CSIR NET 2026 Last Date Tomorrow: Apply by November 5 Without Late Fee

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the CSIR NET 2026 registration process for the December session tomorrow, November 5. Candidates interested in appearing for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination must submit their application forms and complete the examination fee payment by 11:50 PM to avoid an additional late fee.

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in. Those who miss the regular deadline can still submit their applications during the late-fee window from November 6 to November 9, 2026, by paying an additional INR 500.

CSIR NET 2026 Registration Last Date and Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of the upcoming application deadlines, correction window and examination schedule to avoid missing any important event of the CSIR NET examination.

CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Apply Online Link

The CSIR NET December 2026 application form is available on the official NTA portal. Candidates who have not registered yet should complete the application process before the November 5 deadline.

• Official website: csirnet.nta.nic.in
• Direct application portal: Apply for CSIR UGC NET December 2026

Candidates should use the official application link to register, fill in their details, upload the required documents and pay the examination fee.

How to Apply for CSIR NET December 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to complete their CSIR NET 2026 online registration:

1. Visit the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 application link.
3. Select new candidate registration and complete the registration process.
4. Log in using the generated application number and password.
5. Enter the required personal, academic and examination-related details.
6. Upload the photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the application fee through the available online payment options.
8. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that the application fee payment is successful. Merely filling in the application form does not complete the registration process.

CSIR NET 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination varies according to the candidate's category. The applicable fee details are as follows:

Candidates applying after the regular deadline must also pay the additional late fee of INR 500 during the November 6–9 application window.

CSIR NET December 2026 Exam Date

The Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on December 19, 22 and 27, 2026. The examination will determine candidates' eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to PhD programmes, as applicable under the examination rules.

Candidates should continue checking the official NTA website for updates regarding the examination city intimation slip and admit card release dates.

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