Is the CSIR NET 2026 Answer Key OUT?

Yes, the NTA released the CSIR NET 2026 Answer Key on its official portal. The candidates are required to login with their credentials to download their subject answer key.

What was the difficulty level of the CSIR NET 2026 Chemical Science section-wise (June)?

Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2026 Chemical Science section-wise difficulty level and good attempts for the June session in the table below based on the students' review. Part Name Total MCQs Total MCQs to be Attempted Good Attempts Difficulty Level Part A 20 15 Easy to Moderate to be updated here Part B 40 35 Moderate to be updated here Part C 60 25 Moderate to Difficult to be updated here Total 120 75 Moderate to Difficult 45-52

Is CSIR NET 2026 Provisional Answer Key released?

Yes. The CSIR NET Provisional Answer Key for the June Session released at csirnet.nta.nic.in. A direct link also provided on this page. The answer key objection raising dates were August 16 to 18, 2026.

When will the authority release the CSIR NET 2026 City Intimation Slip for Dec session?

The NTA is expected to release the CSIR NET December session Advance City Intimation Slip around ten days prior to the examination date. Candidates will be able to download it through their login credentials. Along with the city slip, the authority will also release the CSIR NET exam schedule and shift timings for the December session.

What is the CSIR NET 2026 city slip?

The CSIR NET City Intimation Slip 2026 for the June session released and candidates are advised to take a print-out of the CSIR NET City Intimation Slip for future purposes. It helps candidates to know about their CSIR NET Exam Cities in advance which can be very helpful for candidates' preparation. It has been released online to inform about exam city, however, exam date, exam venue, will be released in CSIR NET Admit Card 2026.

When will the NTA releases the CSIR NET 2026 Admit Card for the December session?

The NTA will release the CSIR NET 2026 Admit Card for the Dec Session few days before the exam date at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download their hall ticket online by logging in with the required credentials. The call letter is a mandatory document to be carried by the candidate to the allotted exam centre. If a candidate does not have an admit card on the exam day, then he or she might not be allowed to take the paper.

How can I check my CSIR NET 2026 city slip?

CSIR NET City Intimation Slip 2026 for the Dec session will be released on the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in to facilitate the candidates where the exam city and centre are located for the exam. To download the exam city slip candidates are required their application number and date of birth.

What are the important topics covered in CSIR NET Physical Science Paper?

The CSIR NET Physical Science Paper consists of the important topics as mentioned below: Mathematical Methods of Physics Classical Mechanics Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics Electromagnetic Theory Quantum Mechanics Electronics and Experimental Methods

What is the date for CSIR NET December 2026 exam?

The CSIR NET 2026 December session exam is schedule to be conducted on December 20 and 21. It will be conducted in two shifts. The whole exam schedule will be released by the authority at csirnet.nta.nic.in.

When was the Mathematical Science Exam for CSIR NET June session 2026?

The CSIR NET 2026 exam for the June session was conducted on July 17 and 18, 2026. The detailed schedule was released on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.

When will the CSIR UGC NET 2026 application correction window be opened?

The NTA CSIR NET application correction dates for the June session were June 22 to 23, 2026. It is advised to the candidates that they should fill all the details properly in the registration form. Because after the last date, candidates will not be allowed to make corrections.

What are CSIR NET subjects?

The CSIR NET exam consists of five subjects some of them are Maths, Physical Science, Chemical Science, etc. Part A in the exam is common for all candidates and Part B and C is subject-specific. Candidates need to select one subject and prepare well to clear the examination.

What was the last date to apply for the CSIR NET 2026 June session?

The last date to apply for the CSIR UGC NET June session was June 19. Candidates could pay the application fee until June 20.

What are the steps to download the CSIR NET e-certificate?

To download the CSIR NET e certificate visit at csirnet.nta.nic.in and navigate to the E certificate download section. Login using credentials like application number date of birth and security pin. Download the certificate you can then save and print it for future use.

Is the CSIR NET 2026 admit card for June session released?

Yes. The admit card for the CSIR NET 2026 June session was released on the official portal at csirnet.nta.nic.in on July 13. The exam was held on July 17 and 18.

What is the cutoff for CSIR NET result 2026?

Candidates must score at least 33 percent in the general, EWS, and OBC categories and 25 percent in the SC, ST, and PwD categories for the CSIR UGC NET exam. The December session result was released on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.

When will the CSIR NET June session 2026 result be announced?

The authority released the CSIR NET 2026 June session result on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It has been released in the form of PDF. It will also consists of the roll numbers and rank of candidates who qualified the exam.

What was the last date to apply for the CSIR NET 2026 June session?

The last date to apply for the CSIR UGC NET June session was June 19. Candidates could pay the application fee until June 20.

When will the CSIR UGC NET 2026 application correction window be opened?

The NTA CSIR NET application correction dates for the June session were June 22 to 23, 2026. It is advised to the candidates that they should fill all the details properly in the registration form. Because after the last date, candidates will not be allowed to make corrections.

Where can a candidate enroll for availing CSIR Fellowship or Associateships?

Officially it is mentioned that CSIR Fellowships or Associateships are tenable in universities, IITs, postgraduate colleges, government research establishments including those of CSIR, R&D establishments of recognised public or private sector industrial firms, and other recognised institutions.

What is the full form of CSIR NET?

The CSIR NET stands for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test. It determines the eligibility of Indian nationals for the 'award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor.' Also, appointment as 'Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.' and 'admission to Ph.D. only' in several Indian universities and colleges.

When will the CSIR NET 2026 Dec session form released?

The CSIR NET application form for the December session is expected to be released soon at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates are advised to read the instructions for payment carefully before paying the application fee and also read the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.

What are the topics to revise in the CSIR NET Chemical Science?

Some of the topics that a candidate can revise in the CSIR NET Chemical Science subject: Organic Reactive Intermediates: Carbocation, Carbanions, Free Radicals, Benzynes Stereochemistry: Stereogenicity, Stereoselectivity, Enantioselectivity Organic Reaction Mechanisms Pericyclic Reactions Structure Determination of Organic Compounds Asymmetric Synthesis, Determination of Enantiomeric and Diastereomeric Excess IUPAC Nomenclature Concepts in Organic Synthesis Chemistry of Natural Products, etc.

CSIR NET December 2026: Form (LIVE), Eligibility, Exam Date, Pattern, Preparation Tips & PYQs

CSIR NET 2026 Dec Application form

7 Oct '26 - 5 Nov '26

Updated on Oct 8, 2026 14:25 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

CSIR NET 2026: National Testing Agency has released the CSIR UGC NET December 2026 application form on the official website. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications at csirnet.nta.nic.in from October 7. The last day to fill CSIR NET UGC form is November 5, 2026. Late application window will remain open from November 6 to November 9, 2026, with a late fee of INR 500. Application correction window is open from November 10 to November 12, 2026.

CSIR UGC NET December 2026 exam will be held in December 2026. Scroll down for direct registration link, exam schedules, eligibility, syllabus, and step-by-step application instructions.

Table of contents

CSIR NET 2026 Latest Updates
CSIR NET Exam Dates 2026
CSIR NET Result 2026
CSIR NET Cut-Off 2026
CSIR NET Question Paper & Answer Key 2026
CSIR NET Snapshot & What is Exam
CSIR NET Exam Date 2026
CSIR NET Admit Card 2026
CSIR NET Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation 2026
CSIR NET Eligibility & Application Form 2026
CSIR NET 2026 FAQs

CSIR NET 2026 Latest Updates

CSIR NET December 2026 session application form has been released by the NTA on its official website. The online application window is open from October 7 to November 5, 2026. Candidates can complete their registration at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Exam will be held on December 19 and 22 and 27.

Earlier, NTA declared CSIR NET June 2026 session result and final answer key on August 29 after provisional answer key. Candidates can also check the detailed CSIR NET June exam analysis provided below.

CSIR NET exam 2026 is conducted across five subjects: Mathematical Sciences, Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Scroll down for complete details regarding exam schedules, eligibility criteria, application procedure, pattern and syllabus.

Latest news & updates:

CSIR NET Dec 2026 Exam on December 20 and 21; Admit Card Details Soon

CSIR NET 2026 Scorecard OUT @csirnet.nta.nic.in for June Session; Get Direct Link

CSIR NET Result 2026 OUT at csirnet.nta.nic.in; Know Steps to Download Scorecard

CSIR NET Exam Dates 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CSIR NET 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
07 Oct ' 26 - 05 Nov ' 26	CSIR NET 2026 Dec Application form ONGOING
19 Dec ' 26 - 27 Dec ' 26	CSIR NET 2026 Dec Exam Date

Dates	Past Exam Dates
29 Aug ' 26	CSIR NET 2026 June Result
16 Aug ' 26	CSIR NET 2026 June Provisional Answer Key
16 Aug ' 26 - 18 Aug ' 26	CSIR NET 2026 Answer Key Challenge Window
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CSIR NET Result 2026

The CSIR UGC NET Result 2026 for the June session was published by the NTA on its official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates appeared in the exam can check their result online. Candidates can check their results through the link provided below.

How to Check CSIR NET Result 2026?

Candidates can check CSIR UGC NET Result for the June session by following manner:

Visit at csirnet.nta.nic.in
Click on the 'Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Score Card' link
Enter the following details:
- Application number
- Date of birth
- Security pin as shown in the image
Click on Submit
View and download the CSIR NET Result and scorecard

CSIR NET 2026 June Result PDF: Download Here

Direct link to check CSIR NET 2026 June Result

CSIR NET Scorecard 2026 for June Exam

National Testing Agency released CSIR UGC NET June scorecard. Candidates who appeared for exam can get CSIR NET June scorecard link 2026 online at official website csirnet.nta.nic.in. They have to use their application number and date of birth or password to download CSIR NET 2026 scorecard.

How to download CSIR NET Scorecard 2026 for June Exam?

Candidates need to visit official website to download their scorecard for CSIR UGC NET. They can check steps given below to know how to download

Go to official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in
Go to candidate activity section on homepage
Click on Result and Rank of the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 or Release of Scores for Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026
Enter application number and date of birth or password
Submit details
CSIR NET scorecard will appear on screen
Download and take printout of it

To download CSIR NET 2026 June Scorecard

Click Here

CSIR NET 2026 Certificate

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) released the December session certificate for the exam that was conducted on December 18 in five subjects. The authority will also issue the CSIR NET June Certificate 2026 to the candidates who qualified for the NTA CSIR NET exam. The applicants who passed the exam and become eligible for JRF and lectureship are given CSIR NET Certificate.

Steps to Download the CSIR NET Certificate

Visit the official website
Click 'Joint CSIR UGC NET', enter the captcha code and submit
Enter your Roll number and Date of Birth
Download and Save the PDF

Download CSIR NET 2026 December session Certificate: Click Here

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CSIR NET Vs UGC NET: Know Differences & Similarities

CSIR NET Toppers Interview

Go through topper interviews for the CSIR NET preparation.

CSIR UGC NET Toppers

Preparation Strategy and How They Cracked It

Bhanu Pratap Singh

Subject: Physical Science

Followed a proper routine
Focused on clearing basics for each topic
Attempted a series of practice/ mock tests

Bilal Ahmed

Subject: Life Science

Kept pace with both Paper 1 and Paper 2
Prepared from multiple books containing facts
Revised each topic multiple times

CSIR NET Cut-Off 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the CSIR NET Cut-off subject-wise at csirhrdg.res.in. Candidates can download the PDF and will also be shared in this article below once it is released.

How to Check Cutoff?

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned methods to check the cut-off for the exam:

Visit at csirhrdg.res.in
Click on the 'Cut-off' link available under the News & Announcement section
Download and save the CSIR NET cutoff list

CSIR NET Previous Year Cut off Marks

Candidates can check below the previous year cut off marks for the CSIR NET exam.

CSIR NET 2025 Cut Off for the June Session

Scroll down to know the CSIR NET 2025 cut off for the June session.

CSIR NET 2025 Cut Off (JRF)

CSIR NET 2025 Cut Off (Assistant Professor)

CSIR NET 2025 Cut Off (Ph.D Only)

CSIR NET 2024 Cut Off for the December Session

Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2024 Cutoff for the December Session in the table below.

Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Dec Cutoff 2024 Category 1

Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Category 1
Subject	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PwD (%)
Chemical Science	59.00	51.25	51.25	39.25	34.25	25.00
Earth Science	55.88	48.81	49.13	42.92	40.13	25.58
Life Science*	99.0315191	96.3381483	96.6313096	92.1752572	89.6076783	74.5349395
Mathematical Science	50.25	43.50	43.625	34.375	29.375	25.375
Physical Science	54.188	43.188	44.063	33.313	29.375	25.25

CSIR NET 2024 Dec Cutoff PDF: Download Here

CSIR NET Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Dec Cut Off 2024 (Category 2)

In the table below, CSIR NET Cut-Off 2024 for the Dec Session has been mentioned for Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET).

Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Category 2
Subject	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PwD (%)
Chemical Science	53.10	46.125	46.125	35.325	30.825	25.00
Earth Science	50.292	43.929	44.217	38.628	36.117	25.00
Life Science*	97.9238847	93.6810405	94.2790037	88.2912402	85.0436396	74.5349395
Mathematical Science	45.225	39.15	39.2625	30.9375	26.4375	25.00
Physical Science	48.7692	38.8692	39.6567	29.9817	26.4375	25.00

Admission to Ph.D only (NET) Dec Cut Off 2024 (Category-3)

Admission to Ph.D only (NET) Category 3
Subject	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PwD (%)
Chemical Science	42.5	33	34	26.25	25	25.00
Earth Science	41.83	33.15	33.9	30.9	28.33	25.00
Life Science*	92.5566155	88.6866372	88.6866372	75.7299852	74.5349395	74.5349395
Mathematical Science	36.5	33	33	25	25	25.00
Physical Science	37.563	33.063	33	25	25	25.00

CSIR NET 2024 Cut Off for the June Session

Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2024 Cutoff for the June Session in the table below.

Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Category 1
Subject	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PwD (%)
Chemical Science	55.500	47.500	47.750	36.000	30.750	25.000
Earth Science	56.950	51.220	49.150	41.650	37.490	25.350
Life Science*	99.0846682	96.5223413	96.4460997	91.7864773	87.8236782	69.135054
Mathematical Science	58.875	50.750	49.750	37.000	30.625	25.375
Physical Science	43.813	36.000	37.188	28.563	26.250	25.188

CSIR NET Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut-off 2024 for the June Session

In the table below, CSIR NET Cut-Off 2024 for the June Session has been mentioned for Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET).

Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Category 2
Subject	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PwD (%)
Chemical Science	49.950	42.750	42.975	32.400	27.675	25.000
Earth Science	51.255	46.098	44.235	37.485	33.741	25.000
Life Science*	98.3439721	94.4568228	93.7092211	87.8428316	83.7408166	69.135054
Mathematical Science	52.9875	45.675	44.775	33.300	27.5625	25.000
Physical Science	39.4317	33.000	33.4692	25.7067	25.000	25.000

CSIR NET Previous Year's Cut-Off 2023 for the December Session

Candidates can check the CSIR NET December Cutoff in the table below.

Junior Research Fellowship (NET)
Subject	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PwD (%)
Chemical Science	59.00	51.50	51.00	39.25	30.50	25.00
Earth Science	62.63	56.97	56.61	46.31	44.61	25.10
Life Science*	99.2136117	97.1787795	97.1787795	92.2447812	85.4189305	72.0188733
Mathematical Science	54.875	47.625	47.125	36.00	29.625	26.125
Physical Science	43.938	36.688	36.75	30.375	26.938	25.875

CSIR NET Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut-off

In the table below, CSIR NET Cut-Off (December Session) has been mentioned for Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET).

Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET)
Subject	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PwD (%)
Chemical Science	53.10	46.35	45.90	35.325	27.45	25.00
Earth Science	56.367	51.273	50.949	41.679	40.149	25.00
Life Science*	98.0541384	94.9213612	94.9213612	88.5506398	80.5919359	72.0188733
Mathematical Science	49.3875	42.8625	42.4125	32.40	26.6625	25.00
Physical Science	39.5442	33.0192	33.075	27.3375	25.00	25.00

CSIR NET Question Paper & Answer Key 2026

CSIR NET Question Papers help candidates in their preparation for the CSIR NET exam. CSIR NET Previous Year's Question Papers plays important role in the preparation. Candidates can download the Question Papers and answer key for the June session exam after officially released.

🔥 Start Solving (CSIR NET PYQs) before next Session

Solve actual CSIR NET question papers from previous years PDFs and identify key topics, questions pattern & repeated questions.

⬇️ CSIR NET PYQs PDF

CSIR NET 2026 June Question Paper and Answer Key PDF

Candidates will be able to check below the CSIR NET 2026 June Session Question Papers and Answer Key PDFs.

Subject	Question Paper PDF	Answer Key PDF
Mathematical Sciences	to be updated here	to be updated here
Chemical Sciences	to be updated here	to be updated here
Physical Sciences	to be updated here	to be updated here
Life Sciences	to be updated here	to be updated here
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences	to be updated here	to be updated here

Also Read: CSIR NET Question Papers

CSIR NET Answer Key

The NTA released the CSIR NET Answer Key for the June Session on its official portal. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned methods to check the answer key for the exam:

Visit at csirnet.nta.ac.in
On the homepage, click on the CSIR June 2026 Answer Key
A PDF file with correct responses will be displayed on the screen
Download pdf, check answers and save it for further references

Direct link to check the CSIR NET Answer Key 2026

Candidates who are not satisfied with the Provisional Answer Key may challenge the same by paying a non-refundable processing fee of INR 200 (Rupees Two Hundred only) per question challenged.

CSIR NET Snapshot & What is Exam

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. CSIR NET Exam is conducted for the following subjects:

CSIR NET Subjects	CSIR NET Subject Codes
Chemical Sciences	701
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences	702
Life Sciences	703
Mathematical Sciences	704
Physical Sciences	705

CSIR NET Exam Highlights 2026

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

Exam Features	Exam Particulars
Exam Name	CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test)
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Level	National
Exam Frequency	Twice a year
Mode of Exam	Online - CBT (Computer-Based Test)
Exam Fees	INR 1,150 for the General category INR 600 for General-EWS/OBC(NCL)* INR 325 for SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender
Exam Duration	180 minutes
Exam Time	Shift 1 - 09:00 am to 12:00 noon Shift 2 - 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm
No. of Papers and Total Marks	Paper 1: 200 marks Paper 2: 200 marks
Total Questions	150 MCQs in each Paper
Marking Scheme	+2 for each correct answer 0.25 mark deduction for each wrong answer
Language/Medium of Exam	English and Hindi
Exam Purpose	To determine the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS)/ Assistant Professor in the universities and colleges of India
No. of Test Cities	Approx 332
Official Website	csirnet.nta.nic.in

CSIR NET Exam Date 2026

National Testing Agency has release application form for CSIR UGC NET December 2026 session. As per schedule, CSIR NET 2026 exam will be conducted on December 19 and 22 and 27. CSIR NET Dec exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for candidates appearing for different subjects. Candidates who apply for December session will be required to appear for examination on the date and shift allotted to them.

The CSIR NET exam date details and full schedule are mentioned in the Information Bulletin released on the official portal at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The exam will be held in two shifts: Shift 1 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and Shift 2 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Candidates can check below the important dates for the CSIR NET December session:

CSIR NET Upcoming Event (December Session)	Dates
CSIR NET Notification & Application Form	07-Oct-2026
Last Date to Apply Online (without late fee)	05-Nov-2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Late Application Submission Window (with ₹500 fee)	06-Nov-2026 to 09-Nov-2026
CSIR NET Application Correction Window	10-Nov-2026 to 12-Nov-2026
CSIR NET Advance City Intimation Slip	December 2026 (1st/2nd week)
CSIR NET Admit Card	December 2026 (few days before exam)
CSIR NET Exam Date	19-Dec-2026, 22-Dec-2026 and 27-Dec-2026
CSIR NET Provisional Answer Key	To be announced
CSIR NET Result & Scorecard	To be announced

CSIR NET Admit Card 2026

Hall ticket for the CSIR UGC NET December 2026 exam will be released by the NTA a few days prior to the examination date. The CSIR NET admit card contains examination details, including the assigned exam centre, exam date, shift timings, roll number, and important exam day guidelines. It is important for candidates to carry a printed copy of hall ticket with a valid photo ID to the test centre. Without call letter, candidates will not be permitted to take the exam. Candidates can download the admit card by following these steps:

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

Also Read: CSIR NET Exam Centre List

CSIR NET 2026 December Exam Schedule

NTA has announced examination dates for Joint CSIR UGC NET December session. The exam will be held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across two shifts (Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and Shift 2: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM).

Subject Name	Exam Date	Exam Timings
Mathematical Sciences	19-December-2026 / 22-December-2026 / 27-December-2026	To be announced
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences	19-December-2026 / 22-December-2026 / 27-December-2026	To be announced
Chemical Sciences	19-December-2026 / 22-December-2026 / 27-December-2026	To be announced
Life Sciences	19-December-2026 / 22-December-2026 / 27-December-2026	To be announced
Physical Sciences	19-December-2026 / 22-December-2026 / 27-December-2026	To be announced

CSIR NET Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation 2026

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 Joint CSIR UGC NET Syllabus consists of the important topics required for the preparation of an exam. The Syllabus for all five subjects are mentioned below:

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.

Particulars	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	50	75	145
Max no of questions to attempt	15	35	25	75
Marks for each correct answer	2	2	4	200
Negative marking of 25 per cent in Part A, B & C	0.5	0.5	1	-

CSIR NET 2026: Exam Pattern for Chemical Sciences

Take a look at the detailed structure below.

Particulars	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	40	60	120
Max no of questions to attempt	15	35	25	75
Marks for each correct answer	2	2	4	200
Negative marking of 25 per cent	0.5	0.5	1	-

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

Take a look at the detailed structure below.

Particulars	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	50	80	150
Max no of questions to attempt	15	35	25	75
Marks for each correct answer	2	2	4	200
Negative marking- 25 per cent in Part A & B and 33 per cent in Part C	0.5	0.5	1.32	-

CSIR NET 2026: Exam Pattern for Mathematical Sciences

Take a look at the detailed structure below.

Particulars	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	40	60	120
Max no of questions to attempt	15	25	20	60
Marks for each correct answer	2	3	4.75	200
Negative marking in Part A & B of 25 per cent and no negative marking in Part C	0.5	0.75	0	-

CSIR NET 2026: Exam Pattern for Physical Sciences

Take a look at the detailed structure below.

Particulars	Part A	Part B	Part C	Total
Total Questions	20	25	30	75
Max no of questions to attempt	15	20	20	55
Marks for each correct answer	2	3.5	5	200
Negative marking of 25%	0.5	0.875	1.25	-

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 2026 Preparation

The time left with the candidates for preparation should focus on solving the previous year question papers and do frequent revision. Candidates can check below some of the preparation tips of the CSIR NET exam:

Candidates should try to solve a mock test before starting preparation to check their preparation level.
Candidates should prepare a routine involving more focus on the Candidate’s weak topics and less 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.
Frequent revision is also crucial.
Solve previous year's question papers.
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.

Also Read: CSIR NET Preparation

CSIR NET Eligibility & Application Form 2026

DeskCalendar Registration: 07 Oct ' 26 - 05 Nov ' 26

The CSIR NET application dates for the December session are October 7 to November 5, 2026. The late application fee window is open from November 6 to November 9, 2026. Application correction window is scheduled from November 10 to November 12, 2026. Candidates can check the step by step method to fill out the application form below:

Register online on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in
Log in using the system-generated application number and password
Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and exam city preferences
Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and category/PwD certificates as per the prescribed format
Pay the application fee through online payment gateways (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI) and download the confirmation page

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.

Category	CSIR NET Application Fee 2026 (in INR)
General	1,150
OBC – Non-creamy layer	600
SC/ST/PwD	325

CSIR NET 2026 December Notification PDF: Download Here

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

In the event of any ineligibility being detected by CSIR / UGC / NTA at any stage, their candidature will be cancelled and they shall be liable for legal action. NTA does not verify the information provided by the candidates during online registration and hence candidature will be purely provisional subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria.

CSIR NET 2026 FAQs

Candidates can read CSIR NET 2026 FAQs below.

Q: Can I clear CSIR NET in 3 months?

Yes. Candidates clear the CSIR UGC NET exam in three months. But to pass the exam proper strategy is required. They make study plans, do revisions, solve question papers, practice tests, etc. If a candidate study properly then nothing is impossible to crack.

Q: What is the upper age limit to apply for the CSIR NET exam?

As per the information bulletin, the upper age limit for the CSIR NET exam should not be more than 30 years as on the first day of the month in which the examination is concluded. A relaxation of upto 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to OBC-NCL (as per the Central list of OBC) /SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third gender categories and to women applicants.

Q: Where will the CSIR NET merit list be released?

CSIR NET merit list released on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in where candidate can access it via logging in with their credentials.

Q: Where will the CSIR NET 2026 June session result be released?

The authority released the CSIR NET 2026 result for the June session at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates required an application number and date of birth to view their scorecard. After the CSIR NET result, the candidates who will be qualified for the exam will be provided with the CSIR NET eligibility certificate and JRF Award Letter.

Q: Which books are useful for life science preparation?

Candidates can check below the list of Life Science books that will help in the preparation:

Life Science by Ashish Nagesh, Quaisher J. Hossain
Life Sciences Books (Vol 1) by Dr. Poonam Sharma
Plant Physiology by Taiz and Zeiger
CSIR UGC NET Life Sciences by Trueman’s Publication
Microbiology by Prescott
Life Sciences Fundamentals and Practice Part 1 & 2 by Pranav Kumar
Fundamentals of Life Sciences Volume I and Volume II by Rupendra Singh

Q: What is the objection fee for CSIR NET 2026 Answer Key?

The authority released the CSIR NET 2026 provisional answer key for the June Session on the official website. Candidates can also challenge the answer key, and based on the objections received, the NTA will release the final answer key. Candidates need to pay INR 200 per question as an objection fee. This fee is non-refundable.

Q: When will the CSIR NET 2026 application form be released for the December session?

The CSIR NET is a prestigious examination conducted by the National Testing Agency twice a year. The CSIR NET 2026 application for the December session will be released at csirnet.nta.nic.in.

Q: What will be the number of good attempts for CSIR NET 2026 Mathematical Science for the June session?

Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2026 Mathematical Science Analysis for June session in the table below based on the students' review.

Part Name	Total MCQs	Total MCQs to be Attempted	Good Attempts	Difficulty Level
Part A	20	15	To be updated here	To be updated here
Part B	40	25	To be updated here	To be updated here
Part C	60	20	To be updated here	To be updated here
Total	120	60	To be updated here	To be updated here

Q: What is the validity of the CSIR NET 2026 certificate?

The CSIR NET 2026 certificate is valid for lifetime for Assistant Professor. On the other hand, the award of JRF is for a fixed tenure and does not imply an assurance or guarantee for subsequent employment. The CSIR NET JRF certificate is valid for two years from the date mentioned on the certificate.

Q: What is the CSIR NET Certificate?

The CSIR NET certificate is a document released to candidates who qualify for the NTA CSIR NET examination. Candidates will assess their eligibility for the JRF and for the role of Assistant Professor in several universities and colleges.

Q: What will be the impact on the CSIR NET 2026 cutoff if the difficulty level of the exam is significantly higher than previous years?

If the difficulty level of the CSIR NET exam is higher than the last year question papers then there is a chance that the cut off will be decreased. Also, some of the candidates will gain high marks and so to maintain it the authority adjust the cutoff.

Q: Should a candidate rely on books or online resources for CSIR NET Preparation 2026?

Candidates should follow a balanced approach. No doubt books help in conceptual clarity, and a candidate can study in detail. On the other hand, online platforms provide lectures through video, have updated notes, cover current affairs as well, etc.

Q: What is the valid period of the qualifying certificate of Assistant Professor?

As per the information bulletin, there is no end period for the validity of the qualifying certificate of Assistant Professor.

Q: Can a candidate apply for more than one subject in the CSIR NET exam?

No, a candidate cannot apply for more than one subject in the CSIR NET exam. Candidates can only apply for one subject as per the exam cycle.

Q: What information is provided on the CSIR NET answer key?

The authority released the CSIR NET answer key at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It contains correct answers for all the questions asked in the exam. Check below for more details:

Exam name	Exam date
Exam shift	Exam subject name
Exam subject code	Question IDs
Correct option IDs	-

Q: Where is the CSIR NET Syllabus available?

Officially, the CSIR NET Syllabus is available on the official portal at csirhrdg.res.in. It is available subject-wise in the form of PDF. Candidates can downlaod by visiting the official website. The CSIR NET syllabus is also available on this page itself.

Q: Does category affect the CSIR NET cutoff?

Yes, category affects the CSIR NET cutoff. The CSIR NET cutoff marks vary by category and subject. As per the official notification, candidates must score at least 33% in the General, EWS, and OBC categories and a minimum of 25% in the SC, ST, and PwD categories to qualify for both Fellowship and Lectureship/Assistant Professor.

Q: What happens if a candidate notices an error in the CSIR NET certificate?

If a candidate finds any discrepancies in the CSIR NET certificate, then he or she should download the certificate again from the official website. But if the same issue persists again, contact the examination authority for assistance.