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CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Registration Begins Check Dates And Details
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News18•08-10-2026, 10:43
CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Registration Begins Check Dates And Details
- •The National Testing Agency has initiated the online application process for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination.
- •Interested candidates can submit their applications online until November 5, 2026, via the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in.
- •The computer-based examination is scheduled to be held on December 19, 22, and 27, 2026, across two daily shifts.
- •A late fee window is available from November 6 to November 9, 2026, while application corrections can be made between November 10 and November 12.
- •The exam determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professor positions, and PhD admissions across Indian universities.
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The online application process began on October 7 and runs until November 5, 2026, up to 11:50 pm. Candidates who miss this initial deadline can still apply with a late fee of Rs 500 from November 6 to November 9, 2026.
The examination will take place on December 19, 22, and 27, 2026. It will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across two shifts: the first shift from 9 am to noon and the second shift from 3 pm to 6 pm.
The exam is conducted for five subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. The question paper is provided in both English and Hindi.
