The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research conducts this exam twice a year to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor roles and research fellowships in Indian universities and R&D organizations.
TL;DR — National level eligibility test for Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship in Science subjects.
Important Dates
Application Start Date
7 October 2026
Online Application Start
7 October 2026
Last Date for Regular Applications
5 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM
Regular Fee Payment Deadline
5 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM
Late Fee Payment Deadline
9 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM
Application Correction Window
10 to 12 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM
Examination Dates
19, 22 and 27 December 2026
How to Apply
Visit the official CSIR NET website at csirnet.nta.nic.in
Open the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 registration facility
Complete the registration process with the required candidate information
Fill in the application form and provide the requested academic and examination details
Upload the required documents according to the instructions in the information bulletin
Pay the applicable examination fee through the permitted online payment method
Submit the application and retain the confirmation page for reference
Additional Information
Particulars
Details
Exam Name
Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026
Conducting Authority
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Notification Date
7 October 2026
Purpose
JRF, Assistant Professor and Ph.D. admission eligibility
Disclaimer: This is an independent information service — not a government portal. Always verify details and last date on the official website before applying.
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