Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 — JRF + Assistant Professor + PhD Admission | NTA
যুটীয়া CSIR-UGC NET জুন ২০২৬ — JRF + সহকাৰী অধ্যাপক + PhD ভৰ্তি
📌 At a Glance
| Conducted By | National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of CSIR & UGC |
| Category | Teaching |
| Application Opens | 27 May 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 19 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 17th & 18th July 2026 |
| Exam Timing | Exam Shift 1 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Exam Shift 2 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Application Fee | UR ₹1,150 GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL ₹600 SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender ₹325 |
| Official Site | https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/ |
📋 About This Exam
National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026. This national-level Computer Based Test (CBT) determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) with stipend of ₹37,000/month, appointment as Assistant Professor in Indian universities, and admission to PhD programmes. Exam is conducted in 5 subjects: Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Earth Sciences. Eligible candidates with Master's degree (55% for General, 50% for SC/ST/OBC) or final-year Master's students can apply online at csirnet.nta.nic.in from 27 May to 19 June 2026. Exam scheduled on 17th and 18th July 2026. Application fee: ₹1150 (General), ₹600 (EWS/OBC), ₹325 (SC/ST/PwD).
📅 Important Dates & Schedule
💳 Application Fee
✅ Eligibility Criteria
UR/EWS MASTER'S DEGREE 55% OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender MASTER'S DEGREE 50% .. Below Full Details
📚 Exam Syllabus / Pattern
Subjects of the Test (5 Subjects)
| Code | Subject |
|---|---|
| 701 | Chemical Sciences |
| 702 | Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences |
| 703 | Life Sciences |
| 704 | Mathematical Sciences |
| 705 | Physical Sciences |
📊 Exam Pattern (All Subjects — 200 Marks, 3 Hours)
Part A is COMMON to all subjects — General Aptitude (Logical Reasoning, Graphical Analysis, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Comparison, Series, Puzzles)
Chemical Sciences (701)
| Part | Total Q | Attempt | Marks/Q | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 20 | 15 | 2 | 0.5 (25%) |
| Part B | 40 | 35 | 2 | 0.5 (25%) |
| Part C | 60 | 25 | 4 | 1 (25%) |
| Total | 120 | 75 | — | 200 marks |
Life Sciences (703)
| Part | Total Q | Attempt | Marks/Q | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 20 | 15 | 2 | 0.5 (25%) |
| Part B | 50 | 35 | 2 | 0.5 (25%) |
| Part C | 75 | 25 | 4 | 1 (25%) |
| Total | 145 | 75 | — | 200 marks |
Mathematical Sciences (704)
| Part | Total Q | Attempt | Marks/Q | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 20 | 15 | 2 | 0.5 (25%) |
| Part B | 40 | 25 | 3 | 0.75 (25%) |
| Part C | 60 | 20 | 4.75 | NONE ✅ |
| Total | 120 | 60 | — | 200 marks |
⭐ Important for Math students: Part C has NO negative marking — attempt all!
Physical Sciences (705)
| Part | Total Q | Attempt | Marks/Q | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 20 | 15 | 2 | 0.5 (25%) |
| Part B | 25 | 20 | 3.5 | 0.875 (25%) |
| Part C | 30 | 20 | 5 | 1.25 (25%) |
| Total | 75 | 55 | — | 200 marks |
Earth Sciences (702)
| Part | Total Q | Attempt | Marks/Q | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 20 | 15 | 2 | 0.5 (25%) |
| Part B | 50 | 35 | 2 | 0.5 (25%) |
| Part C | 80 | 25 | 4 | 1.32 (33%) |
| Total | 150 | 75 | — | 200 marks |
🔑 Part C special rule for Math Sciences: Questions may have ONE or MORE correct options. Marks given ONLY if ALL correct options are identified.