NTA CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Exam Answer Key Released – Check From This Link
CSIR UGC NET June 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key on 16 August 2026 for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Examination. The application process for the examination was open from 27 May to 19 June 2026.
The CSIR UGC NET June 2026 examination was conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on 17 and 18 July 2026 for subjects such as Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Earth Sciences. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check the provisional answer key and response sheet online through the official NTA website.
Important Dates
- Notification Released: 27 May 2026
- Application Start Date: 27 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 19 June 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 20 June 2026
- Application Correction Window: 22 & 23 June 2026
- Exam City Details: 08 July 2026
- Admit Card Date: 13 July 2026
- Exam Date: 17 & 18 July 2026
- Answer Key Date: 16 August 2026
Application Fees
- General: ₹1150/-
- OBC / EWS: ₹600/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹325/-
- Third Gender: ₹325/-
- Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit
- Maximum Age Limit for JRF: 30 Years
- No Upper Age Limit for Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor
- Age relaxation will be applicable as per rules.
Qualification Details
| Exam Name | Subjects | Qualification | ||
| CSIR UGC NET June 2026 | Chemical Science | Candidates must have M.Sc. or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks for General/OBC candidates and 50% marks for SC/ST/PH candidates. Candidates with Integrated Courses, B.E./B.Tech, B.Pharma, and MBBS degrees are also eligible for CSIR UGC NET 2026. | ||
| Atmospheric, Earth, Ocean & Planetary Science | ||||
| Life Science | ||||
| Mathematical Science | ||||
| Physical Science | ||||
Selection Process
The selection process includes the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
- Subject-wise examination pattern
- Merit and qualifying criteria as per NTA rules
CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Download Answer Key Link
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Exam Admit Card | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
How to Check & Download CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key
Candidates can follow the steps below to check and download the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key:
- Visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- On the homepage, look for the “Recruitment / Answer Key” section.
- Click on the “CSIR UGC NET Answer Key 2026” link.
- Enter your Roll Number and Password or other required login details.
- Submit the details to access the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key and response sheet.
- Check your answers and download the answer key for future reference.
- Candidates may also take a printout of the answer key for further use.
