CSIR UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers (2018–2025), Revised 2026 Syllabus & June 2026 Cutoff PDF
The Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (CSIR UGC NET 2026–2027) is conducted twice a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA) across five postgraduate science disciplines: Chemical Sciences (701), Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences (702), Life Sciences (703), Mathematical Sciences (704), and Physical Sciences (705). Qualifying candidates secure eligibility across three categories: Category 1 (Junior Research Fellowship of ₹37,000/month + Assistant Professor), Category 2 (Assistant Professor + Ph.D. Admission), and Category 3 (Ph.D. Admission Only via the 70:30 NET-to-Interview weightage formula).
This resource hub provides direct, one-click PDF downloads for all 72 official CSIR UGC NET previous year question papers (2018–2025), final answer keys, 2026 revised syllabus PDFs, model question papers, and official June 2026 & December 2025 cutoff lists, connected directly with our CSIR UGC NET 2027 Complete Exam Hub.
CSIR UGC NET Session-Wise Question Papers & Final Answer Keys (2020–2025)
The table below provides direct PDF downloads for the official NTA and CSIR-HRDG master question paper bundles and final answer keys across all five science disciplines from June 2020 through June 2025:
CSIR UGC NET Subject-Wise Question Paper Sets (Set A, B, C) & Final Answer Keys
Candidates looking for individual subject-wise question paper booklets (Set A, Set B, and Set C) and dedicated subject answer keys can download all 30 official CSIR-HRDG subject papers below:
| Subject & Code | June 2019 Question Papers (Sets A, B, C) | June 2019 Final Answer Key | Dec 2018 Question Paper & Final Answer Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences (701) | Set A (PDF) | Set B (PDF) | Set C (PDF) | Chemical June 2019 Key (PDF) | Dec 2018 Paper (PDF) | Dec 2018 Key (PDF) |
| Earth Sciences (702) | Set A (PDF) | Set B (PDF) | Set C (PDF) | Earth June 2019 Key (PDF) | Dec 2018 Paper (PDF) | Dec 2018 Key (PDF) |
| Life Sciences (703) | Set A (PDF) | Set B (PDF) | Set C (PDF) | Life June 2019 Key (PDF) | Dec 2018 Paper (PDF) | Dec 2018 Key (PDF) |
| Mathematical Sciences (704) | Set A (PDF) | Set B (PDF) | Set C (PDF) | Maths June 2019 Key (PDF) | Dec 2018 Paper (PDF) | Dec 2018 Key (PDF) |
| Physical Sciences (705) | Set A (PDF) | Set B (PDF) | Set C (PDF) | Physical June 2019 Key (PDF) | Dec 2018 Paper (PDF) | Dec 2018 Key (PDF) |
CSIR UGC NET Official Subject-Wise Syllabus & Model Paper PDFs
Download the official CSIR-HRDG subject-wise syllabus PDFs (including the January 2026 revised Life Sciences and merged CSIR-DBT syllabus) along with official Part A, Part B, and Part C model question papers hosted directly below:
| Subject Name & Code | Official Syllabus PDF | Official Model Question Paper PDF | Total Marks & Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences (701) | Chemical Sciences Syllabus (PDF) | Chemical Sciences Model Paper (PDF) | 200 Marks (120 Questions Issued / Attempt 75) |
| Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences (702) | Earth Sciences Syllabus (PDF) | Earth Sciences Model Paper (PDF) | 200 Marks (150 Questions Issued / Attempt 75) |
| Life Sciences (703) — Revised 2026 | Life Sciences Revised 2026 Syllabus (PDF) | CSIR-DBT Merged Syllabus 2026 (PDF) | Life Sciences Model Paper (PDF) | 200 Marks (145 Questions Issued / Attempt 75) |
| Mathematical Sciences (704) | Mathematical Sciences Syllabus (PDF) | Mathematical Sciences Model Paper (PDF) | 200 Marks (120 Questions Issued / Attempt 60) |
| Physical Sciences (705) | Physical Sciences Syllabus (PDF) | Physical Sciences Model Paper (PDF) | 200 Marks (75 Questions Issued / Attempt 55) |
| General Aptitude — Part A (Common to All 5 Subjects) | Included in Subject Syllabus PDF | Part A General Aptitude Model Paper (PDF) | 30 Marks (20 Questions Issued / Attempt 15) |
CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Official Category-Wise Cutoff Percentage (All 3 Categories)
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR HRDG) declared the official June 2026 examination cutoff percentages on September 9, 2026 (for the exam conducted on July 17 and July 18, 2026). Download the Official June 2026 Cutoff Notice (PDF) and June 2026 Roll-Number Result List (PDF) or check the exact category-wise cutoff percentages below:
| Subject & Award Category | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC-NCL (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences — Category 1 (JRF + Assistant Professor) | 62.250% | 56.250% | 55.000% | 43.500% | 38.500% | 27.750% |
| Chemical Sciences — Category 2 (Assistant Professor + Ph.D.) | 56.025% | 50.625% | 49.500% | 39.150% | 34.650% | 25.000% |
| Chemical Sciences — Category 3 (Ph.D. Admission Only) | 46.250% | 37.750% | 38.500% | 30.250% | 28.250% | 25.000% |
| Earth Sciences — Category 1 (JRF + Assistant Professor) | 71.020% | 64.700% | 65.380% | 55.540% | 57.610% | 33.650% |
| Earth Sciences — Category 2 (Assistant Professor + Ph.D.) | 63.918% | 58.230% | 58.842% | 49.986% | 51.849% | 30.285% |
| Earth Sciences — Category 3 (Ph.D. Admission Only) | 54.880% | 44.990% | 48.240% | 40.830% | 42.810% | 25.470% |
| Life Sciences — Category 1 (JRF + Assistant Professor) | 66.500% | 59.250% | 58.000% | 49.500% | 44.750% | 30.750% |
| Life Sciences — Category 2 (Assistant Professor + Ph.D.) | 59.850% | 53.325% | 52.200% | 44.550% | 40.275% | 27.675% |
| Life Sciences — Category 3 (Ph.D. Admission Only) | 50.250% | 40.500% | 42.000% | 36.500% | 33.000% | 25.000% |
| Mathematical Sciences — Category 1 (JRF + Assistant Professor) | 43.000% | 37.625% | 37.500% | 30.250% | 27.375% | 25.250% |
| Mathematical Sciences — Category 2 (Assistant Professor + Ph.D.) | 38.700% | 33.863% | 33.750% | 27.225% | 25.000% | 25.000% |
| Mathematical Sciences — Category 3 (Ph.D. Admission Only) | 33.000% | 33.000% | 33.000% | 25.000% | 25.500% | 25.000% |
| Physical Sciences — Category 1 (JRF + Assistant Professor) | 45.875% | 40.125% | 41.250% | 34.438% | 34.563% | 25.625% |
| Physical Sciences — Category 2 (Assistant Professor + Ph.D.) | 41.288% | 36.113% | 37.125% | 30.994% | 31.107% | 25.000% |
| Physical Sciences — Category 3 (Ph.D. Admission Only) | 34.938% | 33.000% | 33.000% | 25.000% | 25.000% | 25.000% |
CSIR UGC NET December 2025 & June 2025 Official Cutoff Comparison
Download the Official December 2025 Cutoff PDF (PDF), December 2025 Result PDF (PDF), June 2025 Cutoff PDF (PDF), and December 2024 Cutoff PDF (PDF). The table below compares the Unreserved (UR), EWS, OBC-NCL, and SC JRF (Category-1) and Assistant Professor (Category-2) cutoffs across December 2025 and June 2025:
| Subject | Dec 2025 JRF (UR / OBC / SC) | Dec 2025 Asst. Prof. (UR / OBC / SC) | June 2025 JRF (UR / OBC / SC) | June 2025 Asst. Prof. (UR / OBC / SC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences (701) | 48.50% / 41.75% / 32.25% | 43.65% / 37.58% / 29.03% | 50.75% / 43.75% / 33.25% | 45.68% / 39.38% / 29.93% |
| Earth Sciences (702) | 57.97% / 50.11% / 40.99% | 52.17% / 45.10% / 36.89% | 61.29% / 53.13% / 44.99% | 55.16% / 47.82% / 40.49% |
| Life Sciences (703) | 54.00% / 44.25% / 36.00% | 48.60% / 39.83% / 32.40% | 51.50% / 43.75% / 37.25% | 46.35% / 39.38% / 33.53% |
| Mathematical Sciences (704) | 42.00% / 36.25% / 29.50% | 37.80% / 33.00% / 26.55% | 53.38% / 43.38% / 35.38% | 48.04% / 39.04% / 31.84% |
| Physical Sciences (705) | 46.13% / 37.94% / 28.69% | 41.51% / 34.14% / 25.82% | 51.19% / 43.38% / 31.63% | 46.07% / 39.04% / 28.46% |
CSIR UGC NET 2026–2027 Complete Exam Resource Hub
Explore all dedicated CSIR UGC NET preparation tabs, hosted PDF archives, and companion national postgraduate exams on FindMyCollege:
| CSIR UGC NET Resource Tab | Key Contents & Hosted Official PDFs | Direct Link |
|---|---|---|
| CSIR UGC NET Overview | Highlights, 3 award categories, JRF stipend (₹37,000/month), eligibility & exam dates | CSIR NET Overview |
| CSIR UGC NET Question Papers | 72 official subject-wise & session-wise question paper, model paper, and answer key PDFs | CSIR NET Question Papers |
| CSIR UGC NET Syllabus | Official 2026 revised Life Sciences, Chemical, Mathematical, Physical & Earth Sciences PDFs | CSIR NET Syllabus |
| CSIR UGC NET Exam Pattern | Part A, Part B, Part C marking scheme, maximum attempt limits & negative marking | CSIR NET Exam Pattern |
| CSIR UGC NET Cutoff | Official June 2026, Dec 2025, June 2025 & Dec 2024 Category 1, 2 & 3 cutoff PDFs | CSIR NET Cutoff |
| CSIR UGC NET Result | Roll-number merit lists, NTA scorecard login & CSIR vs UGC fellowship ratio | CSIR NET Result |
| CSIR UGC NET Answer Key | Provisional key challenge fee (₹200/question) & final answer key PDFs | CSIR NET Answer Key |
| CSIR UGC NET Exam Dates | December 2026 & June 2027 session calendar, shift timings & city slip schedule | CSIR NET Exam Dates |
| CSIR UGC NET Application Form | Category-wise registration fee (₹1,150 / ₹600 / ₹325) & document upload specs | CSIR NET Application Form |
| CSIR UGC NET Admit Card | City intimation slip vs hall ticket download steps & exam day ID rules | CSIR NET Admit Card |
| CSIR UGC NET Fellowship & Ph.D. Admission | JRF ₹37,000/month activation, SRF ₹42,000/month upgrade & 70:30 Ph.D. weightage | CSIR NET Fellowship Process |
| UGC NET & GATE Companion Hubs | Arts/Humanities/Commerce NET (85 subjects) & Engineering/Science GATE | UGC NET Hub | GATE Hub |
