The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the registration process for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination, giving science graduates and postgraduate students an opportunity to apply for one of India’s major national-level eligibility tests. The online application process began on October 7, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official CSIR-UGC NET website until November 5, 2026, up to 11:50 pm.
The CSIR-UGC NET examination is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor positions and admission to PhD programmes in eligible Indian universities and colleges. The examination covers five major science subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
According to the announced schedule, the December 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on December 19, 22 and 27. The exam will be held in two shifts, from 9 am to 12 noon and 3 pm to 6 pm. Each examination will have a duration of three hours.
Candidates who miss the regular application deadline will have an additional late application window from November 6 to November 9, with a late fee of ₹500. NTA will subsequently open the application correction facility from November 10 to November 12.
Students and researchers planning to appear for the examination are advised to complete their applications carefully and regularly check the official CSIR-UGC NET portal for further updates regarding examination centres, city intimation slips and admit cards.
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