National Testing Agency NTA has released the NTA CSIR UGC NET June Answer Key 2026 on its official website for the examination held on 17 to 18 July 2026. The application process started on 27 May 2026 and the last date to apply was 19 June 2026 with the fee payment deadline on 20 June 2026. The correction window was open from 22 to 23 June 2025 and admit cards were released on 13 July 2026. Candidates can check the answer key using their enrollment number registration number or date of birth after logging into the portal. The exam is for UGC CSIR NET June 2026 to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship positions. Total posts are not available and age limits follow NTA rules with maximum 30 years for JRF and no age limit for NET. The selection process includes an online computer based test merit list and final result declaration. Key highlights include exam city details released on 08 July 2026 and answer key available now from 16 August 2026. Eligibility requires M.Sc or equivalent with 55 percent marks for general category and 50 percent for SC ST along with other qualifications like B.E B.Tech or MBBS.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Apply Online Start Date |
27 May 2026 |
| Apply Online Last Date |
19 June 2026 |
| Pay Exam Fees Last Date |
20 June 2026 |
| Correction Date |
22 – 23 June 2025 |
| Exam Date |
17 – 18 July 2026 |
| Exam City Details |
08 July 2026 |
| Admit Card Available |
13 July 2026 |
| Answer Key |
16 August 2026 Available Now |
| Result Declared |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General |
₹ 1150/- |
| OBC EWS |
₹ 600/- |
| SC ST PH |
₹ 325/- |
Age Limit
| Post |
Age Limit |
| JRF |
Maximum 30 Years |
| NET |
No Age Limit |
Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
| Course |
Eligibility |
| UGC CSIR NET June Examination 2026 |
CSIR UGC NET 2026 candidates with an M.Sc. or equivalent degree need 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). Those with B.E./B.Tech B.Pharma MBBS or integrated courses are also eligible. |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Description |
| Stage 1 |
Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Stage 2 |
Merit List |
| Stage 3 |
Eligibility for Assistant Professor and/or JRF |
| Stage 4 |
Final Result Declaration |
How to Download/Check
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Go to the official website of the National Testing Agency NTA |
| 2 |
On the homepage click on Recruitment / Answer Key section |
| 3 |
Find and click on CSIR Answer Key 2026 |
| 4 |
The answer key will open usually in PDF format |
| 5 |
Check your answer key enter your Roll Number / Password |
| 6 |
Download the answer key PDF and take a printout |
Important Links
FAQ Section
Q: When will the NTA CSIR UGC NET June Answer Key 2026 be released?
A: The answer key has released online on the official NTA website before the examination date.
Q: How can I download the NTA CSIR UGC NET June Answer Key 2026?
A: Visit the official NTA website click on the NTA CSIR UGC NET June Answer Key 2026 link enter your Registration Number/Mobile Number Password/Date of Birth and Captcha Code then download your answer key.
Q: What credentials are required to download the answer key?
A: Candidates need their Registration Number or Mobile Number Password/Date of Birth and Captcha Code to download the answer key.
Q: What details are mentioned on the admit card?
A: The admit card contains the candidate’s Name Roll Number Exam Date Exam Time Reporting Time Exam Centre Photograph Signature and Exam Instructions.
Q: What is the official website for NTA?
A: The official website for NTA is https://csirnet.nta.ac.in/
