The National Testing Agency has released the scores and final answer keys for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 examination. Candidates can download their scorecards through the official login portal.
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Overview
| Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency |
| Examination | Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 |
| Update | Scorecard and final answer key |
| Subjects | Five science subjects |
| Registered Candidates | 1,87,739 |
| Appeared Candidates | 1,50,057 |
| Examination Cities | 224 cities |
| Result Mode | Online candidate login |
Important Dates
| Online Application Period | 27 May to 19 June 2026 |
| Examination Dates | 17 and 18 July 2026 |
| Provisional Key Challenge | 16 to 18 August 2026, up to 11:00 PM |
| Final Answer Key | 29 August 2026 |
| Score Declaration | 29 August 2026 |
Vacancy Details
This is an eligibility examination and not a direct recruitment notification. Therefore, no vacancy count is associated with the score declaration.
Salary and Fellowship
| Junior Research Fellowship | ₹37,000 per month for the first two years, subject to the applicable fellowship rules |
| SRF Upgrade | ₹42,000 per month after the prescribed assessment and upgrade |
| Annual Contingency | ₹20,000, subject to applicable conditions |
Qualifying the examination does not by itself guarantee a fellowship or employment. Fellowship availability and document verification remain subject to CSIR/UGC rules.
Age Limit
| JRF | Not more than 30 years as prescribed for the June 2026 examination |
| JRF Relaxation | Up to five years for eligible categories and circumstances stated in the bulletin |
| Assistant Professor | No upper age limit |
| PhD Admission | No upper age limit |
Qualification
- General and General-EWS applicants normally require at least 55% in a recognised Master’s degree or equivalent examination.
- OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD and Third Gender applicants normally require at least 50%.
- Eligible four-year bachelor’s-degree candidates require the marks or equivalent grade prescribed in the official information bulletin.
- Result-awaited candidates must complete their qualifying degree within the applicable period stated by NTA.
Experience
Previous employment is not a general requirement. Relevant research experience may be considered only for eligible JRF age relaxation under the conditions in the information bulletin.
Application Fee
No fee is required to view or download the scorecard or final answer key.
| General | ₹1,150 |
| General-EWS/OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender | ₹325 |
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test
- Evaluation using the final answer keys
- Declaration of NTA scores
- Application of the qualifying criteria and subject/category cut-offs
- Eligibility and document verification by the concerned authority
- Fellowship, Assistant Professor or PhD-admission process according to the qualifying category
Exam Pattern
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Question Type | Objective multiple-choice questions |
| Parts | Part A, Part B and Part C |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Maximum Marks | 200 marks |
| Negative Marking | Applicable according to the subject and part |
Documents Required
- Downloaded NTA scorecard
- Application confirmation page
- Valid photo identity proof
- Master’s or eligible bachelor’s-degree certificates and mark sheets
- Date-of-birth proof
- Category, EWS, PwD/PwBD or Third Gender certificate, where applicable
- Research-experience certificate when claiming applicable age relaxation
- Other documents requested by CSIR, UGC, university or admitting institution
How to Check the Score
- Open the official Joint CSIR-UGC NET website.
- Select “Release of Scores for Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026.”
- Enter the application number and other requested login details.
- Complete the security verification.
- Open the June 2026 scorecard.
- Check the subject, marks, percentile and personal details.
- Download and print the scorecard for future verification.
- Use the final-answer-key link to view the final key for the relevant subject.
Important Links
Download CSIR-UGC NET Scorecard Check Final Answer Key Download Official Score Notice Download Final Answer Key Notice Download Information Bulletin Official CSIR-UGC NET Portal CSIR-HRDG Official WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
When were the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 scores released?
NTA released the scores on 29 August 2026.
Has the final answer key also been released?
Yes. The final answer keys for all five subjects are available through the official portal.
How many candidates appeared?
A total of 1,50,057 candidates appeared for the examination.
Does the scorecard confirm final qualification?
No. Qualification remains subject to the applicable cut-off, eligibility conditions and document verification.
Can the scorecard be downloaded without an application number?
No. Candidates must use their registered login credentials.
Is a fee required to download the result?
No. Scorecards and final answer keys can be checked without a download fee.
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