CSIR NET Provision Answer Key Soon: Check Results & Cut-off
CSIR NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key is expected to be released soon on the official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in. CSIR NET June 2026 exam was conducted on July 17 and 18, 2026. NTA will release the provisional answer key along with candidates’ recorded responses, followed by an objection window. After reviewing the challenges submitted by candidates, NTA will release the final answer key.
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CSIR NET June Answer Key 2026
NTA will release CSIR NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key along with recorded responses, followed by the objection window. After reviewing the challenges, the final answer key will be released. CSIR NET June 2026 result will be declared after the final answer key. Once released, candidates will be able to:
- Download the CSIR NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key.
- Check recorded responses and calculate expected scores.
- Raise objections against incorrect answers within the given period.
- Download the final answer key after NTA reviews all challenges.
What is CSIR NET?
CSIR NET, abbreviation of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test, is a national-level eligibility test for the qualification for Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship in the fields of science and technology. The exam is conducted 2 times a year in 2 sessions: The June session and the December session. It is conducted in the following subjects:
- Chemical Sciences
- Earth sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
CSIR NET June 2026 Notification
CSIR NET Notification for the June 2026 session has been released on NTA’s official website on May 27, 2026. Important information such as exam date, syllabus, and eligibility criteria has also been released alongside the notification. Candidates can register themselves in the application portal through their email ID from May 27, 2026, to June 19, 2026.
Download Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Notification PDF
CSIR NET 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the exam | CSIR NET |
| Conducting body | NTA ( National Testing Agency) |
| Mode of exam | Online (Computer-based Test) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Medium of Exam | English/ Hindi |
| Official website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
CSIR NET June 2026 Exam Dates
NTA has released CSIR NET June 2026 exam dates on its official website along with the notification. Check the table below for all the important dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CSIR NET June 2026 Notification Release Date | May 27, 2026 |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Online Application Starts | May 27, 2026 |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Online Application Last Date | June 19, 2026 |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment | June 20, 2026 |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Correction Window | June 22 to June 23, 2026 (upto 11:50 PM) |
| CSIR NET June 2026 City Intimation Slip | July 8, 2026 |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Admit Card Release Date | July 13, 2026 |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Exam Date | July 17 & July 18, 2026 |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Answer Key Release Date | To be announced soon |
| CSIR NET June 2026 Result Declaration | To be announced soon |
CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Exam Schedule
| Exam Date | Subject Name | Shift | Exam Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | Life Sciences | Shift 1 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
| July 17, 2026 | Mathematical Sciences | Shift 2 | 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM |
| July 17, 2026 | Physical Sciences | Shift 2 | 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM |
| July 18, 2026 | Chemical Sciences | Shift 1 | 09:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
| July 18, 2026 | Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences | Shift 1 | 09:00 AM 12:00 Noon |
CSIR NET June 2026 Educational Qualification
CSIR Aspirants must have qualified for their master's in the related subjects with a minimum percentage to apply for CSIR NET June 2026. Candidates who are currently enrolled in a master's can also apply under the condition that graduation is completed within 2 years from the date of declaration of CSIR NET result. In case of qualification for PhD only, candidates must complete the master's within 1 year. Check the table below for the minimum Master's percentage for different categories:
| Category | Minimum Percentage |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 55% |
| OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender/General-EWS | 50% |
- Ph.D. holders who completed their Master’s before 19 Sept 1991 get a 5% marks relaxation. Third Gender candidates receive the same relaxations as SC/ST/PwD.
4-year Undergraduate Degree: Candidates in the final semester of 4 4-year bachelor’s degree program can apply for JRF and PhD only through CSIR NET 2026 under the condition that their minimum aggregate is 75 %. They must fulfil all the parameters within 2 years in case of JRF and within 1 year in case of PhD only.
Note: Candidates who are only qualified with a 4-year undergraduate degree are not eligible for the role of Assistant Professor.
CSIR NET June 2026 Age Criteria
There is no upper age limit for the qualification of lectureship and PhD, only for CSIR NET June 2026. However, the upper age limit applies to JRF.
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Maximum age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation (up to 5 years) is available for:
- OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender
- Women applicants
- Candidates with valid research experience
- Ex-servicemen, based on years served
Total combined relaxation across categories must not exceed 5 years.
CSIR NET June 2026 Application Process
CSIR NET 2026 application process has started on the official portal. Candidates can follow the steps below to complete CSIR NET June 2026 Application Process:
Step 1: Go to the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in. Under the latest news section, click on the “Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026: Registration”.
Step 2: Fill in the basic information asked for while clicking on the “New Registration” option. Create a strong password and submit the registration form. Candidates will receive an Application number after this process. Note it down for future reference.
Step 3: Continue the application process right away or later by logging in with the application number and password. Upload the following details:
- Personal Details
- Category Detail
- Educational Qualification
- Subject opted for CSIR NET June 2026
- Choice of exam cities.
Step 4: Upload the required documents in the required formats. Photographs should be between 10 KB and 200 KB. Signature should be between 4 KB and 30 KB. Use image-compressing websites like Squoosh and TinyPNG for compression. Upload other necessary documents as well.
Step 5: After completing the application form, candidates should proceed with the payment. The payment mode is online and can be done through credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI. The application fee for various categories is given in the table below:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | Rs 1150 |
| General-Ews/OBC-NCL | Rs 600 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Third gender | Rs 325 |
The application process is complete after the fee payment. Download the fee receipt and the confirmation page, as they act as proof of payment and application, respectively.
CSIR NET June 2026 Admit Card
CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card was released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) before the exam conducted on July 17 and 18, 2026. The admit card was made available online, and candidates were required to download it using their Application Number and Date of Birth. It contained details such as the exam date, shift timing, reporting time, exam centre address, and important exam-day instructions.
CSIR NET June 2026 Syllabus
CSIR NET /June 2026 Syllabus All five subjects are divided into 3 parts. Part A with general aptitude, Part B with subject-related questions and Part C with higher-value scientific concept questions. Below are some of the topics covered for all the subjects in Part A:
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning
- Data Sufficiency
- Numerical ability
- Non-verbal reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Graphical Analysis
- Blood Relationships
- Coding-Decoding
Check the table below for the Part B and Part C syllabus of different subjects of CSIR NET June 2026:
| Subject | Detailed Syllabus |
|---|---|
| CSIR NET Life Sciences | Download PDF |
| CSIR NET Physical Science | Download PDF |
| CSIR NET Chemical Science | Download PDF |
| CSIR NET Mathematical Science | Download PDF |
| CSIR NET Earth Science | Download PDF |
CSIR NET Exam Pattern June 2026
CSIR NET June 2026 exam is divided into 3 parts. The combined total marks of all 3 parts are 200. The focus areas of each part are given below:
- Part A: General Aptitude
- Part B: Subject-related questions
- Part C: Higher-value scientific concept questions
Check the table below for CSIR NET June 2026 Chemical Sciences Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Maximum questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 |
| Marks awarded for the right answer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
Check the table below for CSIR NET June 2026 Earth Sciences Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 20 | 50 | 80 |
| Maximum questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 |
| Marks awarded for right answer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.32 |
Check the table below for CSIR NET June 2026 Life Sciences Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 20 | 50 | 75 |
| Maximum questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 |
| Marks awarded for right answer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
Check the table below for CSIR NET June 2026 Mathematical Sciences Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Maximum questions to attempt | 15 | 25 | 20 |
| Marks awarded for right answer | 2 | 3 | 4.75 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.75 | 0 |
Check the table below for CSIR NET June 2026 Physical Sciences Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 20 | 25 | 30 |
| Maximum questions to attempt | 15 | 20 | 20 |
| Marks awarded for right answer | 2 | 3.5 | 5 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.875 | 1.25 |
CSIR NET June 2026 Result
CSIR NET June 2026 Result will be realesed by NTA on the official website after the declaration of the final answer key. CSIR NET June 2026 Result will be based on the final answer key prepared after reviewing the objections raised by candidates against the provisional answer key. Candidates will be able to check their scorecard by using their application number and date of birth.
Steps to Download CSIR NET June 2026 Result:
Step 1: Visit the official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in.
Step 2: Click on the “CSIR NET June 2026 Result” link available under the latest updates section.
Step 3: Enter the application number and date of birth.
Step 4: Submit the details to view and download the CSIR NET June 2026 scorecard.
CSIR NET Cutoff 2026
The category-wise cut-off of all 5 subjects for CSIR NET June 2026, December session will be available on the official website with the declaration of the result. Check the table below to view the cut-off for JRF for CSIR NET of the 2024 session:
| 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 | 25.25 |
| Physical Science | 54.188 | 43.188 | 44.063 | 33.313 | 29.375 | 25.25 |
Check the table below to view the cut-off for Assistant Professor for CSIR NET of the 2024 session:
| 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 |
Check the table below to view the cut-off for PhD only for CSIR NET of the 2024 session:
| 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 June 2026 offers secure positions in academia and research through Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) or Lectureships/Assistant Professorships. This national-level exam follows a comprehensive three-part pattern assessing general aptitude, subject knowledge, and analytical skills.
CSIR NET June 2026 FAQs
Ques: Can foreign nationals write CSIR NET June 2026?
Ans: Foreign nationals can write CSIR NET, but consideration will only be for the role of lectureship and not Junior Research Fellowship. Factors like degree equivalence will be considered.
Ques: Can Arts Majors give CSIR NET Exam?
Ans: CSIR NET is generally not open to Arts Majors as it covers the science field and requires the candidate to have a Master’s or other equivalent qualification from Science field.
Ques: Do all CSIR NET subjects have negative marking?
Ans: No, not all the subjects have negative marking for CSIR NET. Though a 25% deduction is the most common scheme, its occurrence and percentage vary according to the subject, especially for Part C.
Ques: Can I apply for Assistant Professor if I qualify for JRF?
Ans: Yes, you are qualified for the role of Assistant Professor if you qualify for JRF. However, an Assistant Professor qualification alone won't grant you JRF.
Ques: Do the exams of all five subjects happen on the same day?
Ans: Considering the recent schedules, exams of all the subjects usually happen on the same day in different shifts.
Ques: What is the validity of JRF certificate?
Ans: JRF certificates of CSIR NET are valid for a period of 2 years. If candidates fail to take on the fellowship before the period, the fellowship will become invalid.
Ques: Can I apply for CSIR NET without a Master's degree?
Ans: A Master's Degree is required to apply for CSIR NET. However, if you've completed/ shall complete a 4-year bachelor’s programme with a minimum of 75%, you are eligible. This eligibility does not apply to the Assistant Professor role.
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