Application process for CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 has begun; exam to be held over 3 days—here is the pattern..
CSIR-UGC NET December 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the application process for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC NET) December 2026. Applications can be submitted without a late fee until November 5, while applications with a late fee are accepted until November 9. The CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 is scheduled to be held over three days in December, with the exam conducted in two shifts each day.
Let us look into the details of the application process for CSIR-UGC NET December 2026, including how to apply, the late fee provisions, the proposed schedule, and the exam pattern.
Apply online by November 5; late fee of ₹500 applies thereafter
Applications for CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 can be submitted online. Candidates can apply via the official NTA CSIR-UGC NET website until 11:50 PM on November 5. Candidates who miss the November 5 deadline may still apply between November 6 and November 9 by paying a late fee. Online applications with a late fee of ₹500 will be accepted until 11:50 PM on November 9.
Opportunity for corrections until November 12
According to the schedule released by the NTA for the CSIR-UGC NET December 2026, candidates will be allowed to make corrections to their application forms after the initial submission process is complete; this correction window will be open online from November 10 to November 12, 2026.
CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 exam to be held over 3 days
The NTA will conduct the CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 exam over a period of three days. As per the schedule released by the NTA, the exam is slated for December 19, 22, and 27, 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts each day: the first shift will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the second shift will be held from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
What is the CSIR-UGC NET exam pattern? Which subjects are covered?
The CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The exam duration will be 180 minutes, and the paper will be available in both Hindi and English. The CSIR-UGC NET is conducted across a total of five subjects: Chemical Sciences; Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences; Life Sciences and Biotechnology; Mathematical Sciences; and Physical Sciences.
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