CSIR-UGC NET
CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (Science)
- National
- Online
- PhD
- Conducted by
- National Testing Agency (NTA), jointly with CSIR (HRDG)
- Scope
- National
- Mode
- Online
- How often
- Twice a year (June & December cycles)
- Exam dates
- ~Varies per cycle (per official NTA notification)
- Application window
- ~Varies per cycle (per official NTA notification)
Eligibility
Master's degree in Physical/Chemical/Life/Earth/Mathematical Sciences with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD).
About the exam
National computer-based test for JRF/Lectureship eligibility in core science subjects, and used by many universities as a PhD admission qualifying criterion in science disciplines.
Courses it opens
Ph.D.
Source ↗Verified on 3 Nov 2026