CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Registration Begins; Check Last Date to Apply

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (CSIR UGC NET) December 2026 registration on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The application window opened on October 7, 2026. Candidates can submit the form till November 5, 2026. The portal will accept applications up to 11:50 PM on the final day.

The computer-based test will be held on December 19, 22, and 27, 2026. Qualifying candidates earn eligibility for research fellowships, lectureship, and PhD admission.

CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Important Dates

The schedule includes separate windows for late fee submission and application correction. Students should mark every deadline on their calendar.

Check Here: CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Official PDF

Subjects Offered in CSIR UGC NET December 2026

Applicants must select one subject while filling the online form. The test covers five core science streams:

• Chemical Sciences
• Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
• Life Sciences and Biotechnology
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physical Sciences

Qualifying the exam opens three career routes: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor eligibility, and admission to PhD programmes.

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CSIR UGC NET Exam Pattern and Shift Timings

The computer-based paper runs for three hours in one sitting. It carries 200 marks across multiple-choice questions. Negative marking applies for every incorrect response.

• Morning shift: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Afternoon shift: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Medium: English and Hindi

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CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Application Fee

The fee must be paid online through the registration portal. Accepted payment modes include net banking, debit card, credit card, and UPI. A late fee of Rs 500 applies between November 6 and November 9.

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How to Apply for CSIR UGC NET December 2026?

Candidates must complete the full registration online. Keep scanned documents and payment details ready before starting.

• Visit the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the CSIR UGC NET December 2026 registration link.
• Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Fill in personal, academic, and subject preference details.
• Upload the photograph, signature, and category certificates.
• Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

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Action Plan for Candidates

1. Open csirnet.nta.nic.in and begin fresh registration today.
2. Verify eligibility against the subject-wise criteria in the information bulletin.
3. Keep scanned photograph, signature, and ID proof ready for upload.
4. Pay the fee before 11:50 PM on November 5, 2026.
5. Use the correction window during November 10 to 12 if required.

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