Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination 2026

National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination to determine the eligibility of Indian Nationals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and for Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor in Indian Universities and Colleges, specifically for Science subjects.

1. Exam Subjects

The exam is conducted for five subjects:

• Chemical Sciences
• Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
• Life Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physical Sciences

2. Schedule for June 2026

• Information Bulletin Release: April 2026.
• Registration Window: April - May 2026.
• CBT Exam: Scheduled typically for late June 2026.

3. Important Links

4. Test Pattern

• Single paper test consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in three parts (A, B, & C).
• Part A: Common to all subjects containing General Science, Quantitative Reasoning & Analysis, and Research Aptitude.
• Part B & C: Subject-specific questions evaluating knowledge capability and application-based understanding. Negative marking is applicable variably depending on the subject choice.