Last Chance: CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Registration Closes Tonight!

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced that the application window for the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 examination will close tonight, June 19, 2026, at 11:50 PM. Interested candidates are urged to complete their online applications via the official csirnet.nta.nic.in portal before the deadline.

The Joint CSIR UGC NET examination is a crucial step for determining eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor roles, and PhD admissions across various scientific disciplines. The registration period commenced on May 27, 2026, and the fee payment deadline is June 20, 2026, also at 11:50 PM.

Applicants will have an opportunity to correct any errors in their submissions during a dedicated correction window from June 22 to June 23, 2026. The examination itself is slated for July 17 and July 18, 2026, and will be administered as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) across two daily shifts.

Eligibility for the exam requires candidates to have obtained a minimum of 55% marks in their master's degree. Students currently in their final semester of postgraduate studies are also encouraged to apply. For JRF positions, the age limit is 30 years, while no age restriction applies for Assistant Professor eligibility or PhD admission applications.

The CSIR UGC NET June 2026 exam will cover five core subjects: Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences. The question paper will be available in both English and Hindi.