The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the opening of registrations for the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 examination. The online application process will commence on May 27, 2026, and conclude on June 19, 2026. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on July 17 and 18, 2026, in two shifts: from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Key Dates and Schedule
Applicants must submit their online forms between May 27 and June 19, 2026. The fee payment deadline is June 20, 2026. The exam will be held over two days, with each shift lasting 180 minutes.
Eligibility Criteria
General and EWS category candidates must have secured at least 55% marks in their Master's degree. Reserved category candidates require a minimum of 50% marks. Final-year postgraduate students are eligible to apply provisionally.
Subject Coverage
The CSIR UGC NET exam covers five subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
Exam Medium
The test will be conducted in both English and Hindi. Candidates awaiting their final year results may apply as provisional candidates.
Important Statistics
- Registration deadline: June 19, 2026
- Exam duration: 180 minutes
- Minimum marks for general candidates: 55%
- Minimum marks for reserved categories: 50%
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