National Testing Agency Publishes CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official answer key for the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 examination. The exam was conducted on July 17 and 18, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the test can now access and download the answer key from the official NTA website.
Exam and Application Timeline
- Application Start Date: 27 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 19 June 2026
- Fee Payment Deadline: 20 June 2026
- Correction Window: 22-23 June 2026
- Exam Dates: 17-18 July 2026
- Exam City Intimation: 8 July 2026
- Admit Card Release: 13 July 2026
- Answer Key Release: 16 August 2026
Application Fees
- General Category: Rs. 1150/-
- EWS, OBC NCL: Rs. 600/-
- SC, ST: Rs. 325/-
- Payment Methods: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other online modes
Age Eligibility Criteria
- Maximum Age for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): 30 years
- No age limit for Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor
- Age relaxation as per official rules
Educational Qualifications Required
- M.Sc or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks for General/OBC candidates and 50% for SC/ST/PH candidates
- Candidates with Integrated Course, B.E/B.Tech, B.Pharma, or MBBS degrees are also eligible
Available Subjects for the Exam
- Chemical Science
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Science
- Life Science
- Mathematical Science
- Physical Science
Selection Process
The selection will be based solely on the online examination conducted by NTA.
How to Download the NTA CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key
- Visit the official NTA CSIR UGC NET website: https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/
- Look for the notification titled “Answer Key – NTA CSIR UGC NET June Online Form 2026”
- Click on the answer key link to be redirected to the login page
- Enter your Registration Number or Roll Number, Date of Birth or Password, and the Captcha code
- Submit the details by clicking the Login button
- After successful login, download and save the answer key for reference
Alternatively, candidates can also download the answer key directly from the official website.
Important Links
- Download Admit Card: Click Here
- Download Exam City Details: Click Here
- Check Exam City Notice: Click Here
- Online Correction: Click Here
- Download Correction Form Notice: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Download Bulletin: Click Here
- Download Notification: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Has the NTA CSIR UGC NET June Answer Key 2026 been released?
A: Yes, the answer key has been released.
Q: When was the answer key officially announced?
A: The answer key was issued by NTA on August 16, 2026.
Q: When was the exam conducted?
A: The exam took place on July 17 and 18, 2026.
Q: Where can candidates check the answer key?
A: It is available on the official NTA website: https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/
Q: What credentials are needed to download the answer key?
A: Candidates need their Registration Number or Roll Number and Date of Birth or Password.
