The regular application deadline is 5 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM. Candidates who miss the regular deadline can submit their applications during the late-fee window from 6 November to 9 November 2026, subject to the prescribed conditions.
The application correction window is scheduled for 10–12 November 2026. Candidates should read the official notification and Information Bulletin carefully before completing the registration process.
The Joint CSIR-UGC NET examination determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor positions, and Ph.D. admissions, as applicable, across the relevant science disciplines.
IFAS Highlights
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Examination Name | Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test |
Session | December 2026 |
Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Subject | Life Sciences |
Application Mode | Online |
Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Application Start Date | 7 October 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 5 November 2026 |
Late-Fee Application Window | 6–9 November 2026 |
Application Correction Window | 10–12 November 2026 |
Examination Dates | 19, 22 and 27 December 2026 |
Admit Card | To Be Announced |
Official Website |
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Official Notification / Application Start | 7 October 2026 |
Last Date to Submit Application | 5 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
Last Date for Regular Fee Payment | 5 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
Late-Fee Application Window | 6–9 November 2026 |
Last Date for Late-Fee Payment | 9 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
Application Correction Window | 10–12 November 2026 |
Examination City Intimation | To Be Announced |
Admit Card Release Date | To Be Announced |
CSIR NET December 2026 Exam Dates | 19, 22 and 27 December 2026 |
Provisional Answer Key | To Be Announced |
Result Declaration | To Be Announced |
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Class 10 certificate or date-of-birth proof
- Graduation and postgraduate marksheets
- Degree or provisional certificate
- Category certificate, where applicable
- OBC-NCL or EWS certificate in the prescribed format
- PwD certificate, where applicable
- Valid identity details
- Active mobile number
- Active email address
- Online payment details
Candidates must upload documents in the file size and format specified in the December 2026 Information Bulletin.
Course Details
Candidates can complete their applications through the official Joint CSIR-UGC NET portal within the prescribed registration period.
Follow these steps:
Visit https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/.
Open the registration link for the December 2026 examination.
Select “New Registration” and read the instructions.
Enter the required personal and contact details.
Complete the registration and note the generated application number.
Log in using the required credentials.
Enter educational qualifications and examination details.
Select the appropriate subject and examination preferences.
Upload the required photograph, signature, and other documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable application fee using the available payment methods.
Review the information carefully before final submission.
Download and save the confirmation page and payment receipt.
The regular application deadline is 5 November 2026. A late-fee application window is available from 6 November to 9 November 2026, followed by the scheduled correction window from 10 November to 12 November 2026.
Candidates should follow the official notification and Information Bulletin for the applicable payment methods, document specifications, correction rules, and other registration requirements.