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CSIR NET Life Science Exam Date 2026: Check December Session Schedule, Timing and Latest Updates

Kailash Choudhary
Author | Updated On Oct 17, 2026

The CSIR NET Life Science Exam Date 2026 for the December session has been announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) through the official examination notification.


The Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination is scheduled for 19, 22 and 27 December 2026. Candidates should check the official notification and subsequent updates for examination city details, admit card availability, and the schedule applicable to their subject.


The examination determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor positions, and Ph.D. admissions, as applicable, in science subjects.

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CSIR NET Life Science December 2026 Important Dates

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How to Check the CSIR NET Life Science Exam Date
Candidates can check the official examination date by following these steps:
  1. Visit the official CSIR NET website.
  2. Open the latest public notice or examination schedule.
  3. Look for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 exam notice.
  4. Download the examination schedule PDF.
  5. Check the date and shift allotted for Life Science.
  6. Save the notice for future reference.

NTA publishes CSIR NET notifications and examination-related notices through its official CSIR examination portal.

Preparation Tips Before the CSIR NET Life Science Exam
Candidates should use the remaining preparation period strategically. Focus on revising important concepts, practising previous-year questions and attempting full-length mock tests.

Priority should be given to high-weightage areas such as molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, developmental biology, plant physiology, animal physiology, biochemistry and methods in biology.

During the final weeks, candidates should revise short notes, formulas, pathways, diagrams and frequently tested concepts rather than beginning completely new topics.

Some Frequently Asked Questions

The Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination is scheduled for 19, 22 and 27 December 2026, according to the official NTA notification.

Yes. The official notification provides the application schedule, examination dates, examination duration, and other important details. Candidates should refer to the official CSIR NET website for the latest updates.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the Joint CSIR-UGC NET examination on behalf of CSIR.

The CSIR NET examination is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

The CSIR NET Life Science paper carries 200 marks.

Candidates can check the official examination schedule and public notices on the CSIR NET website: https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/