CSIR-UGC NET 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the advance examination city intimation slip for candidates appearing in the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 examination. The city intimation slip is available on the official CSIR-UGC NET website and can be accessed using the application number and password.The Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the award of Junior Research Fellowship, appointment as Assistant Professor, appointment as Assistant Professor with admission to PhD, and admission to PhD only in Indian universities and colleges. The agency has clarified that the examination city slip is issued only to inform candidates about the city where their examination centre will be located.Examination schedule announcedAccording to the official notice, the examination will begin with Life Sciences on July 17, 2026, from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon. Mathematical Sciences will be conducted on the same day from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm, followed by Physical Sciences during the second shift.On July 18, 2026, Chemical Sciences and Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences will be held in the morning shift from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon. The examination will be conducted as per the timetable released by NTA. City slip is not the admit cardNTA has stated that the advance city intimation slip should not be treated as the admit card for the examination. The document is issued only to inform candidates about the allotted examination city, enabling them to make travel and other necessary arrangements before the test.The admit card for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 examination will be issued separately. Candidates are advised to download the city intimation slip from the official portal by logging in with their application credentials.Helpdesk details for candidatesCandidates facing difficulties while downloading or checking the examination city intimation slip can contact the NTA helpdesk through the telephone numbers 011-40759000 or 011-69227700. Queries can also be sent by email to csirnet@nta.ac.in.NTA has advised candidates to regularly visit its official websites for the latest updates regarding the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 examination, including the release of the admit card and any further announcements related to the examination process.
