g., BS, BE, B.Tech, B.Pharma) with a minimum of 75% marks (70% for reserved categories). Please note, such candidates are eligible for JRF and PhD Admission, but NOT for Assistant Professor
⁕ Other Recognized Degrees:
Candidates holding an Integrated BS-MS, BE/BTech, BPharma, or MBBS degree with the required minimum marks are also eligible

Total Number of Vacancies/NTA UGC NET June 2026 Apply

Subject Code	Exam Name	Subject Name
701		Chemical Sciences
702	NTA CSIR UGC NET Examination June 2026	Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences
703		Life Sciences
704		Mathematical Sciences
705		Physical Sciences

Age Limit/NTA UGC NET June 2026 Apply

Purpose	Upper Age Limit (as on July 1, 2026)
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	30 years
Assistant Professor / PhD Admission	No upper age limit

How to Apply/NTA UGC NET June 2026 Apply

Step 1:
Visit the official NTA website for CSIR NET at https://csirnet.nta.nic.in .
Step 2:
On the homepage, locate and click on the link that says “Joint CSIR UGC-NET June 2026 Registration” or “New Registration”.
Step 3:
Read all the instructions carefully. Then, proceed to fill in your basic personal details like name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number. Create a strong password and security question. An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile and email for verification.
Step 4:
After successful registration, log in using your newly created credentials.
Step 5:
Fill out the detailed application form. This includes your academic qualifications (percentage, year of passing, university name), your chosen subject from the five available, and your preferred exam city.
Step 6:
Upload the required documents.
Ensure all scanned copies meet the prescribed specifications (size and format). You will need:
A recent passport-size photograph (between 10 KB to 200 KB, in JPG/JPEG format).
Your signature (between 4 KB to 30 KB, in JPG/JPEG format).
(Optional) A valid category certificate (if applicable).
Step 7:
Pay the application fee
online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. After successful payment, a confirmation message will be displayed.
Step 8:
After payment, download and save the confirmation page or the completed application form. Keep a printed copy for future reference

Selection Process and Examination Phases/NTA UGC NET June 2026 Apply

The Joint CSIR UGC NET examination is a single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT). The selection phases are simplified into:
⁕ Online Application:
The process we just detailed.
⁕ Issuance of Admit Card:
NTA will release hall tickets on its website for registered candidates.
⁕ Conduct of Computer-Based Examination:
The exam is held across India on the specified dates.
⁕ Answer Key and Result Declaration:
NTA releases a provisional answer key. Candidates can raise objections. Finally, the final answer key and results are declared. Candidates who score above the prescribed cut-off percentile are declared Qualified.

Exam Pattern/NTA UGC NET June 2026 Apply

Part	Section	Marks	Nature of Questions	Negative Marking
A	General Aptitude	30	Reasoning, Quantitative, General Science (15 out of 20 questions)	25%
B	Subject-related MCQs	70	Conventional MCQs on core subject concepts (Varies by subject)	25%
C	Analytical Questions	100	Higher-order, application-based questions to test scientific concepts (Varies by subject)	25%

Syllabus Overview/NTA UGC NET June 2026 Apply

⁕ Part A (General Aptitude):
This section is common to all subjects and tests your logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, and general science awareness.
⁕ Part B (Subject-Specific):
This section covers the fundamental topics and concepts of your chosen subject, such as Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, etc..
⁕ Part C (Analytical):
This is the most challenging part, testing your ability to apply scientific knowledge, analytical skills, and problem-solving prowess

Pay Scale/NTA UGC NET June 2026 Apply

⁕ Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Stipend:
First two years: ₹31,000 per month.
Next three years (as SRF): ₹35,000 per month.
House Rent Allowance (HRA): As per government norms (27% for Metro cities, 18% for Tier 2, 9% for others).
Contingency Grant: ₹20,000 per year for expenses like books, conferences, etc.
Leave Benefits: 30 days annual leave.
The fellowship is tenable for up to 5 years.
⁕ Assistant Professor:
No fixed stipend is provided for simply qualifying. The position comes under the 7th Pay Commission (Level 10) with a starting basic pay of around ₹57,700, plus allowances, depending on the university or college regulations. However, qualifying the NET is an essential prerequisite.

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Q 1: I am in my final year of M.Sc. Can I apply?

A: Yes, you are eligible to apply provisionally. However, you must complete your degree with the required percentage of marks within the stipulated time

Q 2: Can I apply for two subjects in the same exam?

A: No, you can select and apply for only one subject (Chemical, Earth, Life, Mathematical, or Physical Sciences) in the application form. Choose wisely based on your specialization

Q 3: What is the medium of the examination?

A: The question paper is available in both English and Hindi languages

Q 4: Is there negative marking in the exam?

A: Yes, there is a negative marking of 25% for each incorrect answer in Parts A, B, and C

Q 5: What happens if I make a mistake in my application form?

A: The NTA provides a correction window from June 22 to June 23, 2026. You can log in and make changes to your application form during this limited period

Q 6: Is the CSIR UGC NET the same as UGC NET?

A: No. UGC NET is for Humanities and Social Sciences, while CSIR UGC NET is specifically for Science subjects (Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, etc.)

Q 7: What is the difference between qualifying for ‘JRF’ and ‘Assistant Professor’?

A: JRF provides a monthly fellowship (stipend) to conduct research, while qualifying for Assistant Professor makes you eligible to apply for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. Your final NET rank decides which certificate you receive.

Q 8: Can a candidate with BE/B.Tech apply for Assistant Professor?

A: No. As per the official notification, 4-year bachelor’s degree holders are eligible only for JRF and PhD admission, not for Assistant Professor

Q 9: How will I receive the admit card?

A: The admit card will not be mailed to you. You will have to download it from the official NTA CSIR NET website when it is released. Keep checking the portal

Q 10: What is the official website for all updates?

A: The one and only official website for all information, from application to results, is csirnet.nta.nic.in

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