The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the CSIR NET June 2026 Exam Schedule, and the examination will be conducted on 17 and 18 July 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Along with the exam schedule, NTA has also released the CSIR NET Admit Card 2026 on the official website. Candidates should download their admit card, verify the exam date, shift timing, reporting time, and examination centre details before appearing for the examination.
CSIR NET exam dates 2026 have been released by the NTA. According to the official public notice released by the NTA, the CSIR UGC NET examination will take place over two days in a single stage. The assessment will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) across multiple certified exam centres throughout India.
The National Testing Agency has released the CSIR NET Admit Card 2026 for the June session. Candidates appearing on 17 and 18 July 2026 can now download their admit card by logging in with their Application Number and Password from the official website.
Candidates registered for the examination should follow the timeline of major events provided below to ensure they do not miss any critical deadlines:
| CSIR NET Exam Date 2026 Overview | |
| Examination Events | Official Dates |
| 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 |
| Advance Exam City Intimation Slip Release | July 8, 2026 |
| CSIR NET Admit Card Release | Released (13 July 2026) |
| CSIR NET 2026 Exam Dates | July 17 and July 18, 2026 |
The National Testing Agency uploads all formal structural schedules directly to government repository gateways. Candidates who wish to verify the authentic text layout can download the official document by tracking the permanent path link provided below:
The National Testing Agency will administer the test in two distinct daily slots. Each individual test paper will run for a continuous duration of 3 hours (180 minutes) without any intermediate breaks.
The complete breakdown of subject names, exact examination dates, and corresponding shift timings is structured in the table below:
| CSIR NET Exam Schedule 2026 Subject-wise | |||
| Date of Examination | Shift Name | Timings of Examination | Core Subjects Covered |
| July 17, 2026 (Friday) | Shift 1 | 09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon | • Life Sciences • Mathematical Sciences |
| Shift 2 | 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM | • Physical Sciences | |
| July 18, 2026 (Saturday) | Shift 1 | 09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon | • Chemical Sciences • Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences |
| Shift 2 | 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM | No exams scheduled for this slot | |
Candidates should carry the following documents to the examination centre:
CSIR NET Admit Card 2026 (Printed Copy)
Valid Photo Identity Proof
Passport-size Photograph (if required)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Candidates should not carry electronic gadgets, study material, calculators, or any prohibited items inside the examination hall.
The National Testing Agency has officially released the CSIR NET Admit Card 2026 for candidates appearing in the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Examination. Candidates must download their admit card before the examination and carefully verify all the details mentioned on it, including the exam date, shift timing, reporting time, examination centre, and personal information.
The admit card is a mandatory document for entry to the examination centre. Candidates should carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof on the examination day.
The National Testing Agency has released the city intimation slip on the official website. Successfully registered candidates can now download the CSIR NET exam city slip online from the login window. Applicants must note that city intimation slip is available online only.The direct link to download city slip is provided below.
Before appearing for the exam, candidates should review the core features of the exam pattern:
Question Format: The exam consists of objective-type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Paper Sections: The question paper is divided into three distinct parts—Part A (General Aptitude), Part B (Subject-related MCQs), and Part C (Higher-value scientific concepts).
Language Medium: The question booklet is bilingual, provided in both English and Hindi.
Negative Marking: Incorrect answers attract a negative marking deduction of 25% to 33%, depending on the specific section rules of the selected subject.
Download the admit card well before the examination.
Verify your name, photograph, exam centre, and reporting time.
Reach the examination centre before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
Carry a valid photo ID along with the admit card.
Follow all instructions issued by NTA at the examination centre.
