CSIR NET Exam 2026: June City Slip (Released), Admit Card, Exam (July 17 & 18), Answer Key, 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. CSIR NET Exam is conducted for the following subjects:

CSIR NET Exam Highlights 2026

Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2026 exam details 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. It is mandatory to carry the hall ticket at the examination centre by the candidate. Without the call letter, candidate will not be able to sit in the exam. 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 OUT

The City Intimation Slip for the CSIR UGC NET exam released on the official website on July 8, 2026. The city slip is different from the admit card as it only consists of the name of the city of the examination so that candidates can make their travel arrangements in advance. 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

Download: CSIR NET 2026 City Slip

Also Read: CSIR NET Exam Centre List 

CSIR NET 2026 June Exam Schedule

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

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, namely Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences, is 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.

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. Candidate need to follow a proper preparation strategy for the CSIR NET exam. The exam will be conducted online. Candidate should give mock test, do frequent revision, etc. They also 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. Check out some of the points to be considered while choosing the best books for preparation:

• Opt for books  by renowned authors or reputed publishing houses only
• Always check the year of publication and edition of the book
• Choose books with lots of CSIR NET previous years’ question papers and sample papers

Candidates can check the subject-wise CSIR NET Best Books 2026 in the table below:

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 is based on the overall difficulty level of the question paper which may be either easy or moderate or difficult. 

The NTA will release the CSIR NET Answer Key for the June Session on its official portal after few days of the conduction of an exam. Firstly, the provisional answer key will be released. 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

Also Read: CSIR NET Answer Key f

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced 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 from July 17 to 18, 2026. The CSIR NET exam date is mentioned in the Information bulletin or official notification. First shift will be conducted from 9 am to 12 noon and the second shift will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm.