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CSIR UGC NET December 2026
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Important Dates
Registration Start
Oct 2026
Registration Last Date
Nov 2026 (Expected)
Admit Card
Dec 2026
Exam Date
Dec 20-21, 2026
Result Date
Jan 2027
About CSIR UGC NET December 2026
CSIR UGC NET is conducted jointly by NTA and CSIR for determining eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship in science subjects — Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
Quick Facts
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration
3 hours
Questions
120-145 questions (varies by subject)
Marking Scheme
Variable — some with negative marking, some without
Cities
150+ exam cities
Official Website
csirnet.nta.ac.in
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | M.Sc or equivalent in relevant science subject with 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC) |
| Age Limit (JRF) | Maximum 28 years (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women) |
| Age Limit (Lectureship) | No upper age limit |
| Attempts | No limit on attempts |
| Category Relaxation | 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC in Master's |
Exam Pattern
Mode
Computer Based Test
Duration
3 hours
Total Questions
120
Total Marks
200
Negative Marking
Variable — -0.25 to -0.5 for some parts
Official Website
csirnet.nta.ac.in
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A (General Aptitude) | 20 | 30 |
| Part B (Subject) | 50 | 75 |
| Part C (Advanced Subject) | 75 | 95 |
Syllabus
General Aptitude Graphical Analysis Numerical Ability Reasoning
Cutoff Trends (Last 3 Years)
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 48 |
| 2023 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 46 |
| 2022 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 43 |
Preparation Tips for Bihar Students
1
Focus on Part C — it carries the highest marks (95) and tests advanced knowledge
2
Practice numerical problems — science subjects require strong numerical ability
3
Target top 5% for JRF qualification
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