CSIR UGC NET December 2026: Registration Window Opens Online; Check Important Dates and Application Steps
The CSIR UGC NET December 2026 registration process is now on and interested candidates may register online to appear in the exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) at the national level. The exam qualifies one for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) posts as well as Assistant Professor posts and admission into a PhD program in the field of science.
CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Important Dates
The NTA has made an announcement regarding the registration schedule and dates for the examinations in December 2026.
- Date of commencement of application: 7th October 2026
- Last date for application without a late fee: 5th November 2026
- Application along with a late fee: 6th – 9th November 2026
- Correction of application form: 10th – 12th November 2026
- Date of the examinations: 19th, 22nd and 27th December 2026
How to Apply for CSIR UGC NET December 2026
Candidates can complete the CSIR UGC NET December 2026 application form by following these steps:
- Visit the official CSIR UGC NET examination portal.
- Open the registration link for the December 2026 session.
- Register using the required personal details, email address and mobile number.
- Log in and complete the online application form with academic and examination-related information.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents according to the prescribed specifications.
- Pay the application fee online according to the applicable category.
- Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Subjects and Eligibility
The CSIR UGC NET exam tests knowledge of Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. From the December 2026 exam, the DBT-BET biotechnology exam has been incorporated in CSIR UGC NET Life Sciences to have Life Sciences and Biotechnology as a subject combination.
Eligibility, academic qualifications, age limits and relaxations differ from one exam to another. Candidates are advised to read the information bulletin before applying.
What Candidates Should Do Next?
Candidates aspiring to write the CSIR UGC NET December 2026 exam should check their eligibility status, do the registration and study the new syllabus if there is any. Having copies of the filled application form and fee paid are some things that can assist the candidates in future stages of the exam.
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