Great news for all the science stream students out there! The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the detailed notification for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 examination on May 27, 2026. If you are preparing to secure a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or want to qualify for Lectureship/Assistant Professor and PhD admissions in Indian universities, your golden opportunity is finally live now.

The online registration portal has been activated on the official website from last night. Eligible candidates can submit their online application forms up to 19 June 2026. Since the exam dates are also announced for mid-July, we highly advise you not to wait till the final dates to avoid heavy website traffic server issues. Let us look at all the key details carefully below.

What is the quick overview of CSIR UGC NET June 2026?

Before you jump into filling out the registration panel, it is always a smart move to understand the broad outline of this national-level entrance exam. Here is a handy summary table for your quick reference:

What are the important dates you need to remember?

Missing a timeline can ruin months of hard work. NTA has laid out a clear schedule for the online registration, correction process, and the tentative examination window. Note down these dates inside your study calendar:

• Official Notification Release Date: 27 May 2026
• Online Application Form Start Date: 27 May 2026 (From 11:50 PM onwards)
• Last Date to Submit Application Form: 19 June 2026
• Last Date for Successful Fee Payment: 20 June 2026 (Up to 11:50 PM)
• Online Correction Window Facility: 22 June to 23 June 2026 (Up to 11:50 PM)
• CSIR NET Exam Dates: 17 July and 18 July 2026

How much application fee do you have to pay?

The application fees vary according to the social category you belong to. You can clear your payment via online channels like Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI systems. The fee structure for this session is as follows:

What are the essential eligibility criteria required?

Make sure you fulfill the academic and age limit conditions before filling up the form, otherwise your candidature might face rejection during verification rounds.

1. Educational Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Master of Science (M.Sc.) or equivalent degree, Integrated BS-MS, BS-4 years, BE/B.Tech, B.Pharma, or MBBS with at least 55% marks for General/OBC candidates. For SC/ST/PwD candidates, a relaxation is given, requiring a minimum of 50% marks.

Candidates who are currently enrolled in the final year of their master's degree or whose results are still awaited are also eligible to apply under the "Result Awaited" (RA) status category.

2. Age Limit Standards

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum age limit is generally 28 years. However, a relaxation of up to 5 years is provided for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender/Female applicants, and 3 years for OBC-NCL applicants.
• Assistant Professor & PhD Admission: There is absolutely no upper age limit restriction to apply for these profiles.

How to fill the NTA CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Online Form?

The application system has been kept simple, and you can even utilize the single sign-on 'Meri Pehchan' facility for convenience. Follow these clear sequential steps to complete your registration without mistakes:

1. Go to the official registration landing portal at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
2. Look for the "Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026: Registration" link under the candidate activity section on homepage.
3. Click on the "New Registration" button, read the instructions carefully, and accept the declaration checkbox.
4. Enter your basic identification data like your name, father's name, active email id, and functional mobile number to generate your unique Application Number.
5. Log back into the website portal using your new application number and self-created secure password.
6. Fill your personal, educational milestone data and pick your preferred test subject out of the 5 options. Also select 4 exam center cities as per your convenience.
7. Upload clear scanned copies of your passport-size photo and your clean signature in the requested format sizes.
8. Re-verify all filled columns once again. Proceed to pay the application fee using any online payment options. Save and print the final Confirmation Page document for future use.

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