CSIR NET Application Form 2020: NTA has released a notification providing candidates last chance to make a correction to choice of cities. The window starts from October 19, 2020 and closes on October 20, 2020. They have to browse the official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in to get the link to edit CSIR NET choice of cities. CSIR NET 2020 applications must be submitted to appear in the online test. The CSIR NET Application Form 2020 were available from August 22, 2020 till Septemeber 10, 2020. The test is to award eligibility for recruitment as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Assistant Professor. Check out important details on how to apply for CSIR NET 2020 and other important events and dates in this article.
Latest: NTA has started CSIR NET Test Cities Correction Window. Get the direct link below.
CSIR NET Application Form 2020
CSIR NET 2020 online examination certifies the eligibility of candidates for appointment as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and Assistant Professor. The examination is conducted two times every year in June and December.
Check out the important events and dates of CSIR NET 2020 below
| Important event | Date |
| Start date of online application | 16 Mar 2020 |
| End date of online application | |
| Last date to submit application fee | |
| Correction in Particulars of Application Form | 06 Jul – |
| Application Form Reopen | 22 Aug – 10 Sep 2020 |
| Correction in Particulars of Application Form | 11 – 17 Sep 2020 |
| Correction in Choice of cities | 19-20 Oct 2020 |
Choice of Cities Correction: Click here to edit CSIR NET 2020 Choice of Cities.
Apply now: Click here to apply for the CSIR NET 2020 examination.
Application Form Correction: Click here to CSIR NET Application Form 2020.
Latest update on CSIR NET Application Form 2020
Candidates now have the last chance to edit their test cities that they have selected in application form. Refer to the notice below to know more.
Re-opening of CSIR NET Application Form 2020
In view of the representations received from many students who are not able to fill the application form due to situations arising by COVID-19 and request received by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, NTA has decided to reopen the CSIR NET Application Form 2020 again for few weeks. The online application form re-open from August 22 to September 10, 2020. Candidates can now submit the online application form afresh or complete the online application form of CSIR NET June 2020. Also, the corrections in particulars and center cities in online application form will start from September 11 -17, 2020.
Public notice regarding Correction facility in CSIR NET Application Form 2020
NTA has published a notice regarding the extension in the correction facility in CSIR NET Application Form 2020 till July 20, 2020. Candidates can make corrections in their application form from the official website.
With reference to the notice published on July 06, 2020 regarding the photograph, NTA has made particular changes in the photograph. Refer to the image provided below.
Public Notice regarding relaxation in the mandatory provision of submission/upload of the certificates
In view of difficulties faced by the candidates and also in view of the situation arising by the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Testing Agency has decided to relax in the provision of submission/upload of the certificates, other than photograph and signature in the CSIR NET Application Form 2020.
CSIR NET 2020 Application Process
The application window for CSIR NET 2020 remains open on scheduled dates. Candidates can only submit online applications to appear in the Computer Based Test. Check out detailed information of the CSIR NET 2020 application process below.
How to apply?
CSIR NET 2020 applications can be submitted through the official website i.e. csirnet.nta.nic.in. No other form or mode of applications are accepted. Candidates must read the information bulletin in details before registering/applying. Check out the detailed step by step guide on how to apply for the examination below.
Registration Process
Step 1: Type “csirnet.nta.nic.in” at the address bar of web browser and press enter.
Step 2: Click on the tab saying “Fill Online Application Form” at the bottom of the page.
Step 3: Click on “New Registration” at the left to register online. Ensure that the exam name is correctly selected before registering.
Step 4: At the bottom of the page, tick mark the box beside “I have downloaded Information Bulletin, read and understood all the instructions”
Step 5: Click on “Click here to proceed” to open the registration form.
Step 6: Fill up the details on the registration form including the password and security question/answer.
Step 7: Recheck every detail and click on “Submit”.
Step 8: Review the information, click on “I Agree” and click on “Final Submit”.
Step 9: Click on “Yes” in the dialogue box.
Step 10: Take a screenshot of the application number generated and click on “Complete Application Form”
Application Process
Step 1: Enter application form details including personal details, application form details, educational details, specialization detail, and security pin before clicking “Submit”.
Step 2: Again review the details, click the “I Agree” tab and click on “Final Submit”.
Step 3: Again click on the “Yes” tab on the dialog box that appears.
Step 4: Click on “Upload Images”. Select and upload image files, enter security pin and tick mark the “I have verified uploaded images carefully” box before clicking on “Upload”.
Step 5: Click on the “Yes” tab on the dialog box that appears.
Step 6: Click on pay application fee. Select the tab saying “online payment” and then on “Proceed for Payment”.
Step 7: Select payment mode and click “proceed for payment”.
Step 8: Select the payment option and make the payment.
Step 9: Click on the download “Confirmation page” to download the same.
Application fee
Candidates must pay the specified application fee to complete the submission of the application form. Check out the details of the CSIR NET 2020 application fee below.
| Category | Application fee |
| General | Rs 1000 |
| General EWS | Rs 1000 |
| OBC (Non Creamy Layer) | Rs 500 |
| SC/ST/PwD | Rs 250 |
Candidates must also pay the additional service/processing fee and applicable taxes. Check out the details below.
Documents required
Candidates are required to upload the following documents on the website during the application process. Please note that there is no need to upload/mail or send any other document except the following.
- Scanned photograph
- Scanned signature
Images specifications
Images to be uploaded during the application process for CSIR NET 2020 must be according to the notified specifications. Check out detailed image specifications below.
| Image | Size | Format |
| Photograph | 10Kb to 200Kb | Jpg/Jpeg |
| Signature | 4Kb to 30Kb | Jpg/Jpeg |
CSIR NET 2020 Form Correction
Candidates are allowed to make changes in their application form during the correction schedule. The dates of the correction schedule are yet to be announced on the official website. Once the correction window closes, candidates are not allowed to make any changes to the details entered in the application form.
CSIR NET 2020 Admit Card
The e-admit cards for the CSIR NET 2020 examination can be downloaded from the website on the scheduled date. Candidates must download the admit card by clicking on the “download admit card” tab in the website i.e. csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates must download the admit card to know the details of the allocated examination center, date and timing of the examination.
About NTA
The National Testing Agency is an autonomous, self-sustained organization established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) in India. The organization was established under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. NTA conducts different entrance examinations for admission into higher educational institutes in India.
CSIR UGC NET 2020 Registration Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : The application for CSIR UGC NET 2020 can be submitted online through the official website
Ans : The last date is 15 April 2020
Ans : The application fee is Rs 1000 for General & General EWS, Rs 500 for OBC-NCL and Rs 250 for SC/ST/PwD
Ans : The form correction was allowed in the last session. So chances are it will be allowed for the 2020 exam too.
