CSIR UGC NET December 2026 — apply by 5 November

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National Testing Agency (NTA) for Joint CSIR-UGC NET · Active

Last dateThu, 5 Nov 2026

12 days left

Pay / stipend: JRF stipend Rs 37,000 per month for first two years as per CSIR/UGC norms
Application fee: General Rs 1150; Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL Rs 600; SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender Rs 325; late fee Rs 500 from 6-9 Nov
Vacancies: Eligibility test for JRF, Assistant Professor and PhD admission
Location: All India (CBT exam centres)
Age limit: JRF up to 30 years with relaxations as per rules; no age limit for Assistant Professor / PhD admission only
Experience: Not required for eligibility test

Who can apply: Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories); final-year students can apply
Selection: Computer-Based Test on 19, 22 and 27 December 2026

Official source: csirnet.nta.nic.in (homepage: look for this notice under its careers, recruitment or admissions section)

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By Chandra Sekhar

Last updated: 18 Oct 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026, the eligibility test for JRF, Assistant Professor and PhD admission in five science subjects. Exams are on 19, 22 and 27 Dec. Apply by 5 Nov 2026, 11:50 pm.

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Key details
Who can apply?
Important dates
How do I apply?
FAQs
What’s next

Key details

Conducted by	National Testing Agency for CSIR
Subjects	Chemical; Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary; Life Sciences & Biotechnology; Mathematical; Physical Sciences
Fee	₹1,150 (General); ₹600 (EWS/OBC-NCL); ₹325 (SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender)
Exam	19, 22, 27 Dec 2026, CBT (180 minutes)
Last date	5 Nov 2026, 11:50 pm
Apply at	csirnet.nta.nic.in

Who can apply?

A master’s (or final year) in one of the five subject areas.
At least 55% (General/EWS, no rounding) or 50% (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender).
Final-year students can apply.

Important dates

Event	Date
Applications open	7 Oct 2026
Last date	5 Nov 2026, 11:50 pm
Late window (₹500 extra)	6–9 Nov 2026
Correction window	10–12 Nov 2026
Exam	19, 22, 27 Dec 2026

How do I apply?

Register on csirnet.nta.nic.in.
Fill the form, upload documents and pay the fee.
Submit by 5 Nov 2026, 11:50 pm.

FAQs

Is there a fixed number of seats?
No. It is an eligibility test.

Is this for humanities?
No. UGC NET for humanities is a separate exam.

Can I apply late?
Yes, 6–9 Nov with a ₹500 late fee.

Stay safe: apply only on csirnet.nta.nic.in.

What’s next

Admit cards will follow before the December exam. We’ll update this page then. More open opportunities are on our admissions board.

Stay safe: Campus Reality never charges you. Pay only the fee printed in the official notice, only on the official site (csirnet.nta.nic.in). Nobody can guarantee selection for money.