CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Registration Begins at csirnet.nta.ac.in; Check Exam Dates and Step-by-Step

If you are a science postgraduate looking to get into research or land an Assistant Professor position, the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 registration is now open and you should not sit on this. NTA officially launched the application portal on May 28, 2026, and the window stays active until June 19, 2026. That gives you a reasonable runway, but government portals have a way of getting crowded near deadlines, so earlier is always better.

Here's what makes this exam particularly valuable. Clearing CSIR UGC NET opens three distinct doors at once. A good score qualifies you for Junior Research Fellowship with a monthly stipend, makes you eligible for Assistant Professor positions in universities, and also serves as a PhD admission gateway in several top institutions. Not many single exams cover that much ground. The exam itself runs on July 17 and 18, 2026, in Computer Based Test mode across two shifts.

One detail that trips up a lot of final year students is eligibility. You do not need a completed master's degree to apply. If you are currently in your final semester, you can register on a provisional basis right now. That is a genuinely useful provision that many students miss until it is too late. Here is everything you need to know about CSIR UGC NET June 2026.

OVERVIEW

IMPORTANT DATES

Note: Keep checking csirnet.nta.ac.in and nta.ac.in for admit card and exam city slip release dates.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Make sure you meet these requirements before starting your application:

1. Minimum qualification is M.Sc, Integrated BS-MS, BE/B.Tech, B.Pharma, MBBS, or a 4-year BS degree
2. General and OBC candidates need at least 55 percent marks
3. SC, ST, Third Gender, and PwD candidates need a minimum of 50 percent marks
4. Final year or final semester students can apply on a provisional basis
5. JRF applicants must be 30 years of age or below at the time of application
6. There is no upper age limit for Lectureship or PhD admission categories

SUBJECTS AVAILABLE FOR CSIR UGC NET 2026

The exam covers five science disciplines and you choose based on your postgraduate subject:

1. Chemical Sciences
2. Earth Atmospheric Ocean and Planetary Sciences
3. Life Sciences
4. Mathematical Sciences
5. Physical Sciences

EXAM PATTERN AND SHIFT TIMINGS

The paper is divided into three parts and conducted across two daily shifts:

1. Shift 1 runs from 9 AM to 12 PM
2. Shift 2 runs from 3 PM to 6 PM
3. Each paper contains three sections named Part A, Part B, and Part C
4. All questions are objective type Multiple Choice Questions
5. Total exam duration is 180 minutes per shift

HOW TO APPLY FOR CSIR UGC NET JUNE 2026

The registration process is entirely online and takes around 20 minutes if your documents are ready:

1. Visit csirnet.nta.ac.in on your browser
2. Click on CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Registration and select New Registration
3. Enter your personal details, email, and mobile number to generate your login credentials
4. Log back in and complete the application form with academic and exam center details
5. Upload your passport-size photograph and signature within the specified size limits
6. Pay the non-refundable fee via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI
7. Download and save your confirmation page for future reference