The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the CSIR NET 2024 exam for the June session. This exam is crucial for those who want to qualify for Junior Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor positions in the country’s top universities and colleges.
The application process for the CSIR NET June 2024 began on May 1, 2024, and will continue until May 21, 2024. Late applications can be submitted until May 23, 2024. The exam is scheduled for June 25, 26, and 27, 2024. Interested applicants can review the detailed notification linked below and apply through the official portal.
CSIR NET Application Form 2024
| Exam Name | CSIR UGC NET June 2024 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | May 21, 2024 |
| Official Website | csirnet.nta.ac.in |
CSIR NET June 2024 Educational Qualifications
- General Candidates need to score a minimum of 55% marks in their Master’s degree or equivalent to be eligible for the test. For OBC, SC, ST, PwD, and Third gender categories, the minimum mark required is 50%.
- Candidates pursuing or awaiting results of their Master’s degree or equivalent course can apply for the NET exam. However, they will get provisional admission and will be considered eligible for NET only if they pass their qualifying exam with at least 55% marks (50% for certain categories).
- They must complete their Master’s degree within two years from the date of the NET result with the required percentage of marks to avoid disqualification.
- Candidates who qualify for ‘Admission to Ph.D. Only’ must complete their Master’s degree or equivalent examination within one year from the date of the NET result with the necessary percentage of marks.
- Ph.D. degree holders whose Master’s level examinations were completed by 19 September 1991 (regardless of the date of result declaration) are eligible for a relaxation of 5% in aggregate marks (i.e., from 55% to 50%) for appearing in NET.
CSIR NET Age Limit
- JRF: Applicants must not exceed 30 years of age as of June 1, 2024, the date on which the examination period ends.
- Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit for applying to the Joint CSIR UGC-NET for Assistant Professor.
- Admission to PhD: There is no upper age limit to apply for PhD admission.
| Eligible Group/Circumstance | Relaxation (Years) |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third gender, Female Applicants | Up to 5 |
| Candidates with relevant research experience | Up to 5 |
| Military service candidates | Up to 5 |
Application Fee
The application or registration fee for the CSIR NET varies by category. General category candidates are required to pay Rs. 1,100, whereas candidates from the EWS/OBC – Non-creamy layer categories need to pay Rs. 600. For SC, ST, and Third Gender categories, the fee is Rs. 325. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are exempt from paying any application fee.
The fee can be conveniently paid through various online payment methods including net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. The last date for fee payment is between May 22, 2024, and May 23, 2024 (up to 11:50 PM
Important Dates
- Start Date: May 1, 2024
- End Date: May 21, 2024
- Late Application Deadline: May 23, 2024
- Exam dates: 25,26 and 27 June 2024
How to Apply for NTA CSIR NET 2024?
Candidates can apply for the CSIR NET June 2024 through the official CSIR NET application portal by following the steps given below.
- Go to the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in
- On the homepage, click on the link that reads, “Joint CSIR-UGC NET JUNE-2024: Click here to Registration/Login.”
- Next, click on “New candidate Register Here.”
- Enter the required details and fill out the application form.
- Upload the necessary documents as specified in the application form
- Pay the application fee online using debit/credit cards, internet banking, or UPI.
- After completing all the steps, submit your application.
- Make sure to note down the system-generated application number and password for future reference.
Links Concerned
| Official Website | csirnet.nta.ac.in |
| Detailed Notification | Read Here |
| Application Form | Click Here to Apply |
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