National Testing Agency (NTA) Joint CSIR UGC-NET June 2026 Examination Short Details of Notification Sarkari Job |
Important Dates- Application Begin : 27/05/2026
- Last Date for Apply Online: 19/06/2026 upto 11:59 PM
- Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 20/06/2026
- Correction Date : 22-23 June 2026
- Exam Date : 17-18 July 2026
- Admit Card Available : To be announced
- Result Announced : To be announced
| Application Fee- General / OBC : ₹1150/-
- EWS : ₹600/-
- SC / ST / PH : ₹325/-
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Only.
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Age Limit & Selection Process- Age Limit: Maximum 30 Years for JRF (as on 01/07/2026) | No Upper Age Limit for Lectureship / Assistant Professor. Age relaxation as per rules for reserved categories.
- Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of two papers (Part A & Part B/C) | Qualifying for JRF and/or Assistant Professor eligibility.
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Subjects Available - Total Subjects - 5 |
| Subject Name | Eligibility/Details |
| Chemical Sciences | - M.Sc or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD) from recognized university.
- Integrated M.Sc or B.E/B.Tech/B.Pharma/MBBS candidates also eligible as per norms.
- Appearing candidates in final year may apply.
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| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences |
| Life Sciences |
| Mathematical Sciences |
| Physical Sciences |
Exam Shifts & Timing DetailsThe examination will be conducted entirely in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across two daily shifts: - Shift 1 (Morning): 09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon (180 Minutes duration - No break between papers)
- Shift 2 (Afternoon): 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM (180 Minutes duration - No break between papers)
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Exam PatternCore Structure (Common for All 5 Subjects) - Exam Mode: Online Only (Computer-Based Test - CBT).
- Total Exam Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) with no break between sections.
- Total Maximum Marks: 200 Marks.
- Paper Part Division: Single question paper divided into Part A, Part B, and Part C.
- Part A (General Aptitude): Common for all subjects. Focuses on logical reasoning, graphical analysis, numerical ability, and quantitative comparisons.
- Part B (Subject MCQs): Focuses on conventional, syllabus-specific multiple-choice questions.
- Part C (Scientific Application): High-level analytical questions designed to test scientific concepts and research applications.
Life Sciences - Total Questions in Paper: 145 Questions | Maximum Questions to Attempt: 75 Questions
- Part A: 20 Questions (Attempt any 15) | +2 Marks per correct answer | -0.5 Mark deduction for wrong answers.
- Part B: 50 Questions (Attempt any 35) | +2 Marks per correct answer | -0.5 Mark deduction for wrong answers.
- Part C: 75 Questions (Attempt any 25) | +4 Marks per correct answer | -1.0 Mark deduction for wrong answers.
Chemical Sciences - Total Questions in Paper: 120 Questions | Maximum Questions to Attempt: 75 Questions
- Part A: 20 Questions (Attempt any 15) | +2 Marks per correct answer | -0.5 Mark deduction for wrong answers.
- Part B: 40 Questions (Attempt any 35) | +2 Marks per correct answer | -0.5 Mark deduction for wrong answers.
- Part C: 60 Questions (Attempt any 25) | +4 Marks per correct answer | -1.0 Mark deduction for wrong answers.
Mathematical Sciences - Total Questions in Paper: 120 Questions | Maximum Questions to Attempt: 60 Questions
- Part A: 20 Questions (Attempt any 15) | +2 Marks per correct answer | -0.5 Mark deduction for wrong answers.
- Part B: 40 Questions (Attempt any 25) | +3 Marks per correct answer | -0.75 Mark deduction for wrong answers.
- Part C: 60 Questions (Attempt any 20) | +4.75 Marks per correct answer | No Negative Marking in Part C.
Physical Sciences - Total Questions in Paper: 75 Questions | Maximum Questions to Attempt: 55 Questions
- Part A: 20 Questions (Attempt any 15) | +2 Marks per correct answer | -0.5 Mark deduction for wrong answers.
- Part B: 25 Questions (Attempt any 20) | +3.5 Marks per correct answer | -0.875 Mark deduction for wrong answers.
- Part C: 30 Questions (Attempt any 20) | +5 Marks per correct answer | -1.25 Marks deduction for wrong answers.
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences - Total Questions in Paper: 150 Questions | Maximum Questions to Attempt: 75 Questions
- Part A: 20 Questions (Attempt any 15) | +2 Marks per correct answer | -0.5 Mark deduction for wrong answers.
- Part B: 50 Questions (Attempt any 35) | +2 Marks per correct answer | -0.5 Mark deduction for wrong answers.
- Part C: 80 Questions (Attempt any 25) | +4 Marks per correct answer | -1.32 Marks deduction for wrong answers.
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Exam Centers- All India: Major cities across India as per NTA allocation
- Center Allocation: Based on candidate preference and availability
- Candidates must check official admit card for exact center and shift.
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