CSIR NET Exam 2026: June Notification (Soon), Application Process, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) NET (also known as CSIR UGC NET) is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India. Candidates clearing the CSIR NET exam can become lecturers in the subject areas falling under the faculty of Science & Technology only. It is also important for a candidate to check eligibility criteria before applying for it. Subjects for which CSIR UGC NET is conducted are mentioned below.

CSIR NET Exam Highlights 2026

Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2026 exam details in the table below:

CSIR NET Notification for the June session will be released soon at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The notification consists of the crucial details of the exam like registration process, eligibility criteria, admit card, exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. The exam will be conducted online in June 2026 at various centres across the country. Candidates should start preparing and simultaneously should do revision and practice mock test.

CSIR NET 2026 June Notification PDF: to be updated here

Candidates can also check below the CSIR NET Dec session Information Bulletin.

CSIR NET 2025 Dec Session Information Bulletin: Download Here 

CSIR NET Application Form 2026

CSIR NET June Application Form will be released at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The application form will be released along with the notification PDF. Candidates can check below the methods accurately to fill out the application form:

• At first, the candidates are required to register themselves online
• Login with the credentials used during the registration process
• Fill out the application form available with the application number & password shared on your email ID and phone number
• Upload the scanned documents as per requirements. The instructions for the same will be available there
• After submitting the form, pay the application fee through the online payment gateways available

CSIR NET Apply Online 2026: Application Fees

Candidates need to pay Application Fee in an online mode only in order to submit the CSIR UGC NET Form 2026. The category-wise application fee for CSIR NET 2026 exam is mentioned below.

CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2026 

Eligibility criteria consists of educational qualification, age limit, etc. The basic CSIR NET Eligibility Criteria 2026 that candidates must fulfil are mentioned below:

CSIR NET Educational Qualification 2026

• Candidates should have obtained a degree in BTech/BE/BPharma/MBBS/BS (four years)/Integrated BS-MS/MSc with a minimum of 55 per cent marks for General (UR)/General-EWS and OBC (50 per cent for SC/ST, Third gender and PwD) 

CSIR NET Age Limit 2026

• To apply for CSIR NET JRF, candidates should be a maximum of 30 years of age. The upper age limit is relaxable for up to 5 years for SC/ST/Third gender/PwD/Females and up to 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer).
• There is no upper age limit to apply for the post of Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the CSIR NET NTA June exam date on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It will be conducted as a computer-based test in two shifts. The CSIR NET exam date will be mentioned in the Information bulletin or official notification. First shift will be from 9 am to 12 noon and the second shift will be from 3 pm to 6 pm. 

CSIR NET Exam Date highlights the important events related to the exam such as the release of the Application Form, admit card, conduct of the exam, declaration of result, etc. Candidates should be aware of the latest CSIR UGC NET Exam Date so that they do not miss out on any important event. 

Joint CSIR UGC NET Syllabus for all five subjects, namely Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences, is mentioned below.

The CSIR NET exam consists of three parts namely Part A, B and C. Part A covers General Aptitude and is common to all the aspirants while Part B and C are subject specific. Therefore, understanding the syllabus is crucial for the effective preparation. The syllabus of the CSIR NET exam consists of the important topics required for the preparation of an exam.

CSIR NET Syllabus: Part A

• Numerical Ability- Number and Simplification; Average; Quadratic Equations; Sequence and Series; Surd and Indices; Logarithms; Percentage; Profit and Loss; Simple Interest & Compound Interest; Partnership; LCM and HCF; Probability; Mensuration.
• Reasoning- Series Formation; Ranking and Arrangement; Puzzles; Coding-Decoding; Distance and Directions; Calendar and Clock, etc.
• Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis- Mean, Median & Mode; Measures of Dispersion; Graphical Analysis: Bar Graph, Line Graph; Pie-Chart; Tabulation.

CSIR NET Syllabus: Part B & C

A detailed CSIR NET Syllabus will help the students score better in the exam and present better clarity of the topics to be covered.

• Chemical Sciences- Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Interdisciplinary topics, etc.
• Earth Sciences- Geology, Applied Geology, Physical Geography, Geophysics, Meteorology, Ocean Sciences, etc.
• Life Sciences- Molecules and their Interaction, Cellular Organization, Developmental Biology, Diversity of Life Forms, Cell Communication and Cell Signaling, Ecological Principles, etc.
• Mathematical Sciences- Analysis Linear Algebra, Complex Analysis Algebra, Topology, Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs), Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), Numerical Analysis, Calculus of Variations, Linear Integral Equations, Classical Mechanics, Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, etc.
• Physical Sciences- Mathematical Methods of Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics, Electronics and Experimental Methods, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, etc.

CSIR NET 2026 Exam Pattern

The NTA CSIR NET Question Paper is divided into three sections- Part A, B and C. Part 'A' shall be common to all subjects. This part shall be a test containing a maximum of 20 questions of General Aptitude. The candidates shall be required to answer any 15 questions for two marks each. The total marks allocated to this section shall be 30 out of 200.

The CSIR NET Part A consists of General Aptitude questions that assess the candidates’ teaching/research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension skills, divergent thinking and general awareness.

The CSIR NET Part B and C consist of questions that are based on the subjects chosen by candidates from the following five subjects - Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences.

CSIR NET 2026: Exam Pattern for Life Sciences

Take a look at the detailed CSIR UGC NET Exam Pattern below.

CSIR NET 2026: Exam Pattern for Chemical Sciences

Take a look at the detailed structure below.

CSIR NET 2026: Exam Pattern for Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

Take a look at the detailed structure below.

CSIR NET 2026: Exam Pattern for Mathematical Sciences

Take a look at the detailed structure below.

CSIR NET 2026: Exam Pattern for Physical Sciences

Take a look at the detailed structure below.

Note: There is a negative marking in the CSIR NET Exam. One-fourth mark of the question will be deducted for incorrect answers.

CSIR NET is a prestigious examination conducted at national level for the program of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF), PhD programs, and Assistant Professor positions across India. Candidates should study high weightage topics and solve previous years papers. Some beneficial CSIR NET preparation tips for the exam are as mentioned below:

• Candidates should try to solve a mock test for CSIR NET before starting preparation to check their level of preparation
• Candidates should prepare a routing involving more focus on the Candidate’s weak topics and lesser on the strong topics
• It is advisable to start with the basics and then move on to the advanced topics
• Note-taking is also suggested for such topics which need constant revision
• Revise each topic before starting a new one. It would enhance the retention capacity
• Check out the CSIR NET previous year papers and the questions that have been asked
• Look for the study material that suits you the most from a list of Books. No need to read all the books for the preparation

CSIR NET 2026 Books

Number of preparation books are available in the market, it often gets difficult to choose the right ones. Candidates can check the subject-wise CSIR NET Best Books 2026 in the table below:

The hall ticket for the CSIR UGC NET June session will be released by the NTA. Candidates will be able to download their call letter from the link provided below once it is released. The CSIR NET admit card contains various details of the examination, like the examination centre, exam date, time of examination, etc. Candidates can download it from below.

• Visit at csirnet.nta.nic.in
•  Click on the CSIR-UGC NET Admit Card link on the homepage of the website
• A new webpage will open. Candidates should enter the required details to download the admit card
• If everything is done perfectly, the candidate’s admit card will be displayed on the screen
• Download the admit card and print it out for future use

CSIR NET 2026 City Slip

The City Intimation Slip for the CSIR UGC NET exam will also be released on the official website around 10 days prior to the examination date. Candidates can download it by logging into the following manner:

1. Visit at csirnet.nta.nic.in

2. Click on the link stating ‘Download CSIR UGC NET Exam City Intimation Slip’

3. Enter the application number and date of birth

4. Check your exam city under the ‘City of Examination’ column

5. Take a printout

Also Read: CSIR NET Exam Centre List 

CSIR NET 2026 June Exam Schedule

The NTA will release the examination date and schedule of the CSIR UGC NET June session examination. 

CSIR NET 2026 Exam Date

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the CSIR NET NTA June session exam date on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It will be conducted as a computer-based test. 

CSIR NET Exam Date highlights the important events related to the CSIR NET exam such as the release of the Application Form, admit card, conduct of the exam, declaration of result, etc. Candidates should be aware of the latest CSIR UGC NET Exam Date so that they do not miss out on any important event. 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the June session CSIR NET exam. The exam date will be released along with the notification. The CSIR NET analysis subject-wise will be provided below after the conduction of an exam. The analysis will be based on the feedback of the students. Candidates should read the CSIR NET Exam Analysis carefully in order to know about the overall as well as the section-wise difficulty level of the CSIR NET Question Paper. The CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2026 is based on the overall difficulty level of the question paper which may be either easy or moderate or difficult. Till then, candidates can check below the December session analysis.

CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Dec Life Science (Shift 1)

Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2025 Dec Life Science Analysis for Shift 1 in the table below based on the students' review.

CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: December Earth Science (Shift 1)

Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2025 Dec Earth Science Analysis for Shift 1 in the table below based on the students' review.

CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Mathematical Science

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Mathematical Science Analysis for Dec session in the table below based on the students' review.

CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Chemical Science

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Chemical Science Analysis for Dec session in the table below based on the students' review.

CSIR NET Section-Wise Analysis: Physical Science

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Physical Science Analysis for Dec session in the table below based on the students' review.