CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Guide
Notification Expected: February 2026
1. Important Dates & Fees (Tentative)
| Notification Release | February 2026 |
| Application Window | February – March 2026 |
| Exam Dates | Second/Third Week of June 2026 |
| General Category Fee | ₹1,100 - ₹1,150 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS Fee | ₹550 - ₹600 |
2. Fellowship Amount & Eligibility
JRF Stipend: ₹31,000/month (Years 1-2) + HRA
SRF Stipend: ₹35,000/month (Years 3-5) + HRA
- Age Limit (JRF): Maximum 28 years (as of July 1, 2026). Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST/PwD/Females and 3 years for OBC-NCL.
- Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.
- Education: M.Sc. or equivalent with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).
3. Single Paper Pattern (3 Hours)
The exam is a Computer Based Test (CBT) divided into three parts. Part A is common to all 5 subjects.
Part A: 20 Qs (General Aptitude) - Attempt 15
Part B: 40-50 Qs (Subject Specific)
Part C: 60-75 Qs (Higher Order Analytical)
Negative Marking: 25% for every wrong answer (varies by subject).
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- Marks booster + cheatsheet: most-asked concepts in 2 lines each
- 155 of 360 Part A questions: numbers
- Rules and methods for the other ten types
- Worked examples taken from the papers
- 5 subjects: most-asked Part B and C topics
- +4.75 Part C rule for Mathematical Sciences
