NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026 – Last Date Extended to 9 Nov, Apply Online
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date to apply for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination to 9 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) without any late fee, as per its public notice dated 5 November 2026. This computer-based test is for science postgraduates who want the Junior Research Fellowship, eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor, or a Ph.D. admission score. Candidates can fill the application form on the official portal, csirnet.nta.nic.in, up to 9 November 2026. Read the full notification carefully before applying.
Key Highlights
| Exam name | Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of CSIR and UGC |
| Purpose | Award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, admission to Ph.D. |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Registration starts | 7 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 9 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) — extended, no late fee |
| Late fee | None — NTA waived the ₹500 late fee (public notice dated 5 November 2026) |
| Exam dates | 19, 22 and 27 December 2026 |
| Exam mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Official website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release / registration opens | 7 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 9 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 9 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Late fee | No late fee — NTA extended the deadline without any late fee |
| Correction window | 10 to 12 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| CBT exam dates | 19, 22 and 27 December 2026 |
| Exam city intimation / admit card | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1,150 |
| General-EWS / OBC (NCL) | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹325 |
Pay the fee online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. No late fee applies — NTA extended the last date to 9 November 2026 without any late fee.
Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree or equivalent in a science subject with at least 55% marks for General / Unreserved / General-EWS candidates, and 50% marks for OBC (NCL) / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender candidates.
- Candidates with a four-year bachelor’s degree with at least 75% marks may apply for the Junior Research Fellowship and Ph.D. admission (not for Assistant Professor), as given in the December 2026 information bulletin.
- Candidates in the final year of their Master’s programme may apply provisionally, subject to the conditions printed in the bulletin.
Age Limit
- Junior Research Fellowship: not more than 30 years as on 1 December 2026 (the first day of the month in which the examination is concluded). Relaxations apply as given in the information bulletin.
- Assistant Professor: no upper age limit.
Subjects
The examination is held for five science subjects:
- Chemical Sciences
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
- Life Sciences and Biotechnology
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
- Shifts: 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon, and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Languages: English and Hindi
- Candidates select one of the five subjects. The outcome decides the award of JRF, eligibility for Assistant Professor, or admission to Ph.D. programmes.
How to Apply
- Read the December 2026 information bulletin on the official portal and note the subject codes and fee details.
- Visit csirnet.nta.nic.in and click the registration link for Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026.
- Register with your details, fill the form, and upload the photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before 9 November 2026 (11:50 PM).
- Save the confirmation page. Use the 10–12 November 2026 correction window if any detail needs a change.
Important Links
| Apply online / information bulletin | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
|---|---|
| NTA official website | nta.ac.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the last date to apply for CSIR UGC NET December 2026?
A. 9 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM. NTA extended the last date from 5 November to 9 November 2026 without any late fee, as per its public notice dated 5 November 2026.
Q. When will the December 2026 exam be held?
A. On 19, 22 and 27 December 2026 in computer-based mode.
Q. What is the age limit for JRF?
A. Not more than 30 years as on 1 December 2026. There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor.
Q. What is the application fee?
A. ₹1,150 for General, ₹600 for General-EWS / OBC (NCL), and ₹325 for SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender candidates. No late fee applies.
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