The CSIR NET December 2026 examination is scheduled for 20 and 21 December 2026.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the Joint CSIR-UGC NET examination on behalf of CSIR.
The detailed application schedule has not yet been announced in the information currently available. Candidates should check the official NTA and CSIR NET websites for the notification.
The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
CSIR NET is conducted for five subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences.
The CSIR NET examination is conducted for 3 hours (180 minutes).
The question paper consists of Part A, Part B and Part C. Part A covers general aptitude, while Parts B and C focus on the candidate's selected science subject.
The December 2026 admit card release date has not yet been announced. NTA will provide the download details closer to the examination.
The result date has not yet been announced. NTA will publish the result after the examination and evaluation process.
Candidates should begin planning their preparation according to the December 20–21 examination schedule, complete the syllabus, practise previous-year papers, attempt mock tests and regularly check NTA announcements.
Yes. According to the provided information, the NTA released the CSIR NET December 2026 notification on 7 October 2026.
The last date to submit the online application form is 5 November 2026.
The examination duration is 180 minutes, or three hours.