CSIR UGC NET 2026 registration deadline ends today; 2.43 lakh forms submitted so far

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the application deadline for Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (Joint CSIR-UGC NET) December session to November 9. Candidates can submit their application forms by 11:50 pm through official website csirnet.nta.nic.in.

The examination will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode. NTA has advised candidates to complete the registration process before revised deadline to avoid last-minute technical difficulties.

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2,43,132 candidates have submitted their registration forms for Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 session, while 2,05,108 candidates have already paid application fee. Last date to submit the application form and pay the fee is November 9, 2026, up to 11:50 pm. Candidates can complete registration process through official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in.

CSIR UGC NET 2026 application fee

Candidates applying for the December 2026 session will have to pay the examination fee according to their respective categories.

Candidates submitting their applications between November 6 and November 9 will have to pay an additional late fee of Rs 500, irrespective of their category.

CSIR UGC NET December 2026: Steps to apply online

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 application process:

• Go to the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in
• On homepage, click on Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 registration link
• Complete registration process by entering required details and generating login credentials
• Log in using the application number and password
• Fill out the application form with personal, academic and communication details
• Upload required documents, photograph and signature in prescribed format
• Pay the application fee and submit the form
• Download confirmation page for future references

CSIR UGC NET 2026 examination dates

Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination will be conducted on December 19, 22 and 27, 2026 in computer-based mode. The examination determines candidates' eligibility for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as assistant professors and PhD admissions at universities, IITs, national laboratories and research institutions.