National Testing Agency will be conducting the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination December-2026 through Computer Based Test mode. National Testing Agency operates as an Autonomous Organization under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The public notice for Joint CSIR UGC-NET December 2026 is dated 07.10.2026. The Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination December-2026 is a test to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for award of Junior Research Fellowship. The test determines the eligibility of Indian nationals for appointment as Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges. The examination also determines eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.
Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Notification Overview
The National Testing Agency released the public notice inviting online applications for Joint CSIR UGC-NET December 2026. National Testing Agency conducts the examination through Computer Based Test mode in Indian universities and colleges. Online submission of application form through website is conducted during the application period. The official website provides notifications and updates at https://nta.ac.in/ and https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/.
Important Dates and Examination Schedule
Online submission of application form through website is open from 07th October 2026 to 05th November 2026. The online submission window closes on 05th November 2026 upto 11:50 P.M. The last date of successful transaction of fee through credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI is 05th November 2026. Late submission of online application form is permitted from 06th November 2026 to 09th November 2026. The last date of successful transaction with late fee through credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI is 09th November 2026. The late fee transaction window remains open till 09th November 2026 upto 11:50 P.M. Correction in particulars of application form on the website only is scheduled from 1 0th November 2026 to 12th November 2026. The correction facility closes on 12th November 2026 upto 11:50 P.M. The date of examination is scheduled on 1 9th 22nd and 27th December 2026.
Eligibility Criteria and Award Categories
The Joint CSIR-UGC NET is an examination to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals. Candidates qualifying for Junior Research Fellowship receive fellowship award eligibility in Indian universities. Qualifying candidates also secure eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges. Candidates can also qualify for admission to Ph.D. only in Indian universities and colleges. Information about the eligibility criteria is contained in the Information Bulletin hosted on the website of NTA. Candidates who desire to apply for the exam may go through the Information Bulletin on the website.
Five Science Subjects Covered in Joint CSIR UGC NET
The Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination is conducted across five subjects. The first subject listed in the notice is Chemical Sciences. Candidates appearing in Chemical Sciences qualify for Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor. The second subject included in the examination is Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences. Candidates appearing in Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences qualify for research fellowship and doctoral admission. The third subject under the examination framework is Life Sciences and Bio-Technology. Candidates appearing in Life Sciences and Bio-Technology qualify for fellowship award and appointment as Assistant Professor. The fourth subject evaluated in the examination is Mathematical Sciences. Candidates in Mathematical Sciences appear for the test to determine eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor. The fifth subject conducted in the examination is Physical Sciences. Candidates in Physical Sciences take the test to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor.
Computer Based Test Pattern and Shifts
National Testing Agency will be conducting the examination through Computer Based Test mode. The duration of examination is 180 minutes corresponding to 3 hours. The medium of the paper is English and Hindi. Information about pattern of question paper is contained in the Information Bulletin hosted on the website of NTA. The examination is conducted across Shift 1 and Shift 2 on designated exam dates. Shift 1 examination timing is 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Shift 2 examination timing is 03:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Application Fee and Payment Guidelines
Information about exam fee is contained in the Information Bulletin hosted on the website of NTA. Candidates pay the applicable fee online through the payment gateway. Fee payment is accepted using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Net Banking, and UPI payment modes. The last date of successful transaction of fee is 05th November 2026. Late submission of online application form is accepted with late fee of Rs 500. The last date of successful transaction with late fee is 09th November 2026.
How to Apply Online
Candidates who desire to apply for the exam may apply online at https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/. Information about procedure for applying is contained in the Information Bulletin hosted on the website of NTA. Online submission of application form through website is conducted from 07th October 2026 to 05th November 2026. Candidates pay fee online through the payment gateway using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI. The candidates are advised to keep visiting the NTA website for latest updates.
Correction Window and Application Amendments
Correction in particulars of application form is permitted on the website only. The correction facility on the website only is scheduled from 1 0th November 2026 to 12th November 2026. The correction window closes on 12th November 2026 upto 11:50 P.M. Correction in particulars of application form is made on the website only.
Admit Card and Examination City Intimation
Announcement of the city of examination will be announced later by National Testing Agency. Downloading of admit cards from NTA website will be announced later. Display of recorded response and provisional answer keys will be intimated later on website. Declaration of result on the NTA website will be intimated later on website.
NTA Helpdesk and Clarification Helpline
For any clarifications related to Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 candidates can call NTA telephone numbers. Candidates can call telephone number 011-40759000 for examination clarifications. Candidates can also call telephone number 011-69227700 for application guidance. Candidates can write to NTA at its official New Delhi address. The office address is Fifth Floor, Government of India Press Building, Minto Road, New Delhi with PIN code 110002.