The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the CSIR NET December 2026 application process for candidates seeking Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professor eligibility, and PhD admission. Online applications can be submitted from October 7, 2026 to November 5, 2026 through the official CSIR NET portal. The regular application and fee payment deadline is 11:50 PM on November 5, 2026.
Candidates who miss the regular deadline can submit the CSIR NET December 2026 application with a late fee of INR 500 from November 6, 2026 to November 9, 2026. The last date to complete the late-fee transaction is November 9, 2026. NTA will also open the application correction window from November 10, 2026 to November 12, 2026.
The Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2026 examination is scheduled for December 19, 2026, December 22, 2026, and December 27, 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts, from 9 AM to 12 noon and from 3 PM to 6 PM. Subjects include Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences and Bio-Technology, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences.
Key highlights:
- CSIR NET December 2026 registration started on October 7, 2026.
- Regular applications close on November 5, 2026, at 11:50 PM.
- Late applications can be submitted from November 6, 2026 to November 9, 2026 with an INR 500 late fee.
- The correction window runs from November 10, 2026 to November 12, 2026.
- The examination is scheduled for December 19, 2026, December 22, 2026, and December 27, 2026.
Candidates can use the CSIR NET portal to complete registration, submit the application form, and check official examination notices. They should regularly check the portal for the information bulletin, city intimation, admit card, and other authoritative updates.