Good news if the 05-11-2026 deadline slipped past you. The National Testing Agency has pushed the CSIR UGC NET December 2026 application window to 09-11-2026, giving science graduates a few extra days to register for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor eligibility. The catch is a Rs. 500 late fee — and after 09-11-2026, the portal closes for good.
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Examination | Joint CSIR-UGC NET, December 2026 Session |
| Purpose | Junior Research Fellowship / Assistant Professor / PhD Admission |
| Subjects | Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences |
| Official Website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Starts | 07-10-2026 |
| Last Date Without Late Fee | 05-11-2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Extended Last Date (with Rs. 500 late fee) | 09-11-2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 10-11-2026 to 12-11-2026 |
| Exam Dates | 19, 22 and 27-12-2026 |
| Admit Card | Before the exam |
Candidates must hold (or be appearing in) a Master's degree in the relevant science subject with at least 55% marks (50% for SC / ST / OBC / PwD). Students of integrated courses and four-year bachelor's degree programmes are also eligible as per the notification.
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | Maximum 30 years |
| Assistant Professor / PhD Admission | No age limit |
| Age Counted As On | 01-12-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per NTA rules |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 1,150 |
| OBC / EWS | Rs. 600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | Rs. 325 |
| Late Fee (06 to 09-11-2026) | Rs. 500 extra |
The National Testing Agency conducts national-level entrance and eligibility examinations. The Joint CSIR-UGC NET is the qualifying examination for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor appointments in Indian universities and colleges in the science streams.
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official NTA CSIR NET Portal | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
| Date Extension Notice | Issued by NTA on 05-11-2026, available on the official portal |
| Detailed Notification | Available on the official portal |
The National Testing Agency has extended the last date to 09-11-2026 (11:50 PM). Applications in the extended window from 06-11-2026 carry a late fee of Rs. 500.
The computer-based examination will be held on 19, 22 and 27-12-2026.
General category candidates pay Rs. 1,150, OBC / EWS pay Rs. 600 and SC / ST / PwD candidates pay Rs. 325, plus a Rs. 500 late fee in the extended window.
Yes, candidates can correct their submitted application forms from 10-11-2026 to 12-11-2026 on the official portal.
JRF applicants must be not more than 30 years of age as on 01-12-2026. There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility or PhD admission.
A Master's degree in the relevant science subject with at least 55% marks (50% for SC / ST / OBC / PwD). Final-year and integrated-course students can also apply.
Only through the official portal csirnet.nta.nic.in.
Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences.